The Wakefield Tower was built by Henry III sometime between 1238 and 1272. In early records it is sometimes known … More
Author: Pete
I am semi-retired after a career in medical sciences. I now work from home doing independent research and consultancy amongst other things. One advantage of this is that I do have time to indulge my interests including birdwatching, natural history, steam trains and history particularly ancient history.
Lichens and Mosses
These small plants are often overlooked, but are really attractive. Here are some photos I took recently on a trip … More
Common Seals
Here are some photos of Common seals taken on recent boat trip on Medway
Statues and Monuments: Admiral Andrew Cunningham
Andrew Cunningham was born near Dublin in 1883 and after schooling in Dublin and Edinburgh went to Dartmouth naval College. … More
Tower of London (9): The Cradle Tower
The cradle tower was built around 1350 as a personal watergate entrance for King Edward III. It later became … More
Garganey
During our recent visit to the London Wetland Centre, Keith and I took the opportunity to spend some time photographing … More
River Medway: Napoleonic forts
On the islands in the River Medway are the remains of a number forts built to protect the docks from … More
Marsh Marigold
This attractive spring flower is found at the edges of ponds and lakes, in marshes and other wet habitats. It … More
How do your like the new hole?
The eye doesn’t always see. When Keith and I were watching the Kingfisher nest at the London Wetland Centre last … More
Tower of London (8): Ravens
The legend goes that if there are fewer than 6 ravens living at the Tower then the country will … More
Pete's Favourite Things 