The Medway estuary has long been a place of Industry. originally the saltmarsh islands were used for grain farming … 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.
Naturelog: Sunday 3rd April
Another very pleasant day and a chance to do some birdwatching from the water during a trip Keith and … More
A brief history of the Fertile Crescent 3000BCE – 570BCE (11)
When Nebuchadrezzar died in 562 he was followed by his son Evil-Merodach but his reign was short. According to … More
Naturelog: Friday 1st April
A bright sunny day saw Keith and I off to the London Wetland Centre in search of summer migrants. On … More
Tower of London (7)
The Bloody Tower is probably the most famous location within the Tower of London. It was built in the … More
The tragedy of Smalls Lighthouse
Originally posted on Stephen Liddell:
There have been lighthouses around the coasts and islands of Great Britain almost as far back…
London Churches: St Andrew By The Wardrobe
St Andrew’s Church dates back to the 12th Century. In the 13th century it was associated with Baynards Castle, … More
A brief history of the Fertile Crescent 3000BCE – 570BCE (10)
Nebuchadrezzar was not just a mighty warrior, he was also a patron of cities and a spectacular builder. He … More
Statues and Monuments: Admiral David Beatty
David Beatty was born in 1871 into a family with a strong Army tradition. Despite this at the age of … More
Tower of London (6): Traitors’ Gate
Traitors’ Gate was built by King Edward I in around 1275. It may surprise many visitors to the Tower that … More
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