Originally posted on Stephen Liddell:
The Flying Scotsman is one of the most famous names in locomotion and with a history…
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.
In celebration of Flying Scotsman
Last week saw the return to active service of the Flying Scotsman. I didn’t have the opportunity to see this … More
Tower of London (3): A Royal Menagerie
As you prepare to enter the Tower across the moat, you pass the remains of the Royal Menagerie. It was … More
London Churches: St Mary Abchurch
St Mary Abchurch Photo by Ben Rimmer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rimski/) Despite its location just off of the main thoroughfare of Cannon Street … More
Tree Sparrow
The Tree Sparrow is the smaller and rarer of the two UK species of Sparrows. It is estimated to … More
A brief history of the Fertile Crescent 3000BCE – 570BCE (5)
We left our story around the year 1200 BC with the collapse of the Late Bronze Age civilisations. This was … More
Statues and Monuments: Gift Horse
The Gift Horse by Hans Haacke is currently on display on the ‘fourth plinth’ in Trafalger Square, It depicts a skeletal … More
Tower of London (2)
The moat surrounding the Tower of London was originally built by Henry III as a defensive ditch rather than a … More
Tower of London (1)
The Tower of London lies at the eastern end of the medieval walled city. Its foundation dates from 1066, … More
Watercress Line Spring Steam Gala 2016 – Brookes Castles Best Shots
Originally posted on Loco Yard:
Good evening, Tonight we are looking at my shots from this years Watercress Line Spring Steam…
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