Originally posted on Loco Yard:
Today, the world’s most famous steam locomotive, Flying Scotsman, has returned to Steam, at the tune…
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.
An Ol’ Scotsman
Originally posted on Stephen G Hipperson:
Probably the last time I’ll see this old ‘un on a real track under full steam.…
The Return of The Flying Scotsman
Originally posted on Stephen Liddell:
The Flying Scotsman is one of the most famous names in locomotion and with a 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
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