This rather strange sculpture of a woman with a fish is to be found in Hyde Park. I have … 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.
Amazing chart on the rise & fall of civilisations
Originally posted on Stephen Liddell:
I don’t normally post short little blog posts but I thought I would make an exception…
Naturelog: Sunday 13th December
The year is drawing to an end and a final chance to get out on the River Medway with Skipper … More
“Big Plans” to transform the world’s largest railway museum
Originally posted on Loco Yard:
The City of York Council working with Network Rail, the National Railway Museum and the Homes…
Statues and Monuments: Sir John Moore
John Moore was born in Glasgow in 1761. He joined the Army at the age of 15 serving in … More
Medway Sunset
Deciphering Diets
Originally posted on Roads End Naturalist:
…during reproduction, arguably the most important weeks of a bird’s life, 96% of North American terrestrial…
Naturelog: 4th December
Apart from the strong winds it was great to be able to get out of the office and spend … More
Worlds Most Famous Train
Originally posted on Loco Yard:
Good evening, Tonight we are looking at a rather interesting story that was in the newspapers…
Statues and Munouments: Seven ages of man
This interesting statue stands on Baynard House in Queen Victoria St. It is in cast aluminium and is by … More
