From the 17th century onwards small communities developed at the edge of the Fens to serve the growing local industries … 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.
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As we move towards winter, my birding thoughts drift towards the arrival of the winter visitors. Here are some … More
Statues and Monuments: George Peabody
George Peabody was born in South Danvers, Massachusetts in 1795 to a poor family, one of seven children. At … More
Statues and Monuments: Lady Isobella Somerset
Isabella Somerset (nee somers) was born in London in 1851, the daughter of 3rd Earl Somers. She married Henry Somerset, … More
The King
Originally posted on Through My Lens:
This is the beautiful Australian King Parrot, found all along the East coast of Australia. This one has…
Statues and Monuments: W.E.Forster
William Edward Forster was born in Dorset in July 1818. After completing school, he worked in the woolen manufacturing trade. … More
Naturelog: 2nd October
It was a lovely sunny autumn day and a chance to get out to do some nature-watching. These days … More
Some images that I took last night (9/27/15)
Originally posted on talainsphotographyblog:
The colors of the sunset that we saw coming home from an adventure on Cayuga Lake…
Statues and Monuments: Marshall Foch
Ferdinand Foch was born in Tarbes in October 1851. He enlisted in the French Infantry during the Franco-Prussian war … More
SVR ASG – The Night Runs
Originally posted on Loco Yard:
Cooling down at Bewdley at about 1am! The Severn Valley’s unique all night running is one…
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