Normandy is an example of a B4 class engine. These were very powerful steam shunting engines. It was built in … 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.
Bluebell Railway (13): Stepney
Stepney, like its sister engine Fenchurch, is an example of the Studeley A1X Terriers that ran on many of the … More
Archaeological Site of Leptis Magna
Looks like an amazing place
Thames Journey (10): Greenwich Peninsular
Our final stop was at the Greenwich Peninsular, downriver from the centre of Greenwich. In many ways this is an … More
Naturelog: Tuesday 9th December
Keith and I went off for a days birdwatching at the London Wetland centre. Our arrival was greeted by a … More
Thames Journey (9): Greenwich
Our next call was at Greenwich. The Naval College was built around 1700 as a home for retired and destitute … More
Thames Journey (8): Canary Wharf and the Isle of Dogs
The Isle of dogs in East London is now better known as canary wharf or London Docklands. It used to … More
Red Letter Day
Originally posted on Stephen Liddell:
Have you ever heard of the phrase that Today is a Red Letter Day? It…
Naturelog: Thursday 4th December
A free morning and although it was damp, misty and cold I decided to go off to Danson Park in … More
Naturelog: Patch update – November 2014
This month we have seen the transition from Summer into Autumn. It seems to have been a more rapid transition … More
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