Autumn is one of my favourite times of the year. I just adore the glorious colours of the leaves on … 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.
Brussels – Art Nouveau masterpieces
Originally posted on Tammy Tour Guide:
Art Nouveau Brussels is one of the world’s best cities for Art Nouveau, one of my…
Naturelog: Saturday 29th November
Off this morning to Staines Reservoir in West London This seems to have been a magnet for wintering species this … More
Naturelog: Friday 28th November (2)
As we were in the Sevenoaks area we decided that we would visit another local reserve, the Sevenoaks Wildlife reserve. … More
Naturelog: Friday 28th November (1)
A free morning and the chance to get out and do some birdwatching with Sue. We chose to visit one … More
Thames journey (7):
The Angel, one of a number of riverside pubs. Local legend has it the notorious’Hanging Judge’ George Jefferys came to … More
Thames journey (6): A changing face
The area downstream of Tower bridge was until relatively recently part of the commercial port of London. Since the docks … More
Rome 320 AD – Interactive App
This is absolutely fascinating I can’t wait to try it out
Thames journey (5): Tower Bridge
In the late 19th century with development of the east end of London it was decided that a new river … More
Thames journey (4) HMS Belfast and London City Hall.
On the south-bank of the pool of London, between London and Tower bridge is an area of regenerated warehouses. The … More
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