In Scotland for 3 days of Birdwatching on a short break run by Heatherlea, a holiday company based in Speyside. … 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.
Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment in Lewisham
St Laurence Church is a 1960’s church in SE London. As you walk from the main church into the … More
We will remember them
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the … More
Truly a World War
When you hear about World War One, it is likely that it will conjure up images of trenches in Western … More
Orion Nebula
Was searching through some picture files a couple of days ago and found this set of pictures of the Orion … More
Speckled Wood
As a homage to the passing summer here in the UK, some pictures of the last butterfly species I … More
In Flanders Fields
In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky … More
EUROPE MAY BE GOING BIRDLESS
Originally posted on Towheeblog:
Latest research shows dramatic disappearance of Europe’s birdlife. Click here for story.Black Redstart above. Griffon Vulture,…
Blood swept lands and seas of red
Yesterday Sue and I took the opportunity of being in central London with a free afternoon to visit the World … More
The Cunarder
Originally posted on Loco Yard:
As well as its own Named Trains such as the Atlantic Coast Express, the Southern Railway…
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