The history of the Bluebell Railway dates back to 1876, when initial discussions were held about building a line from … 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.
Views of Windermere (3)
As well as some stunning scenery, there are also lots of houses surrounding the shores of the Lake. Lucky people … More
Views of Windermere (2)
Continuing our trip around Lake Windermere
Views of Windermere (1)
When Sue and I were in Cumbria a few weeks back we took a boat trip around Lake Windermere. The … More
Bluebell Railway (2): Vintage Transport Festival
Some more of my favourites from the festival
Bluebell Railway (1) : Vintage Transport Festival
Over the weekend I went to the vintage transport festival at Horsted Keynes on the Bluebell Railway. There seemed to … More
Views of Orton
Described by Alfred Wainwright, the walker and writer, as one of Cumbria’s loveliest village, Orton stands on Wainwright’s famous coast … More
Highgate Cemetery (3)
Continuing our walk around the Eastern Cemetery at Highgate. Douglas Adams (1952-2001) writer – Author of ‘Hitchikers guide to the … More
Lakeside and Haverthwiate Railway (5)
Some pictures of other locomotives and wagons seen on the Lakeside and Haverthwaite railway in Cumbria on our recent visit
Highgate Cemetery (2)
In our walk around the Eastern cemetery we found some amazing monuments. One of the first you see on entering … More
