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Pete's Favourite Things

Birds and trains and history and all of the things that I enjoy

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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 (4) From Sheffield Park to East Grinstead

The southernmost part of the line is at Sheffield Park. Passing through the Sussex countryside, we reach Horsted Keynes, the … More

Bluebell Railway

Bluebell Railway (3) History

The history of the Bluebell Railway dates back to 1876, when initial discussions were held about building a line from … More

Bluebell Railway

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

Lake Windermere

Views of Windermere (2)

Continuing our trip around Lake Windermere

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

Lake Windermere

Bluebell Railway (2): Vintage Transport Festival

Some more of my favourites from the festival

Bluebell Railway, Vintage Transport 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

Bluebell Railway, Vintage Transport Festival

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

Cumbria, Orton, Sir William Petty, Temperance Hotel

Highgate Cemetery (3)

Continuing our walk around the Eastern Cemetery at Highgate. Douglas Adams (1952-2001) writer – Author of ‘Hitchikers guide to the … More

Douglas Adams, Highgate Cemetery, Malcolm McClaren

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

Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway

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