The branch line from Wareham to Swanage in Dorset was closed to traffic in 1972. Despite efforts to preserve the … 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.
Mary Rose (7): The Surgeon
The Surgeon aboard ship performed operations but was also responsible for the treatment of all forms of disease encountered by … More
Naturelog: Friday 9th May
Went down to the Medway estuary in North Kent to spend a day bird-watching with my friend Keith. The weather … More
Where’s that Fox?
Australian Red Fox Photo by Jim (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jimspic/) Amazing story in the Times newspaper yesterday about Foxes in Tasmania. The Island … More
Naturelog: Monday 5th May
In the afternoon went to Bough Beech reservoir near Sevenoaks. The water level remains very high which is not good … More
Naturelog: Thursday 1st May
Venturing farther afield today as I travel to the eastern part of Dorset to visit Brownsea Island. The island lies … More
Naturelog: Wednesday 30th April
This morning walked to the RSPB reserve at Lodmoor. This marshland reserve is situated on the edge of Weymouth. There … More
Naturelog: Tuesday 29th April
Away for a few days last week birdwatching around Weymouth in Dorset on England’s south coast. The morning started off … More
BD7553B – Door to door rail container
This is a rare example of a ‘Door to door’ container. It could be carried either on a lorry or … More
Mary Rose (6): Guns
The Mary Rose was originally designed as a platform for soldiers to board another ship. Her original allotment of guns … More
