Sitting here on a dull wet December morning I thought I would post some Butterfly photos to brighten the day.
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.
Henry VIII
Another bench in Plassey Place Eltham commemorating famous people with a connection to Eltham. Henry VIII was born in and … More
Gravesend walk
A sunny November morning and a walk along the promenade at Gravesend with Keith. By the time we arrived at … More
Boy George
Another of the stone benches in Plassey Place Eltham recognising famous people with an Eltham connection. George O’Dowd was born … More
Edith Nesbitt
I came across some stone memorial benches in Eltham the other day. Edith Nesbitt was born in Kennington in 1858. … More
In search of Goosander (take 2)
At the end of last week Sue, Jasper and I returned to Footscray Meadows for a walk and another chance … More
Remembrance
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.At … More
Bridget of York
Another of our local benches commemorating famous people with a connection to Eltham. This one is by St Mary’s Community … More
In search of Goosander
Following reports of a female Goosander on the lake at Footscray Meadows I set off last Friday to see if … More
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