The Bata company began making shoes in the Czech republic, then part of Austria-Hungary, in 1894. The following year they … 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.
Coalhouse Fort
Coalhouse Fort stands on the north side of the River Thames. The current fort was built in the 1860s under … More
In search of a Stork
Last Wednesday Keith and I decided to try and catch up with the White Stork that has been wintering on … More
Sunrise
Here is a photo Sue took of the sunrise over the garden trees one morning
Winter Wetlands
Keith and I went to the London Wetland Centre last week. As we arrived, a Sparrowhawk circled over the visitors … More
Red Sky at Night
Last night’s sunset over Eltham
For Peat’s sake
The UK government, through DEFRA, are currently looking at the prospect of banning peat from gardening products to protect our … More
A Newcomer to the Tarn
One of the good things about watching a site regularly is to see new visitors, particularly those you haven’t seen … More
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Car
Saw this in Bexley High Street last week. It’s the car from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, a film made in … More
A rare visitor to Bexley
On a fine clear but cold day I decided to venture out to Upper College Farm, an area of rough … More
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