Traitors’ Gate was built by King Edward I in around 1275. It may surprise many visitors to the Tower that … 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.
Tower of London (5): The Bell Tower
Once through the entrance towers, you find yourself within a passageway between two sets of walls. Immediately as you enter you … More
Tower of London (4): Entering the Tower
The combination of the Middle Tower and the Byward Tower linked by a causeway across the moat form the landward … More
Tower of London (3): A Royal Menagerie
As you prepare to enter the Tower across the moat, you pass the remains of the Royal Menagerie. It was … More
Tower of London (2)
The moat surrounding the Tower of London was originally built by Henry III as a defensive ditch rather than a … More
Tower of London (1)
The Tower of London lies at the eastern end of the medieval walled city. Its foundation dates from 1066, … More
Caléndula — Photography Art Plus
A bright flower to brighten up a very wet dull day in London
Missing the great outdoors
I guess that one of the big downsides of lockdown for me has been the restriction on travel and I … More
A moody photo of Stonehenge — Stephen Liddell
This great picture of Stonehenge reminds me that I haven’t been back to the site in recent years and must … More
Sevenoaks and friends
On Monday Sue and I travelled down to Sevenoaks Nature Reserve to meet our friends Keith and Elaine for a, … More
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