Sue and I were driving down a road in SE London when we noticed this wonderful fungi growing on a … 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.
Bird photos: Great Spotted Woodpecker
Sunset reflections
Originally posted on Through My Lens:
On this night in 2018 Fraser Island treated us to a visiting dingo and a blazing…
Who stole the Reservoir?
Went to Bough Beech Reservoir in Kent yesterday and was shocked to see how little water there was! The main … More
Verdun Tree
This tree, near the Abbey in St Albans, was one of a number planted as war Memorials in England following … More
St Albans Cathedral
The first Benedictine Abbey at St Albans was founded in 793 by Ulsinas. It is thought that this may have … More
The Story of St Alban
St Albans
St Albans
The City of St Albans is situated just north of London. It dates back to the Iron age when it … More
Tower of London (11): Salt Tower
The Salt Tower was built around 1230 as part of Henry III’s curtain wall. It has an upper chamber which … More
