Here are a couple of pictures of a Bittern taken at London Wetlands centre (6 miles from the City centre) … 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.
More than just birds!
Continuing the series of photos taken at the London Wetlands Centre whilst attending the wildlife photography workshop.
London Wetland Centre
Am travelling a lot this week so a chance to look back at some posts from one of my favourite … More
The Batlle of Naseby
June 14th 1645 saw a history-changing event. The English Civil War had dragged on for 3 years and neither the … More
Bare-throated Tiger-Heron
Originally posted on Stephen G Hipperson:
We saw a fair number of these Tiger-Herons. This one was standing in a tree, quite…
Aboard the SS Great Britain
There were three classes of Passengers on the SS Great Britain Luxury in First Class Comfort in Second Class Not … More
SS Great Britain
SS Great Britain, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, was the world’s first ocean liner. Launched in 1843 she was the … More
Bristol from the Water
In Bristol for a meeting, but also some time to do a little sightseeing. Arriving at Temple Meads Station, I … More
Van Gogh in Britain – A Lust for English Life?
Originally posted on Tammy Tour Guide:
Vincent Van Gogh – ‘Starry Night over the Rhone’. Paris, Musée d’Orsay. Photo – RMN-Grand Palais/Hervé…
Surprised by a Spitfire
Travelling through London Bridge railway station yesterday I was surprised to see a Spitfire on the concourse. It was part … More
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