5051 Drysllwyn Castle is an example of the GWR 4-6-0 Castle class, which was an updated version of their earlier … 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.
Bees
As we pass from spring into summer, I thought I would post some pictures of what, to me, is one … More
Andromeda Galaxy
The Andromeda Galaxy is one of the most photogenic and a subject I return to many times. For more information … More
The Great Beer Flood of London
Originally posted on Stephen Liddell:
Like many ancient cities, London has suffered its fair share of disasters, perhaps unduly so but…
Naturelog: 28th May
Keith wanted to visit a couple of my local sites which he had not seen before and so we began … More
Naturelog: 11th May
On the way back to London from Lincolnshire, we stopped again at Welney Wetlands reserve in Norfolk. We had hoped … More
Naturelog 10th May
On our way to Lincoln, we stopped off at Kirkby gravel pits, a nature reserve run by Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. … More
Views of Old Lincoln
The old part of Lincoln is situated on a hill overlooking the River and has been occupied since Roman times. … More
Lincoln Castle
Centuries prior to the building of the Norman castle, the Romans had built a legionary fortress on the hill overlooking … More
Lincoln Cathedral: Stained Glass
What Lincoln Cathedral may lack in ancient monuments it certainly makes up for in wonderful stained glass.
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