A sunny November morning and a walk along the promenade at Gravesend with Keith. By the time we arrived at … 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.
Boy George
Another of the stone benches in Plassey Place Eltham recognising famous people with an Eltham connection. George O’Dowd was born … More
Edith Nesbitt
I came across some stone memorial benches in Eltham the other day. Edith Nesbitt was born in Kennington in 1858. … More
In search of Goosander (take 2)
At the end of last week Sue, Jasper and I returned to Footscray Meadows for a walk and another chance … More
Remembrance
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.At … More
Bridget of York
Another of our local benches commemorating famous people with a connection to Eltham. This one is by St Mary’s Community … More
In search of Goosander
Following reports of a female Goosander on the lake at Footscray Meadows I set off last Friday to see if … More
Sunset
Thomas Burke
During a visit to the High St out last week I came across 2 more benches commemorating famous people with … More
More Autumn Colour
I was fascinated to see the changing of the greens of summer to the reds and browns of Autumn.
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