A Bank Holiday Monday morning visit to the Kent Wildlife Trust reserve at Sevenoaks to look for Little Ringed plover … 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.
45379: Black 5
The Stanier Black 5’s were designed as an all purpose engine for the London Midland and Scottish Railway. 45379 was … More
Canada Goose
The Canada Goose was originally a native of North America. A few individuals manage to reach the UK naturally each … More
The colours of Spring
Working at home today with a wonderful view from my study window
Statues and Monuments: King Edward VII
Edward was the eldest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. He ascended to the throne at the age of … More
A thought for Paris
My thoughts are with the people of Paris and the congregation of Notre Dame Cathedral this morning as they assess … More
Naturelog: 11th April
Keith and I made a trip to the London Wetland centre in search of spring migrants. Surprisingly, there wasn’t much … More
Literary London: A stroll along South Bank with Dickens and Shakespeare — For Book Lovers and Random People
I love walking along the banks of the River Thames whether in the city itself or the more leafy areas … More
Roman Medical and surgical instruments
It is interesting that apart from the materials from which they were made the Roman doctor /surgeons instrument kit resembles … More
Greek Doctor Frieze
This image of a doctor’s surgery is taken from a Greek vase made in Athens about 480 to 470 BCE. … More
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