Today in 1902 Thomas Tally reportedly opened the first permanent movie theatre in the USA on S Main, Los Angeles. … 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.
Statues and Monuments: Lord Clyde
Colin Campbell was born, Colin MacIver, in Glasgow in October 1792. After school, his uncle Major John Campbell, arranged for … More
4771 Green Arrow
4771 Green Arrow was built is in 1936 for the London and North Eastern Railway at Doncaster. It is a … More
Orion Nebula
Was searching through some picture files a couple of days ago and found this set of pictures of the Orion … More
St Martin, Exeter
The site of an ancient church in the Cathedral Close, most of the current church dates to the 15th century. … More
Exeter: St Catherine’s Almshouses
Built in the mid 15th century to house 13 ‘poor men of good character’. In the 17th century, married couples … More
St Stephen, Exeter
This church on the High Street was founded in Anglo-Saxon times but has been remodelled over the centuries, the latest … More
6023 King Edward II
GWR King class 6023 King Edward II in steam at Didcot Railway Centre
Cirl Bunting
The Cirl Bunting is at the northernmost edge of its range in the UK and is found in the south-western … More
Purple Sandpiper
This medium-sized wading bird is a winter visitor to the UK. It is mostly found in the north of the … More
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