Berry Head Lighthouse is one of the shortest in Great Britain, being only 5m tall. However, its position on the … 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.
Berry Head Fort
By the end of the 18th Century, the threat of invasion from Napoleonic France was high and so the government … More
Exeter Cathedral (4)
The strange case of the Lady with two left feet. This is a sculpture on the tomb of John Atkinson … More
Exeter Cathedral (3)
This unique 14th Century Minstrels Gallery has 14 Angels, 12 of whom are playing Musical instruments.
Exeter Cathedral (2)
As I walk into the west door I am taken back by the glorious architecture
Exeter Cathedral (1)
Construction of the Cathedral in Exeter began in 1194, but only small parts of this original building remain as a … More
Naturelog: 1 March
The final day of our trip to South Devon and Keith and I went to Berry Head Nature Reserve, which … More
Great Black-headed Gull
A visit to Exter Museum and a chance to see the only Great Black-headed Gull ever recorded in the UK. … More
Naturelog: 28 February
Keith and I headed off to Exeter today to look around the city. However the train travels along the River … More
Operation Tiger Memorial
The Operation Tiger memorial stands on Slapton Sands in South Devon. Operation Tiger took place in late April 1944. It … More
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