The original West Gate at Twickenham rugby stadium contains a number of memorials. On top of the gates are 4 … 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.
Roll on Spring
It may be cold outside but before long spring will be here, with all the delights it brings.
It’s amazing what you find in a river!
During our walk at Rochester riverside, we saw some strange things buried in the river bed.
Naturelog: 5 February
A winters day and a chance for some birdwatching in Kent with Keith. Our first stop was a housing estate … More
Mute Swan
Looking through the photos taken at Gravesend last month I came across this one of a Mute Swan, which I … More
Statues and Monuments: Line-out
This statue stands on the South Plaza of Twickenham Stadium, home of the England Rugby Union team. The 27 ft … More
Naturelog: 22nd January
In Gravesend on the River Thames today for an RSPB meeting so Keith and I arranged to meet early and … More
Naturelog 18 January
Although the weather forecast promised heavy rain and strong winds, the morning dawned clear and bright and so sue and … More
Naturelog:17 January
A lovely sunny winters day and I started out at SandsfootCastle looking for Divers. As on Tuesday, there were Great … More
Osmington White Horse
The Osmington White Horse is a figure cut into a limestone hill just north of Weymouth. It dates from 1808 … More
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