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Birds and trains and history and all of the things that I enjoy

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.

6023 King Edward II

GWR King class 6023 King Edward II in steam at Didcot Railway Centre

Didcot Railway Centre, great western railway, King Class Locomotive, King Edward II, Steam Trains

Cirl Bunting

The Cirl Bunting is at the northernmost edge of its range in the UK and is found in the south-western … More

Cirl Bunting

Purple Sandpiper

This medium-sized wading bird is a winter visitor to the UK. It is mostly found in the north of the … More

Purple Sandpiper

Berry Head Lighthouse

Berry Head Lighthouse is one of the shortest in Great Britain, being only 5m tall. However, its position on the … More

Berry Head, Brixham

Berry Head Fort

By the end of the 18th Century, the threat of invasion from Napoleonic France was high and so the government … More

Berry Head Fort, Brixham

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, Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral (3)

This unique 14th Century Minstrels Gallery has 14 Angels, 12 of whom are playing Musical instruments.

Exeter, Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral (2)

As I walk into the west door I am taken back by the glorious architecture

Exeter, Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral (1)

Construction of the Cathedral in Exeter began in 1194, but only small parts of this original building remain as a … More

Exeter, Exeter Cathedral

Naturelog: 1 March

The final day of our trip to South Devon and Keith and I went to Berry Head Nature Reserve, which … More

Berry Head, Brixham, Purple Sandpiper

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