Smithfield is an area in the city of London. In early Medieval times, it was one of the few areas … 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: The Huntress
The Huntress Fountain, which is found in the Rose Garden in Hyde Park, is a bronze figure of Diana, Goddess … More
The Winter Sea
Pictures from the Dorset Coast
Lyme Regis
This post is originally from the summer of 2014 and our first visit to Lyme Regis Lyme Regis is a … More
Views of Lyme Regis Bay on a winters day
The River Lym at Lyme Regis
The River Lym winds its way through the town of Lyme Regis before exiting to the sea in Lyme Regis … More
Statues and Monuments: West Gate, Twickenham
The original West Gate at Twickenham rugby stadium contains a number of memorials. On top of the gates are 4 … More
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
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