Today is the 801st anniversary of the Battle of Sandwich, fought off the coast of Kent between the English and French navies. It … 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.
Lichens and Mosses
Here are some photos by Sue of Lichens and Mosses
Always Something — Natural Moments
Amazing photographs of amazing wildlife. I just love those Burrowing Owls! It often strikes me how all it takes is … More
Common Tern
The Common Tern is a bird with a graceful and buoyant flight which feeds by plunge-diving into the water for … More
Statues and Monuments: The Monument
The Monument is located close to London Bridge and commemorates the Great Fire of London, which began on 2nd September … More
York: Jorvik Centre
The Yorvik Centre celebrates the Viking heritage of York and includes a reconstructed Viking town. Video by … More
National Railway Museum
Video by Michael Jiroch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45GI8ifbXBs)
The Duchess of Hamilton
(first posted in March 2013) The Duchess of Hamilton was built as one of 10 streamliners for the London Midland … More
National Railway Museum York
Mallard – One of my favourite steam Locomotives For more information see http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LNER_Class_A4_4468_Mallard To see Mallard in action http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvlFeE38WN0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYalIj-nd4Y … More
Merchant Adventurers Hall York
The Merchant Adventurers hall was built in 1357-61 for the Mystery of Mercers, a guild of merchants from the city. … More
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