This statue was placed in St James’ Park in 1903 as a memorial to the Royal Marines who had … 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.
Naturelog: 23rd August
A Day of uncertain weather forecasts saw me visiting Keith on his home patch along the River Medway in Kent. … More
Eustace the Monk
Today is the 801st anniversary of the Battle of Sandwich, fought off the coast of Kent between the English and French navies. It … More
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
