In the years following WWI, the Police determined a need to oversee the demonstrations in Trafalgar Square. They originally … 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.
The Temple
On a calm, warm sunny evening earlier this week, I was fortunate to go on a guided walk of the … More
Statues and Monuments: Duke of Wellington
This statue of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington was erected in Norwich about a year after his death in … More
Norwich Cathedral (2)
Entering the Cathedral, you are faced with a wonderful lofty building with magnificent Norman architecture. But for me, I think … More
Epping and Ongar Railway
A weekend visit to the steam gala at the Epping and Ongar Railway. Although this is the nearest Steam Railway … More
IT Update
Well, the installation of the Fibreoptic connection went extremely well last week and now, having left it for a few … More
The Swan Nebula
Originally posted in July 2013 Sometimes it is difficult to see how a nebula or other body got its name … More
6023 King Edward II in steam
Originally posted in July 2013 Was great to be back at Didcot Railway Centre to see 6023 King Edward II … More
Pompeii and Herculaneum (3)
originally posted in July 2013 I think one of the most amazing things is the way that things have survived … More
Pompeii and Herculaneum (2)
originally posted in July 2013 It was amazing to walk down the streets just as those Romans did in … More
Pete's Favourite Things 