Statues and Monuments: Major-General Andrew Hay

Andrew Hay was born in 1762 and enlisted in the army as an ensign at the age of 17. … More

Naturelog: 15th January

Popped into Greenwich Peninsular ecology park for an hour this morning. One of the volunteers diredted me to the Alder … More

Yesterday morning we woke up to the first snows of this winter (at least here in London). Snow here is … More

Thomas Dundas was born in Scotland in 1750 and was educated in Edinburgh. He joined the army in 1766 … More

Some more photos from the trip Keith and I made to the London Wetland Centre last Friday … More

After a week taken up primarily with the marking of students assignments (a task which I find far harder and … More

Samuel Johnson was born in Lichfield in 1709. He attended Oxford Univ but was unable to complete his education … More

Popped into Sutcliffe Park Local Nature reserve this morning for a quick visit to see what was present on the … More

I just love the variety of marble used for the Cathedral

I just love the simple designs inside the Cathedral which seem to come together to create a wonderful richness. … More