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Views of Newcastle (3): The merger of old and new

As you travel around Newcastle there are many reminders of the historic importance of the city and as in many … More

Newcastle

Old London Bridge

The Church of St Magnus the Martyr stands alongside the way that led to the old London Bridge. Inside the … More

London Bridge, St Magnus the martyr

Battle of Britain Fly Past

Keith and I were in London and decided to go up the Tower of Westminster Cathedral to do some photography. … More

Battle of Britain Flypast

Norfolk 2015

A great week. 89 species of bird; 8 species of butterfly including White Admiral and Swallowtail; 9 species of dragonfly … More

Common Seal, Grey Seal, Ruffe, White Admiral

Naturelog: 3rd July

The final day of our trip to Norfolk and our final destination is Strumpshaw fen RSPB reserve. I am still … More

Azure Damselfly, Grey Heron, Little Egret, Small Tortoiseshell, Strumpshaw Fen, White Admiral

Naturelog: 2nd July

Thursday saw us heading for the coast again, this time to the RSPB reserve at Titchwell marsh. But the journey … More

Banded Demoiselle, Bearded Reedlings, Greylag Goose, Red Admiral, RSPB Titchwell

Naturelog: 1st July

Today our destination was Blackney Point NNR, a long spit of land on the North Norfolk Coast. Access to the … More

Blackeney Point, Common Seal, Grey Seal

Naturelog: 30th June

The morning started well with a Banded Demoiselle and a gatekeeper butterfly in the garden of our cottage. Today our … More

Avocet, Banded Demoiselle, Black-Tailed Skimmer, Blue-Tailed damselfly, Hickling Broad, Painted Lady

Naturelog: 29th June

Today we went to Cley Mashes NR on the north coast of Norfolk. This is perhaps the most famous nature … More

Cley, Redshank, Reed Bunting, Ruffe, Shelduck, Spoonbill

North Norfolk Railway

The NNR is a preserved railway which runs between the Norfolk towns of Sheringham and Holt. Leaving Sheringham Station aboard a … More

North Norfolk Railway

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