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Trafalger Square Lions

it would be hard nowadays to consider Nelson’s column without the four flanking Lions. yet at the time they were … More

Lions, London, Nelson's Column, Trafalger Square

Natural History Museum

By the middle of the 19th century it was becoming evident that the British Museum collection was outgrowing its home … More

British Museum, London, natural history museum

Naturelog: Thursday 4th July

A pleasant morning and so decided to go for a walk in Scadbury LNR which is not far from where … More

Birds, Bromley, Butterflies, damselflies, Dragonflies, Naturelog, Scadbury Park LNR

The Royal Pelicans

Many people have heard about the Royal Swans, which can be found on the upper reaches of the river Thames, … More

History, London, Pelicans, St James Park

Naturelog: Sunday 30th June

At last summer seems to have arrived and off to the only RSPB reserve within the London recording area. Rainham … More

Birds, Butterflies, damselflies, Dragonflies, Naturelog, Rainham Marshes, royal society for the protection of birds, winged insects

British Museum

Being a history buff, the British Museum is probably my favourite of the many museums in London. The collection dates … More

British Museum, History, London

Red-Eyed Damselfly

The Red eyed Damselfly is common in Southern England where it can be found by lakes, rivers and other bodies … More

damselflies, Dragonflies, nature, Red Eyed Damselfly

Monuments on Southsea esplanade (2)

The Crimean war memorial Photo by Shaun (http://www.flickr.com/people/ugborough_exile/) This memorial was erected in memory of the soldiers and sailors from … More

History, Southsea

Naturelog: Tuesday 18th June

Sometimes birdwatching is being in the right place at the right time. On the way to Canterbury in Kent for … More

Birds, Grey Wagtail, Naturelog

Monuments on Southsea esplanade (1)

The Shannon Naval Brigade memorial During the 19th century it was not uncommon for ships crews to be detailed to … More

History, Southsea

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