A couple of days ago I was going to visit a friend for the first time this year. As I … More
Category: UK
Around the Isle of Sheppey
On Sunday Sue and I travelled down to Kent to meet our friends Keith and Elaine as we were all … More
Greenwich Reach
Out for my monthly survey walk along the River Thames at Greenwich counting the waterbirds using the river. Even in … More
Across the water
It has been awhile since my last birdwatching trip, so it was with anticipation that I set off to meet … More
So that’s why its called Crittalls Corner
I have lived just down the A20 from Crittalls Corner for 21 years and wondered where the name came from? … More
A new visitor to the Garden
Was surprised to find a Fieldfare in the garden the other day. This was the first record since we arrived … More
The Tower of London (18): Spoils of War
In the cellar of the White Tower are some examples of items brought back from various military campaigns and presented to … More
The Tower of London (16): Wardrobe Tower
The Wardrobe Tower stands adjacent to the White Tower. It was begun around 1190 and its name comes from the … More
Tower of London (15): The White Tower
The White Tower was the original castle keep started by William I in 1070, just 4 years after he won the … More
Tower of London (14): The Royal Mint
In 1279, William de Turemine was appointed Master Moneyer and the mint was moved from the city to more secure … More