It has been awhile since my last birdwatching trip, so it was with anticipation that I set off to meet … More
Category: UK
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
Tower of London (13): The Line of Kings
From 1692 one of the public attractions at the Tower was the Line of Kings, a display in chronological order … More
Tower of London (12): The Old Armouries and Gun collection
Storage of Weapons and armour has always been part of the function of the Tower. Originally located in the White … More
The ‘Stinky’ Gas Light Tour: Tyneside’s ‘Fart’ Lamps — Tammy Tour Guide
Interesting to see this article about Tyneside. I only know of one such lamp that has survived in London, in … More