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Epping and Ongar Railway

Epping and Ongar Railway

Statues and Monuments: The Walking Madonna

The walking Madonna by Elisabeth Frink was initially installed as a temporary exhibit in October 1981 on the lawns just … More

Salisbury, Salisbury Cathedral

Salisbury Cathedral

At the end of the 12th century, relations between the military and the clergy, whose cathedral church was sited within … More

Salisbury, Salisbury Cathedral

Salisbury Museum

On my last trip to Salisbury, I had the opportunity to visit the museum, which is situated in The King’s … More

Salisbury, Salisbury Museum

St Marys Portchester

This church was built within the walls of Portchester Castle around 1130. Originally it was intended to be part of … More

Portchester, Portchester Castle, St Marys Portchester

Portchester Castle

A military installation at Portchester dates back to Roman times. Excavations have revealed what was probably a base for the … More

Portchester, Portchester Castle

Naturelog: 3rd March

The morning dawned bright and sunny and I made my way to the north west side of Portsmouth harbour and … More

Kestrel, Portchester, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Harbour

Naturelog: 2nd March

A few days in Portsmouth and a chance to explore the large natural harbours that are found in this area … More

Portsmouth, Purple Sandpiper, Southsea

Statues and Monuments: Salisbury War Memorial

The memorial, which stands in front of the Guildhall in the Market square in Salisbury was dedicated in February 1922 … More

Salisbury, Salisbury war Memorial

Statues and Monuments: Henry Fawcett

Henry Fawcett was born in Salisbury in August 1833. He was educated at Kings College School and the University of … More

Henry Fawcett, Salisbury

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