In search of Goosander

Following reports of a female Goosander on the lake at Footscray Meadows I set off last Friday to see if … More

Thomas Burke

During a visit to the High St out last week I came across 2 more benches commemorating famous people with … More

I met Keith in Gravesend and after a refreshing cup of Coffee we made our way to the riverfront. Early … More

The new stamps released to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Stockton to Darlington Railway. Featured locomotives:

Making the most of an autumnal sunny day for a stroll by the Tarn.

The history of Temple Bar dates back to around 1290 when the City of London sought to regulate trade into … More

Venturing to the Blackfen end of Eltham High street I found another of Eltham’s commemorative benches (see also https://petesfavouritethings.blog/2021/09/07/john-of-eltham/). This … More

I was walking through Guys Hospital in central London earlier this week when I decided to take a different route … More

A trip with Keith to Oare Marshes. Normally we walk east along the sea wall but following some information, today … More

A Sunday morning trip to Shrewsbury Park with Sue and Jasper our dog. I was keen to look at this … More