Bristol from the Water

In Bristol for a meeting, but also some time to do a little sightseeing. Arriving at Temple Meads Station, I … More

Surprised by a Spitfire

Travelling through London Bridge railway station yesterday I was surprised to see a Spitfire on the concourse. It was part … More

Originally posted on Stephen Liddell:
Like many ancient cities, London has suffered its fair share of disasters, perhaps unduly so but…

On the way back to London from Lincolnshire, we stopped again at Welney Wetlands reserve in Norfolk. We had hoped … More

On our way to Lincoln, we stopped off at Kirkby gravel pits, a nature reserve run by Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. … More

The old part of Lincoln is situated on a hill overlooking the River and has been occupied since Roman times. … More

Centuries prior to the building of the Norman castle, the Romans had built a legionary fortress on the hill overlooking … More

What Lincoln Cathedral may lack in ancient monuments it certainly makes up for in wonderful stained glass.

My major impression of Lincoln Cathedral was just how empty it was. There was not the usual selection of tombs … More

Norman power was established in Lincoln in the years following the battle of Hastings and the Normans built a castle … More