Bonnie Prince Charlie in Derby

Charles Edward Stuart was the grandson of King James II who had been forced to abdicate from the British throne … More

All Saints Church, Snodland

Keith and I were fortunate that as we were exploring the grounds of the church in Snodland, a lady kindly … More

A Bank Holiday Monday morning visit to the Kent Wildlife Trust reserve at Sevenoaks to look for Little Ringed plover … More

Working at home today with a wonderful view from my study window

Edward was the eldest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. He ascended to the throne at the age of … More

Keith and I made a trip to the London Wetland centre in search of spring migrants. Surprisingly, there wasn’t much … More

I love walking along the banks of the River Thames whether in the city itself or the more leafy areas … More

I was pleased to hear our first Blackcap of the year singing in my garden a few evenings ago. The … More

Born in 1782, he was brought up by his Uncle, the Earl of Derby, after his father died the same … More

The Kingston Down brooch dates from between 600 to 625 A.D. This is one of the finest Anglo-Saxon brooches ever … More