Blackcap

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

Statues and Monuments: Sir John Fox Burgoyne

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

I was driving down the road in Catford where I used to live and noticed a brown plaque on the … More

Colin Campbell was born, Colin MacIver, in Glasgow in October 1792. After school, his uncle Major John Campbell, arranged for … More

The site of an ancient church in the Cathedral Close, most of the current church dates to the 15th century. … More

This church on the High Street was founded in Anglo-Saxon times but has been remodelled over the centuries, the latest … More

GWR King class 6023 King Edward II in steam at Didcot Railway Centre

The Cirl Bunting is at the northernmost edge of its range in the UK and is found in the south-western … More

This medium-sized wading bird is a winter visitor to the UK. It is mostly found in the north of the … More