The first church on this site was built around 627 AD by the Kings of Northumbria and 100 years later … More
Category: UK
York 2018: Medieval Streets
It is just a delight to wander down the Medieval streets of York city centre and see the wonderfully … More
York 2018: King’s Manor
One of the venues for the talks at the History weekend was the King’s Manor. The original house on … More
York 2018: Weekend of History
A long weekend in the wonderful city of York to attend the York History weekend and the chance to hear … More
Statues and Monuments: The Young Lovers
This lovely bronze statue is of two young lovers in an embrace. It is by George Ehrlich and is found … More
Naturelog:14th October
On Sunday Keith and I went with Bexley RSPB group to Cley in North Norfolk. It was a welcome return … More
Naturelog: 13th October
Keith was staying with us for the weekend and so on Saturday, we visited some of our local nature reserves. … More
London – The first National Park City in the World — Stephen Liddell
As you travel around London at ground level it is difficult to appreciate just how green our city is. Only … More
Statues and Monuments: Magister Equitum
This sculpture is found in Whittington Gardens in the city of London. It was presented to the city of London … More
Trees of Arne
During my trip to the RSPB reserve at Arne last month I spent the morning in the woodland to avoid … More