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Northumbrian Wildlife: Atlantic Puffins

Atlantic Puffins must be one of the most delightful creatures. It was amazing to see so many on Staple Island … More

Atlantic Puffin, Northumbria

Statues and Monuments: Albert Memorial

The memorial, designed by Sir Gilbert Scott, was commissioned by Queen Victoria in memory of her husband Prince Albert, who had died in … More

Albert Memorial, statues and memorials in London

London Churches: St Martin Orgar

All that remains of the church of St Martin Orgar in the city of London is it’s bell tower.  The … More

St Martin Orgar

Northumbrian Wildlife: Grey Seals

Pictures from our recent trip to Northumbria. I find it fascinating looking at all the different colour variants that exist … More

Grey Seal

Statues and Monuments: Michael Faraday

Michael faraday was born in Southwark London in 1791. He received only a basic education before going to work at a … More

Michael Faraday, statues and memorials in London

Anglesey Abbey

Occupation on this site dates back to the arrival of a group of Augustinian friars who acquired the land in … More

Anglesey Abbey, Huttleston Broughton

London Churches: St Olave’s

St Olave’s church no longer exists and today is an open space in Silver St in the city of London. … More

St Olave

Northumbrian Wildlife (2)

Pictures from our recent trip to Northumbria

Bullfinch, Eurasian Coot, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Grey Heron, Northumbria, Pied Avocet, White Tailed Bumblebee

Statues and Monuments: Firefighters Memorial

The Firefighters Memorial is opposite the south side of St. Paul’s Cathedral . The Cathedral has often been depicted surrounded … More

statues and memorials in London

Northumbrian wildlife (1)

Some more pictures from our Northumbria trip          

Bullfinch, Common Tern, Goldfinch, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Great Tit

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