The Tower of London lies at the eastern end of the medieval walled city. Its foundation dates from 1066, … More
Category: UK
Watercress Line Spring Steam Gala 2016 – Brookes Castles Best Shots
Originally posted on Loco Yard:
Good evening, Tonight we are looking at my shots from this years Watercress Line Spring Steam…
Naturelog: 14th February
A chance to get out of London and spend a day with my local RSPB group at the RSPB … More
Statues and Monuments: Peter Pan
Peter Pan, the boy who would never grow up, comes from the story of the same name by the … More
Whooper Swan
The Whooper Swan is the largest of the 2 migratory swan species which visit the UK in the winter. It … More
Statues and Monuments: Sir Joshua Reynolds
Joshua Reynolds was born in July 1723 in Devon. He attended a local grammar school where he developed an … More
Invasion of the Parakeets
A few mornings ago a ‘squadron’ of Ring-necked Parakeets raided our garden feeders.
London Churches: All Hallows by the Tower
The history of All Hallows dates back to Saxon times when a small wooden church was built here by … More
Norfolk Skies
During my recent trip to Norfolk I saw some vary varied skies all within the course of a day, so … More
The Celts at the British Museum
I have got into a bad habit when major exhibitions occur. I don’t go initially because they will be too … More