Naturelog: 8th January

After a week taken up primarily with the marking of students assignments (a task which I find far harder and … More

Statues and Monuments: Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson was born in Lichfield in 1709. He attended Oxford Univ but was unable to complete his education … More

Popped into Sutcliffe Park Local Nature reserve this morning for a quick visit to see what was present on the … More

A misty morning as I arrived at Footscray meadows for a local RSPB walk. Whilst waiting for the group … More

I just love the variety of marble used for the Cathedral

Sue and I managed to get a couple of hours at Bough Beech Reservoir before the rain started and the … More

I just love the simple designs inside the Cathedral which seem to come together to create a wonderful richness. … More

George Elliott was born in Scotland in 1717. He studied at the University of Leiden and then at the Military … More

If I were asked to describe the interior of Westminster Cathedral I would probably come up with something like … More

Cuthbert Collingwood was born in Newcastle in 1748 and joined the Navy at the age of 12. His first experience … More