Robert Scarlett was born in 1496 and became the gravedigger at Peterborough Cathedral. He lived to be 96 years old…
Naturelog: 17th December
A trip to the Kent coast with Bexley RSPB Group on a misty and cold morning. As we approached the…
Fined – for Kissing in Public!
Even into the 20th century, some states in the USA had laws making it illegal for couples to kiss in…
Boston Tea Party
The Tea Act of 1773 imposed a tax on imported tea, designed by the British Government to aid the financial failings…
Statues and Monuments: Captain James Cook
James Cook was born in November 1728 and joined the Merchant Navy in his teens. He transferred to the Royal Navy in…
Views of Peterborough Cathedral
Chatham Historic Dockyard: The Ropery
The Ropery in Chatham Dockyard is the only one of 4 original Royal Navy Ropeyards still in operation. Rope has…
Statues and Monuments: Guards Memorials
The Guards Memorial, situated opposite the Whitehall parade ground, was designed by the sculptor Gilbert Ledward and was erected in…
Nuthatch
On last weeks trip to Lynford in Norfolk, I had some wonderful views of Nuthatch. In many ways, it resembles and…
Monochrome moods in Yorkshire
Originally posted on Crosbyman66:
I have had a week without any walks but it has given me the opportunity to…
