Between 1206 and 1150 BC, the cultural collapse of the Mycenaean kingdoms, the Hittite Empire in Anatolia and northern…
Flying Scotsman Returns!
Originally posted on Loco Yard:
Today, the world’s most famous steam locomotive, Flying Scotsman, has returned to Steam, at the tune…
An Ol’ Scotsman
Originally posted on Stephen G Hipperson:
Probably the last time I’ll see this old ‘un on a real track under full steam.…
The Return of The Flying Scotsman
Originally posted on Stephen Liddell:
The Flying Scotsman is one of the most famous names in locomotion and with a history…
In celebration of Flying Scotsman
Last week saw the return to active service of the Flying Scotsman. I didn’t have the opportunity to see this…
Tower of London (3): A Royal Menagerie
As you prepare to enter the Tower across the moat, you pass the remains of the Royal Menagerie. It was…
London Churches: St Mary Abchurch
St Mary Abchurch Photo by Ben Rimmer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rimski/) Despite its location just off of the main thoroughfare of Cannon Street…
Tree Sparrow
The Tree Sparrow is the smaller and rarer of the two UK species of Sparrows. It is estimated to…
A brief history of the Fertile Crescent 3000BCE – 570BCE (5)
We left our story around the year 1200 BC with the collapse of the Late Bronze Age civilisations. This was…
Statues and Monuments: Gift Horse
The Gift Horse by Hans Haacke is currently on display on the ‘fourth plinth’ in Trafalger Square, It depicts a skeletal…