The Medway estuary has long been a place of Industry. originally the saltmarsh islands were used for grain farming…
Naturelog: Sunday 3rd April
Another very pleasant day and a chance to do some birdwatching from the water during a trip Keith and…
A brief history of the Fertile Crescent 3000BCE – 570BCE (11)
When Nebuchadrezzar died in 562 he was followed by his son Evil-Merodach but his reign was short. According to…
Naturelog: Friday 1st April
A bright sunny day saw Keith and I off to the London Wetland Centre in search of summer migrants. On…
Tower of London (7)
The Bloody Tower is probably the most famous location within the Tower of London. It was built in the…
The tragedy of Smalls Lighthouse
Originally posted on Stephen Liddell:
There have been lighthouses around the coasts and islands of Great Britain almost as far back…
London Churches: St Andrew By The Wardrobe
St Andrew’s Church dates back to the 12th Century. In the 13th century it was associated with Baynards Castle,…
A brief history of the Fertile Crescent 3000BCE – 570BCE (10)
Nebuchadrezzar was not just a mighty warrior, he was also a patron of cities and a spectacular builder. He…
Statues and Monuments: Admiral David Beatty
David Beatty was born in 1871 into a family with a strong Army tradition. Despite this at the age of…
Tower of London (6): Traitors’ Gate
Traitors’ Gate was built by King Edward I in around 1275. It may surprise many visitors to the Tower that…
