This church was built within the walls of Portchester Castle around 1130. Originally it was intended to be part of…
Portchester Castle
A military installation at Portchester dates back to Roman times. Excavations have revealed what was probably a base for the…
Naturelog: 3rd March
The morning dawned bright and sunny and I made my way to the north west side of Portsmouth harbour and…
Sparkling Starlings
When I was at Southsea, I saw these Starlings. The combination of the sun and the rain brought out their…
Naturelog: 2nd March
A few days in Portsmouth and a chance to explore the large natural harbours that are found in this area…
Statues and Monuments: Salisbury War Memorial
The memorial, which stands in front of the Guildhall in the Market square in Salisbury was dedicated in February 1922…
Statues and Monuments: Henry Fawcett
Henry Fawcett was born in Salisbury in August 1833. He was educated at Kings College School and the University of…
Salisbury
The city of Salisbury in Wiltshire is one of the latest in the UK to be founded. The original settlement…
Naturelog: 23rd February
Originally today had been a trip with RSPB group to a new location in the Midlands to see what it…
Naturelog: 17th February
Storm Dennis had passed (well almost) and a chance to get out and visit the London wetland centre in the…