June 14th 1645 saw a history-changing event. The English Civil War had dragged on for 3 years and neither the…
Bare-throated Tiger-Heron
Originally posted on Stephen G Hipperson:
We saw a fair number of these Tiger-Herons. This one was standing in a tree, quite…
Aboard the SS Great Britain
There were three classes of Passengers on the SS Great Britain Luxury in First Class Comfort in Second Class Not…
SS Great Britain
SS Great Britain, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, was the world’s first ocean liner. Launched in 1843 she was the…
Bristol from the Water
In Bristol for a meeting, but also some time to do a little sightseeing. Arriving at Temple Meads Station, I…
Van Gogh in Britain – A Lust for English Life?
Originally posted on Tammy Tour Guide:
Vincent Van Gogh – ‘Starry Night over the Rhone’. Paris, Musée d’Orsay. Photo – RMN-Grand Palais/Hervé…
Surprised by a Spitfire
Travelling through London Bridge railway station yesterday I was surprised to see a Spitfire on the concourse. It was part…
5051 Drysllwyn Castle
5051 Drysllwyn Castle is an example of the GWR 4-6-0 Castle class, which was an updated version of their earlier…
Bees
As we pass from spring into summer, I thought I would post some pictures of what, to me, is one…
Andromeda Galaxy
The Andromeda Galaxy is one of the most photogenic and a subject I return to many times. For more information…
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