Derby Museum and Art Gallery

The Museum was opened in 1878 in a building it shared with the public library. It was extended when a…

Bonnie Prince Charlie in Derby

Charles Edward Stuart was the grandson of King James II who had been forced to abdicate from the British throne…

There is evidence of Pre-historic occupation in the Derby area. The Romans built a fort on the site in 50AD…

Keith and I were fortunate that as we were exploring the grounds of the church in Snodland, a lady kindly…

An unpromising weather forecast but Keith and I decided to head off to New Hythe and Leybourne Lakes in search…

Sometimes also known as the Rose-ringed parakeet, these birds originally from Africa and Asia have become established in the South…

A Bank Holiday Monday morning visit to the Kent Wildlife Trust reserve at Sevenoaks to look for Little Ringed plover…

The Stanier Black 5’s were designed as an all purpose engine for the London Midland and Scottish Railway. 45379 was…

The Canada Goose was originally a native of North America. A few individuals manage to reach the UK naturally each…

Working at home today with a wonderful view from my study window