Sometimes also known as the Rose-ringed parakeet, these birds originally from Africa and Asia have become established in the South…
Naturelog:22nd April
A Bank Holiday Monday morning visit to the Kent Wildlife Trust reserve at Sevenoaks to look for Little Ringed plover…
45379: Black 5
The Stanier Black 5’s were designed as an all purpose engine for the London Midland and Scottish Railway. 45379 was…
Canada Goose
The Canada Goose was originally a native of North America. A few individuals manage to reach the UK naturally each…
The colours of Spring
Working at home today with a wonderful view from my study window
Statues and Monuments: King Edward VII
Edward was the eldest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. He ascended to the throne at the age of…
A thought for Paris
My thoughts are with the people of Paris and the congregation of Notre Dame Cathedral this morning as they assess…
Naturelog: 11th April
Keith and I made a trip to the London Wetland centre in search of spring migrants. Surprisingly, there wasn’t much…
Literary London: A stroll along South Bank with Dickens and Shakespeare — For Book Lovers and Random People
I love walking along the banks of the River Thames whether in the city itself or the more leafy areas…
Roman Medical and surgical instruments
It is interesting that apart from the materials from which they were made the Roman doctor /surgeons instrument kit resembles…