Statues and monuments: Spencer Compton

Spencer Compton was one of the longest-serving government ministers in UK history and holds the unique record of 3 times…

Norwich Cathedral (3)

Some of my favourite things about Norwich Cathedral. Most striking is the font. Originally a vessel from a local chocolate…

During my IT downtime recently Keith and I visited the London Wetland Centre and I was fortunate enough to get…

In the years following WWI, the Police determined a need to oversee the demonstrations in Trafalgar Square. They originally…

On a calm, warm sunny evening earlier this week, I was fortunate to go on a guided walk of the…

This statue of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington was erected in Norwich about a year after his death in…

Entering the Cathedral, you are faced with a wonderful lofty building with magnificent Norman architecture. But for me, I think…

A weekend visit to the steam gala at the Epping and Ongar Railway. Although this is the nearest Steam Railway…

Well, the installation of the Fibreoptic connection went extremely well last week and now, having left it for a few…

Originally posted in July 2013 Sometimes it is difficult to see how a nebula or other body got its name…