In the years following WWI, the Police determined a need to oversee the demonstrations in Trafalgar Square. They originally…
The Temple
On a calm, warm sunny evening earlier this week, I was fortunate to go on a guided walk of the…
Statues and Monuments: Duke of Wellington
This statue of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington was erected in Norwich about a year after his death in…
Norwich Cathedral (2)
Entering the Cathedral, you are faced with a wonderful lofty building with magnificent Norman architecture. But for me, I think…
Epping and Ongar Railway
A weekend visit to the steam gala at the Epping and Ongar Railway. Although this is the nearest Steam Railway…
IT Update
Well, the installation of the Fibreoptic connection went extremely well last week and now, having left it for a few…
The Swan Nebula
Originally posted in July 2013 Sometimes it is difficult to see how a nebula or other body got its name…
6023 King Edward II in steam
Originally posted in July 2013 Was great to be back at Didcot Railway Centre to see 6023 King Edward II…
Pompeii and Herculaneum (3)
originally posted in July 2013 I think one of the most amazing things is the way that things have survived…
Pompeii and Herculaneum (2)
originally posted in July 2013 It was amazing to walk down the streets just as those Romans did in…
