Out for my monthly survey walk along the River Thames at Greenwich counting the waterbirds using the river. Even in … More
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Greenwich
This is a video comprising some photos of trips to Greenwich
Statues and Monuments: George II
George Augustus was born in northern Germany in 1683 and was the last British monarch to be born outside of … More
Greenwich Royal Naval College: Skittle Alley
In a cellar under the Chapel is a skittle alley. Created in the 1860s to help entertain the retired seaman … More
Greenwich Royal Naval College: The Chapel
The Chapel was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and was redecorated in 1779 following a major fire.
Greenwich Royal Naval College: The Painted Hall
The hall was originally designed to be the dining room of the home for retired seaman founded on the site … More
Greenwich: Royal Naval College
Keith and I took a trip to Greenwich recently to visit the Old Naval College. The Naval College was built … More
Cutty Sark.
Cutty Sark. Photo by Paul Hudson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/pahudson/ Cutty Sark is the last surviving example of a Clipper. The ships got … More
Greenwich Re-visited
Last Friday went to Greenwich with Steve Evans to see the Cutty Sark. … More
Tall Ships Festival 2017 (3)
We were very fortunate to get some great views of Tall Ships while we were crossing the river on the … More