by Paul | Jul 30, 2019 | City, Society, Technology
I am a ‘baby boomer’, born in 1952. I and other baby boomers have lived through a period of accelerating and dramatic change both culturally socially and technologically. We have lived through a period of relative stability and growth, we have seen...
by Paul | Jul 25, 2019 | Architecture, Building, City, Days Out, London, Long Walks, Place, Travel
Arrival at London Euston Station. A nice HOT! day in London The urge to go to London took me there on 23rd July 2019, A very hot day, temperatures in the low 30’s. So armed with lots of water and sun cream I caught the 10.26 train to Euston. ...
by Paul | Jun 21, 2019 | Birds, City, Photograph, Travel
Sedge Warbler at Stortons Gravel Pits Northampton An interesting and varied week, which includes the solstice!. On Sunday I visited Ravensthorpe Reservoir. I have often boasted that I am good at reading the weather, well not this time. I was about 5 minutes into my...
by Paul | Feb 14, 2019 | Architecture, Building, City, London, Photograph, Place, Walks
London Obviously, London is a huge city ( current population about 8.8 million) and many weeks could be spent exploring it. On most visits I end up walking in excess of 12 miles whilst exploring. I live close enough to visit regularly, especially in the...