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Category Archives: geography
A Map of Trade Routes in the 11th and 12th Century in the Old World
I once posted a really wonderful map of all the main roads in the Roman Empire Fantastic Map of The Roman Empire and as I love maps I am always on the lookout for something similar and if you do a search … Continue reading
Glaciers, ciders, blow-outs and the helping hand of Wayland Smithy
Having been blown about for a few hours it was time to return to the car but not before I took a look at The Manger. An incredibly steep and beautiful valley formed during the las ice-age. In fact you … Continue reading
Posted in geography, history, Life, Travel
Tagged Blow-out, Breakdown, Cider, Oxfordshire, Sunset, The Manger, Uffington
2 Comments
Visiting the home of Edward Adrian Wilson – a forgotten hero who died with Captain Scott of the Antarctic.
Every now and then I write a post not quite realising the scope it will take on, perhaps once or twice a year I investigate something and it gives me something to reflect on all year and this is what … Continue reading
Posted in geography, history
Tagged 73 Stanmore Hill, Antartica, Art, Captain Scott, Diary, Edward Adrian Wilson, Explorer, South Pole, Stanmore, Wales
7 Comments
Kent Invicta! – The undefeated Garden of England.
My last post on the re-discovery of Eanswythe of Kent ended with a mention of the proud tradition of the county of Kent. Today Kent is often known as the garden of England with its kind climate and multitude … Continue reading
Posted in geography, history
Tagged Anglo-Saxon, County of Kent, gavelkind, Jutes, Kent Invicta, Memorials, Normans, Romans, William The Conqueror
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The Facing Shores of Britain and Ireland
I found this map last week whilst looking for some other maps (see my old posts Getting lost in the world of maps Lost in the world of maps! Amazing maps tracking the cargo ships of the world … Continue reading
London named the first National Park City in the World
When you think of a national park, images of sweeping landscapes and rolling hills likely spring to mind. So it may come as a surprise to learn that London has officially been crowned as the world’s first National Park City. … Continue reading
Posted in geography, Life, London, News, Politics
Tagged Environment, Extinction Rebellion, Green Issues, hedgehog, National, National City Park, Park
3 Comments
The Himba Baby Song
I was thinking today of the famous quote by David M. Eagleman that each person suffers three deaths. The first is when the body ceases to function. The second is when the body is consigned to the grave. The third is … Continue reading
Posted in geography, Heritage, Life
Tagged Africa, Death, Himba Baby Song, Himba Tribe, Life, Namibia
6 Comments
Samphire Hoe – The newest part of England
There are almost countless things to see in the county of Kent from Chartwell House in the north, Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and all manner of Roman sites. Of course what is perhaps more famous than them all are the … Continue reading
Posted in geography, Life, Travel, Ye Olde England Tours
Tagged Channel Tunnel, County of Kent, Dover, English Channel, Kent, Land reclamation, Samphire, Samphire Hoe, White Cliffs of Dover
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London – The first National Park City in the World
One way or the other, London is famous for many things. Whether it be History, finance, empire, culture or just the weather. One of the things that might not spring to mind when you think of London, however, is just … Continue reading
Posted in geography, Life, London, Photography
Tagged Environment, Hampstead Heath, London, National Park City, Park, Pocket Parks, Richmond Park, Wimbledon Common, Ye Olde England Tours
9 Comments