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The death of Captain James Cook – 14 February 1779
No CommentsRead more“Do just once what others say you can’t do, and you will never pay attention to their limitations again.” Whatever…
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Guns ‘n’ roses: the murder of Joan Root – 13 January 2006
Read moreOn this day in 2006, 69-year-old Joan Root lay alone bleeding to death from gunshot wounds at her home on…
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Europeans discover Easter Island – 5 April 1722
Read moreThe rise and fall of Easter Island is a parable for our times; a warning from history of what happens when…
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In praise of iguanas!
Read moreGreen iguanas, Galapagos land iguanas and marine iguanas all have their own exquisite beauty, evolved over millions of years if you stop to take a closer look.
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Galapagos: all the fun of the fish market
Read moreThere is so much fun to be had watching wildlife at the fish market in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, Galapagos: pelicans, sea lions, frigatebirds.
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The death of Jane Digby – 11 August 1881
1 CommentRead moreHere’s a bodice-ripping love story of sex and adventure: the story of Jane Elizabeth Digby, Lady Ellenborough. She died on…
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Scilly Automatic
Read moreWhere is Scilly Automatic? In June we had a lovely holiday in the Isles of Scilly. You can read about…
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The Isles of Scilly
Read moreIn June we took the 20 minute flight from Land’s End to the Isles of Scilly. Ever since visiting as a 13-year old, Jane has seen the islands as a little slice of paradise, just 28 miles from mainland Britain.
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Birding in The Gambia
Read more170 different species in just 10 days! Last week, just as the birds fly south to escape the British winter,…
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A visit to Hockney’s East Yorkshire
No CommentsRead moreDid you see the exhibition of David Hockney’s paintings at the Royal Academy earlier this year? Many of the pictures…
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