by Paul | May 16, 2025 | City, Place, Travel
Marrakesh or Marrekech is the fourth-largest city in Morocco. It is one of the four imperial cities of Morocco and is the capital of the Marrakesh–Safi region. The city lies west of the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Medina of Marrakesh Founded in 1070–72 by the...
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...
