So, Christmas is over and I should be planning what to feed guests at our New Years’ Eve party, but I…
The Christmas Goose
We’re having one of those new-fangled turkeys for Christmas dinner, but the more traditional goose has a much more interesting…
Beware: Ravens Bite! Extract from Beastly London
Back in October this year the headlines told of the sad demise of two Tower of London ravens – Grip…
First reviews of Beastly London
I have to say I’m relieved – sending a new book (baby) into the wild world is a nerve-wracking time.…
What links ‘duplicate’, ‘albino’ and ‘boxing’? London wallabies!
With the sad demise of the North London wallaby yesterday (unable to be resuscitated following surgery on a broken foot), I’ve…
Dodo in London – 1638
Imagine sharing your home with over 400 pieces of dodo memorabilia? At the Hastings home of Ralfe Whistler there are paintings, sculptures,…
Mystery walrus at St Pancras – My list of possible suspects
I’ve been doing some digging and I’ve found some suspects for the 19th century walrus remains recently found during the renovation of…
Beastly London cover
I feel a fanfare is in order, but, failing that, a ripple of applause should follow the revelation of the…
The Wrong Package
Rushed to the post office collection depot last Monday expecting to collect a package containing the first draft of Beastly…
Beastly London… coming in August
Just thought I’d share some news. I’ve now finished the photo captions and photo placements for Beastly London: A History of…
