Mick
@mick56.bsky.social
Probably wandering somewhere in London, my town, for all it's faults, it's still the best 🙂
Love wildlife, books, photography, gym, indoor cycling, science, trains, maths, puzzles, architecture, and anything slightly "geeky?".
Love wildlife, books, photography, gym, indoor cycling, science, trains, maths, puzzles, architecture, and anything slightly "geeky?".
A quiet, contemplative sort of day, with a visit to Highgate Cemetery (North London). Apart from the many famous occupants, the resident bees also produce extremely good honey
December 27, 2025 at 5:14 PM
A quiet, contemplative sort of day, with a visit to Highgate Cemetery (North London). Apart from the many famous occupants, the resident bees also produce extremely good honey
London, Southwark Cathedral, September 23rd, 2025.
Sharia law does not, and will not, apply in one of the world's finest cities.
I live here and would be 100% biased, to suggest it is, in fact, THE finest 🤗
Sharia law does not, and will not, apply in one of the world's finest cities.
I live here and would be 100% biased, to suggest it is, in fact, THE finest 🤗
September 24, 2025 at 3:35 AM
London, Southwark Cathedral, September 23rd, 2025.
Sharia law does not, and will not, apply in one of the world's finest cities.
I live here and would be 100% biased, to suggest it is, in fact, THE finest 🤗
Sharia law does not, and will not, apply in one of the world's finest cities.
I live here and would be 100% biased, to suggest it is, in fact, THE finest 🤗
A fine day out at Ashford for #Railway200
August 24, 2025 at 9:47 PM
A fine day out at Ashford for #Railway200
George III's private observatory in Richmond, UK. Built to measure the transit of Venus across the Sun in 1761 / 69.
Next date for your diaries 2117 / 25.
Next date for your diaries 2117 / 25.
July 6, 2025 at 8:47 PM
George III's private observatory in Richmond, UK. Built to measure the transit of Venus across the Sun in 1761 / 69.
Next date for your diaries 2117 / 25.
Next date for your diaries 2117 / 25.
A grey day in the Lakes, but a bracing 8K walk was offered and accepted. Buttermere Lake, UK, June 4th 2025.
June 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
A grey day in the Lakes, but a bracing 8K walk was offered and accepted. Buttermere Lake, UK, June 4th 2025.
Just the time for a calm day on the water. Kaikoura, South Island, NZ
March 3, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Just the time for a calm day on the water. Kaikoura, South Island, NZ
Australasian Gannets, Hawke's Bay, Napier, NZ. Feb 13th 2025.
February 13, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Australasian Gannets, Hawke's Bay, Napier, NZ. Feb 13th 2025.
Mount Ararat from the air. Feb 10th 2025.
February 12, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Mount Ararat from the air. Feb 10th 2025.
Nine Elms district, London, Jan 26th 2025. The new towers over the old.
January 26, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Nine Elms district, London, Jan 26th 2025. The new towers over the old.
Canary Wharf, London. 1929 vintage. Clearly sad to be decommissioned, but still standing
January 26, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Canary Wharf, London. 1929 vintage. Clearly sad to be decommissioned, but still standing
Georgian town houses, Elder Street, London E1. January 19th, 2025.
January 19, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Georgian town houses, Elder Street, London E1. January 19th, 2025.
Little Venice, London. 137 miles of canal and 166 locks to Birmingham....
January 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Little Venice, London. 137 miles of canal and 166 locks to Birmingham....
The King's Chapel of the Savoy, The Strand, London. Jan 7th 2025.
January 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The King's Chapel of the Savoy, The Strand, London. Jan 7th 2025.
Penguin trail, Blackfriars, London, Jan 3rd 2025
January 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Penguin trail, Blackfriars, London, Jan 3rd 2025
Mayflower pub, Rotherhithe, London Dec 29th 2024
December 29, 2024 at 6:39 PM
Mayflower pub, Rotherhithe, London Dec 29th 2024
London, St Pancras Station, December 20th, 2024. Wicked Christmas tree 🤔
December 20, 2024 at 11:29 AM
London, St Pancras Station, December 20th, 2024. Wicked Christmas tree 🤔
London, St Pauls, December 12th. Drizzly, but Christmas 🎄 ♥️
December 13, 2024 at 8:13 AM
London, St Pauls, December 12th. Drizzly, but Christmas 🎄 ♥️
Very privileged to visit the York Road and Maiden Lane curves at King's Cross today, courtesy of the Branch Line Society, and Adam Turner in particular. Education and entertainment provided by Joe Brown @joebrownlondon.bsky.social and Mr Tim Dunn @mrtimdunn.bsky.social
December 7, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Very privileged to visit the York Road and Maiden Lane curves at King's Cross today, courtesy of the Branch Line Society, and Adam Turner in particular. Education and entertainment provided by Joe Brown @joebrownlondon.bsky.social and Mr Tim Dunn @mrtimdunn.bsky.social
In the calm of Bury cathedral, fantastic Christmas fair. Lovely setting ☺️
November 28, 2024 at 8:03 PM
In the calm of Bury cathedral, fantastic Christmas fair. Lovely setting ☺️
London, Tower Bridge, Nov 26th, 2024.
November 26, 2024 at 8:11 PM
London, Tower Bridge, Nov 26th, 2024.
South London, Crystal Palace Subway. Beautiful Victorian architecture, built for Great Exhibition of 1851
November 23, 2024 at 1:22 PM
South London, Crystal Palace Subway. Beautiful Victorian architecture, built for Great Exhibition of 1851
Jesse Owens, 200m Olympic gold medal, 1936, Berlin. Aryan supremacy theories crushed.
November 22, 2024 at 10:13 PM
Jesse Owens, 200m Olympic gold medal, 1936, Berlin. Aryan supremacy theories crushed.
Pretty flamingo, near Sete, France.
November 19, 2024 at 9:33 PM
Pretty flamingo, near Sete, France.
Unexpected visit to St Olaf house (1928-32), London. Art deco features still preserved.
November 19, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Unexpected visit to St Olaf house (1928-32), London. Art deco features still preserved.