The Residency
I mentioned in my general review on Green Mountain that the mountain only has one resident nowadays and that is the British Administrator of the Island. Continue reading “All things British – Government”
Queen Elizabeth IIs First Landing In Australia
What an amazing sight it must have been, over a million people on the harbour and lining the streets of Sydney for an event, 166 years in the making. Continue reading “Queen Elizabeth IIs First Landing In Australia”
High Knoll Fort – Fort Of Many Uses.
Unlike the other main fortifications on St Helena, this fort is situated well inland at 584 metres above sea level and has commanding views both to sea and to the valleys below. The island’s other main fortifications are all by the sea. Continue reading “High Knoll Fort – Fort Of Many Uses.”
Back in the Bosom of Mother England
This small plaque on a wall by St James’ Church in the centre of Jamestown, St Helena could easily be missed. Indeed, I almost walked by it just catching it in the corner of my eye. I wasn’t going to bother looking closer but had second thoughts. Being a bit of a history buff with a particular interest in the British Empire I am glad I had a closer look. Continue reading “Back in the Bosom of Mother England”
The Rambling Wombat 