Rail through Porthmadog from the 1960s to the present day. A somewhat analytical post looking at how train frequency, timetable, connections, journey time and reliability on the Cambrian Coast Line have changed over the last 60 years. (March 18th 2025)
The Midland Tornado of 1545 – a discussion of a major historical storm in the UK. What were the likely windspeeds involved, and was it really a tornado? (14th April 2021)
Climate and plague – some thoughts on the effect of climate and plague on the development of the English kingdoms in late antiquity. (June 30th 2020)
More on the Tribal Hidage – a brief consideration of some issues associated with this enigmatic document, which includes the area that is now Rutland. (June 30th 2020)
The first Mercian Lands This post gives my very speculative thoughts on the origin of the kingdom of Mercia discussion of the origin of the Kingdom of Mercia in the centuries after the end of Roman rule. (first published as web page on June 30th 2020, republished as post on August 4th 2024)
The oldest world record. A consideration of the reliability of the oldest world record in sport – for throwing the cricket ball (May 19th 2020)
Some thoughts on Family Tree studies The joys and frustrations of family history. (March 29th 2020)
Engineering, history and ecclesiology 