The Victorian era was famed for exploration and this included the so-called plant-hunters, who roamed the world in search of ornamental plants, fruits, vegetables and Continue Reading
Development of the Port of Liverpool
The Dutch are famed for their skills at land reclamation but there have been some impressive feats in the UK too, such as at Belfast’s harbour and in the Fens of East Anglia. Continue Reading
Tidal prediction machines
Estimates for tide water levels were once made using tidal prediction machines, which were beautifully engineered mechanical devices. These were a type of analogue Continue Reading
