The Round House - Castle Cary

This is the “Round House” located in Castle Cary, England. A sign on the side of the Round House reads: “This Round House (one of only four in the country) was built in 1779, by Mr. W.M. Clark for £23 (from local charities) as a temporary prison or lock-up. It is 7 feet in diam. 10ft. high with two iron grills for ventilation. In 1894 it was repaired as a result of a 1/- subscription, and in 1922 the Lord of the Manor Sir Henry Hoare Bart JP presented it to the parish council.”

January 30, 2011 at 11:45 pm | England

English Red Robin

There are a lot of red robins in England; they’re friendly, curious birds. This one was found in Exeter, near the castle gatehouse. The gatehouse was built by William the Conqueror soon after 1066 as part of the Norman Castle of Rougemont. The trail that passes the gatehouse leads to Rougemont Gardens.

January 19, 2011 at 10:29 pm | England

Who Discovered North America

Who discovered North America? According to information near this statue in Bristol, England, it was John Cabot. The tablet reads: “In May 1497 John Cabot sailed from this harbour in the Matthew and discovered North America”.

January 9, 2011 at 11:37 am | Colorado, England, Wyoming

Land Slug - Gastropod

This land slug was found on a trail in southwest England. They’re a fairly common sight during the wet periods of the year. The slug secretes a layer of mucus as it travels, to prevent injury to its underside. The mucus trail can also help slugs find each other during the mating season.

January 8, 2011 at 7:53 pm | England