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Moseley Old Hall added to National Trust in West Midlands by D0c.Col on 10/03/2024

Moseley Old Hall, situated in Fordhouses, north of Wolverhampton England, holds a significant place in British history as one of the sanctuaries of King Charles II during his desperate flight to France following the defeat at the Battle of Worcester in 1651. Owned by the National Trust today, this Grade II* listed building has witnessed pivotal moments in the country's past.
Originally, the estate belonged to the Cordsall family until it was acquired by Henry Pitt of Bushby, a prominent figure among the Merchants of the Staple, in 1583. Around 1600, Henry constructed what would become known as Moseley Old Hall. This half-timbered structure, nestled in secluded woodland, served as a retreat and home for generations to come. After Henry's passing in 1602, the hall passed to his daughter, Alice Pitt, upon her marriage to Thomas Whitgreave of Bridgeford, Staffordshire.
The hall's historical significance peaked during the aftermath of the Battle of Worcester in 1651, which is also on record as being the last battle of the English Civil War. King Charles II, pursued by Parliamentarians, sought refuge at Moseley Old Hall on September 8th. Disguised in workman's attire and suffering from ill-fitting shoes that had wounded his feet, Charles was warmly received by Thomas Whitgreave, Alice Whitgreave, and John Huddleston, the Catholic priest of the house. They provided him with much-needed rest, nourishment, and care, including tending to his injured feet. Charles spent crucial days in hiding, concealed in a priest-hole within the hall, while outside, a confrontation between Whitgreave and Parliamentarians unfolded. With the help of Huddleston, Charles eventually planned his escape and departed, continuing his journey to safety.
The family residence moved to Moseley Court around the 1820s, which was a new Regency-style house built for George Whitgreave. Few structural changes were made to the Hall until around 1870, when the outer walls of the building were replaced by bricks, and casements replaced the Elizabethan windows. Around that time, a first floor corridor was constructed. Descendants of the Whitgreave family owned the house until 1925, at which point the estate was sold and subsequently used as a farmhouse, falling into a state of disrepair.
In 1940, Will Wiggin initiated restoration efforts, though they were halted by the onset of World War II. Following Wiggin's death, the hall and an acre of land were bequeathed to the National Trust in 1962, leading to its eventual opening to the public a year later. The hall was nearly empty of furniture at the time but both the furnishings and pictures have been subsequently lent or given to the Trust. In 1981 the roof and brickwork were repaired, and the bargeboards and finials were replaced.
Today, Moseley Old Hall stands as a meticulously restored testament to its rich history. Furnished with period pieces, including the original four-poster bed used by Charles II, the hall offers visitors a glimpse into its past. Surrounding the hall is a recreated 17th-century-style enclosed garden, featuring period plants, herb gardens, topiaries, and more, providing a tranquil backdrop to this storied site.
In 2023, the Trust acquired John Huddleston’s prayer book, after it had sold at action for £6900. This rare artefact was owned by the priest who help save Charles II and was present during Charles’ deathbed conversion to Catholicism in 1685. The prayer book is now on display at Mosely Old Hall further enriching the visitor experience and commemorating the hall's role in sheltering the fleeing monarch.

Parking is free and right next to the hall. I TOAL in the adjacent farmers field. Walking back up the entrance road about 100m there was a break in the hedgeline that enabled me to fly from just outside of the NT boundary. The road is not owned by NT but is narrow and I wouldn't advocate flying from there! There a FRZ the other side of the road behind the Hall due to the proximity of Featherstone Prison but should not affect your flight.

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Co-ordinates: 52.63743, -2.102769 • what3words: ///bought.boots.salad

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 22/02/2024. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location. Landowner permission may be required before taking off.

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Powfoot Beach, Annandale West (By Trainman)

A very large area of beach with few visitors . Plenty of space for flying with great views of the land and sea.
There is a small car park nearby but also plenty of lay byes making parking easy.
Even a very nice pub to sit with a beer examining your footage lol.

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Co-ordinates: 54.97567, -3.335552 • what3words: ///thumbnail.attend.imperious

Mallards way Park, Maidstone (By grandad1950)

A fine park tucked away in a residential area of Maidstone.

Lots of wildlife on the lake

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Co-ordinates: 51.26154, 0.568344 • what3words: ///blank.bonus.names

Crail harbour, Crail and Boarhills (By outRAGEis)

A great wee place to film, not very busy and the harbour is actually quite small given how popular this area is with fishermen and other boating related activities. There's not too many people, but there are a few birds that'll come to investigate so keep your guard up especially if you need to get that footage from a high vantage point.

parking is easy, up on the road and it's free too. Just be mindful of other road users and locals alike.

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Co-ordinates: 56.25755, -2.629429 • what3words: ///satin.distanced.enabling

Red Castle (By outRAGEis)

A great place to get out and boost your Vitamin D supply in the sun and get some great flying time too. The Red Castle is easy to get to, there;'s access from the road which is big enough for only one car. I never realised this until I got home and viewed the footage back as I parked at nearby Lunan Bay. A few birds are nesting, pigeons, seagulls and Kites which can be a bit tricky depending on the time of day that you arrive.

All in all a really great place just be mindful of the the sun's rays on the water and surrounding beach so I needed a ND64 filter even at 12pm. Access is simple as I've mentioned above, Lunan Bay car park is free, just make sure that you're away by 9m or you get locked in. The Flight Restricted Zone nearby notification is for the railway line. Just don't do anything stupid such as low flying over the tracks when a train passes by, or even try to follow the train for a more "cinematic" feel.

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Co-ordinates: 56.65092, -2.509648 • what3words: ///hurls.nags.warthog

Wharton Hall, Eden (By markas)

Wharton Hall is a fortified manor house, situated two miles south of Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, England. The hall was founded around 1415 by the Wharton family, who further extended the property in the middle of the 16th century. A deer park was established around the enlarged manor house, requiring the relocation of the local village community.

Wharton Hall fell into disuse and was sold off in 1728 after the attainder of Philip, the Duke of Wharton. James, the Earl of Lonsdale, restored much of the hall in 1785, letting it out for use as a farmhouse. It continues to form part of a farm in the 21st century.

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Co-ordinates: 54.45079, -2.354878 • what3words: ///kipper.bounding.discount

Lammerside Castle Cumbria, Eden (By markas)

Lammerside Castle is a 12th century building which was rebuilt and strengthened in the 14th century as a Pele tower, to provide protection against scots raiders. It is situated on the bridle path between Pendragon Castle and Wharton Hall.

The ruins include the upstanding remains of a C14 tower or wing which originally formed part of the building’s central core, together with the earthwork remains of buildings to the north and south of the tower and a barmkin wall which enclosed a yard to the west of the tower.

The castle was occupied by a branch of the Wharton family, but is thought to have been abandoned in C17, when the family moved to the fortified manor house, Wharton Hall, near Kirkby Stephen.

The tower is constructed of coursed, squared rubble, measures 14m by 11m, with a barrel-vaulted ground floor, and survives to two storeys high.

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Co-ordinates: 54.43785, -2.352185 • what3words: ///sailed.contrived.supply

St John the Evangelist RC church, Bath and North East Somerset (By gasbag43)

St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church is located on the South Parade in the south-east section of Bath City Centre

The structure was designed and built between 1861-3 by Charles Francis Hansom, who was the brother of J. A. Hansom, the creator of the Hansom cab.

While Bath is perhaps better known for the Anglican Abbey just up the road, it is the spire of St John’s that dominates the city’s skyline as it is the tallest building in the area – its 222-foot (68 m) spire was added by Hansom in 1867.

TOAL was from the public footpath directly opposite on the other bank of the river

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Co-ordinates: 51.37979, -2.355543 • what3words: ///ramp.groups.twin

The American Museum and Gardens, Bath and North East Somerset (By gasbag43)

The American Museum and Gardens is a museum of American art and culture based at Claverton, near Bath.

Its collections of American furniture, quilts and folk art are displayed in a Grade I listed 19th-century house, surrounded by gardens overlooking the valley of the River Avon.

Parking was in the lane leading to the access to the museum, TOAL from the entrance to its car park

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Co-ordinates: 51.37534, -2.311206 • what3words: ///such.cape.before

Palladian Bridge at Prior Park, Bath and North East Somerset (By gasbag43)

Prior Park Landscape Garden surrounding the Prior Park estate south of Bath, Somerset, was designed in the 18th century by the poet Alexander Pope and the landscape gardener Capability Brown, and is now owned by the National Trust.

The garden is Grade I listed in the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of special historic interest in England.

The Palladian bridge, one of only four found in the world, is a copy of the one at Wilton House (also on Dronescene) and has been designated as a Grade I listed building and scheduled monument.

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Co-ordinates: 51.36849, -2.345045 • what3words: ///yoga.pokers.stared

Thomas A Becket church, Bath and North East Somerset (By gasbag43)

The church of Thomas à Becket, Widcombe is
believed to be the oldest parish church in Bath and
stands on what has been a consecrated site for over
1,000 years. A Saxon chapel existed before the
Norman church, which was dedicated to the memory
of Thomas à Becket, and probably dated from about
the time of his martyrdom, 20 Dec 1170.

The present church was built between 1490 and 1498 and is a Grade II listed building

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Co-ordinates: 51.37346, -2.34659 • what3words: ///unwanted.doctor.both


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