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Standon Hall, Staffordshire added to Historic Buildings in West Midlands by D0c.Col on 10/05/2024

Standon Hall was built in 1910 as a manor house to the design of Liverpool architect J. Francis Doyle, and is located in Standon near Ecceshall, Staffordshire.
The Hall was formerly owned and built for Sir Thomas Anderton Salt, a director of the North Staffordshire Railway company, but its use as a family home was short-lived and was sold to Staffordshire County Council in 1925 for subsequent use as a hospital.
The establishment of pavilions for tuberculosis patients in 1930 and its successive orthopaedic treatment in the Hall itself established its role in providing medical care during critical periods in history, particularly in the early to mid-20th century when such diseases were prevalent. The medical facilities were also utilised in 1939 when it was temporarily requisitioned by the War Office to care for wounded soldiers.
Upon the opening of Stafford General Hospital in 1983, the NHS sold the property into the private sector and the manor house itself was converted into a residential care home for up to 22 elderly ladies and gentlemen and the outbuildings, then known as "The Beeches", specialised in dementia care for an additional 21 elderly residents.
Some 30 years later, plans were submitted to convert the hall into 19 apartments, and outbuildings into seven new homes, but the planning permission for the venture was eventually rejected in 2018.
The hall’s future was uncertain, like many old and abandoned buildings within the UK, it seemed destined to fall into disrepair, However, in 2019 the Grade II-listed hall, that had stood empty for several years and was being considered for auction, was purchased for the princely sum of £1.2 million by local entrepreneurs Joanne and Andrey Magiy and their journey to transform the disused building into a stunning wedding and events venue begun.
The Hall’s architectural significance and adaptive reuse reflect its enduring importance within the local community and after much hard graft and dedication to the task by their team; the building was rescued from dereliction and is now fully restored.

I parked in the hall's grounds and the management team at Standon granted me permission to film there.

Land owner permission obtained.

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Co-ordinates: 52.91552, -2.286529 • what3words: ///wordplay.automatic.pronouns

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 20/04/2024. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location.

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Farnham Park The Avenue, Waverley (By Batloaf)

Farnham Park is a remarkable survival of a medieval deer park with a landscape of rolling grassland and veteran trees and a boundary that has remained unchanged for over 600 years.

Its 320 acres (130 hectares) has retained much of its 17th parkland character and has the feel of open countryside.
It offers avenues, hidden dells, hills, valleys, ponds and streams.
Its elevated position provides panoramic views of Farnham and surrounding countryside.

Farnham Park is a Site of Nature Conservation Importance (SNCI), an area of Historic Landscape Value (AHLV) a Grade 2 listed Historic Park and Garden (English Heritage designation), a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) and has received Green Flag status.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 51.22147, -0.793309 • what3words: ///quicker.gravel.shuttered

Burscough Mill, West Lancashire (By Bradders101)

Burscough Flour Mill located on the bank of the Leeds / Liverpool canal between Burscough and Latham. The mill was located alongside the canal which was crucial for transporting goods during its years of operation. The steam mill finally closed in 1998 and has since been repurposed as residential flats.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.60095, -2.837927 • what3words: ///flip.guidebook.warrior

Burscough Curves, West Lancashire (By Bradders101)

Location of the old railway embankments that historically linked the Ormskirk/ Preston and Wigan / Southport lines together.
Rail services linking the lines were discontinued back in 1960’s and the track removed in 1973. Local campaigners have pushed Network Rail to reinstate the tracks and electrify the lines as the embankments still remain…but to date still no avail.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.60535, -2.834129 • what3words: ///provide.headsets.creatures

Burnham Low Lighthouse, Sedgemoor (By gasbag43)

The Low Lighthouse is one of three lighthouses in Burnham-on-Sea in Somerset and the only one which is still active.

It is a Grade II listed building and stands on the foreshore. First lit in 1832, the Low Lighthouse was deactivated in 1969; but it was then re-established in 1993

Its a great location for photographers - particularly at sunset - but you get a different perspective on the structure itself and its location from the air

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 51.24838, -3.005909 • what3words: ///roofer.agency.wasp

Ulcombe Recreation Ground, Maidstone (By grandad1950)

Ulcombe is a tiny village in Kent with a large recreation ground with lots of space to fly.

Fowlers Field Reservoir can be seen in the distance.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 51.20766, 0.645068 • what3words: ///forest.birdcage.ties

Great Chart, Ashford (By grandad1950)

Great Chart is an ancient village first recorded in 768. Little remains of the old village today

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 51.14462, 0.836406 • what3words: ///played.weedy.dragon

Nant-y-Gro Dam Buster trials (remains), Powys (By liberator24)

This small dam in mid Wales played a part in the Dam Busters operation. In July 1942 a prototype charge was proof-tested at this dam in the Elan Valley, where 280lbs of high-explosive destroyed the central portion of the masonry dam. The experiment was a complete success. The evocative and sobering remains of the bombed dam may still be seen today.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 52.2578, -3.579719 • what3words: ///northward.piles.remarking

Black Nore Lighthouse, North Somerset (By Nairners)

This is an old lighthouse off the coast of Portishead. Great spot to test out orbits etc... loads of room and there is ample residential parking just next door. (I suggest parking on Pinecroft road).

In front of the lighthouse is a large (approx 10x10 feet) concrete pad which is great for TOAL as the area around is quite rocky and not suitable to rest a drone on.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 51.4847, -2.800626 • what3words: ///spud.luring.fixed

Singleton Lake, Ashford (By grandad1950)

Singleton Lake is a man made lake and forms part of the Ashford Green Corridor.

Very popular for bird watching and fishing.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 51.14307, 0.844713 • what3words: ///edits.awake.twin

Pontsarn Viaduct, Merthyr Tydfil (By gasbag43)

The Pontsarn Viaduct was built in the 1860’s to carry the Brecon and Merthyr Railway over the river was designed and built by Savin and Ward and their engineer Alexander Sunderland (as was the Cefn viaduct).

It has 7 spans and is an historic listed structure. It is situated in an area of natural beauty, with “the Blue Pool” and waterfall nearby.

Its located in a quiet little valley easily accessible on foot from the road above.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 51.77967, -3.385237 • what3words: ///stones.points.spit


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