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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.

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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. Landowner permission may be required before taking off.

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Saint Mary's church, Cotswold (By gasbag43)

St Marys is a Grade II listed building of stone with a Cotswold stone roof. Largely rebuilt in 1867 It contains components dating back to the early 13th-century

Parts of Emma (the 2020 film) were filmed in Lower Slaughter. Locations included the Village Hall, The Manor House and The Old Mill.

It’s a beautiful village to visit and fly over, but this its pretty much only one of 2 landmark of note to view from the air – I would link a visit at least to the 2 other locations I’ve posted in Upper and Lower Slaughter just a 10 minute walk from this location

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Co-ordinates: 51.90185, -1.760489 • what3words: ///spend.swoop.client

The Old Mill, Cotswold (By gasbag43)

Lower Slaughter, once voted as ‘Britain’s Most Beautiful Village’, is situated in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.


The Old Mill is one of the most iconic buildings in the Cotswolds, going back to 1086 and is recorded in “The Domesday Book”
(First ever record of Land Titles) although the current version with its red brick construction standing out from the Cotswold stone of the rest of the village was only built in the 18th century


It’s a beautiful village to visit and fly over, but this its pretty much only one of 2 landmark of note to view from the air – I would link a visit at least to the 2 other locations I’ve posted in Upper and Lower Slaughter just a 10 minute walk from this location

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Co-ordinates: 51.90178, -1.763595 • what3words: ///flamingo.bookmark.dreamers

Church of St Peter, Cotswold (By gasbag43)

The parish church of St Peter has a slightly unusual lead-in to its front door in that the path is cut between two high banks. The church itself is pretty at both ground and drone’s eye levels and dates back to the 12th century.

It’s the parish church of a tiny Cotswold village called Upper Slaughter - the name comes from old English 'Slohtre', which means 'muddy place' rather than some gory massacre...

Today's village is the epitome of idyllic charm. Straddling the banks of the River Eye, also known as Slaughter Brook, the village has remained utterly unchanged for more than a century with no building work taking place at all since 1906.

It’s a beautiful village to visit and fly over, but this its pretty much only landmark of note to view from the air – I would link a visit at least to the 2 other locations I’ve posted in Lower Slaughter just a 10 minute walk from this location

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Co-ordinates: 51.90731, -1.776384 • what3words: ///contracts.tracks.lands

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Cotswold (By gasbag43)

Known as The Cathedral of the Cotswolds, the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul has stood at the heart of the small market town of Northleach for at least 800 years. Part of the church dates back to at least the 12th century; but it was the wealth of the local wool merchants in the 15th century that transformed it into the architectural gem on display today.

The church features many treasures including its ornate porch, nationally renowned brasses, a pre-reformation high altar, magnificent tower and a peal of eight bells,

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Co-ordinates: 51.82957, -1.838976 • what3words: ///durations.topping.hiring

Brockham Green, Mole Valley (By grandad1950)

The village green and cricket club is surrounded by agriculture, very yellow in late spring with oil seed rape fields.

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Co-ordinates: 51.22859, -0.285341 • what3words: ///diary.pops.occupy

Derby Cathedral, Derby (By D0c.Col)

, Derby, better known as Derby Cathedral, is a cathedral church in the city of Derby, England. In 1927, it was promoted from parish church status to that of a cathedral, creating a seat for the Bishop of Derby, which new Episcopal see was created in that year. The original church of All Saints was founded in the mid-10th century as a royal collegiate church, dedicated to All Saints. The main body of the church as it stands today is a Georgian rebuilding by James Gibbs, completed in 1725. The tower dates from the 16th century, and a retroquire was added in the 20th century.*

*Please note that this video was filmed prior to the bird breeding season.

TOAL is just behind the Church and gives full VLOS. It's in a city so parking is going to cost, but there was always a few spaces to be had behind the cathedral.

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Co-ordinates: 52.92483, -1.477348 • what3words: ///urban.lowest.taker

Mevagissey Harbour (By TMVideos)

Mevagissey is such a beautiful spot. There there are loads of options to fly in this area. But I just loved to show how these little community are so cut off in their little valley. Amazing fishing boats coming in here.

Plenty of place to launch from, but beware of seaguls.

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Co-ordinates: 50.26934, -4.78389 • what3words: ///folks.accordion.pose

Cassley (aka Achness) Falls Achness, Lairg, Scotland, Sutherland South (By AlbionDrones)

Perhaps the most beautiful unknown Waterfall in Scotland... Cassley Falls, Achness

Perusing the maps while planning a visit to Raven's Rock Gorge we noticed the nearby notation for the waterfalls of Achness - actually on the signage board as the Cassley Falls - and decided, as we were in the area, we thought we would pay it a short visit.

What a hidden gem of a spot!

There is Car parking for 3 or 4 cars on a single track road, a short 3 to 5 minute walk through beautiful woodland - serenaded by birdsong and teased by the sound of the falls - and then the open vistas of the falls - not massive in height, but the River Cassley is a large river, and the series of falls is both impressive and picturesque.

Add in the fly fisherman seeking Salmon, the sunny day, spring colours on the trees and a perfectly sited bench to sit on, and a relaxing time was had by us all.

I flew with the AVATA2 and AIR3, both of which performed well, there is another set of falls further up the river, perhaps next time we visit we may take a walk up there - we are back in that area on June for a week, although by then I am sure the Midges will be out and looking for targets!

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Co-ordinates: 57.98836, -4.593042 • what3words: ///flag.apartment.tugging

Wey & Arun Canal. Loxwood canal centre, Chichester (By dandf19)

Loxwood canal centre bewteen Cranleigh and Billingshurst. The canal centre is open for a few hours on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays for a few hours. Best to avoid at busy times - plenty walkers, runners, cyclists, ramblers along the tow path. Plenty parkng is via The Onslow Arms - very pleasant looking pub with outside tables overlooking the canal. You can walk in either direction with canal, locks and a few bridges in both directions. Walk some way from the canal centre for variuos TOAL choices.

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Co-ordinates: 51.07041, -0.517569 • what3words: ///debit.presses.commended

Rousham House & Gardens, West Oxfordshire (By Kirky)

Rousham is completely unspoilt and uncommercialised – One of England’s most important gardens, Rousham represents the first phase of English landscape design and remains almost as its designer William Kent left it. Many of the features that delighted its 18th century visitors are still there for 21st century visitors to enjoy.
A favourite of many great garden designers, in his ‘Around the World in Eighty gardens” Monty Don says “Kent is the great genius of eighteenth-century garden design and Rousham is his masterpiece, one of the greatest gardens in the world”
The house, which has been continuously in the ownership of one family, was built circa 1635 and remodelled by William Kent in the 18th century in a free Gothic style. Further alterations were carried out in the 19th century.
Found this place whilst looking for other locations & it’s a stunning place, gorgeous 360 view surroundings & well worth a visit, was very quiet when I visited although I did speak to one person who seemed very polite & friendly, however I can imagine it gets really busy at peak seasons or weekends, well worth the visit .

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Co-ordinates: 51.91394, -1.306086 • what3words: ///obscuring.soonest.upward


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