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Trentham Gardens, Staffordshire added to Parks and Recreation in West Midlands by D0c.Col on 26/10/2023

The Trentham Estate in Staffordshire, England features in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was listed as a royal manor valued at 115 shillings. Trentham Hall was sold to James Leveson in 1540. Sir Richard Leveson had a new house built in the Elizabethan style in 1634 but it was demolished to make way for a later Georgian house. Sir William Leveson-Gower, 4th Baronet, built a new house on the site in 1690 and around 1730, John Leveson-Gower, 1st Earl Gower, erected a hall based on Buckingham House. This was to be substantially altered by his son, 1st Marquess of Stafford, between 1775 – 1778. The 2nd Duke of Sutherland commissioned Charles Barry, to add an extension to parts of the house that dated between 1833 to 1842 while working on a rebuild of the Palace of Westminster. The focal point of the building was a 10,000-square-foot (930 m2) campanile clock tower. The original approach to the hall was from the west, and had an Italianate grand entrance and a one-storey semicircular arcade range with side wings. Charles had continued to improve the house for another decade adding a new block with state bedrooms, dressing rooms, a servant's quarters and a clock tower all commonly referred to as the Riding School. Standing on the edge of a large cobbled stableyard it was the final major addition to the property and sadly now is virtually the only structure that remains of the 1851 imposing and once quoted "elegant mansion ".
The 18th and 19th Century Parkland that surrounded Trentham Hall was designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown, the Shakespeare of English garden design. The house served as the Staffordshire seat of the Dukes of Sutherland.
In the southern area of the Trentham Estate stands the monument to the 1st Duke of Sutherland. This colossal statue was raised in 1834 at the instigation of the second Duke, a year after the first Duke's death. The hall was one of many to be demolished in the 20th century, and was considered one of the greatest losses of the era. The River Trent no longer fed the lake in front of the hall, but still passed the edge of the estate. Sewage and effluent from the nearby potteries polluted it making life at the hall VERYvery unpleasant. The hall was abandoned as a residence in 1905 and was offered to Staffordshire County Council on condition that it be used as an institute of higher education. However an agreement could not be reached and with the council concerned that pollution from the Trent would render a residential institution at the hall undesirable, the county council declined the offer in 1906. The Duke of Sutherland then decided to offer the estate to the six Potteries towns the following year in the event that they went ahead with plans to merge into a single county borough, but after their 1910 federation, the new Stoke-on-Trent Corporation also declined the offer in 1911 due to its high potential cost of maintenance. This was to be the hall’s death knell and the 4th Duke of Sutherland ordered it to be demolished in 1912, although the sculpture gallery, clock tower and parish church along with a few other buildings, were saved from destruction, their Grade II listed remains are still on the Heritage at Risk Register.The 1758 ‘Capability Brown’ designed gardens were superimposed over an earlier formal design of Charles Bridgeman but the current layout of Trentham Gardens are based on the surviving Barry formal gardens of the 1840s and in 2012 the Trentham Estate was selected as the site of a Royal Diamond Jubilee wood. Since the turn of the millennium, Trentham Gardens has undergone a £120 million redevelopment as a leisure destination and it’s regeneneration includes restoration of the Italian gardens and adjacent woodlands. The goal is to avoid a theme park-like attraction, but instead offer "authentic experiences" for all ages.

Trentham Gardens is easily found in Google Maps and parking is plentiful, even on the busiest of days in the shopping village. TOAL was just behind the Church and can be accessed by walking passed the left of the garden centre over the river bridge between the white stable buildings and onto the public road behind the church. The Park"s staff are always noticeable around the park itself and although not in a FRZ they do not allow TOAL on their grounds.

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Co-ordinates: 52.96601, -2.201651 • what3words: ///bats.oath.knee

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 15/10/2023. 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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Carn Galver Mine, Cornwall (By bryand)

The North Cornwall coast has many abandoned tin/copper mines, many dating from the 17th Century. Carn Galver mine is one of the easiest ruins to reach, as it is beside the road from Zennor to St.Just, with parking immediately adjacent.

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Co-ordinates: 50.17181, -5.612799 • what3words: ///piano.driftwood.smart

Dancing Ledge, Dorset (By Prawntot)

Dancing Ledge is a gorgeous location on the Purbeck Jurassic Coast. It’s an old quarrying site with large fossils visible in the stone, bat caves, climbing opportunities and a tidal pool cut into the rock shelf for swimming too.

It takes a bit of effort to get down to it from the National Trust car park (and a bit more to get back again) but it’s more than worth it.

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Co-ordinates: 50.59171, -2.004595 • what3words: ///snapping.skyrocket.gracing

Church of St Nicholas, Remenham, Wokingham (By Iandunc)

The Church of St Nicholas, Remenham, is on the southern bank of the River Thames near Henley-on-Thames. It is a delightful Parish Church located close to the start of the Regatta course and with plenty of picnic space. Parking, unfortunately, is restricted.

Although the building of the original Church is not recorded, it is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086.

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Co-ordinates: 51.55114, -0.889915 • what3words: ///outgrown.reminds.outsmart

Tynemouth Lighthouse, North Tyneside (By grenlen)

Standing at the mouth of the River Tyne is Tynemouth Lighthouse, one of the most recognisable landmarks along the North East coastline. Built in 1854, the lighthouse was constructed to help guide ships safely towards the entrance of the River Tyne and the busy port of Newcastle.

The lighthouse stands on the North Pier at Tynemouth, which forms part of the extensive breakwater protecting the river entrance from the North Sea. Its prominent position means it has been an important navigational landmark for vessels approaching the Tyne for more than 170 years.

The surrounding area has a strong maritime history, with the River Tyne becoming one of Britain's most important industrial and shipping centres during the 19th and 20th centuries. The lighthouse therefore played an important role in supporting the ships that carried goods, coal and passengers into and out of the river.

Today, Tynemouth Lighthouse remains an iconic feature of the coastline, standing against the North Sea at the end of the pier. These aerial photographs capture the lighthouse from above, highlighting its distinctive structure, the North Pier and the dramatic coastline surrounding the entrance to the River Tyne.

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Co-ordinates: 55.01451, -1.402904 • what3words: ///folds.storm.feel

St Peters Folkington, Wealden (By grandad1950)

Nestled in the South Downs National Park is St Peters Ad Vincula in the the hamlet of Folkington.
A grade 1 listed building from the 13th century

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Co-ordinates: 50.8128, 0.212172 • what3words: ///intend.robots.even

The Brewery Field - Spennymoor Town FC Stadium, County Durham (By grenlen)

In the outskirts of Spennymoor town centre stands The Brewery Field, the home of Spennymoor Town Football Club and an important sporting landmark within the local community. The ground has been at the centre of football in the town for generations and remains a familiar sight to local residents and supporters.

The Brewery Field takes its name from the former brewery that once stood nearby, reflecting part of Spennymoor’s industrial heritage. The ground has hosted football for many years and has seen Spennymoor Town rise through the English football pyramid.

Today, The Brewery Field is home to Spennymoor Town FC, who currently compete in the National League North, the sixth tier of English football. The stadium provides a traditional non-league football atmosphere, with supporters gathering on matchdays to follow the club.

The ground has also undergone improvements over the years, helping it develop alongside the football club while retaining its traditional character. From above, the stadium provides a unique view of the pitch, stands and surrounding streets of Spennymoor.

These aerial photographs capture The Brewery Field from a different perspective, showcasing the home of Spennymoor Town FC and an important part of the sporting identity of the town.

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Co-ordinates: 54.70452, -1.599127 • what3words: ///snooze.handyman.vacancies

Darlington Clock Tower, Darlington (By grenlen)

In the heart of Darlington town centre stands the iconic Darlington Clock Tower, one of the town’s most recognisable landmarks. Built in 1864, the tower was gifted to the town by Joseph Pease, a prominent local industrialist and railway pioneer, and was designed by renowned Victorian architect Alfred Waterhouse.

The Clock Tower forms part of Darlington’s historic Market Place and is a Grade II listed building, reflecting its architectural and historical importance. Its distinctive Victorian design, tall spire and prominent position have made it a familiar sight above the town for more than 160 years.

The tower also has a connection to the famous Big Ben, with its bells being made by the same company responsible for casting bells for the Palace of Westminster.

Today, the Clock Tower remains at the centre of Darlington’s town life, standing as a reminder of the town’s rich Victorian, industrial and railway heritage. These aerial photographs capture this historic landmark from a unique perspective above the streets of Darlington.

I took these pictures at the start of the Amazon drones but if you want to fly when Amazon is using the airspace. What I highly recommend on doing is calling Teesside Airport before and after your flight to let them be aware of you flying in the flight restricted airspace.

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Co-ordinates: 54.52483, -1.555168 • what3words: ///pitch.leans.basin

Maresfield recreation ground, Wealden (By grandad1950)

The drought is having a major impact in sussex.

There is lots of room to fly here with or without rain sometime soon

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Co-ordinates: 50.99547, 0.088687 • what3words: ///irritate.gossiping.fame

all Saints West dean, Wealden (By grandad1950)

Dating from the 11th century the parish church of all saints in the tiny village of Westdean is a grade 1 listed building on the edge of friston forest

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Co-ordinates: 50.77672, 0.161818 • what3words: ///increment.scored.tangible

Bodnant Garden, Conwy (By D0c.Col)

Bodnant Garden in North Wales, one of Britain’s most celebrated historic gardens, overlooking the beautiful Conwy Valley.

You can explore how Bodnant was transformed from a Victorian estate into the remarkable garden we see today. Follow the story of Henry Davis Pochin, the wealthy Victorian chemist who bought Bodnant in 1874, and landscape designer Edward Milner, who helped shape its early development.

You can also discover the famous Laburnum Arch, the influence of the McLaren family and Lord Aberconway, the creation of the magnificent Italianate terraces, Bodnant’s important collection of rhododendrons and exotic plants, and the extraordinary story of the Pin Mill, dismantled at Woodchester in Gloucestershire and rebuilt at Bodnant in 1938–39.

Along the way there are views of the gardens, terraces, woodland, water features and colourful planting, together with some aerial footage showing Bodnant in its spectacular setting beneath the mountains of North Wales.

You can park on the National Trust car park for free on the east side of Bodnant Road and the Pavillion on the edge of the car park next to the road is good for sustenance and comfort breaks. Also there is a small car park on the same side but further south down Bodnant Road where you can TOAL in relative privacy, but VLOS is limited here. You can use the whole road for TOAL though as its not owned by the National Trust, but I did notice they have Trust staff in buggies going up and down now and then so be prepared to be challenged.

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Co-ordinates: 53.23458, -3.799023 • what3words: ///cherished.stunning.loaning

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Trentham Gardens, Staffordshire added to Parks and Recreation in West Midlands by D0c.Col on 26/10/2023

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