Drone Horizons

07/08/2025

Combine Harverster at work

Drone footage of a Combine Harvester at work, many thanks to AM Whitworth farming based in Bradfield Essex for allowing me to film..

Drone footage of a Combine Harvester at work, many thanks to AM Whitworth farming based in Bradfield Essex for allowing me to film.. #...

31/07/2025

The Ouse Valley Viaduct Sussex Uk

The Ouse Valley Viaduct (or the Balcombe Viaduct) carries the Brighton Main Line over the River Ouse in Sussex, England. It is located to the north of Haywards Heath and the south of Balcombe. Known for its ornate design, the structure has been described as "probably the most elegant viaduct in Britain." Construction of the Ouse Valley Viaduct commenced by the London & Brighton Railway company the beginning of 1839. It was designed by the principal engineer for the line, John Urpeth Rastrick. The architect of the London to Brighton railway, David Mocatta is often associated with the ornate stonework but an 1843 contemporary report on the construction of the viaduct makes no mention of him and neither does a drawing of one of the pavilions in a collection of Rastrick's drawings. The viaduct is 96 feet (29 m) tall and is carried on 37 semi-circular arches, each of 30 feet (9.1 m), surmounted by balustrades, spanning a total length of 1,480 feet (450 m). Each pier contains a jack arch with a semi-circular soffit, which had the benefit of reducing the number of bricks required. On 12 July 1841, the viaduct was officially opened to train services, although the finishing details were not fully completed until the following year.
Despite the structure's fine design, materials, and architectural features, the viaduct has had an expensive and problematic history. The first major restoration work occurred during the 1890s, during which sections of the original brickwork were entirely replaced in the belief that this would increase the structure's strength. However, the viaduct suffered considerable decay during the majority of the twentieth century. By May 1983, the viaduct had been recognised as a Grade II* listed structure. Between March 1996 and September 1999, the viaduct was subject to an extensive restoration by national rail infrastructure owner Railtrack; this work was part-funded by the Railway Heritage Trust, English Heritage and West Sussex County Council.

The Ouse Valley Viaduct (or the Balcombe Viaduct) carries the Brighton Main Line over the River Ouse in Sussex, England. It is located to the north of Haywar...

19/07/2025

Harvest time, Bradfield Essex Uk

Drone flight capturing a combine harvester at work, It cuts, threshes (separates grain from the plant), and winnows (removes chaff from the grain) crops like wheat, corn, and barley. This integration of tasks streamlines the harvesting process, saving time and labor compared to traditional methods. In this particular field is wheat. Many thanks to Wix farm group.

Drone flight capturing a combine harvester at work, It cuts, threshes (separates grain from the plant), and winnows (removes chaff from the grain) crops like...

11/07/2025

Thetford Priory Norfolk Uk

Thetford Priory, dedicated to Our Lady, was a prominent Cluniac monastery founded in 1103-4 by Roger Bigod. It became one of the largest and wealthiest religious houses in medieval East Anglia and served as the burial place for the Earls and Dukes of Norfolk for 400 years. The priory was suppressed in 1540 during the Reformation. Roger Bigod, a close associate of William the Conqueror, founded the priory, possibly fulfilling a vow to go on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Initially, it was dependent on Lewes Priory, with monks from there helping to establish the community. The priory was known for its impressive scale, including a church, refectory, dormitory, cloister, infirmary, prior's lodging, and a monumental gatehouse.
The site is now a ruin, managed by English Heritage, with notable features like the gatehouse and the lower walls of the church and cloister still visible.

Thetford Priory, dedicated to Our Lady, was a prominent Cluniac monastery founded in 1103-4 by Roger Bigod. It became one of the largest and wealthiest relig...

03/07/2025

Holy Innocents Church Essex Uk

Holy Innocents Church is an Anglican church in the village of Lamarsh, in Essex, England. The building has a round tower and dates from the 12th century. It is a Grade I listed building. There is no mention in the Domesday Book of 1086 of a church in the village. It is thought that the church dates from about 1140; it was probably built by Simon de Beauchamp, who was granted lands in north Essex by King Stephen at that time.
It is built of flint and tile rubble, which is rendered. It has a round tower; there are other churches with round towers in East Anglia, mostly in Norfolk. A roof was added to the tower in 1869.
The tower and nave dates from the original building. The chancel, being the same width as the nave, was probably built at the same time. It was modified in the 14th century, with a doorway on the south side, and in 1869 was extended eastwards about 1 metre. The brick-built south porch and door are 16th-century.

Holy Innocents Church is an Anglican church in the village of Lamarsh, in Essex, England. The building has a round tower and dates from the 12th century. It ...

26/06/2025

Drone flight showing the boat wrecks at Pinmill River Orwell Suffolk

Drone flight showing the boat wrecks at Pinmill River Orwell Suffolk ://www.youtube.com/...

19/06/2025

Bentwaters Parks Suffolk uk

Royal Air Force Bentwaters or more simply RAF Bentwaters, now known as Bentwaters Parks, is a former Royal Air Force station about 80 miles (130 km) northeast of London and 10 miles (16 km) east-northeast of Ipswich, near Woodbridge, Suffolk in England. Its name was taken from two cottages ('Bentwaters Cottages') that had stood on the site of the main runway during its construction in 1943.
The station was used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War, and by the United States Air Force (USAF) during the Cold War, being the primary home for the 81st Fighter Wing under various designations from 1951 to 1993. For many years the 81st Fighter Wing also operated RAF Woodbridge, with Bentwaters and Woodbridge airfields being known by the Americans as the "Twin Bases".
The site is now known as Bentwaters Parks. The Bentwaters Cold War Museum is located on the site, there are offices and warehouses, and the site is also used for television and film making.

Royal Air Force Bentwaters or more simply RAF Bentwaters, now known as Bentwaters Parks, is a former Royal Air Force station about 80 miles (130 km) northeas...

12/06/2025

Bury St Edmunds Abbey Ruins Suffolk Uk

Located in the heart of Bury St Edmunds, the abbey was once one of the richest and most powerful Benedictine monasteries in England. Its remains are extensive and include the complete 14th-century Great Gate and Norman Tower, as well as the impressive ruins and altered west front of the immense church.
The remains of the martyred Anglo-Saxon king St Edmund were moved to this site around 903, and his shrine became a place of pilgrimage. The abbey itself was founded in 1020 and grew in power and wealth up until its suppression in 1539.

Located in the heart of Bury St Edmunds, the abbey was once one of the richest and most powerful Benedictine monasteries in England. Its remains are extensiv...

09/06/2025

St Lawrence Church, St Lawrence Essex Uk

The parish church of the village of St Lawrence is dedicated to St Lawrence.The church was built of ragstone, in 1877, on the site of two older churches. The Church is sometimes called St Lawrence Newlands because the original church was built on land newly deforested. It seems odd to think of this area as once forested; these days it is all open farmland. Most services in the village of St Lawrence are held in the Church Hall.

The parish church of the village of St Lawrence is dedicated to St Lawrence.The church was built of ragstone, in 1877, on the site of two older churches. The...

08/06/2025

St Lawrence Church, St Lawrence Essex

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05/06/2025

Tollesbury Marina Lightship Essex Uk

Located in the countryside on the River Blackwater, Tollesbury Marina has some of the best views a place can offer. Sheltered from the winds and situated in one of the driest areas of the country. LV15 Trinity Lightvessel was built in 1954 for Trinity House by Philip & Son at Dartmouth. She was in service between 1954 and 1986 at the following stations: Morecambe Bay, Scarweather, Breaksea, Channel, St Gowan, Helwick, and Dudgeon. In 1988, following her retirement, Trinity House accepted a tender from Fellowship Afloat. The organisation began in 1967 when a group of sailing enthusiasts from Tollesbury sought to create a space where people could experience outdoor activities in a faith-based environment. Initially, the group operated from various vessels and local facilities around the Essex coast, but in 1991, this vision took a significant step forward when the Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust (FACT) purchased LV15 Lightvessel, renaming her Trinity. The acquisition of the lightvessel provided the organisation with a unique home and a floating centre for adventure. Much refurbishment work was undertaken in 2020, including enclosing the lattice tower, adding a covered room on the deck and adding more accommodation space by removing the engines.


Located in the countryside on the River Blackwater, Tollesbury Marina has some of the best views a place can offer. Sheltered from the winds and situated in ...

19/02/2025

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