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17/10/2026

Bratch Locks - 18th-Century Canal Locks - Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal

Bratch Locks is a famous flight of three 18th-century canal locks on the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal in Wombourne, South Staffordshire (WV5 8DH).

History & Design Evolution
Planned and constructed by the pioneering canal engineer James Brindley, the locks first opened in May 1772.

The Original Layout: Brindley initially built them as a three-lock "staircase" system, meaning the top gate of one lock chamber served directly as the bottom gate of the next.

The Re-engineering: To remedy significant water level drop-offs and prevent intense water waste, the system was later re-engineered. Workers moved the locks slightly apart, separating them by tiny sections of water called pounds that are only a few feet long.

The Secret System: Because these tiny intermediate pounds are too short to safely hold a full lock's volume of water on their own, they are linked via underwater culverts to large side ponds. This unique setup automatically balances the water level, saving up to 75,000 litres of water per passing narrowboat.

Architecture & Surroundings
The locks are a popular destination for heritage and wildlife tourism, appreciated for their beautifully preserved Georgian architecture.

The Toll House: An iconic octagonal, mellow red-brick toll house built around 1800 sits right at the locks.
The Lock Keeper’s Cottage: Standing near the top lock, this historic cottage rounds out the preserved industrial site.
Bratch Pumping Station: Located nearby, this spectacular, ornate Victorian building was built in 1895 to pump water from deep boreholes.

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13/10/2026

Bratch Locks in Staffordshire & Worcestershire

07/10/2026

Deal Pier in Kent

Deal - Beach - Pier Lakes - Rivers - Canals - SeaLife's Natural Environment and Activities Deal – Beach – Pier Deal Beach Deal is a charming seaside town located on the southern coast of England, in the county of Kent. It’s known for its rich history, scenic coastline, and relaxed atmosphere. ...

04/10/2026

DEAL PIER - FROM ABOVE - Amazing Aerial Downward Vertical and Side Views

Take a look at the iconic Deal Pier and the beautiful Kent coastline. ☀️ From above, see the pier stretching out towards the English Channel, with Deal’s seafront and coastal views all around.

A different perspective of one of Kent’s much-loved seaside landmarks. 🎥✨

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27/09/2026

WHITSTABLE BEACHES & HARBOUR FROM ABOVE “

Have you ever seen Whitstable from THIS angle? 👀”
“This is Whitstable… but not as you’ve seen it before 🚁”

A different view of one of Kent’s most beautiful coastlines. Shingle beaches, colourful beach huts, endless sea views and that unmistakable Whitstable charm. 🚁
Whitstable from a whole new perspective 🚁 Beautiful coastline, beach huts and endless sea views — all captured from above.

Main beaches Whitstable Beach — The central beach, right by the harbour and town. Convenient for combining the beach with cafés, seafood, shops and the harbour. It can be the busiest section.

Tankerton Beach — East of the centre, famous for its colourful beach huts and Tankerton Slopes.

It is a good choice for families, views and exploring the shoreline at low tide. West Beach — West of the harbour towards Seasalter.

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21/09/2026

21/09/2026

Hythe in Kent
Sea wall defence ideal for them relaxing movements, also ideal for bass fishing with lures.

07/09/2026

Whitstable Harbour in Kent, England, is well known primarily for its fishing fleet and the native oysters. Where you can dine in one of Whitstable Harbours restaurants and bars enjoying their freshly caught sea fish and seafood, oysters which are farmed and harvested with over 4 million pacific rock oysters produced a year from Whitstable.

The traditional history of local fishermen and their boats moored in Whitstable Harbour catch and bring ashore local fresh caught seafood and fish - oysters, whelks, cockles, shrimp, Dover sole, skate, crab, and lobster.

There is also a market in Whitstable Harbour within the 34 timber-clad huts selling - Arts and Crafts - Handmade Goods - Food & Drink.

Whitstable Harbour is located on the north coast of Kent, England, situated at the convergence of the Swale and the Greater Thames Estuary.
The Address is Whitstable Harbour, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1AB

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14/08/2026

Hastings Beach and Pier – Amazing Landscape Views

Hastings Beach - Pier in East Sussex.
Hasting’s seafront, pier and surroundings has built its popularity over the years, for many different reasons, not only does it have a vibrant feel to Hastings it also provides relaxing areas for those who want a more peacefully and quite location while sitting in the sun or a stroll along the seafront.

You will find plenty of entertainment in and around Hastings with many restaurants, takeaways, bars and pubs not forgetting the gift shops for your loved ones and a maybe a treat for yourself.
You will find that each side of Hastings pier along the seafronts one side has a more vibrant atmosphere more so in and around the Hasting old town end, where as the other side of the pier tends to be more of a relaxed chilled out area making it perfect for mix or one or the other, either way you choose have a nice enjoyable time.

10/08/2026

Hastings Pier in East Sussex – Amazing Seaview’s

Hastings Pier is a historic pleasure pier in Hastings, East Sussex (on the seafront at White Rock). It was originally opened in 1872 and has been rebuilt and reopened after several major closures and disasters, including a devastating fire in 2010 and later redevelopment work.

The pier had its heyday in the 1930s, later becoming a popular music venue in the 1960s. Its architecture and redevelopment have been widely recognised most notably; the redeveloped pier won the 2017 Stirling Prize.