Essex on Film

17/09/2021

A flight over my hometown of Rayleigh in Essex. Rayleigh is a market town and civil parish in Essex, England, between Chelmsford and Southend-on-Sea, 32 miles (51 km) east of central London. It had a population of 32,150 at the census in 2011

12/09/2021

Essex on Film, the latest video available to watch.
This morning we took a little trip out to Dedham on the Essex/Suffolk border. Two hours of airtime and then a pub lunch and drinks with friends. The perfect way to spend a Sunday. Enjoy. Please share and leave a like and if you haven't already why not subscribe and never miss an update 🙂
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A wonderfully sunny later morning spent with friends and fellow drone operators in what is considered to be at the very heart of 18th-century landscape paint...

02/09/2021

New video!

Come and take a walk with me through some of the wonderfully decorated rooms of one of England's greatest Elizabethan country houses. Burghley was built for ...

16/07/2021

An hour and twenty minutes out in the sun with the drone this morning over at Wallasea Island & Marina and this is the end result. It may look tranquil but boy was the wind blowing up the river at times. Still got some good flying time in though. Had a glorious all day breakfast and a pint at The Wardroom too.

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The sun shone and the wind was kind. The ideal time to get the drone back up in the air filming more of the glorious Essex countryside. This time it was a sh...

16/07/2021

A glorious few hours spent on the banks of the River Crouch at Wallasea Island this morning. Full HD video coming soon.

09/06/2021

An early start this morning and a road trip up to the Suffolk/Norfolk border for a few hours of aerial videography at Somerleyton Hall & Gardens. A special thanks to the 4th Baron Somerleyton and those in the estate office for granting permission for the flight. Two and a half hours spent capturing as best I could the sheer splendour of this spectacular Tudor/Jacobean country house and its garden. The video really doesn't do it justice.
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I was recently granted permission by the Somerleyton estate to spend a few hours flying around the house and gardens of this quite spectacular estate. You kn...

05/06/2021

The next drone filming project and this one I'm really looking forward to. The owners of Somerleyton Hall estate in Norfolk have very kindly given me permission to spend the day filming on their land 🙂 So, a day off next Wednesday and I'm seriously worried three drone batteries may not be enough 😃

23/05/2021

So, 6am on a Sunday morning found me down on the Essex estuary coast in the little old town of Leigh on Sea. Well, more specifically along the foreshore in what is locally known as 'The Old Town'. A place I know well as I spent many many days and nights there in my youth in either one or all of the three pubs that sit in this wonderful part of the Essex coast.
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6am on a Sunday morning found me down on the Essex estuary coast in the little old town of Leigh on Sea. Well, more specifically along the foreshore in what ...

13/05/2021

Had a break in this wet and windy weather yesterday so I popped over to the wonderful Papermill Lock and Tea Rooms at Little Baddow and managed to get the drone airborne for 30 minutes or so. Just a short one bbut hope you enjoy it none the less. Please leave a like, comment and subscribe and help me build the channel and share the wonderful places of Essex and further afield
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Taking advantage of a break in this wet and windy weather we've been having, this is just a short impromptu flight around and over the beautiful Papermill Lo...

30/04/2021

The weather and wind finally allowed a little time at this stunning 16th century Tudor palace today. Set in the Essex countryside in between Colchester and Maldon and set to open its gardens to the public again on May 19th with the planned reopening of the buildings later on in the year.
As you can see in the video the barn is currently undergoing extensive period restoration and refurbishment.
A very special thanks go the the owners Nick and Sheila Charrington for allowing me free reign to roam around the grounds and the cup of tea.
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So, the wind we'd had for the past 10 days finally abated and allowed an hour or so on site at this stunning Tudor palace set deep in the Essex countryside. ...

10/04/2021

A second trip out to Maldon on the River Blackwater today after last weeks visit was cut short by the sheer amount of people making the most of the gorgeous weekend sun we had. This time I got to spend a little more time in the air. Filmed in 2.7k and 4k UHD

The historic maritime town of Maldon is located at the mouth of the Blackwater Estuary and is known across the world for its connections to the Saltmarsh Coast, with the famous sea salt, iconic Thames Sailing Barges and the infamous mud race. It is the second oldest town in Essex and received a Royal Charter from Henry II in 1171.

Maldon's Hythe Quay is a historic working waterfront that is home to the largest collection of active Thames Sailing Barges. From the quay, you can take a trip on one of these barges with Topsail Charters and the Thames Sailing Barge Trust, or you can also take a cruise aboard the Viking Saga pleasure boat and take in views of the Blackwater Estuary.

09/04/2021

Second trip out to Maldon Prom and River Blackwater in a week. This time far less people around and more time in the air.
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A second trip out to Maldon on the River Blackwater today after last weeks visit was cut short by the sheer amount of people making the most of the gorgeous ...

04/04/2021

A short video of todays trip out to Bradwell on Sea in North East Essex to visit one of the oldest Christian churches still in use to this day, The Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall and on the way home a stop off for a bite to eat and a quick flght up the promenade at Maldon. Unfortunately I couldn't stay airborne to long as it was extremely busy so err'd on the side of caution and called it a day after 15 minutes. No auto piloting used, all manual controls. Which was one of the main points of the trip. A big thank you to Julia Ferrant for giving me the heads up on this idilic little piece of history.

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A short video of todays trip out to Bradwell on Sea in North East Essex to visit one of the oldest Christian churches still in use to this day, The Chapel of...

31/03/2021

All Saints Church at Ulting on the River Chelmer apron 8 miles east of Chelmsford

31/03/2021

As promised. Here is the latest video offering from one of the many beautiful open spaces and buildings that Essex has to offer.
The hottest March day for over 50 years and a wonderful two and a half hours spent at one of the quaintest little churches I've ever seen.
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The sun came out for the hottest March day in the UK for 50 years so I spent a glorious two hours by the River Chelmer about 8 miles East of Chelmsford at Al...

30/03/2021

A lovely three hours spent this afternoon out in the sunshine taking some wonderful arial footage of a beautiful old church on the banks of a river here in Essex. Keep an eye out, full video coming soon.

19/03/2021

A rather overcast and cold flight over the River Colne at Wivenhoe in Essex. Somewhat reduced quality due to a SD card error on the drone so all the video you see was recorded at 1080 HD at 30fps straight to the phone.

The River Colne is a small river that runs through Essex, England and passes through Colchester. It is not a tributary of any other river, instead having an estuary that joins the sea near Brightlingsea. (Wikipedia)

19/03/2021

Finally the weather relented and I was able to get over to Hadleigh Castle and get some decent footage of the ruins on a bright sunny afternoon. A few 'high Wind' warnings but nothing too much to worry about.
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19/03/2021

Finally the weather relented and I was able to get over to Hadleigh Castle and get some decent footage of the ruins on a bright sunny afternoon. A few 'high Wind' warnings but nothing too much to worry about.

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A short arial video of the ruins of a Norman castle not far from the bustling small town of Leigh on Sea in Essex. Hadleigh Castle is a ruined fortification ...

08/03/2021

A rather overcast and cold flight over the River Colne at Wivenhoe in Essex. Somewhat reduced quality due to a SD card error on the drone so all the video you see was recorded at 1080 HD at 30fps straight to the phone.

The River Colne is a small river that runs through Essex, England and passes through Colchester. It is not a tributary of any other river, instead having an estuary that joins the sea near Brightlingsea. (Wikipedia)

https://youtu.be/7wGOk5CjTWA

08/03/2021

With the weather on the turn and brighter and longer days upon us I recently spent a glorious couple of hours or so down on the Thames Estuary at a place I'd never been to before, despite living within 7 miles of it all my life.

Run and maintained by the Essex Wildlife Trust and Essex County Council, Two Tree Island is a small island lying north-east of Canvey Island and south-west of Leigh-on-Sea in Essex, England. It covers 257 hectares (640 acres) and is connected to the mainland at Leigh by a single span bridge.

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With the weather Ron the turn and brighter and longer days upon us I recently spent a glorious couple of hours or so down on the Thames Estuary at a place I'...

08/03/2021

It's 9am on a rather grey and overcast Sunday morning in Essex giving the new DJI Mini 2 drone it's maiden test flight just getting used to the controls, the camera and overcoming the initial apprehension and nerves.

Wat Tyler Country Park is a country park located to the south of Pitsea, Essex.[1] The area was inhabited from the Bronze Age onwards and at one time was the location of the Pitsea Explosives Factory.

The park is named after Wat Tyler, the leader of the Peasants' Revolt in 1381, which started in nearby Fobbing before spreading to London. The Revolt failed and Tyler was killed, but he is remembered as a people's champion against the rich and powerful.

Facilities include the RSPB Wildlife Garden and Visitor Centre, and a miniature railway

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It's 9am on a rather grey and overcast Sunday morning in Essex giving the new DJI Mini 2 drone it's maiden test flight just getting used to the controls, the...

04/10/2020

NEW VIDEO UPLOAD! With the horrible rainy weather we've been having lately outdoor filming opportunities have been minimal to say the least so enjoy this recently completed short pictorial video of my home town, Southend on Sea. For those that know the area I hope it brings back some wonderful memories.

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Come take a short pictorial walk through a pictorial history of one the South East of England's most prominent seaside towns, Southend on Sea. From the first...

27/09/2020

I've got two new projects coming out in the next couple of weeks or so. The 1st one will be a 100+ pictorial history of Southend on Sea from 1900 to 1990, which I'm already working on and the 2nd will be films off our time spent away next weekend down in Wiltshire at Avebury and Stonehenge and will include the time spent in the small market town of Royal Wooten Basset.

Lots of time spent editing in front of the computer but I guarantee they'll be worth it ;)

20/09/2020

New video uploaded. This one is a little different to the norm as its a short pictorial history on my local town Rayleigh.

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A short pictorial video depicting Rayleigh town, its buildings, businesses and some of its people throughout the years. Special thanks to Rayleigh Town Museu...

11/09/2020

"Old Leigh' ...... An early morning stroll around one of the South Easts most popular seaside fishing villages and the place I spent many happy days in summer as a youngster and equally as many evenings as a young man drinking in the quaint old pubs you'll find dotted along its cobbled streets. Enjoy and please don't forget to click the like button

08/09/2020

A short film of our recent trip up to Audley End House in North Essex. Although the house was closed due to Coronavirus we still managed to spend a wonderful three hours wandering around the extensive and beautifully well kept grounds, gardens and ancillary buildings.
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Situated just outside Safron Walden, Audley End is considered to be one of the finest Jacobean houses in the UK. Build on the foundations of Walden Abbey, a ...

31/08/2020

Located at the end of the 13 mile Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation and contains the sea lock which joins the canal to the Blackwater estuary.

31/08/2020

Right on our doorstep. Belfairs Woods is 1600 acres of ancient woodland, nature reserve and 18 hole golf course on the outskirts of Leigh on Sea. Many hours as a youth and as an adult have been spent wandering around under the trees canopies.

31/08/2020

Welcome.

A new page created to accompany my new YouTube channel, Essex on Film. Please pop on over and pay it a visit.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLT49iYN1XAyjK-7DwPN0Jw

Over the next few weeks and months more and more videos will appear here blogging our days out around Essex and beyond.

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Essex being my home county and the place I love to explore. With its exceptionally rich mix of historical buildings and stunning landscape its a place that j...

31/08/2020

A short stroll along and around the river front at Burnham on Crouch. Situated on the North shore of the river it's considered to be one the leading UK places for yachting. With quant little red brick riverfront cottages and centuries old pubs with views across the river it's a wonderful place to spend a couple of hours or so on a Summers afternoon.