Discovering the Charm: 4K Journey through Huntingdon Town
Step into the enchanting realm of Huntingdon, nestled in the heart of Cambridgeshire, where history, charm, and natural beauty converge. With its cobbled streets, picturesque riverbanks, and medieval architecture, this idyllic town offers a captivating journey through time.
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Peterborough! The UK's Worst Place To Live 🇬🇧
Welcome to Peterborough, supposedly one of the worst places in the United Kingdom. Peterborough is currently ranked 2nd in the list of worst rated places so I spend the day here and try find out if it's true. I arrived with zero knowledge of the place so anything I saw was a complete first impression, I even spend the night here in Peterborough's worst rated hotel to get the full experience. So then let's find out what Peterborough is like! Is it really as bad as they say?
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8 Cheap Places to Buy a HOUSE in the UK | Property Investment UK
Looking to make your dream of homeownership a reality without breaking the bank? In this video, we'll take you on a virtual tour of 8 affordable places to buy a house in the UK. From picturesque countryside retreats to vibrant cityscapes, there's something for everyone on this budget-friendly list.
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Antrim and Belfast, Northern Ireland: Explore the beautiful landscapes of Antrim and the vibrant city of Belfast, where affordable housing options await.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England: Discover the charm of the North East with its historic architecture and thriving cultural scene, all while staying within your budget.
Leeds, West Yorkshire: Experience the cosmopolitan lifestyle in this thriving city, where you can find affordable housing options in various neighborhoods.
Stoke-on-Trent, England: Stoke-on-Trent offers a mix of history and affordability, making it an excellent choice for prospective homeowners.
Liverpool, England: From the iconic waterfront to the lively music scene, Liverpool has it all, including affordable housing opportunities.
Rhondda, Glamorgan, Wales: Enjoy the stunning Welsh valleys in Rhondda, where you can find affordable homes amidst picturesque landscapes.
Stanley, County Durham: Embrace the tranquility of County Durham in Stanley, a town that offers affordable housing options while maintaining a strong sense of community.
Grimsby, England: Explore the coastal charm of Grimsby, where you can find affordable homes near the North Sea.
Join us as we delve into the affordability, lifestyle, and unique features of each of these budget-friendly locations. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to invest in property, this video will guide you through some fantastic options in the UK.
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Thaxted Walk: Town Centre【4K】
Located in the county of Essex, and around 20 miles southeast of Cambridge, is the town of Thaxted.
The town's name derives from Old English 'þæc', meaning thatch, and 'stede', meaning place, i.e. 'place where materials for thatching are acquired'.
In 1205 a market charter was granted to Thaxted. From the 13th century the town became a producer of cutlery. It was this industry that helped to fund the construction of various historic buildings here, including the church and the guildhall - each worthy of their own paragraph:
Thaxted Parish Church, or to give it its full name, The Church of Saint John the Baptist with Our Lady and Saint Laurence, was built in stages between the 14th and 16th centuries, although the spire dates from the early 19th century. The church is Grade I listed, and owing to its size and grandness has sometimes been referred to as the Cathedral of Essex - even though there are actual cathedrals in Essex - specifically Chelmsford and Brentwood, though both only became cathedrals in the early 20th century.
Thaxted Guildhall - the striking timber-framed building, first seen in the distance just after the 2-minute mark, dates from the 15th century. Throughout the centuries it has had various uses, including a meeting hall, a grammar school, and presently, a museum. The guildhall is Grade I listed, as are three out of the four neighbouring buildings.
Another striking building is John Webb's Windmill. Featured just after the 10-minute mark, this Georgian tower mill was built in 1804 for farmer and local landowner John Webb. The mill produced flour for over a hundred years until the early 20th century when it fell into disuse. In 1970 a trust was formed to restore the building and open it to the public as a rural museum.
In 1913 a railway station opened in Thaxted. This formed part of the Elsenham & Thaxted Light Railway which connected to Elsenham, and which in turn connected to the West Anglia Main Line between London Liverpool Street and Cambridge. As a light railway it was limited to speeds of 25 miles per hour (40 km/h). The line closed in 1953. Today, public transport to Thaxted consists of buses from Saffron Walden, Great Dunmow and various nearby settlements.
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Filmed: 24th July 2023
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Filmed on a Sony FDR-AX700 with a Zhiyun Crane 2 and a Sony ECM-XYST1M Stereo Microphone.
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0:00 Mill End
1:42 Town Street
4:22 Stony Lane
6:20 Town Street
6:29 Watling Street
8:46 Path to John Webb's Windmill
10:25 John Webb's Windmill
10:42 Path to Thaxted Parish Church
12:32 Bolford Street
13:40 Watling Street
13:49 Newbiggen Street
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Arriva Derby 1 Full Route Visual- Derby Bus Station to Boulton Lane Estate
Here's a full route visual of the Arriva Derby 1 from Derby Bus Station to Boulton Lane Estate via Derby Railway Station, London Road, Wilmorton, Crewton, Alvaston Blue Peter, Alvaston Village, Boulton Moor and Alvaston Moor. As it's on a loop, the bus was actually going towards the city where I finished the visual, however I thought it was a rather suitable stop to visual up to.
The 1 uses mostly Wright Gemini Volvo B9TLs, and does a clockwise loop round Alvaston. The 1A does an anti-clockwise route (see: for a visual of that).
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The Pretty Village of Cavendish, Suffolk (Stour Valley Walks)
Welcome to the Stour Valley Walks, a series of short circular walks taken from the Stour Valley Path guidebook which includes circular walks on top of the longer linear walk.
This 5km route around Cavendish takes in the stunning green and picturesque cottages by the church before crossing into Essex and seeing Pentlow Mill. Later on along the walk the route crosses the River Stour again at Cavendish Mill to pick up the Stour Valley Path which is followed back into the village centre.
There is a lovely little tea room by the green and the Five Bells for refreshments.
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Distance: 5.3km (3.3 Miles)
Ascent: 40m (131ft)
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West Bay Dorset Walking Tour [DJI Pocket 2]
Featured in The Good Beach Guide, West Bay has two beaches, East Beach and West Beach.
East Beach is a sloping, shingle beach backed by magnificent sandstone cliffs. The scenery is truly spectacular here, the golden cliffs rise 50m vertically above the beach and the views towards Chesil Beach and Portland will take your breath away. TV buffs will recognise this beach from ITV crime drama, Broadchurch.
West Beach is a smaller, quieter beach popular with young families, the protective cove formed between the harbour’s Jurassic Pier and the Esplanade’s rock armour groynes making it safe and shallow for paddling.
The Jurassic Pier, which is 240 metres long, was significantly improved in 2004. It has wheelchair access and plenty of seating. A restored 18th century cannon can be found on the pier.
There’s plenty to do at West Bay, take a stroll around the harbour for an ice cream or fish and chips, climb the coast path up to the top of the cliffs, hire a rowing boat up the River Brit or join a fishing trip out from the harbour, all the ingredients for a chilled out day on the coast.
In the summer, a lifeguard services watches over the waters of both beaches and there is an auxilary coastguard.
A trip down to West Bay beach is equally wonderful in the winter months; enjoy a blustery walk beach combing and fossil hunting and warm up with a nice hot mug of tea in one of West Bay’s many cafes. If you’re after hygge moments, you’ll find them here!
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Wet and Rainy Day at Conington LC, ECML | 14/10/18
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A wet and rainy visit to Conington LC on the East Coast Mainline on a windy Sunday afternoon.
Conington info:
Conington is a village and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, England. Conington lies about 10 km (6.2 miles) south of Peterborough and 3 km (1.9 miles) north of Sawtry. It is within earshot of Ermine Street, now called the Great North Road. Conington lies within Huntingdonshire, which is a non-metropolitan district of Cambridgeshire and one of the historic county of England.
History:
Conington was listed in the Domesday Book in the Hundred of Normancross in Huntingdonshire; the name of the settlement was written Coninctune in the Domesday Book of 1086, when there was just one manor at Conington; the annual rent paid to the lord of the manor in 1066 had been £9 and the rent was the same in 1086.
The Domesday Book also records that there were 27 households at Conington. Estimates for the average size of a household at that time range from 3.5 to 5.0 people. These yield a population estimate of 94–135. The survey records there were 15 ploughlands at Conington in 1086. In addition to the arable land, there were some 40 acres (16 hectares) of meadow. The total tax assessment for the manor at Conington was nine geld. By 1086 there was already a church and a priest.
The Cotton Baronetcy of Conington was created in the Baronetage of England on 29 June 1611 for the antiquary Robert Bruce Cotton (1570–1631), who also represented five constituencies in the House of Commons. The novelist and editor Henrietta Maria Bowdler was born in Conington in 1750.
In the Second World War, Conington was located next to Royal Air Force Station Glatton. RAF Glatton was constructed to Class A standards to support heavy bombers in 1943 with the intention of being used by the US Army Air Forces. The 457th Bombardment Group (Heavy) arrived on 21 January 1944. The recognisable tail code of the 457th was the triangle U painted on the vertical stabilizers of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses which operated from the air base. The 457th Bomb Group operated from RAF Glatton from January 1944 until 20 April 1945, when it completed its 237th and last combat mission at the conclusion of the war. In All Saints Church, Conington is a memorial to the 457th Bomb Group.
Governance:
As a civil parish, Conington has an elected parish council. It consists of five members. Conington was in the historic and administrative county of Huntingdonshire until 1965. From 1965, it became part of the new administrative county of Huntingdon and Peterborough. Then in 1974, following the Local Government Act 1972, Conington became part of the county of Cambridgeshire, with Huntingdonshire District Council as its second tier. Conington lies in the district ward of Sawtry. It is represented on the district council by two councillors as part of the electoral division of Sawtry and Ellington, and is represented on the county council by one councillor. It lies the parliamentary constituency of North West Cambridgeshire.
Population:
n the period 1801 to 1901 the population of Conington was recorded every ten years by the UK census. During this time the population was in the range of 154 (in 1801) and 319 (in 1851).
From 1901, a census was taken every ten years with the exception of 1941 (due to the Second World War).
In 2011, the parish covered an area of 3,173 acres (1,284 hectares) and so the population density for Conington in 2011 was 42.2 persons per square mile (16.3 per square kilometre).
Rail Crash:
The Connington South rail crash occurred on 5 March 1967 on the East Coast Main Line near the village of Conington, Huntingdonshire, England. Five passengers were killed and 18 were injured.
The 22:30 express from King's Cross to Edinburgh, hauled by a Deltic locomotive, was travelling along the Down Fast line at around 75 mph when the rear portion of the train was derailed to the left. The last four coaches came to rest on their sides and two others were derailed.
Consequences:
The signalman had entered the railway service in January 1965 after serving with the Royal Marines. He had been discharged after suffering from hysteria and immature personality, but this was not known to the railway management at the time, even though his references had been taken up.
He was tried on charges of manslaughter and endangering the safety of railway passengers in November 1968. After a trial lasting 11 days, the judge instructed the jury to acquit him on the charges of manslaughter and sentenced him to two years' imprisonment for unlawfully operating the signal and points mechanism of the Connington South signal box so as to endanger persons being conveyed on a railway, on which charge the signalman had changed his plea to guilty.
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Not a pleasant drive!
Trains and Tones at Abbots Ripton, ECML | 07/10/17
A fairly quiet and windy day down at Abbots Ripton on the ECML (East Coast Mainline) on a Saturday afternoon.
Abbots Ripton info:
Abbots Ripton is a village and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, England. Abbots Ripton is situated within Huntingdonshire which is a non-metropolitan district of Cambridgeshire as well as being an historic county of England. Abbots Ripton lies approximately 4 miles (6 km) north of Huntingdon on the B1090.
The parish occupied some 4,191 acres (1,696 ha) of land in 1801, which had reduced to 4,080 acres (1,651 ha) by 2011. The parish of Abbots Ripton is home to 305 residents (2011 census). The village is also notable as the location of the Abbots Ripton railway disaster in 1876 in which a Flying Scotsman train was wrecked during a blizzard. The disaster led to important safety improvements in railway signalling.
The civil parish includes the nearby hamlet of Wennington, which lies one mile north of Abbots Ripton. Wennington has a population of about 60 people.
History:
Abbots Ripton was listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 in the Hundred of Hurstingstone in Huntingdonshire; the name of the settlement was written as Riptune. In 1086 there was just one manor at Abbots Ripton; the annual rent paid to the lord of the manor in 1066 had been £8 and the rent was the same in 1086.The survey records that there were 14 ploughlands at Abbots Ripton in 1086 and that there was the capacity for a further two. In addition to the arable land, there was 16 acres (6 hectares) of meadows and 3,784 acres (1,531 hectares) of woodland at Abbots Ripton. By 1086 there was already a church and a priest at Abbots Ripton.
In 1870–72, John Marius Wilson described Abbots Ripton as follows:
RIPTON-ABBOTS, a parish, with a village, and with Wennington hamlet, in the district and county of Huntingdon; near the Great Northern railway, 4 miles N of Huntingdon. Post-town, Huntingdon. Acres, 3,956. Real property, £4,680. Pop., 381. Houses, 73. The property is divided among a few. The manor belonged to Ramsey abbey, passed to the St. Johns, and belongs now to E. Fellows and B. Rooper, Esqs. R. Hall is the seat of Mr. Rooper. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Ely. Value, £630.* Patron, the Rev. P. P. Rooper. The church is ancient, and was restored in 1858. There is a national school.
— Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales
Geography:
The village of Abbots Ripton lies on the B1090, a minor road that runs from St Ives to the south-east to a junction with the B1043, north-west of the parish, close to the A1(M) motorway and just south of Sawtry.
Abbots Ripton is situated 4 miles (6 km) north of Huntingdon, 17 miles (27 km) north-west of Cambridge and 60 miles (97 km) north of London.[15] In 1801 the parish covered an area of 4,191 acres (1,696 ha), but by 2011 this had been reduced to 4,080 acres (1,651 ha).
The village lies at around 29 metres (95 ft) above sea level; the parish as a whole is almost flat, lying between 25 metres (82 ft) and 45 metres (148 ft) above sea level, with the lowest area in the south-east of the parish. Around 2 miles (3 km) north of the parish the land slopes down close to sea-level and The Fens start.
The northern half of the parish contains a number of wooded areas, including Wennington Wood, Holland Wood, and Hill Wood. The land in the rest of the parish is used for arable farming, mainly wheat, barley and beans.
The East Coast Main Line that runs from London to Edinburgh forms part of the western boundary of the parish and then crosses the parish to the north. The village of Abbots Ripton lies 0.5 miles (0.8 km) to the east of the railway.
Redwings Lodge Solihull, Solihull, United Kingdom
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Trains at Conington Level Crossing, ECML | 14/10/17
A quiet and sunny evening visit to Conington Level Crossing on the East Coast Mainline on a early Saturday evening.
Mileage: 69 miles 29 chains
Conington info:
Conington is a village and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, England. Conington lies approximately 10 kilometres (6 mi) south of Peterborough and 3 kilometres (2 mi) north of Sawtry, within earshot of Ermine Street, now called the Great North Road. Conington is situated within Huntingdonshire which is a non-metropolitan district of Cambridgeshire as well as being a historic county of England.
History:
Conington was listed in the Domesday Book in the Hundred of Normancross in Huntingdonshire; the name of the settlement was written as Coninctune in the Domesday Book.[2] In 1086 there was just one manor at Conington; the annual rent paid to the lord of the manor in 1066 had been £9 and the rent was the same in 1086.[3]
The Domesday Book does not explicitly detail the population of a place but it records that there was 27 households at Conington.[3] There is no consensus about the average size of a household at that time; estimates range from 3.5 to 5.0 people per household.[4] Using these figures then an estimate of the population of Conington in 1086 is that it was within the range of 94 and 135 people.
The Domesday Book uses a number of units of measure for areas of land that are now unfamiliar terms, such as hides and ploughlands. In different parts of the country, these were terms for the area of land that a team of eight oxen could plough in a single season and are equivalent to 120 acres (49 hectares); this was the amount of land that was considered to be sufficient to support a single family. By 1086, the hide had become a unit of tax assessment rather than an actual land area; a hide was the amount of land that could be assessed as £1 for tax purposes. The survey records that there was 15 ploughlands at Conington in 1086.[3] In addition to the arable land, there was 40 acres (16 hectares) of meadows at Conington.[3]
The total tax assessment in the Domesday Book for the manor at Conington was nine geld.[3]
By 1086 there was already a church and a priest at Conington.
The Cotton Baronetcy of Conington was created in the Baronetage of England on 29 June 1611 for the antiquary Robert Bruce Cotton (1570–1631), who also represented five constituencies in the House of Commons.[5] The novelist and editor Henrietta Maria Bowdler was born in Conington in 1750.[6]
In the Second World War, Conington was located next to Royal Air Force Station Glatton. RAF Glatton was constructed to Class A standards to support heavy bombers in 1943 with the intent of being used by the US Army Air Forces. The 457th Bombardment Group (Heavy) arrived on 21 January 1944. The recognisable tail code of the 457th was the triangle U painted on the vertical stabilizers of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses which operated from the air base. The 457th Bomb Group operated RAF Glatton from January 1944 until 20 April 1945, when it completed its 237th and last combat mission at the conclusion of the war. In All Saints Church, Conington is a memorial to the 457th Bomb Group.
Rail incident:
The Connington South rail crash occurred on 5 March 1967 on the East Coast Main Line near the village of Conington, Huntingdonshire, England. Five passengers were killed and 18 were injured.
The 22:30 express from King's Cross to Edinburgh, hauled by a Deltic locomotive, was travelling along the Down Fast line at around 75 mph when the rear portion of the train was derailed to the left. The last four coaches came to rest on their sides and two
others were derailed. This was cause by a signalling error (likely deliberate)
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Trains at Conington LC, ECML | 13/05/20
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Now that the government has stated that people may go out with only members of their households to locations i decided to take a trip to Conington LC with my dad. Note all social distancing measures were observed when needed, i also chose Conington to visit because of the lack of people who use the crossing. None the less a brilliant hour at Conington Crossing on Wednesday 13th May 2020. Also notice the bonus shot at Abbots Ripton Crossing which is unfortunately no longer useable due to the crossing being now permanently closed. Yes i was aware of it being closed but i was curious to see if good photos or videos were still good there or not.
Conington info:
Conington is an English village and civil parish in Cambridgeshire. Conington lies about 10 km (6.2 miles) south of Peterborough and 3 km (1.9 miles) north of Sawtry. It is within earshot of the Great North Road, which follows the course of the Roman Ermine Street. Conington lies within Huntingdonshire, which is a non-metropolitan district of Cambridgeshire and one of the historic counties of England.
History:
Conington was listed in the Domesday Book in the Hundred of Normancross in Huntingdonshire; the name of the settlement was written Coninctune in the Domesday Book of 1086, when there was just one manor at Conington; the annual rent paid to the lord of the manor in 1066 had been £9 and the rent was the same in 1086.
The Domesday Book also records that there were 27 households at Conington. Estimates for the average size of a household at that time range from 3.5 to 5.0 people. These yield population estimates of 94–135. The survey records there was an area of 15 ploughlands at Conington in 1086. In addition to the arable land, there were some 40 acres (16 hectares) of meadow. The total tax assessment for the manor at Conington was nine geld. By 1086 there was already a church and a priest.
The Cotton Baronetcy of Conington was created in the Baronetage of England on 29 June 1611 for the antiquary Robert Bruce Cotton (1570–1631), who also represented five constituencies in the House of Commons. The novelist, expurgator and editor Henrietta Maria Bowdler was born in Conington in 1750.
In the Second World War, Conington was located next to Royal Air Force Station Glatton. RAF Glatton was constructed to Class A standards to support heavy bombers in 1943, as it was to be used by the US Army Air Forces. The 457th Bombardment Group (Heavy) arrived on 21 January 1944. The recognisable tail code of the 457th was the triangle U painted on the vertical stabilizers of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses which operated from the air base. The 457th Bomb Group operated from RAF Glatton from January 1944 until 20 April 1945, when it completed its 237th and last combat mission at the conclusion of the war. In All Saints' Church, Conington is a memorial to the 457th Bomb Group.
Governance:
As a civil parish, Conington has an elected parish council. It consists of five members. Conington was in the historic and administrative county of Huntingdonshire until 1965. From 1965, it became part of the new administrative county of Huntingdon and Peterborough. Then in 1974, following the Local Government Act 1972, Conington became part of the county of Cambridgeshire, with Huntingdonshire District Council as its second tier. Conington lies in the district ward of Sawtry. It is represented on the district council by two councillors as part of the electoral division of Sawtry and Ellington, and is represented on the county council by one councillor. It lies in the parliamentary constituency of North West Cambridgeshire. The member has been Shailesh Vara (Conservative) since 2005.
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BRIGHTON GAY PRIDE 2024 - GAY BARS WALKING TOUR IN BRIGHTON (4K)
Welcome to my Brighton Gay Pride 2024 Walking Tour! 🌈 I walked the vibrant streets of Brighton and went for you to show the incredible gay scenes and bars that make this city so special. Join me as I explore some of the best gay bars in Brighton, capturing the lively atmosphere and festive spirit of Pride. From iconic spots to hidden gems, this tour showcases the heart and soul of Brighton's LGBTQ+ community. Whether you're planning a visit or just curious about the scene, come along and experience the celebration of love, diversity, and pride. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more adventures!#brightonpride
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Great Gidding - St Michael's Church Tower
As Mary Read, Brian Ramsden and Neville Browning prepared St Michael's Church bells for the Remembrance Day service in Great Gidding we had a sneak view of the church tower and steeple and then out onto the parapet to see the views across the village towards Hamerton, Luddington and north towards Sawtry.
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