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John Twist
Великобритания
Добавлен 15 июн 2007
Lanehead and Wellhope, Weardale, Co. Durham. Aug 2020.
Lanehead and Wellhope area in Weardale including a couple of old abandoned farms. I think that's most of Weardale covered though there's probably a few places missed. This is the last of the videos I made in Weardale a few years ago, a beautiful day spoiled by one of those blokes desperate to be offended about something making crazy accusations - you can see him near the end of the video.
Music:
I get to love you
by Ruelle
Performed by he Brooklyn duo,
Music:
I get to love you
by Ruelle
Performed by he Brooklyn duo,
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Malton walk - no drones!
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Just a walk in the rain around Malton near Lanchester. I don't usually post stuff like this but I enjoyed it so much. Thanks to my friends Bert and Teresa (you'll see them at the end) for the sound track 'Fix you' by Coldplay.
Tin Soldier
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Becoming ever more famous, the rusting steel sculpture by Ray Lonsdale at Seaham Co Durham and the beautiful song 'Tin Soldier' written and performed by John Wrightson from Murton, Co Durham.
High Sunny Side and East Blackdene, Weardale, Co Durham.
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High Sunny Side is another of the many abandoned houses/farms in Weardale. The flight is around the area of Blackdene in Weardale. Music is The Journey's End by Judy Goodenough set to music by Tommy Makem. Performed here by Bert, Teresa and Steph (BTS!!)
SUSTRANS COAST TO COAST CYCLE ROUTE BY DRONE - Stanhope to Stanley.
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Drone flight along a section of the Sustrans coast to coast cycle route. From Stanhope (Parkhead Station) to Stanley, Co Durham. The longer sections have been speeded up to 3X but it's still quite a long video. Flown in June 2020 over several days. The video has a few aberrations that I wasn't able to fix Music: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 li...
Bradley opencast 2018-2022. Final video.
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Last of the drone videos about the opencast at Bradley, it's been really interesting for me to follow the progress of this site, the enormous amount of material that was moved and the machines that moved it. Maybe now that Mr Putin is chopping the gas supplies, I'll get the chance to follow another one! It looks great now. Thanks to everyone who watched, especially those who left a comment. Mus...
Woodland tree damage. Dipton Co Durham.
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After storms Malik, Eunice and Franklin there was a lot of local damage to buildings, including my house roof, the video is about the damage caused to the woodlands near Dipton Co Durham in February 2022. The land is currently up for sale for £280,000, I just need £279,998 and it's mine! Music: 1. Long Road Ahead by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. cre...
Dipton to Hamsterley Co Durham. August 2021
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Peaceful flight across the treetops and fields. Music: Lullaby by Al Petteway and Amy White
Newcastle to the Lake district. F14B. Flightsim 2020.
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A screen grab of my new flight simulator put together with some lively music. A complete change from the drone videos but I had fun making it. The USAF F14B takes off from Newcastle airport crossing Ryton, Crawcrook, Shotley bridge, The cement quarry at Easgate, Pooley bridge and Ulswater with a fair bit of flying around the lakes and landing at Carlisle. Music: Shadows by Lindsey Stirling.
Abandoned houses, Carrshield, Northumberland. September 2020.
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Some abandoned houses just off the road between Nenthead and Carrshield in Northumberland. The names 'Methodist Chapel', Crossdike, Bracken house, Rushymea and Aloltment house' came from County Durham 'Keys to the Past' maps. Music: Requiem in Cello by Hanu Dixit. No.6 In My Dreams by Esther Abrami
Mardale village reappears from under the water.
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I already posted the video but forgot to colourise the D-Log file!! Submerged Mardale village reappearing from Haweswater. September 2021. Those unfamiliar with the area would never know there once used to be a settlement that had sat in the Haweswater valley up until the 1930s It was inhabited by a small farming community, and had a church and an inn called the Dun Bull. Music: Spirit of fire ...
Leadgate (Bradley) opencast. Update by drone. June 2021
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Work continues removing the surrounding embankment and spreading topsoil and landscaping. Continuously switching the drone between Normal and Sport mode to compensate for the wind. Shame they filled in the ponds, although the steep side were probably a bit dangerous. Music: Lost at sea. By Tracktribe.
Dipton to Lintzford by drone.
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Evening flight across the field from Dipton to Lintzford. Music: Twinkle in the night Sea of memory Serenity All by Akash Gandhi
Dipton in the mist. Co Durham. May 2021.
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Initially drove here to see if I could get some wildlife pictures - very pleased I took the drone along! Dipton Co. Durham at about 5am 29th May 2021. Music Violet spirit by Dan Henig. Pure potentiality by Benjamin Martins
Leadgate (Bradley) opencast. Update April 2021
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Leadgate (Bradley) opencast coming to a close fairly soon. Quite a controversial site since it began It's been fascinating to follow how they took the coal from the ground, exposing old underground workings here and there. Hard to see how they made a profit with all those huge machine to run and the enormous volume soil/clay/shale/rock that had to be moved. Music: Checkmate by Nathan Moore.
Combfield house, near Consett, CO. Durham. Abandoned places.
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Combfield house, near Consett, CO. Durham. Abandoned places.
Annfield Plain park and Greencroft area in the snow by drone.
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Annfield Plain park and Greencroft area in the snow by drone.
Tanfield railway. Drone flight, Co Durham. October 2020.
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Tanfield railway. Drone flight, Co Durham. October 2020.
Knitsley lane to Whickham Grange, Co Durham, by drone. Aug 2020
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Knitsley lane to Whickham Grange, Co Durham, by drone. Aug 2020
Hownsgill to Knitsley Co Durham by drone. August 2020
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Hownsgill to Knitsley Co Durham by drone. August 2020
Intake Lane to Pit house and High Barn by drone. Abandoned places UK.
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Intake Lane to Pit house and High Barn by drone. Abandoned places UK.
Leadgate (Bradley) opencast update by drone. August 2020
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Leadgate (Bradley) opencast update by drone. August 2020
Salters gate to Tunstall reservoir by drone. Re-edited July 2020
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Salters gate to Tunstall reservoir by drone. Re-edited July 2020
Hudeshope valley abandoned mines by drone. Teesdale, Co .Durham
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Hudeshope valley abandoned mines by drone. Teesdale, Co .Durham
Wiregill mines area by drone. Teesdale, Co. Durham. 4K
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Wiregill mines area by drone. Teesdale, Co. Durham. 4K
Annfield Plain and Greencroft. Co Durham.
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Annfield Plain and Greencroft. Co Durham.
Elephant trees walk by drone. Weardale, Co Durham
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Elephant trees walk by drone. Weardale, Co Durham
Leadgate (Bradley) opencast by drone. Update May 2020
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Leadgate (Bradley) opencast by drone. Update May 2020
Great footage and flying 👌
Thank you 😊
Hi again, I managed to get Christine Ruskin’s book today from the library. It’s a fantastic book and not only does it have a lot of Raine’s in that area there’s also a few other names I could be related to? Reed, Wearmouth etc this is going to take my research into the area much further than I first thought 😀 thanks again
Christine is an absolute mine of information on the area and its history. I flew the drone from her garden one day to try to see if we could find an old boundary. Such a lovely, friendly lady she must have done a huge amount of research to produce that book. She wrote a second one about the bread ovens built into many of the homes in Weardale. If you’re doing some research, a very useful tool is Durham county councils “Keys to the past” website which has interactive maps that can be reset to different eras, back as far as the 1800s. Good luck with your search.
@@assessorjohn Thank you very much John that’s really nice of you , I appreciate that 😀👍
Morning john. Welcome back mate .stunning and good editing as always. Those drones are amazing. Nice music. Ignore the bloke doesn't understand. Thank you sir .Old dave.
Cheers Dave, always great to hear from folks who watch these videos. This footage was taken a few years ago. I don’t fly the drone much anymore, the laws are so restrictive now, I expect they’ll want them tethered like a kite before long!
Totally understand and it's a shame. BLO... do gooders
Hi john , I’ve been retired year now . I love watching your videos, there’s the beautiful landscapes that we all love but you don’t hide the industrial heritage,that to be fair I think we’re both proud of too. My RUclips account is linked to my old gmail account which I don’t ever check , but I’ve seen your previous replies to my video comments, albeit 6 months later ( usually when I’ve forgotten my passwords ) Stay safe and keep posting our fantastic region warts and all it’s who we are . Nigel Ps bump into Uncle Duncan in Washington Asda now and then .
Great video John,good choice of music well done mate.
Thanks Colin 😊
Hi John , once again a stunning video of our fantastic region, keep up the good work. Nigel ex NCD
Cheers Nigel. I see you’re now ex NCD, happy retirement mate.
Amazing views of the old mine workings, and across the bleak and beautiful moors, nearly fell asleep listening to the soothing music. Good stuff !
Thanks Tony, it’s great that a few folks watch these videos.
I have been to these before but now it just metal and grafrafi
A lovely song combined with a fitting video.
Thank you 😊
7 morons disliked this stunning footage? Why?
Hi John. Just seen your drone footage on TV...article on solo panels in a few fields. The residents won a argument on the dishes been put on the land..and they showed your drone footage flying over the fields Brilliant.mate old dave
I didn't see it Dave, they asked if it was ok AFTER they showed it on tv! Anyway, that's three of us know it was my footage 😁😁
Hi John. Is there anyway of contacting you by email? Would like to ask you about using this video
Hello Ian, just go ahead and use it, it’s fine, cheers.
Its Feb 2024 & I'm sat in a hotel room in Mauritius to escape the heat outside (35°c!!) & I'm watching your footage of Weardale & Teesdale instead. Started going up to Hill End as a bairn & 50 odd years later I still go up there regularly, at least once a week I reckon, often more. I absolutely love that place, the whole area infact, and as with many of your flights John, a whole new perspective & appreciation of the area opens up when seen from above. Always love your music choices too. Anyway, re/ Mauritius - it's canny, though not really my thing tbh - it was wor' lasses choice. Me - I'd far rather be tramping round Hill End & Bolihope in the driech & drizzle any time so thanks again for posting this one up.
Not keen on the hot weather either, but it’s awful here at the moment , cold with sleet and rain so I wouldn’t mind a a few warm days. My dad used to take us to Bolihope as kids and we always loved it, so I took my two lads there and now they love it too. I’ve explored the area quite a bit including underground in a few of the abandoned mines. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, glad you enjoyed the video and the music. Enjoy the rest of your holiday.
@@assessorjohn I'd happily swap you in an instant I swear! Just been looking online at pics of Edmundbyers in the snow yesterday & I'd be over there in a shot if I could. I mentioned to wor' lass earlier I need some time back up the Dale as soon as I get back. She understands.
Great drone footage and lovely music too. Stayed at a cottage at Low Bollihope last autumn and must get back there again as the area is stunning and so peaceful. Thank you for reminding me.
great concept , but you need to soften the pan motions on both the camera and drone filght settings.....default are too jerky.... ruclips.net/video/zEI6PCxFUZY/видео.html
What a stunning video. I believe the quarry was owned by my Great Great Grandfather, Octavius Monkhouse. The old church above the quarry was moved brick by brick to the current village location. Some lovely shots of Cowshill and the “new” church, with my family burial plot, plus the hotel where Octavius was the landlord at some point. Thank you so much for producing and sharing.
Thank you Andrew, it’s always a great pleasure to hear from people with a connection to the places I’ve captured on video, I’m delighted you enjoyed it.
Thanks John, this was one of my favourite MTB training rides while I lived in Durham City, so many memories :)
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment Robert. Done it a few times myself, lovely route. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the video - with all it's rough edges!
What a beautiful part of our country it's a place I visit when the weather allows 👍👍 God's own country
I’m sure I’ve walked by as footpath close to it. Sad to look at from any angle and when I see these buildings i always wonder what is their story, why they were abandoned initially and how come nobody has developed the site? There are many of these scattered across our countryside, real shame imo.
Yes there's a footpath right by the main house,. It's a huge shame to see it in such a state, I seem to recall being told about a family dispute preventing its continued use.
I don't usually see things near Consett(where i live). This is a good video!
Great video. Didn’t realise that place was on our doorstep when I stayed at Lower Bolihope a month or so ago. Will definitely journey there again.
Beautiful footage John, as always. On Sunday I did a walk from Bowlees past Low, High and Bleabeck Force and then up Noon Hill and back via Howick Fell. A beautiful walk at anytime of the year. Cheers 👍
Thanks Tony, just about everywhere in that area is beautiful.
I used to help the Armstrong brothers who were tenant farmers at Gold hill, I believe they kept livestock here too and they also owned a farm called Brass Castle Coalburns near Greenside where I was brought up, so sad to see it like this.
its a stunning place that view right up the dale , what id call a bit of a dooer upper
The railway from Bishop Auckland and Tow Law ran through there and connected to the line to Rowley at Burnhill Junction. There was a station at Burnhill and a narrow gauge railway which ran into the munitions depot. The bunkers for the depot are still there. It’s all private property.
Brilliant video havent done this one for couple year deffinitly going back
I watched the beautiful film made in 1960 of the High Mass at Ushaw, yesterday on RUclips and then your video popped up on my feed. I blame the notorious Council of Vatican II for this decline. So sad, so very sad.
Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. Apparently it's in considerably worse condition since I made this video - caused by fire and suspected arson :(
Wow
Gone now :(
I can't find any information on the shooting other than this vid.
I got it from a book by Christine Ruskin - The Disappearing Farms of Weardale.
Your vids are great. From a Mini 2 user
Thanks Mark, glad somebody is enjoying them 🙂
Iys actually mesmerizing and simple 👍
Thanks Mark 🙂
Amazing mate.
Cheers, really appreciate you stopping by and watching the video.
This is now historically important footage; a significant part of the neglected areas seen here, have been subject to serious fire damage. Arson is suspected.
i found an interesting old text about high house supplying the durham mint with silver for a short while , your flight crosses over an area with a fault occurs on geological linear data , at 3.20 the fault crosses the wood on the left hand side beggarside , cant find anything else on it sadly
This is hard to imagine that this was producing hundreds and thousands of roof tiles back in its heyday, and now look at it is like a ghost town.. It is so sad to see it like this.😢😔😞
Hiya, What a cool quarry! Did you know there is a band of scientific interest at this quarry! The ownership of the quarry has changed and is now a watersports venue as well.
Hi, thanks for watching. Yes I knew about the SSSI but not that it was a watersports venue - doesn't seem big enough for that!
Another hidden gem that I didn't know about, beautifully filmed as usual. Thanks very much for that John 👍
What a beautiful area...unfortunately this is to be covered in Grey 3m high Solar panels and 6 ft metal security/ deer proof fencing destroying the feeding and nesting habitat for red listed birds and pleasant walk ways for residents of Burnhope and beyond. Durham County Council and local land owners need to lower their heads in shame but when money is involved morals go out of the window. So sad !
That first place is being refurbished. The roof looks new, and the track looks to have been resurfaced too....... It's the sort of place you could go off-grid, with a couple of dozen solar panels and a decent battery. You'd need a borehole for water though. I wonder what they did for water previously?
Hi Brian, thanks for watching and commenting. I initially made the flight as part of the 'Abandoned places' series that I made with the drone. I could see that it was being repaired, maybe even lived in so I didn't stay too long. I can't really tell you anything about the place, sorry.
Lovely spot that John. I lived in Lanchester for 20 years & Malton was somewhere we'd explore as kids & as I got older I'd jog those paths almost every day. It's always good to see nothing much changes in Malton, it's still as green (and wet!) as it always was. I'm away from the area now sadly but when I visit it's always somewhere I revisit.
Thanks for watching. It's always great to hear from people who know the area where I make the videos, I had some lovely dry days there too!
Hi John Any chance of a special drone video of land around Chapmans Well pond and Burnhope before it is destroyed by a Solar Farm with more to come😢 so so sad for our region .
Hi Ian, In short, yes. I don't know anything about the solar farm although I've seen the banner on the fence near the Three Horse Shoes at Maiden Law. DCC website describes it as a nature reserve with no information about the solar farm proposals. I already have footage of the area somewhere, or I can pop back, it's not far.
@assessorjohn Would love to support you with it ...come for cuppa ? Ian
@@ianwilkinson3315 Thanks for the offer Ian, a cup of tea is always welcome! To be honest though there's nothing much to support, the drone does all the work. I had a look through some of my older footage and found a flight that I already uploaded on RUclips it covers pretty much all of the area of the proposed solar farm, see what you think: ruclips.net/video/cjj8ghQEbOM/видео.html
Hi John ....Great thanks ...this is the area soon to be destroyed if we can't stop it through the courts. Residents of Burnhope Lanchester and Maiden Law are disgusted by Durham County Council for approving this proposal. There is currently a crowd funding page up and running to help stop this. Thank you for your interest. Take care! Kettle always on up here.
Nice one Prof essorJohn! @asseorjohn. Loved it mate, and especially the couple at the end...Nice touch!
Cheers Geoff. One of my specialties - stuff that smells! Teresa and Bert in their house singing 'Fix You', (I'm sure you will have heard similar sounding words 🙂) the screen size is smaller because I recorded it on my phone.
@@assessorjohn Excellent, I love the smell and taste of aniseed, oh that's right! It's Pernod 😂😂 In 1805, Henri-Louis Pernod first created it, the French my be clever but nature trumps the lot!! 😂😂👍 Stay well mate, must have a catch-up soon, maybe fly the drones too 😉
Hi John Nice walk .shame about the rain .sorry mate haven't upgraded to smelly vision yet ,music very nice and goes well with the video ,old dave
Hi Dave, I really did enjoy it and I'll probably do it again since the weather looks set for a while. Smelly vision 😁- it's only a matter of time!
I enjoyed that walkout. Thanks, John. No, definitely not drone weather 🌧☔️
Thank you, pleased that a few people enjoy the videos. I think it's rained every day since I made this and more to come, what a summer!
nice video john but i prefer your drone videos of the north pennines ,especially the one from westgate to rookhope that was special to me thank you for that.
Hi Colin, not really drone flying weather at the moment. How are you doing with yours?
@@assessorjohn im doing fine john it has optical avoidance system on it.
No drones? What is this heracy? Ordered my new drone today :)
I've been watching the videos you've been making. The day/night transition is superb! Maybe time I invested in a more modern drone.
Fantastic footage 👏 👌 This is on my to-do list. 😊
Thank you, get there early to avoid the crowds :)
Brilliant 👏 fantastic footage and flying 👏
Thank you, I came soooooo close to plunging into the sea on the return trip :)
10:14 is so annoyinhg to cycle through on a long wheel base bike
Beautiful film and John's wonderful voice and song! Thanks for this
Thank you for watching and leaving a comment :)