Shaftesbury Abbey Project.

Shaftesbury Abbey project. Photographs of the Abbey taken from mast in the next few weeks.

Shaftesbury Abbey was an abbey that housed nuns in Shaftesbury, Dorset. Founded in the year 888, the abbey was the wealthiest Benedictine nunnery in England, a major pilgrimage site, and the town's central focus. The abbey was destroyed in 1539 by the order of Thomas Cromwell.

Blue Bell Wood - Pamphill - Dorset

Blue Bell Wood

The Abbot Street Copse in Pamphill is a wonderful place to visit in late April when the blue bells are out.
The carpet of colour and the drop of the trees give the copse a fairy like feel.

Portland - Dorset - 2012 Olympics

Portland will host the sailing events, based around the National Sailing Academy at Osprey Quay on Portland which was developed from the old naval station.Before photograph taken 12th April 2009 and by 2012 the Olympics would undoubtedly put the Dorset coast in the world's spotlight, as well as bringing sportsmen and women from 200 countries to venues across the south as national teams set up training camps in the run-up to the competitions.

Child Okeford - Dorset - Retirement of Dr R Prior

A retirement party for Dr Roger Prior was held at Child Okeford Village Hall on Saturday 28th March. He was presented with a aerial photograph of the village (by Low Level Aerial Photography) and a cheque for over a thousand pounds. Roger is leaving for a life in France.

Castleton - Hope Valley - Derbyshire

Peak Cavern (The Devil’s Arse!) is the source of the village river, Peakshole Water and as such it is the only Cavern that has to be closed during the winter due to flooding. In the mouth of the cave, the largest in Britain, rope makers use to live and work. Their cottages have been demolished but 'rope walks' are still to be found.

Castleton - Hope Valley - Derbyshire

Castleton is an outstandingly pretty village situated at the head of the lovely Vale of Hope, in the heart of the Derbyshire Peak District National Park. It is surrounded on 3 sides by steep hills and the mighty bulk of Mam Tor looms high, 2 miles to the north west of the village. On a hill, overlooking Castleton, is the ancient Peveril Castle.

Castleton has 4 underground show caves, all worth a visit, for their own interesting features. These are Blue John Cavern, Speedwell Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern and Peak Cavern.