Sunday 30 December 2012

Portland Bill Crane - Dorset

Via Flickr:
PAP (Pole Aerial Photography) 15ft approx.

An old wooden crane was once on the cliff edge at Portland Bill, where it was often used to lower fisherman and their boats into the sea. After being destroyed by vandals, the crane was replaced by a steel crane

Before & After example

Before & After example by LLAP Dorset
Before & After example, a photo by LLAP Dorset on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Furzey Gardens New Forest Hampshire.
PAP (Pole Aerial Photography) 2009 45ft approx.

2013 Website images.

Saturday 29 December 2012

Osmington Holiday Park Weymouth Dorset

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Osmington Holiday Park in Weymouth has been newly developed and now features some fantastic new facilities. The Country Club has been beautifully refurbished to include a stunning bar, restaurant, lounge, games room and terrace.

If you are looking for some fresh air fun, there is a newly refurbished heated outdoor pool with a toddlers splash zone and sunbathing lawn. There is also a brand new outdoor play area and beer garden.

PAP (Pole Aerial Photography).
www.lowlevelaerialphotography.com

Portland Bill Lighthouses - Dorset

Via Flickr:
PAP (Pole Aerial Photography) 18ft Approx.

The Old Lower Lighthouse became a bird observatory whilst the Old Higher Lighthouse became the home of Marie Stopes, and today remains a holiday let.

Officers Field - Upper Field Properties

Via Flickr:
Officers Field Osprey Quay Portland Dorset.
PAP (Pole Aerial Photography) 15ft.
The development, called Officers Field, spans 4.7 acres and comprises 77 well-designed and relatively inexpensive homes: the one-beds that start at £135,000, two beds at £160,000, three-beds at £175,000 and four-beds at £275,000. The eco features include rainwater harvesting, insulation of walls and roofs and biomass heaters.
The design is contemporary and the homes airy, with lots of glass. Some properties are open-plan and all come with a garden or terrace. The roofs are made of slate and the local Portland stone has been used in parts of the exterior (18 Jan 2012).

Secret Dorset

Tyneham HouseWash House - TynehamRadar Station - TynehamMuseum Cottage - TynehamCoachman Cottage - TynehamRAF Brandy Bay - Tyneham
Radar Camp - TynehamThe Great HouseDownton Dorset!Window of TimeGuard RoomAir Raid Shelter
Royal Navy Cordite Factory - Holton Heath

Secret Dorset, a set on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Being a great lover of local history there are many place in Dorset that have a story to tell, while some have a secret not to tell. These photographs have a history but not much of story or do you know the full story?

Sunday 23 December 2012

St George's Church - Portland Dorset

Via Flickr:
PAP (Pole Aerial Photography) 20ft Approx.

The history of St. George's Church began in August 1753. A committee of Portlanders was formed to decide whether to put further finances into the dilapidated St. Andrew's Church or to erect a new church at a more accessible position. St. Andrew's suffered from an unstable site and was prone to landslips (notably those on the east side of Portland in 1665 and 1734). Within two months a decision was made, with a survey of the old church finding that repairs would be at least half the cost of a new building.

Portland Bill Lighthouses - Dorset

Via Flickr:
PAP (Pole Aerial Photography) 18ft Approx.

The Old Lower Lighthouse became a bird observatory whilst the Old Higher Lighthouse became the home of Marie Stopes, and today remains a holiday let.

Portland Bill Crane - Dorset

Via Flickr:
PAP (Pole Aerial Photography) 15ft approx.

An old wooden crane was once on the cliff edge at Portland Bill, where it was often used to lower fisherman and their boats into the sea. After being destroyed by vandals, the crane was replaced by a steel crane

Saturday 22 December 2012

Portland Bill Lighthouse

Portland Bill Lighthouse by LLAP Dorset
Portland Bill Lighthouse, a photo by LLAP Dorset on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
iPhone 4S Pano shot of Portland Bill Lighthouse Dorset.

In August 1788 Argand lamps were installed, Portland being the first lighthouse in England to be fitted with them. In 1798, when Napoleon threatened invasion, two 18lb cannons were installed at the lighthouse.
A 7 metre tall white stone obelisk was built in 1844 at the Southern tip of Portland Bill as a warning of a low shelf of rock extending 30 metres South into the sea, which still stands near the current lighthouse.

George the Third - at Weymouth

Via Flickr:
Early morning at Weymouth. I love Weymouth this time of year.

King George made his first visit to Weymouth in 1789. The benefits of the salt water of the sea were being extolled by the physicians of the day. Using one of the first bathing machines, George took a dip in the bay. The bathing machines were designed as mobile changing rooms and could be wheeled into the water to allow discreet entry into the sea. As George emerged from the water, a band played "God Save the King".

Secret Dorset

Tyneham HouseWash House - TynehamRadar Station - TynehamMuseum Cottage - TynehamCoachman Cottage - TynehamRAF Brandy Bay - Tyneham
Radar Camp - TynehamThe Great HouseDownton Dorset!Window of TimeGuard RoomAir Raid Shelter
Royal Navy Cordite Factory - Holton Heath

Secret Dorset, a set on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Being a great lover of local history there are many place in Dorset that have a story to tell, while some have a secret not to tell. These photographs have a history but not much of story or do you know the full story?

Thursday 20 December 2012

Officers Field - Upper Field Properties

Via Flickr:
Officers Field Osprey Quay Portland Dorset.
PAP (Pole Aerial Photography) 15ft.
The development, called Officers Field, spans 4.7 acres and comprises 77 well-designed and relatively inexpensive homes: the one-beds that start at £135,000, two beds at £160,000, three-beds at £175,000 and four-beds at £275,000. The eco features include rainwater harvesting, insulation of walls and roofs and biomass heaters.
The design is contemporary and the homes airy, with lots of glass. Some properties are open-plan and all come with a garden or terrace. The roofs are made of slate and the local Portland stone has been used in parts of the exterior (18 Jan 2012).

Portland Bill Lighthouse

Portland Bill Lighthouse by LLAP Dorset
Portland Bill Lighthouse, a photo by LLAP Dorset on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
iPhone 4S Pano shot of Portland Bill Lighthouse Dorset.

In August 1788 Argand lamps were installed, Portland being the first lighthouse in England to be fitted with them. In 1798, when Napoleon threatened invasion, two 18lb cannons were installed at the lighthouse.
A 7 metre tall white stone obelisk was built in 1844 at the Southern tip of Portland Bill as a warning of a low shelf of rock extending 30 metres South into the sea, which still stands near the current lighthouse.

Sunday 9 December 2012

Officers Field - Upper Field Properties

Via Flickr:
Officers Field Osprey Quay Portland Dorset.
PAP (Pole Aerial Photography) 15ft.
The development, called Officers Field, spans 4.7 acres and comprises 77 well-designed and relatively inexpensive homes: the one-beds that start at £135,000, two beds at £160,000, three-beds at £175,000 and four-beds at £275,000. The eco features include rainwater harvesting, insulation of walls and roofs and biomass heaters.
The design is contemporary and the homes airy, with lots of glass. Some properties are open-plan and all come with a garden or terrace. The roofs are made of slate and the local Portland stone has been used in parts of the exterior (18 Jan 2012).

Officers Field - Lower Field Properties

Via Flickr:
Officers Field Osprey Quay Portland Dorset.
PAP (Pole Aerial Photography) 25ft approx.

The development, called Officers Field, spans 4.7 acres and comprises 77 well-designed and relatively inexpensive homes: the one-beds that start at £135,000, two beds at £160,000, three-beds at £175,000 and four-beds at £275,000. The eco features include rainwater harvesting, insulation of walls and roofs and biomass heaters.
The design is contemporary and the homes airy, with lots of glass. Some properties are open-plan and all come with a garden or terrace. The roofs are made of slate and the local Portland stone has been used in parts of the exterior (18 Jan 2012).