Part three of this short series exploring the bombing range in the New Forest. During the Second World War, a section of the New Forest in Hampshire was annexed, closed off from the public and used by the RAF as a bombing range. Many bombs, including Barnes Wallis’ ‘Bouncing Bombs’ were tested for accuracy there. […]
During the Second World War, a section of the New Forest in Hampshire was annexed, closed off from the public and used by the RAF as a bombing range. Many bombs, including Barnes Wallis’ ‘Bouncing Bombs’ were tested for accuracy there. Dave Ford is my guide and together we explore the remaining artifacts of those […]
During the Second World War, a section of the New Forest in Hampshire was annexed, closed off from the public and used by the RAF as a bombing range. Many bombs, including Barnes Wallis’ ‘Bouncing Bombs’ were tested for accuracy there. Dave Ford is my guide and together we explore the remaining artifacts of those […]
In this video I explore the walk from St Mary’s the Virgin in Westonzoyland to the site of the Battle of Sedgemoor and the memorial stone laid there. The battle took place in July 1685 between James Scott, the Duke of Monmouth, and the Royal army of James 2nd. I’m interested in the scenery today […]
The Battle of Sedgemoor was played out on the Somerset Levels in 1685 and it often referred to as the last pitched battle on English soil. James Scott, the Duke of Monmouth, and his rebel supporters made a surprise attack on the Kings Army while Royalists were camped at Westonzoyland in Somerset. But things went […]
I have been delving into bookshops again and conjuring up ideas for walks for new videos. Following the guide books from the past has been done on the TV, but usually for the bigger, more well known places. I thin there could be a lot of fun exploring the lesser known towns, villages and landmarks.