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Walks in Hertfordshire 10 - Letchworth, Fairfield | Sunny day discovering lagoons
Our first walk for a while. It was a beautiful, sunny day so we headed out to discover some local scenery. Intrigued by a green and blue lagoon on OS maps, we plotted a rough route and set off.
Baldock Walk: Town Centre【4K】
Located in the county of Hertfordshire, and around 35 miles north of central London, is the town of Baldock.
The origins of Baldock as the settlement we know today go back to the 12th century. Sometime between 1138 and 1148 the Knights Templar founded a Medieval new town here. The name itself is believed to derive from 'Baghdad', possibly in an attempt to draw comparisons with the Middle Eastern city, which at the time was home to what was widely regarded as the most prosperous market in the world.
During the 13th century, St Mary the Virgin Church was built, replacing an older edifice from circa 1150 which had been built by the Templars. Another key historical building in the town is Wynne's Almshouses. Seen at the 2-and-a-half minute mark, this was built in 1621 with funds left by London merchant John Wynne to house the town's poor residents.
Due to its location at the crossing of two historic roads, namely the Great North Road and Icknield Way, Baldock was a key staging post during the stagecoach era of the 17th to 19th century. Consequently, several coaching inns were built, providing rest for travellers whilst their horses were changed. Additionally, Baldock was a centre for brewing and malting from around the 16th century.
In 1850 the railway arrived in Baldock, courtesy of the Royston and Hitchin Railway. Today this is situated on the Cambridge Line which links up to the East Coast Main Line via Hitchin. Trains to London take around 40 to 60 minutes, depending on stops, while trains to Cambridge take around 25 to 30 minutes.
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Filmed: 16th October 2022
Link to the walk on Google Maps:
Filmed on a Sony FDR-AX700 with a Zhiyun Crane 2 and a Sony ECM-XYST1M Stereo Microphone.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 High Street
5:42 Hitchin Street
8:32 St Mary the Virgin Church
9:02 Hitchin Street
9:52 Church Street
10:08 Sun Street
10:49 Whitehorse Street
13:15 Station Road
Letchworth Garden City Walk: Town Centre【4K】
Located in the county of Hertfordshire, and around 30 miles north of London, is the town of Letchworth Garden City. And yes, it is a town despite the name. It is often referred to as, simply, Letchworth.
The origin of Letchworth comes from a book. In 1898 Ebenezer Howard wrote 'To-morrow: A Peaceful Path to Real Reform' (later republished as 'Garden Cities of To-morrow'). In it he advocated the construction of a new kind of town combining the advantages of cities and the countryside while eliminating their disadvantages. Industry would be kept separate from residential areas, and trees and open spaces would feature prominently.
These ideas were mocked in the press, though they struck a chord with many. A competition was held to find a town design which would translate Howard's ideas into reality and in 1903 the company First Garden City Ltd was formed. Six square miles of land were purchased for building near the village of Letchworth - a tiny parish of less than 100 people. The Garden City was, of course, named after Letchworth, which became part of the town.
In 1903 a railway station opened in Letchworth, despite the town being very much in the construction phase at this point. Visitors would stop by to either marvel at the social experiment or mock it. Letchworth's founding citizens would be caricatured as health freaks. This may be partly down to the town initially banning the selling of alcohol in public premises. This position wasn't reversed until 1958 after it was put to a referendum.
Industry in Letchworth Garden City included manufacture of fire engines, bin lorries and even corsets until they went out of fashion. The British Tabulating Machine Company was based in Letchworth from 1920, where they would go on to produce around 200 bombes - machines that were used in Bletchley Park to break the German Enigma ciphers during the Second World War.
Another of Letchworth Garden City's claims to fame (or infamy in this case depending how you see it) is being home to the UK's first roundabout, which was built in 1909.
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Filmed: 13th June 2021
Link to the walk on Google Maps:
Filmed on a Sony FDR-AX700 with a Zhiyun Crane 2 and a Sony ECM-XYST1M Stereo Microphone.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Broadway
0:19 Broadway Gardens
1:54 Broadway
2:26 Letchworth Town Hall (built 1935)
2:32 Broadway
2:48 Gernon Road
3:10 Eastcheap
6:37 Leys Avenue
10:12 Norton Way South
13:17 Station Road
16:46 Leys Avenue
17:15 Station Place
17:57 Broadway
Thame Town | Oxfordshire England
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DAY TRIP TO LAVENDER FIELDS NEAR LONDON (4K) | Hitchin Lavender Farm, Hertfordshire England
DAY TRIP TO LAVENDER FIELDS NEAR LONDON (4K) | HITCHIN LAVENDER FARM, HERTFORDSHIRE ENGLAND
Ever wondered where to see lavender fields? Looking for a peaceful place to take your family out? Hitchin Lavender Farm based in Hertfordshire is a perfect destination for an outdoor activity. No wonder Hitchin Lavender Farm is one of the most photographed lavender fields UK.
------ HOW TO GO TO HITCHIN LAVENDER FARM FROM LONDON ------
It is located 2 miles North of Hitchin in the village of Ickleford. Travelling from the A1M turn off at Junction 10 towards Stotfold. The A507 takes you towards Letchworth and Hitchin and within two miles you will see signs to Ickleford, follow these. When you enter the village the Hitchin Lavender Farm is immediately on your left.
Address: Cadwell Farm, Ickleford, Hitchin, Herts SG5 3UA
------ BEST TIME TO VISIT HITCHIN LAVENDER ------
Early lavenders come into bloom from mid-June - which account for a third of the field - with the main body of the field coming in around mid-July. All flowering will be finished by mid-late August. The sunflowers are set to come into bloom around mid-July to August.
For Hitchin lavender fields opening times it is advisable to check website before going.
We visited early August and paid £6/pp. The ticket price includes lavender picking - a bagful of lavender buds to take home with you. There is a huge cafe with delicious snacks and the gift shop offers lots of goodies to take back like candles, essence, bath salts etc. I was surprised to see they allowed visitors to bring their own food and even eat in the picnic area outside the cafe. If you like the countryside and fancy doing something different then this place is well worth a visit. What a lovely way to spend couple of hours walking through the fields and picking your own as you walk.
Hope you enjoy visiting Hitchin Lavender Farm.
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Letchworth Garden City UK
Walking from Letchworth station to the park
Lavender Fields London| Hitchin Lavender Farm| Day Trip
Hitchin Lavender Farm based in Hertfordshire is a perfect destination for an outdoor activity. Hitchin Lavender Farm is one of the most photographed lavender fields in the UK.
HOW TO GO TO HITCHIN LAVENDER FARM FROM LONDON
It is located 2 miles North of Hitchin in the village of Ickleford. Travelling from the A1M turn off at Junction 10 towards Stotfold. The A507 takes you towards Letchworth and Hitchin and within two miles you will see signs to Ickleford, follow these. When you enter the village the Hitchin Lavender Farm is immediately on your left.
Address: Cadwell Farm, Ickleford, Hitchin, Herts SG5 3UA
BEST TIME TO VISIT HITCHIN LAVENDER
Early lavenders come into bloom from mid-June - which account for a third of the field - with the main body of the field coming in around mid-July. All flowering will be finished by mid-late August.
For Hitchin lavender fields opening times it is advisable to check website before going.
Garden City Greenway - Full circuit July 2015
An update in July 2015 cycling around the Letchworth Garden City Greenway from Stotfold to Radwell, Norton, Baldock, Jackmans, Willian, Wymondley Wood, Purwell on the edge of Hitchin, Letchworth Golf Course area, Harkness Roses, Highfield, Fearnhill, Wilbury Hills (passed The Gardeners Arms at 30:45, now infamous in the Simon Pegg movie The Worlds End) and touching the edges of Standalone farm and the Grange Estate.
It is noticeable that many of the pathways have been re-laid or upgraded since my last outing. It is still a wonderful diverse ride all the way round with greats views, solitude, and interesting areas of beauty.
Much of the eastern route running alongside the A1 is on National Cycle Route 12 and some of the Great North Way -
Covering town, residential, industrial, rolling Hertfordshire hills and areas of outstanding natural beauty including some great views, local attractions, some roads and many remote dedicated recreational country paths around Letchworth, Baldock, Willian and the edge of Hitchin in North Hertfordshire - England, UK.
There are 60 numbered way point markers on the route marked on the Greenway website's map: - some markers are more battered and weathered than others but they are slowly being replaced and are marked on the video to show where you are on the route.
Alternative Map of Route:
This film is speeded up by 225% - It takes roughly 1.5 - 2 hours on a clear day with no wind and has a number of semi-challenging hill climbs and descents. Just over 13 miles all the way round.
Stotfold Steam Rally May 7th 2016
Some moving snapshots of the Stotfold Steam Rally. The pictures of the Sentinal bus at the end were taken on my mobile phone having flattened my camera battery. The event is very well organised. The only disappointment was that for much of the crowd the aerial displays were obscured by tall trees.
Statfold Magical Santa Express 2022
High Wycombe Heritage Trail : Plaque 2 Corn Market and the Shambles
This is the heart of historic High Wycombe.The main features here are the Guildhall and the Little Market House AKA the Pepperpot, the former Shambles (Meat Market). This is where the Tuesday & Friday Markets occur. Anetlope Pub.
Christmas at Stotfold Mill
A short video of 'Christmas at Stotfold Mill' 2010 featuring the working water mill, Santa's enchanted forest and the Craft & Gift Fair. Do go and visit the mill if you get the chance. It's a fascinating building and a testament to good restoration.
Music: Ding Dong Merrily On High, The Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral
Stotfold Water Mill:
Leather Hats and Sheepskin Boots:
Delicious preserves:
Welwyn Village in Hertfordshire 2
The Virtual Tourist walks around Welwyn Village in Hertfordshire
NHRG e-walks, e-walk 199, Stevenage Circular, 25/2/22
Another wonderful 10 miles of walking for this walker's return following an enforced hiatus. This offering, from North Herts Ramblers again, is a Stevenage Circular, but this version starts from All Saints Church, St Pauls Walden. It was a glorious, chill, late February afternoon, with a NW breeze (which might be heard on commentary).
The purpose of this walk today was to highlight the potential future loss of land, and footpaths, to the West of Stevenage, for unnecessary housing. The work has already started, near Todds Green.
A very good walk, spoilt only by the man-made features of jet-noise and road-traffic from the A1(M).
DJI Mini 2 - 4K - Carters Steam Fair West Wycombe From Above
Join me as I take you for a quick flight about the famous Carters Steam Fair on its Final Tour in beautiful West Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, England
This has got to be one of my favourite drone footage’s I’ve ever captured using my DJI Mini 2 with the beautiful vintage steam fair and people below and fireworks high in the sky this is worthy of an Oscar
Please try and make it to one of the last remaining tour dates for Carters by clinking the link below to take you to their main website for dates and job vacancies
Footage was filmed in 2.7k 50fps but saved and uploaded in 4K using a DJI Mini 2 with permission and all permits to fly lower than 50m
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Dji Phantom 4, Sandy Woods, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
National Cycle Route 12 through Letchworth Garden City - North
From North to South - National Cycle Route 12 from Willian village to Radwell (Stotfold) through Letchworth Garden City town centre.
The majority of the route is either offroad or on quiet residential roads. However you do have to cross some more heavily used roads but on dedicated crossing points in the town centre.
This film is speeded up by 175% - It takes roughly 30-40 minutes on a clear day with no wind and takes you through a diverse selection of Letchworth's suburban and rural areas using tracks, cycle paths and roads. The distance is about 4 miles from one end to the other.
Features and places of interest on route:
Willian Arboretum
Muddy Lane
The Broadway
The Railway Station
The Spirella Building
Norton Common
The Grange Estate
How did one man make all our traffic lights the same?
Who was the man that redesigned the UK's hodge podge of various traffic lights and made them all follow a uniform design principle that still, mostly, applies 65 years later?
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Arriving at Ferry Meadows Caravan and Motorhome Club Site - Easter 2017 Trip - Day 10
Down to Peterborough's Ferry Meadows Caravan and Motorhome Club Site.
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