Gorhambury, St Albans
A slideshow of pictures I took on my walk to Old Gorhambury House and back. Old Gorhambury House was Francis Bacon's house, built in 1563 and was left to ruin after he died.
Old Gorhambury House - Ruins of an Elizabethan mansion - Racing Drone Hertfordshire FPV
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First spot some ruins of an Elizabethan mansion and then onto some park flying.
Flying TransTec Frog
Places to see in ( St Albans - UK )
Places to see in ( St Albans - UK )
St Albans, is a city in Hertfordshire, England, and the major urban area in the City and District of St Albans. St Albans lies east of Hemel Hempstead and west of Hatfield, about 19 miles (31 km) north-northwest of London, 8 miles (13 km) southwest of Welwyn Garden City and 11 miles (18 km) south-southeast of Luton. St Albans was the first major town on the old Roman road of Watling Street for travellers heading north, and it became the Roman city of Verulamium. St Albans is a historic market town and is now a dormitory town within the London commuter belt and the Greater London Built-up Area.
Two railway stations serve the city, St Albans City station, which is situated 0.5 miles (800 m) east of the city centre, and St Albans Abbey station, which is situated approximately 0.7 miles (1 km) south-west of the city station. St Albans City station is served by Thameslink on a frequent and fast rail link through central London. Suburban services stop at all stations on the route, while express services are non-stop to London St Pancras International (St Albans City station to St Pancras International – 18 minutes). Trains run north to Harpenden, Luton, Luton Airport Parkway and on to Bedford. St Albans Abbey station is the terminus of a single-track line from Watford Junction station.
St Albans has a thriving cultural life, with regular concerts and theatre productions held at venues including Trestle Arts Base, St Albans Abbey, Maltings Arts Theatre, the Alban Arena, the Abbey Theatre, St Peter's Church and St Saviour's Church, given by numerous organisations including St Albans Bach Choir, St Albans Cathedral Choir, St Albans Abbey Girls' Choir, St Albans Symphony Orchestra, St Albans Chamber Choir, St Albans Chamber Opera, The Company of Ten, St Albans Choral Society, and St Albans Organ Theatre.
The St Albans Museum service runs two museums: Verulamium Museum, which tells the story of everyday life in Roman Britain using objects from the excavations of the important Roman Town; and the Museum of St Albans, which focuses on the history of the town and of Saint Alban. The Watercress nature reserve is by the River Ver and is run by the Watercress Wildlife Association.
Alot to see in ( St Albans - UK ) such as :
St Albans Cathedral
Verulamium Park
Old Gorhambury House
Kingsbury Watermill
Verulamium Museum
Bhaktivedanta Manor
Rothamsted Park
Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Roman Wall of St Albans
Shaw's Corner
Gobions Wood
Welwyn Roman Baths
de Havilland Aircraft Museum
Royal National Rose Society Gardens
St Michael's Church, St Albans
Ellenbrook Fields
Hilfield Park Reservoir
Lee House (Sopwell Nunnery)
Phillimore Recreation Ground
Childwickbury Manor
The Clock Tower
( St Albans - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of St Albans . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in St Albans - UK
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Felbrigg Hall
A look round the Gamekeeper's Cottage
Gorhambury Estate, St Albans
Shot in 4K on a DJI Mavic Pro.
My first real attempt at editing using Final Cut Pro.
Gorhambury Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire
Gorhambury may encourage you to leave the house more often and explore the many attractions of Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire. You may know the area well of you may still be weighing up your options and pros and cons of the various locals. If you need any assistance then please don't hesitate to ask
Taylor Wimpey at Beaumont Gardens, St Albans
Beaumont Gardens offers a bespoke collection of just 58 superbly designed 1 and 2 bedroom apartments in wonderful St Albans. Whether you're a first time buyer or looking to downsize, this development has it all. Not only do the homes come with 1 parking space included in the price, each home has been designed to provide a real sense of space and a layout perfectly suited to how we live, relax and entertain today.
Situated in the historical and popular city of St Albans, Beaumont Gardens is an exclusive collection of 58 one and two bedroom homes nestled between the A1, M1 and M25, with rail links into the capital together with superb local shopping and inner city entertainment. Built with an eye on economic and environmental sustainability this collection of contemporary homes is ideal for first time buyers, professionals or those seeking a refreshingly modern lifestyle in an excellent community.
St Albans lifestyle is a rich and rewarding one. From its bustling city centre of big brand stores to its markets and historical past, St Albans is a city with so much to offer. Shop in the centre of town with its cafe culture, stored, market stalls and supermarkets, or take time out and relax at the cinema, parks and leisure centres - St Albans has it all!
St. Albans by Sky
Viewing St. Albans by land and sky. Taking the Dji Spark on it's maiden voyage for my first drone movie.
More to come ;)
Land at Sandridge - Hertfordshire
Land for sale at Sandridge St Albans, Hertfordshire
Houghton House, Ampthil. Gopro-DJI Phantom.
Short video filmed by Phantom 2 Quadcopter with GoPro camera of Houghton House, set to some royalty free music.
Year 5 at Verulamium
The Castor Romans, Castor School research visits to the Verulamium Museum, St. Albans.
8 History Of Hertfordshire Sopwell Nunnery Ruins St Albans
Sopwell origins
Much of our knowledge of the history of the area comes from the writings of Matthew Paris, a St Albans monk who lived from 1200 until 1259. He was the most reputable historian of his time.
Also acknowledgement must be made of Donald Pelletier for his book Mysterious Ruins: The Story of St Mary's of Sopwell, a Priory Cell of St Albans Abbey, Thereafter Called Lee Hall, Now Known as 'The Ruins' (ISBN 1903747171).
Legend has it that two local women lived as hermits beside the river and in 1141 the then Abbot of St Albans, Geoffrey de Gorham, was so impressed by their piety that he established a nunnery there. The nunnery was called St Marys of Sopwell, which in time became Sopwell Priory. Originally there were 13 nuns but by the dissolution in 1537 there were only 5 nuns left.
The name Sopwell apparently comes from the practice of nuns dipping crusts of bread into the water of the Holy well before offering it to travellers on their way to the shrine of St Albans.
The ruins, known as the Sopwell Nunnery or Priory, are in fact the ruins of Sir Richard Lee's unfinished manor house.
As one of Henry VIIIs military architects, he was given the land, including the nunnery, in 1538, after the dissolution and he built a new house on the foundations.
Later, he began to build a grander mansion but it was never completed.
In 1562, he had London Road diverted in order to enlarge his park. Sir Richard Lee died in 1575.
Later parts of the house were dismantled and used to restore Sir Nicholas Bacon's manor house in Gorhambury. Some fine plaster medallions of Roman emperors were removed and these can now be seen at Salisbury Hall at Shenley.
Sir Richard Lee was buried in St Peters churchyard and his helmet, which accompanied his coffin, can be seen in the Hatfield Road museum.
A thousand years ago Sopwell was known as Eywood. It was a large forest and hunting ground between the River Ver and the Roman Watling Street.
Odo, half brother to William the Conqueror, was the Bishop of Bayeux and he gave Eywood to the Monastery of St Albans in the hope of gaining favour in his quest to become Pope. He did not succeed but his claim to fame is that he commissioned the Bayeux tapestry for his cathedral in Bayeux.
For centuries the road in front of the Priory ruins was called Green Lane as were many roads which passed through grazing land. The name was changed to Cottonmill Lane in 1810 after a mill was established there which produced cotton for the wicks of candles. This mill eventually closed down. There is evidence of an early swimming pool there.
Swiss Cottage found Buried in Hertfordshire 2016 History archaeology
Watford’s Cassiobury Park is digging up the aristocratic past: The borders used to be owned by the Earl of Essex.
And everyone is invited to discover more about a 200-year-old Swiss Cottage. Archaeological Dig Open Days, Gade Avenue green space, by the river.
The Georgian ‘Swiss’ cottage and grounds were used for picnics and parties for the Earl of Essex’s family and friends and included a small museum. School groups were also allowed to use the building. Part of the cottage and the smaller building nearby were lived in rent-free by estate staff and their families.
Retired volunteer Ian Freeman, from Watford, said: “I’ve been interested in archaeology for ages, but this is the first time I’ve actually had a go at it myself. It’s absolutely fascinating. Finding a stove here was the highlight. I am very keen to get involved in future archaeology projects now, but you have to be very careful and record everything – it’s painstaking work!”
St Albans in Spring : Verulamium Park & Cathedral
A short film of St Albans, Hertfordshire with the DJI Mavic Pro.
Featuring Verulamium Park and St Albans Cathedral.
Edited with Final Cut Pro X, graded with FilmConvert
Prelude No. 22 by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (
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Memorable visit to Ancient High House Stafford
Truly memorable visit to historical Stafford - Ancient High House
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Tewin, Hertfordshire wins the Best Kept Village competition 1984
The (eventual) unveiling of the best kept village sign, won by Tewin, Hertfordshire in 1984.
Sandridge, St. Albans
Filmed on Go Pro Hero 4 and edited on iMovie
Sandridge, Hertfordshire, 17th June 2015
St Albans Abbey and Cathedral
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Harperbury Mental Asylum Hospital (Abandoned) - Live Episode 37 (Pt1) - Hertfordshire 2017
Divided Into Various Blocks & Parts, This 1913 Mental Hospital Asylum Covers A Huge Area. With A Football Pitch & Obscure Solitary Swing At It's Centre, It Has A Strange Feel About The Place. The Location Is In Pretty Poor State Of Affairs, However, There's Plenty Of Hidden Opportunity's To Be Seen. So Much So, That A Second Visit Would Definitely Prove To Be Beneficial In Order To Capture & Explore This Huge & Increasingly Fascinating Location.