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Downside Abbey's main parish is based at St Benedicts Church, Stratton-on-the-Fosse. The Church was built to the designs of Charles Hansom and completed in 1857. The parish is served by monks from Downside who say mass and hear confessions as well as conduct parish pastoral work.

Accompanied on this occasion by Doris, my DJI Mini 3 Pro I am off on my early morning walk around South Horrington Village, formerly the grounds of Mendip Hospital. Mendip Hospital opened in 1848 as the Somerset and Bath Pauper Lunatic Asylum at Horrington, near Wells, in the English county of Somerset. As a county asylum, it was replaced by Tone Vale Hospital in 1897, but it continued to house long-stay elderly and mentally infirm patients. It finally closed in 1991, when the buildings were converted into houses and apartments. Music Courtesy of YouTube Creative: Violet Sky by Phello

The hospital was established as a county asylum for pauper lunatics, under the County Asylums Act 1808, following campaigns by Sir Edwin Chadwick and the work of the Poor Law Commission and opened in 1848. The buildings were designed by George Gilbert Scott and William Bonython Moffatt. It was built at a cost of £38,000 by Kirk of Sleaford. The first patients were brought to the hospital from local workhouses. Some of the male patients tended to the hospital's own farm which provided food for the institution. During the 1850s, within a few years of opening, the hospital was nearing its capacity of 350 and new dining and recreation halls were built. In 1867 the attics were made into dormitories. In the 1870s land adjacent to the hospital was bought to establish a cemetery which was used for the patients who died until 1963 during which time 2,900 burials were carried out.[ A further villa capable of holding 100 patients was added in 1882. In the 1920s electricity was installed which was followed by a cinema in the 1930s. The function as an asylum was taken over by Tone Vale Hospital in 1897, after which Mendip Hospital provided services for long-stay elderly and mentally infirm patients. It closed in 1991 and the building was converted into houses and flats. Source: Wikipedia

Founded initially as a free port for sugar trading, Buckler's Hard flourished as a naval shipbuilding centre and has become famous for building warships for Nelson's Navy, including three vessels that took part in the Battle of Trafalgar. Filmed on the Insta360 1-inch RS Soundtrack: Baptized and Buried - Will Harrison. |. Sun Melt Waves - Oma Source: https://www.bucklershard.co.uk/attractions/maritime-museum/

South Horrington is a relatively new village created in the late 1990s from the defunct Mendip Hospital that was closed in 1991. The original hospital opened on 1 March 1848 and was built to house 400 patients and staff. The principal architect was George Gilbert Scott, who is better known for his designs of St Pancras Station and the Albert Memorial in London. The church was at the centre of the former Mendip Hospital which closed in 1991 and later converted to accomodation. More details here: https://www.stcuthbertout-pc.gov.uk/south-horrington Music: Break Times by Phello

A relatively quiet Saturday walking from Priest row, up the High Street into Marketplace and back along Chamberlain Street with my Insta360 3x. Audio: Wood by Pableno

The Somerset Business Awards 2023 took place at the Winter Gardens, Weston-Super-Mare on Friday 24th March. The winner of the Somerset Manufacturer and Producer of the Year was presented their award by Simon Darch, Managing Director of SRD Technology Ltd. We have inspiring entrepreneurs in Somerset and, combined with the quality of life to be found living in the West Country, it's the place to be.

Lovely weather for everyone to celebrate Mothering Sunday today. Time to take advantage of the weather and put my DJI Mavic 3 Classic through its paces locally. Soundtrack: Frosty Tale - Ludvig Moulin (Epidemic Sounds)

Strange weather today. Sunshine, clouds, drizzle and warm. Spring has arrived. Soundtrack: Secretly Spying on You - Harper Rey (Epidemic Sounds)

The scaffolding came down today to reveal the outer face of the Cathedral Clock serving as a focal point on the North Transept since its fabrication in c.1475. According to the Cathedral website, it has undergone many phases of redecoration and repairs over the years, with many previous schemes and layers preserved beneath the present face as a valuable and unique record of the clock’s history. Source: https://www.wellscathedral.org.uk/external-clock-gets-a-facelift/ Personally, I think they've done a fabulous job. Music: Organized Chaos - Arthur Benson

Originally shot with my first drone, the DJI Mini2 in January 2021. I now have the DJI Mavic 3 Classic but remain so impressed with the detail of such a small drone.

According to Wikipedia, Burrow Mump is a hill and historic site overlooking Southlake Moor in the village of Burrowbridge within the English county of Somerset. A medieval church was built on the hill in the 15th century. The current ruined church on top of the hill was built in 1793. The land and ruin were donated to the National Trust in 1946 as a war memorial. Burrow Mump is also known as St Michael's Borough or Tutteyate. Both words 'burrow' and 'mump' mean hill. Soundtrack: Imminent End - by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen Drone: DJI Mavic3 Classic

Frosty start over at Wells Golf Course in February in South Horrington, Wells

Short Test Flight with my new DJI Mavic 3 Classic having just passed my A2 CofC Exam.

Mel Townsend was sharing recent book choices with Paul Clegg

Mel Townsend was with Paul Clegg in the third part of their walk and talk around the Bishop's Palace Moat, the Market Square on to Sadler Street and across the Cathedral Green

Wells Volunteer Ambassador, Mel Townsend walks and talks with Paul Clegg in Victoria Park. Past the bowling green,, bandstand and the 15th Century Tyth barn before walking beside the Bishop's Palace Moat.

Marcus Ahmad is a sought after style, fashion and branding photographer based in Bristol. Here he shares his experience prior leading up to his choice of career.

Marcus Ahmad shares his ideal client and why he like to work with certain types of people

In this video, Marcus explains branding and how he believes it can benefit people in business.

In this video Marcus Ahmad explains how to prepare for a photo shoot

In this interview with style, fashion and branding photographer, Marcus Ahmad we explore some quick fire questions about his back story, like and interests.

Handles brilliantly even in today's winds. Great camera system. DJI Mavic 3 Classic is so smooth and solid, although I am getting slight vignetting on 4:3 raw files and I'm not sure why. I have added a filter to the footage to boost the drama in the sky and the colours. Audio: Bring Me Yesterday, by Wendy Marcini from Epidemic Sound https://share.epidemicsound.com/r1ztl3

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Style, Fashion and Branding Photographer Marcus Ahmad is asked the question "what is branding photography?". Talking with Paul Clegg, Marcus shares his experiences and provides advice on how to prepare for a branding photography session. And at the end of the session opens up about some of his influences, childhood aspirations and love of music. You can learn more about Marcus's work here: https://www.marcusahmad.com