Here’s a link to my Strava where you can see the route I followed:
https://www.strava.com/activities/11526065268
This is the first time I have used an Insta 360 X3 Camera, I can see how great an asset it will be for any video maker however I don’t think I would use the onboard audio as it was very prone to wind noise. Maybe use it for certain shots where music can be laid over or add audio from another device which is something I do quite often.
I believe Roye England captured an image of my father in law Ronnie Shaw when he took his photo of Badbury.
I estimate the photo was taken between 1938 to 1940 and the boy (my father in law) is making his way back home up the hill. He is a lanky boy in shorts and with straight hair, Ron as I knew him was still and lanky chap and still had a full head of straight hair, sadly he died in 2012 so it’s not possible to ask him if he could remember the photographer on the wall.
I’m as certain as I can be that it’s my father in law in the photo but also around this time or shortly afterwards there would have been an influx of evacuees from London. I’d still put money on it being him though!
The photo was taken just a few yards up from the pub (The Bakers arms), the thatched cottage and its garden wall has changed but there are still many things that remain.
I rode my Planet X Tempest bike on this adventure, I am extremely pleased with this bike, it’s everything I want from a conventional cycle, it rolls fast, changes gear impeccably and is exceptionally light and strong thanks to it’s titanium frame.
I fitted a TRK SMP saddle to the bike together with a suntour suspension seat post which has transformed the ride especially on rough terrain.
The bike has 700C wheels and 40mm tyres running at 35 psi.
Thanks for taking the time to watch my videos, I hope I have inspired some of you to “Get out there”. You are never too old!
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Brilliant video as always.
Great Video Sandy, you did miss my old house in Wanborough, If you had started the Calis hill section 100yrd back where the 3 old cottages set slightly back No3 used to be mine, Oh and you missed by inches Radio One DJ Bruno Brookes's house (old house) at Oxon place. Great Video Thank You !
Great video really interesting with the history about the old black and white picture. The 360 degree camera footage was really good the good thing with those is you decide what you want to look at in the editing so you don't miss anything. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Lovely video Sandy.
Audio was spot on Sandy. Nice camera. Watercress, yes even built a railway line for it. I think a bracket of some kind might hold the selfie stick to the handlebars. I think most people would love a chance to live a city like that. some nice professional style transitions Sandy.
Thanks to the doner of the 360 camera for enhancing your ride in the countryside. It was really lovely to see the photo of your stepfather, it touched my heart. One of your best videos
looks great sandy
Thanks for sharing your interesting video, it's sad Pendon Museum doesn't mention Roye England great work.
Hi Sandy fantastic episode loved the story surrounding it thanks for sharing 👍
New camera has a nice clear picture. Interesting effect. That little village looks like a nice place to live. A little exercise everyday adds up to better health. Beautiful places and spaces Sandy.
Great video as always sandy, lovely to see those little villages, so pretty, cheers.
Small world sandy, I love then and now photos especially ww2 it’s just awesome to see how very little has changed. I make a mean FRAPPE sandy just like you were on the streets of Thessaloniki 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷 you would love it ❤❤
Very interesting video (as usual 😀);360 camera was really good!
I was also unsubscribed! So have resubscribed.
I often go back to places of yester year, to see if anything remains of the places i remember as a child. Cameras and processing the film was quite expensive back then, so not many had cameras, barring the odd few a bit better off than we were back then. But I can still remember the images of all those years, as clear as day and try to get photos with todays tech advancements and occasionally find the odd place that hasnt changed too much over the years. Slept a lot of nights in those old telephone boxes back in the 70's, sheltering from the cold and rain through the night. No phones in any now…bring back those good ole days and fond memories of our mobile phone being the telephone box at the end of the road….When Buzby said "A long distance call still costs less than 10p, when dialed direct from your home phone" and phone boxes took 2p pieces
What a beautiful place, why on earth is it called The City ? Its about as far from a City as you could get 😊
Beautiful exploration and step back in time. The tourism arm of Wiltshire Council should have you on the payroll as you do them a wonderful service! A lovely tribute to Roye England too, the man himself would've been proud.
Enjoyed this video bro so thanks for letting us tag along. Safe travels. Ken.
Really enjoy your videos Sandy, the English village's and country side plus the history are interesting.
A great result with the first use of insta 360.
Looking forward to seeing more 360 footage.
Kind regards from Adelaide Australia.
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Love the globe effect with the 360. Looks like you're on your own little world. Sandy world.
I wish all cities were like that WM. Great video, thank you 👍👌
Roye England 1906-1995. His ashes are interred at the foot of the tower at St. Mary's Church located on Church Ln. in Bishopstone, UK South Carolina
Such a beautiful village Sandy. That 360 camera gives an unusual view at times,like you are walking round a globe.Very nice viewing. Thank you.
Those cottages are beautiful, Sandy. I don't really think we have anything like that in the States, especially the thatched roofs. 3D footage came out great