Recent content by Paul Iddon

Holland wood weir lies on the River Darwen, close to its confluence with the River Ribble and the limit of the tidal Ribble area. The weir once helped to supply Walton Mill, a corn and flour mill in Walton le Dale, Preston, with water. At over 3 metres high, 10 meters long, and 26 metres wide...

All Hallows Church, in Great Mitton, is a wonderful medieval Church. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Whalley, the archdeaconry of Blackburn, and the Diocese of Blackburn that has been a place of worship since 1270 to the present day. I had a very pleasant half an hour...

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Almost any modern DJI drone can produce a crisp, high-quality A3 (29.7 cm × 42.0 cm) print. At the standard industry printing requirement of 300 DPI, an A3 print requires roughly 17 Megapixels, meaning even entry-level models deliver great results. DJI Air 3S / Air 2S: Both models feature...

Cheers Norkie, it's been a while so good to get a flight in. Paul.

At a reported cost of around 8.2 million pounds (though it was originally estimated to cost around 6 million) Preston's new Tram Bridge officially opened on May 22, 2026, reconnecting Avenham Park in the city centre with Penwortham over the River Ribble. The 130-meter modern steel crossing...

Join me as we go along the Tolkien Way from Cromwell's Bridge to the Shireburn. (Copyright & blocked in 2 regions - you know where!) J.R.R. Tolkien spent significant time at Stonyhurst College in Lancashire during the 1940s, visiting his son John, who was training for the priesthood there...

Thanks Norkie - and no, I've learnt my lesson!!! :p Paul.

Barnacre All Saints Church All Saints’ Church is a small, picturesque and much loved early 20th century church, situated in beautiful farming countryside near Garstang, Lancashire. The church has a very faithful, warm and welcoming congregation, with new people joining the church over time...

Thank you sir! I've had a bit of practice on churches (lots around the area!) but I pooped meself when I realised I was a foot or so away from the top of that tower!

The top down terror Church video - and the surprises in the churchyard! (Almost a crash!) Christ Church, Charnock Richard, is a Grade II listed Church of England parish church located in the village of Charnock Richard, Lancashire. It serves as a central hub for the local community, hosting...

Cheers Norkie m8. Paul.

St Mary the Virgin Church in Eccleston, Lancashire, is a Church of England (Anglican) parish church. It is part of the Blackburn Diocese and is known for its worship within the modern Catholic tradition of the Church of England. The church has a long history, with a church serving the area since...

Barrow Bridge Chimney Fred Dibnah climbed this for a 10 shilling bet!!! As a teenager, legendary steeplejack Fred Dibnah climbed the 262-foot (80m) Barrow Bridge chimney in Bolton for a 10-shilling (or ten bob) bet. During the night, he reportedly secured two Union flags to the lightning...

Barrow Bridge was built in the 1830s as a model industrial village to house the workers of Dean Mills, owned by Robert Gardner and Thomas Bazley. It is historically important as an early example of the pioneering developments of enlightened industrialists attempting to improve conditions for...