Recent content by Paul Iddon

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...

Mmm, decisions decisions...

Thank you Tim - the weather has a lot to answer for! 4 flights I have done in the last 2 weeks, and nowt else. Hopefully this weather might pick up for us all sooner rather than later. Paul.

Thank you Norkie - it was a pleasant walk out with both the drone and the wife!! Paul.

A Mermaid in the stunning scenic valley of the Trough of Bowland. A relaxing flight in the beautiful Trough of Bowland in Lanashire - a stunning, scenic valley and high mountain pass located in the heart of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Lancashire, England...

The beautiful village of Slaidburn nestles in the rolling green landscape of the Hodder Valley within the Forest of Bowland, and boasts a stunning medieval church and rich history to explore — all in nature's lap. The confluence of the River Hodder and Croasdale Brook gathers by the bridge on...

St Michael & All Angels Church is located to the southwest of the English village of Cockerham, Lancashire. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Lancaster, the archdeaconry of Lancaster and Morecambe, and the diocese of Blackburn. The first record of a church at Cockerham is...