Hedley Thorne
@hedleythorne.bsky.social
Aerial photographer, podcaster, wild camper, Heathrow's IT Operations Manager. Scared of fish.
Wayland's Smithy, c1900+, before the stones at the front were installed. Thanks to Stephen Ashwin for this picture, photo from Henry Taunt (Getty).
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Wayland's Smithy, c1900+, before the stones at the front were installed. Thanks to Stephen Ashwin for this picture, photo from Henry Taunt (Getty).
The Manger at Uffington, with the White Horse beneath heavy clouds.
November 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The Manger at Uffington, with the White Horse beneath heavy clouds.
A video of my visit to The Rollright Stones back in summer, excerpt from Wessex Ways podcast.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A video of my visit to The Rollright Stones back in summer, excerpt from Wessex Ways podcast.
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Two wonderful talks last night in Aston Upthorpe based on WW2: Commonwealth War Graves Commision and Decoy WW2 sites. Full house and lots of friends!
November 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Two wonderful talks last night in Aston Upthorpe based on WW2: Commonwealth War Graves Commision and Decoy WW2 sites. Full house and lots of friends!
Soaking up the colourful views from the eastern rampart of Walbury Hillfort with the chalk Wayfarer's Walk passing by. 🍂 The autumn leaves look good from this low altitude aerial perspective, facing South into the Combe valley. History and nature at their best!
November 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Soaking up the colourful views from the eastern rampart of Walbury Hillfort with the chalk Wayfarer's Walk passing by. 🍂 The autumn leaves look good from this low altitude aerial perspective, facing South into the Combe valley. History and nature at their best!
St Barnabas, Jericho. Today I spent the day walking around Oxford and re-visited this gorgeous church. A couple of years ago I was lucky to fly a large drone around in here (imagine the noise and dust!) but the result was this video...
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November 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM
St Barnabas, Jericho. Today I spent the day walking around Oxford and re-visited this gorgeous church. A couple of years ago I was lucky to fly a large drone around in here (imagine the noise and dust!) but the result was this video...
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Brightwell Barrow, peacefully standing in the landscape with Castle hillfort on the horizon. (2021 Wessex Airscapes exhibition, Radley College) @annadillon.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Brightwell Barrow, peacefully standing in the landscape with Castle hillfort on the horizon. (2021 Wessex Airscapes exhibition, Radley College) @annadillon.bsky.social
The Wayfarer's Walk, descending towards Gallows Down close to Newbury. A beautiful landscape with a disturbing history!
November 5, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The Wayfarer's Walk, descending towards Gallows Down close to Newbury. A beautiful landscape with a disturbing history!
For those around South Oxfordshire this weekend, this should be interesting. @annadillon.bsky.social and I have also made a short video for this... #WW2
November 4, 2025 at 11:24 AM
For those around South Oxfordshire this weekend, this should be interesting. @annadillon.bsky.social and I have also made a short video for this... #WW2
East Hagbourne, my local village. Often it feels like stepping back in time a little. #Oxfordshire
November 3, 2025 at 10:33 AM
East Hagbourne, my local village. Often it feels like stepping back in time a little. #Oxfordshire
Walbury Hill is the highest natural point in South East England, standing at 297m (974ft) with the amazing Iron Age Walbury Camp on the summit. Today was glorious up there! #hillfort
November 2, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Walbury Hill is the highest natural point in South East England, standing at 297m (974ft) with the amazing Iron Age Walbury Camp on the summit. Today was glorious up there! #hillfort
Uffington White Horse chasing sheep up to the hillfort! This abstract wonder, carved over 3,000 years ago, still sparks so much debate. Is it a horse, a tribal symbol, or perhaps the iconic mark of a dragon slain by St. George? The enduring mystery is part of its magic.
#AncientMystery #Geoglyph
#AncientMystery #Geoglyph
November 1, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Uffington White Horse chasing sheep up to the hillfort! This abstract wonder, carved over 3,000 years ago, still sparks so much debate. Is it a horse, a tribal symbol, or perhaps the iconic mark of a dragon slain by St. George? The enduring mystery is part of its magic.
#AncientMystery #Geoglyph
#AncientMystery #Geoglyph
Wayland's Smithy in its autumnal coat.
October 31, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Wayland's Smithy in its autumnal coat.
Comical Brecon Beacons Wild Camp in Foul Weather
YouTube video by Hedley Thorne
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October 31, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Halloween special! @katesonanadventure.bsky.social @paulwhitewick.bsky.social
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Wessex Ways Halloween special
YouTube video by Wessex Ways
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October 31, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Halloween special! @katesonanadventure.bsky.social @paulwhitewick.bsky.social
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Where the veil between seasons and legends is thin. Wayland's Smithy is cradled by a blazing ring of fall foliage. The very definition of a timeless landscape. 🍁 #History #Mythology
October 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Where the veil between seasons and legends is thin. Wayland's Smithy is cradled by a blazing ring of fall foliage. The very definition of a timeless landscape. 🍁 #History #Mythology
Homeward from Heathrow early this morning...
October 30, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Homeward from Heathrow early this morning...
Climbing the Bix Bottom valley towards Cookley Green, where old beech woodland, chalk slopes and autumn leaves produce their rich and colourful cathedral. #Chilterns #Autumn #Fall 🍁 @annadillon.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Climbing the Bix Bottom valley towards Cookley Green, where old beech woodland, chalk slopes and autumn leaves produce their rich and colourful cathedral. #Chilterns #Autumn #Fall 🍁 @annadillon.bsky.social
The gold of the #Chilterns at Freedom Wood. I'm thrilled that first rate artist @annadillon.bsky.social will be transforming this scene into a painting. Stay tuned for updates!
October 28, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The gold of the #Chilterns at Freedom Wood. I'm thrilled that first rate artist @annadillon.bsky.social will be transforming this scene into a painting. Stay tuned for updates!
My seasonal picture of the ruins of St James, deep in The #Chilterns. This visit was with my favourite artist @annadillon.bsky.social and this perspective originally featured in our first Wessex Airscapes exhibition. #ruins
October 27, 2025 at 6:39 PM
My seasonal picture of the ruins of St James, deep in The #Chilterns. This visit was with my favourite artist @annadillon.bsky.social and this perspective originally featured in our first Wessex Airscapes exhibition. #ruins
Cherhill White Horse, with the Lansdowne Monument and Oldbury Camp hillfort in #Wiltshire
October 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Cherhill White Horse, with the Lansdowne Monument and Oldbury Camp hillfort in #Wiltshire
Wittenham Clumps Sunrise. (A little travel weary and so apologies for not posting a new edit).
October 25, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Wittenham Clumps Sunrise. (A little travel weary and so apologies for not posting a new edit).
Segsbury Camp Iron Age hillfort as seen from the North, photographed during last week's wonderful visit. The line of trees behind the hillfort itself hides The Ridgeway National Trail and the Hampshire Downs line the horizon.
October 24, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Segsbury Camp Iron Age hillfort as seen from the North, photographed during last week's wonderful visit. The line of trees behind the hillfort itself hides The Ridgeway National Trail and the Hampshire Downs line the horizon.
