Hedley Thorne
@hedleythorne.bsky.social
Historic site photographer, podcaster, wild camping YouTuber, Heathrow's IT Operations Manager. Scared of fish.
About last night...
November 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
About last night...
Rough night but gorgeous descent this morning
November 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Rough night but gorgeous descent this morning
Settled tonight on Fan Frynych, roughly 630m. Beautiful climb up above the clouds, but stormy weather ahead.
November 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Settled tonight on Fan Frynych, roughly 630m. Beautiful climb up above the clouds, but stormy weather ahead.
So thrilled to witness this 10 metre long artwork by Anna Dillon and Becky Carrozza at the launch of the Springline Project. Absolutely mesmerising artwork of the very highest standard. Proud to have been involved and also to have pulled the sheet off!
November 21, 2025 at 9:05 PM
So thrilled to witness this 10 metre long artwork by Anna Dillon and Becky Carrozza at the launch of the Springline Project. Absolutely mesmerising artwork of the very highest standard. Proud to have been involved and also to have pulled the sheet off!
"Cadair Arthur" or "King Arthur's Seat"; the highest point in Southern Britain comprising Corn Du and Pen-y-Fan, both with magnificent celtic cairns. This view, across the gigantic Cwy Llwch valley, is taken from the slopes of Fan Frynych. All it needs now is tents... #Wales
November 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM
"Cadair Arthur" or "King Arthur's Seat"; the highest point in Southern Britain comprising Corn Du and Pen-y-Fan, both with magnificent celtic cairns. This view, across the gigantic Cwy Llwch valley, is taken from the slopes of Fan Frynych. All it needs now is tents... #Wales
Super day at the Dolphin Gallery in Wantage, followed by the Thames Water reservoir exhibition. This evening I will chat about this reservoir and revent fly tipping events in the Wessex Ways podcast. Plus a special locaton!
November 20, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Super day at the Dolphin Gallery in Wantage, followed by the Thames Water reservoir exhibition. This evening I will chat about this reservoir and revent fly tipping events in the Wessex Ways podcast. Plus a special locaton!
The Goring Gap, and Brunel's railway bridge spanning The Thames. But, is there more to this scene than we may have realised...? I am investigating something for Wessex Ways podcast.
November 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The Goring Gap, and Brunel's railway bridge spanning The Thames. But, is there more to this scene than we may have realised...? I am investigating something for Wessex Ways podcast.
This serene landscape beside The Thames near Hartslock Wood is a vital area known for supporting the rare Monkey Orchids. A beautiful sight today! Well done to everyone who got my earlier question correct.
#Thames
#Thames
November 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM
This serene landscape beside The Thames near Hartslock Wood is a vital area known for supporting the rare Monkey Orchids. A beautiful sight today! Well done to everyone who got my earlier question correct.
#Thames
#Thames
Having the best walk! But where...? (No AI cheating!)
November 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Having the best walk! But where...? (No AI cheating!)
Brightwell Barrow, overlooking Wallingford and Didcot in South Oxfordshire. #BronzeAge
November 16, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Brightwell Barrow, overlooking Wallingford and Didcot in South Oxfordshire. #BronzeAge
Millenium Hill (left) and Herefordshire Beacon, with British Camp hillfort spanning the two and the Three Choirs Way running along their Eastern scarp. #hillfort
November 15, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Millenium Hill (left) and Herefordshire Beacon, with British Camp hillfort spanning the two and the Three Choirs Way running along their Eastern scarp. #hillfort
Wessex Ways, and I'm missing again! Today Kate and Paul yak on about various subjects relating to everything Wessex. And they are building a railway...
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How we Tried to Build a Railway - Wessex Ways
YouTube video by Wessex Ways
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November 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Wessex Ways, and I'm missing again! Today Kate and Paul yak on about various subjects relating to everything Wessex. And they are building a railway...
youtu.be/7JLf2fMRmN8?...
youtu.be/7JLf2fMRmN8?...
British Camp on Herefordshire Beacon, soaring above the A449 road to Great Malvern. Caratacus was rumoured to have fought off the Romans here, but that's another discussion for another day! #Hillfort #Mavic3Pro
November 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
British Camp on Herefordshire Beacon, soaring above the A449 road to Great Malvern. Caratacus was rumoured to have fought off the Romans here, but that's another discussion for another day! #Hillfort #Mavic3Pro
British Camp, Malvern Hills; when standing on top looking acrosd the ramparts towards Pinnacle Hill you can clearly see where Elgar got his influence from. #hillfort
November 13, 2025 at 7:26 PM
British Camp, Malvern Hills; when standing on top looking acrosd the ramparts towards Pinnacle Hill you can clearly see where Elgar got his influence from. #hillfort
The ruined St James' church of Bix Bottom, as seen from the track from Freedom Woods in The #Chilterns
November 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The ruined St James' church of Bix Bottom, as seen from the track from Freedom Woods in The #Chilterns
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...
youtu.be/NNILkDCb0dE?...
youtu.be/NNILkDCb0dE?...