Panoramic Web Walk Project - Update |
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Written by Jack C
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Latest update from the North Nottinghamshire Web Walk Project. 360 images combined with Google Maps. A sunny day almost destroyed some great pictures:
Chatsworth Park, Derbyshire, Peak District
 | Sculpture Dedicated to British Miners, Located in Mansfield
 | | 360 panoramic image showing the weir at Chatsworth Park. Every day of the year, the 1000 acre park, on the banks of the river Derwent, is open for free, for everyone to enjoy as they choose; walking, playing or picnicking. This panoramic was taken on a hot sunny day and shows lots of people enjoying a day out. I like the way you can pan down and see the "drop" over the edge of the weir. [map] | 360 panoramic image showing the sculpture of a miner, commissioned by Mansfield town and dedicated to the bravery of all British Miners. The sculpture is located on probably the most busiest crossroads in Mansfield, which is a shame really. However, the proud and determined look on the miner's face as he surveys the passing traffic makes me wonder what he would think of today's values. When the Applet starts, try tilting up, to get the full sculpture in view and then zoom in slightly to get the detail. [map] | Mansfield Business Park From the ROOF!
 | The Famous Major Oak, Near Edwinstowe
 | 360 panoramic image showing the view from the roof of Mansfield Business Park. The panorama shows an almost vertical drop to the well tended gardens at the rear of the business park. I had to really spread the tripod legs to get right to the edge of the roof's wall and set the timer for the second shot and then hide behind the fire door. Unfortunately, the sun came out half way through the shoot and has overexposed the centre image. I like it, because it shows the magnificent trees in the background. These trees change colours during every season. This is the Spring view, but in Autumn the colours are spectacularly. I plan to take another panoramic at that time of year just to show the difference. When the Applet starts, try tilting down, but watch out, it's a long drop! [map] | The Major Oak is a huge Oak tree near the village of Edwinstowe in the heart of Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England. According to local folklore, it was Robin Hood's headquarters.
It weighs an estimated 23 tons, has a waistline of 33 feet, and is about 800-1000 years old.
Since the Victorian era its massive limbs have been partially supported by an elaborate system of scaffolding. In February 1998, a local company took cuttings from the Major Oak and began cultivating clones of the famous tree with the intention of sending saplings to be planted in major cities around the world. [map] See if you can spot AskAnn... the ice-cream stealer! | The Water Sculpture, Cafe and Various Craft Shops, Edwinstowe
 | | | The craft centre has a lot of interesting shops and actual workshops, which display a wide range of handmade goods and products. Don't miss the Creamed Scone and Tea deal at the cafe. Superb, homemade scone, jam and Cornish Clotted Cream accompanied by real tea (not tea bag) [map] |
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