HARTSHILL, near Nuneaton from the air.

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This ongoing Video Diary by myself John Neal, sometimes known as John Longcroft-Neal, as the whim takes me.
TODAY’S SUBJECT is an aerial view of Hartshill, North Warwickshire starting from Grange Road Recreational Ground.
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[@realaledrinker3733]

I forgot about that little park. My dad used to take us up on a Sunday while my mum was making the dinner

[@RichBrace]

John, I also lived in Charnwood drive 1978-1986 and remember all those places and thanks for the video.

[@JRLNeal]

My pleasure.

[@deborahgriggs891]

Interesting to see Hartshill from above. Thanks for sharing this!

[@JRLNeal]

Thanks for watching

[@ianflint4610]

Didn't point out the castle originally dating from the 12th century as you flew over John. Well worth a mention although the castle itself is private property. Sadly, I understand it has been vandalised since I was last invited there. People have been living in the area of the castle for 10,000 years, originally nomads that moved around the local area. Another interesting fact well worth knowing and noting is that there are adders in and around the castle area presumably stretching into the country park.

[@gastube22]

A really lovely video, and interesting commentary - thank you!

[@JRLNeal]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tunnel7]

Thanks John nice to see it from the Air

[@JRLNeal]

My pleasure

[@geoffward7786]

The recreation ground, you walked over; was once a stone quarry, then became a landfill site. Would have loved the drone to follow, Nuneaton Road from the Green to Mancetter Road.

[@JRLNeal]

@@geoffward7786 thanks for that Geoff. Maybe I’ll return and fly that route.

[@suefoster8836]

A very enjoyable video John. Have you seen the new village sign on the Green? I believe the sign and the bench you sat on were provided by the Parish Council.

[@JRLNeal]

Thanks Sue. I’ll look out for the sign.

[@Drobium77]

wonderful video again, thank you for your making these, they really are good archive footage for future generations.
I can't believe you flew over the ruins of the castle though, and didn't mention it? :-p

[@JRLNeal]

Glad you enjoyed it