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  • Globe Roundabout, Alcester

    The Globe Roundabout in Alcester on a sunny summer morning, with the Globe sculpture at its centre.
    The Globe Roundabout in Alcester on the morning of 7 August 2026, with the distinctive Globe sculpture at its centre.
    Close view of the Globe sculpture on the Globe Roundabout in Alcester on a sunny summer morning.
    The Globe sculpture at the centre of Alcester’s Globe Roundabout on the morning of 7 August 2026, surrounded by historic buildings and summer bunting.

    Photo’s taken: 7th of August 2026

  • A Summer Morning on Alcester High Street

    Alcester High Street decorated with red, white and blue bunting and Union flags, looking towards St Nicholas Church.
    Alcester High Street on a bright summer morning, decorated with red, white and blue bunting and Union flags, with St Nicholas Church at the end of the street.
    View along Alcester High Street towards St Nicholas Church, decorated with red, white and blue bunting and Union flags.
    St Nicholas Church framed by red, white and blue bunting and Union flags along Alcester High Street on a bright summer morning.

    Photo’s taken: 7th of August 2026

  • Chiltern Railways Class 68 at Warwick Parkway

    Chiltern Railways Class 68 train arriving at Warwick Parkway station for a service to London Marylebone.
    Chiltern Railways Class 68 train arrives at Warwick Parkway for the 08:43 service to London Marylebone.

    Photo taken: 5th of August 2026

  • Cinnamon and Ginger

    Cinnamon and Ginger, two Highland cows, grazing in a field at The View Restaurant in Wootton Wawen.
    Highland cows Cinnamon and Ginger grazing in the sunshine at The View Restaurant in Wootton Wawen.

    Photo taken: 1st of August 2026

  • Alcester Street Market 2026 Draws Crowds to the High Street

    Alcester Street Market 2026 Draws Crowds to the High Street

    Alcester’s annual Court Leet Street Market returned to the High Street on Sunday, bringing together traders, entertainers and visitors from across Warwickshire. The event, organised by the Alcester Court Leet, is one of the town’s best-loved traditions and features market stalls, live music, competitions and family entertainment throughout the afternoon. The market officially runs from 1pm until 5pm and forms part of Alcester’s busy programme of community events.

    One of the busiest spots during this year’s event was outside the Turks Head pub, where local band The Texan Peacocks attracted large crowds with a live performance. From the air, the scale of the gathering was easy to appreciate, with visitors filling the High Street and surrounding historic streets.

    The drone photographs below show the market from a unique perspective, capturing St Nicholas Church, Alcester’s historic town centre and the rolling Warwickshire countryside that surrounds the town.

    Aerial view of Alcester Street Market in Warwickshire, showing market stalls along the High Street with St Nicholas Church and surrounding countryside visible.
    Alcester Street Market viewed from above during the June 2026 market, with stalls lining the historic High Street.
    Drone view of Alcester town centre during Street Market day, showing market stalls along the High Street and surrounding Warwickshire countryside.
    A wide aerial view of Alcester Street Market, with the High Street filled with visitors and market stalls.
    Large crowd gathered outside the Turks Head pub in Alcester during the Street Market, watching a live performance by the Texan Peacocks.
    Crowds gather outside the Turks Head pub as the Texan Peacocks entertain visitors during Alcester Street Market.
    Aerial view of Alcester Street Market showing crowds outside the Turks Head pub, St Nicholas Church tower and the historic High Street.
    Visitors gather outside the Turks Head pub while browsing Alcester Street Market on a busy June afternoon.
    Overhead drone view of Alcester Street Market, St Nicholas Church and crowds gathered outside the Turks Head pub during a live music performance.
    A bird’s-eye view of Alcester Street Market, with visitors enjoying the market and live entertainment outside the Turks Head pub.
    Drone view of Alcester Street Market with St Nicholas Church in the foreground and the Warwickshire countryside beyond.
    St Nicholas Church overlooks Alcester Street Market during a busy June market day.
    Aerial view of Alcester town centre with St Nicholas Church, the High Street and surrounding Warwickshire countryside during Street Market day.
    Alcester’s historic town centre surrounded by rolling Warwickshire countryside during the June Street Market.

    The Court Leet Street Market remains one of Alcester’s most popular annual events, bringing together local traders, entertainers and visitors from across Warwickshire. Judging by the crowds filling the High Street and gathering outside the Turks Head, this year’s event was another successful day for the town.

  • All aboard

    New leaflet detailing the new Chiltern (Class 68) stock spotted at Warwick Parkway.

    All aboard! The NEW Chiltern Explorer trains have arrived.

  • Bunting Back Up

    The good people at Alcester Bunting & Lighting were up early this Sunday putting the flags and bunting back up around the high street. If only they could stay up all year round!

    These were taken today (22nd of April 2026), from outside the Holly Bush pub and No. 10 Coffee Shop, looking towards St Nicholas Church.

    Recently installed bunting and flags decorate Alcester High Street on a bright spring day, with St Nicholas Church in view.
    Recently installed bunting and flags decorate Alcester High Street on a bright spring day (22 April 2026), viewed from outside No. 10 Coffee Shop, with St Nicholas Church ahead.

  • Flying Scotsman

    The flying Scotsman has been making trips to and from Stratford-upon-Avon this week and so I thought I’d try and catch it.

    Flying Scotsman passing the Edstone Aqueduct

    This was the first attempt – passing Edstone Aqueduct at 12:17. The aqueduct was full of people trying to get a view.

    I then ventured down again at around 5 to catch it with my drone. You can see the footage here:

  • Alcester Flooding

    It’s been a wet start to the year and the river levels are up as a result. I ventured down to Oversley Bridge to take a look at the Arrow as it had burst its banks in various places.

    The following pictures and video were taken from my drone.

    Oversley Bridge flooding Birdseye view
    Flooding around Oversley Bridge
    Oversley Bridge
    Close-up of Oversley Bridge
    Flooding around Oversley Bridge
    Alcester flooding around the Oversley Bridge
    Alcester flooding around the Stratford Road

    All media taken on Saturday 14th of February 2026

  • St Nicholas Church, Alcester July 2016

    Some photographs of St Nicholas Church taken on the 23rd of July 2016.

    St Nicholas Church seen along Alcester High Street
    Street lamp and church tower in Alcester
    St Nicholas Church rising above Alcester
    The clock on St Nicholas Church
    Path beside the churchyard at St Nicholas
    Walkway leading towards St Nicholas Church
    Stone entrance doorway at St Nicholas Church.
    Tudor-style buildings in Alcester
    Historic timber-framed buildings in Alcester