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A visit to Orford Ness in Suffolk, once a top secret military research site and today operated by the National Trust. Thanks to my supporters on Patreon for making videos like this possible / johnrogers
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Orford Ness is a 10-mile long shingle spit along the Suffolk Coast coast - only accessible by ferry. It was once a top secret research military research centre that came into operation in 1912 and was closed in 1985 when it was taken over by the Nation Trust. For many years forbidden to approach the island. I visited on the last weekend of Afterness - a series of installations commissioned by Artangel that includes works by Ilya Kaminsky, Emma McNally, Chris Watson, Alice Channer and others. More details can be found here www.artangel.org.uk/project/a...
Orford Ness is an extraordinary location. Some of the military buildings have been retained and allowed to naturally decay. The site includes the Cobra Mist radar masts built in early 40’s.
WG Sebald wrote about a journey to Orford Ness in his book The Rings of Saturn. Sebald found it a desolate lonely place. For me it is one of the most extraordinary places in the whole of Britain.
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@geoffpoole483 2 года назад

Growing up in Ipswich, Orford was a regular destination on week-end afternoons. I can remember a WW2 landing craft being used as the ferry boat to Orford Island. There's a footpath near the castle that takes you to the Butley river; there used to be a ferry you had to book in advance if you wanted to get across the river. The "ferry" was a bloke with a rowing boat. Not too far from Orford is Bawdsey Manor which was where radar was developed. It used to be an RAF base. Just outside Bawdsey is East Lane, where you'll find the remains of a WW2 coastal defence battery. A fascinating part of Suffolk that's well worth exploring.

@paulstevens3330 2 года назад

My Sunday evening relaxation time

@trinovantian1 Год назад

When I visited I got chatting to one of the staff members that grew up in Orford. On asking about The Rendlesham incident he told me he was a contract worker at the base during that time and whatever happened had really shaken up the US personnel. He also mentioned seeing a large glowing object himself on the Ness that he couldn’t explain…..he was an extremely pleasant man and very down to earth.

@EddusPoet 3 месяца назад

I recently read Daphne Du Maurier’s short story The Breakthrough which is about an obscure military base on the suffolk coast undertaking strange experiments with consciousness and life and death. Watching this I can see what landscape inspired her to write the story! Amazing video, thank you!

@davesnelling3812 2 года назад

Such a bleak place, yet it appeared to give off a sense of mystery coupled with the pursuit of destruction, I think your experience captured this and it came across in abundance, the sound track music for this vid was just perfect, haunting and cold war thought provoking, this is probably your best one so far John, thank you matey, loved it. Dave in Thailand.

@Headwind-1 2 года назад

well put. .

@jimmycburfield5997 2 года назад

Wow!!! I’m 46, A confirmed Cumbrian I used to spend my childhood holidays in Ipswich at my Aunts. I loved this area and this castle as a child I thought it was mysterious.it’s brilliant to see it still is.

@tonywhite3835 2 года назад

Look forward to this every Sunday now

@johnharney6548 2 года назад

I first found your films when I was in hospital last year, I had heard of most of the places you go to but couldn’t point to them on a map, which what makes it so interesting. I really love your films. Sebald is a wonderful writer and I’m really interested in anything to do with him. Thanks again John.PS I met Roger Deakin a number of times, a sad loss

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

I’m reading Roger Deakin’s Notes from Walnut Tree Farm at the moment- such a wonderful voice. Must have been a pleasure to meet him. Thanks for the comment John

@PracticalKen 5 месяцев назад

Hello from Muskegon, Michigan, USA. Thank you for sharing your adventure. I will be in the area in the fall and was curious about this location. Great job. 👍

@bakerloobadboy 2 года назад

In my early army career I was based nearby at Woodbridge and helped out with removing the original COBRA radio installation. This is part of what helped increase the early warning up to 15 minutes. Today that area is home to Radio Caroline's transmitter. A lot of what was done there was apparently experimental stuff rather than as active part of the UK's defence program. Paul Greengrass in his book "Spy Catcher" mentioned working at Orfordness

@nanookofthenorth6186 2 года назад

I lived just across the river from there while posted at RAF Bentwaters in the 1980’s & 1990’s. Never even knew that existed! I thought it was just an area of open ground between Orford & the sea. Your intro brought back a flood of memories of Orford...many wonderful evenings at the King’s Head,

@seanjamescameron 2 года назад

What a fascinating place. Will have to watch this a few times to take it all in. Amazing what hidden secrets this country has.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

Well worth a trip next Spring Sean

@mkfloyd9131 Год назад

That keep was built over 1,000yrs ago, what a nation we are, no wonder the Channel is full of tourists. Good vid I so enjoyed my first John Rogers ' Film '...

@stevegasparutti8341 2 года назад

Many thanks for another lovely walk. Something special about the Suffolk coast. So much more isolated and undiscovered than the more well known and tourist favoured Norfolk coastline. We had our holiday at Saxmundham this year and loved it.

@geoffpoole483 2 года назад

Much of the Suffolk coast is isolated, with the exceptions of Felixstowe, Aldeburgh, Southwold and Lowestoft. Lots of fascinating places to visit.

@gwinniboots 2 года назад

I had a thrilling afternoon at Sutton Hoo a couple of years ago, one of the best places I ever visited. Highly recommended.

@jim.m75 2 года назад

Wow, fascinating spot cheers John. And so close to Rendlesham, makes sense.

@welchman9390 2 года назад

Just stumbled upon this brilliant upload. Thank you. The drawback, however, is I now have to watch all your other postings lol. Thanks again

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

Thanks very much- hope you enjoy the other videos

@seanmurphy5770 2 года назад

Yes John,when you have been to a very special place,it does feel like that you have been away for ever from civilization,i have had the same feeling when i walked alone in the Orkney islands from Kirkwall to the Churchill barriers on Lamb Holm (About 7 miles) when i was a teenager,it was like going back in time visiting all those wartime derelict installations and no one encountered on my journey,pretty well empty in the 1970's,when i returned it took a little time to readjust to the town again,know the feeling.Thank you for the tour,one of your best,cheers,Sean

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

I bet that was amazing Sean - thanks for sharing that

@seanmurphy5770 2 года назад

@@JohnRogersWalks No problem,cheers Sean

@denismichaeljames 2 года назад

Great walk, love those eery, clandestine secrets and history. Ive not been. It’s now on my list. This year I was at Stockton on Tees /Seal Sands. It felt vast and with the petrochemical area along that North East coast and power station. Fascinating walking areas, great for photography, especially with sea and skies. I find them so cinematic and the enigmatic colours reflecting. It can feel quite sci-fi and old B movies. Thank you. See you next time.

@mctasty6094 2 года назад

You are such a pro, love the way you put sound an vision together, you make it look easy i admire your passion.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

Many thanks indeed

@GWJUK 2 года назад

We spent two weeks there in April, right next to the castle. I could have seen you out the window at the end of the video across the field. What an eerie place the Ness is though I was transfixed with it where ever I walked when I was there

@garyfurner1227 2 года назад

Visited three years ago in July,god it was a hot day,we walked miles round the ness,went up the lighthouse whichwas amazing sad it’s now gone,people need too visit this place,so much history,well done John.

@antonchristian873 2 года назад

A place I keep meaning to visit, One day I will . Thank You.

@keithallen4313 2 года назад

Stunning place to walk round.

@michaelmiller641 2 года назад

Fascinating!

@danielboulton98 2 года назад

Definitely recommend visiting dungerness if you haven't done so already

@lilasphotosandvideos43 2 года назад

A beautiful island and interesting history !

@AndyDeres 2 года назад

Such a good video.

@youcef1451 2 года назад

wow.Brilliant stuff.

@jamesianbarber 2 года назад

Thank you John - I had no idea this place even existed - Defo a trip up the A12 is needed - have a great week.

@johnfoster7996 2 года назад

Excellent video!

@trucker-zv4nh 2 года назад

really good these films. I want to visit these places now. never knew they existed

@tensils 2 года назад

Excellent Thanks

@timregester1173 2 года назад

I have always loved Orford, the village is lovely, the castle keep is good, but never got to the island, it was always closed off when I regularly visited. I will have to do the Island in the spring. Especially as I live the other side of Suffolk so probably as long a trip as John had.

@westhighlandtraditionalarcher 2 года назад

What a fascinating place, definitely one for the to do list. Great relaxing video as always.

@minijames2777 2 года назад

Wow! What a fascinating place. Thanks John.

@joehales5674 2 года назад

I'm glad you made it

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

Thanks so much Joe for the nudge in that direction

@DannyTP1888 2 года назад

Thanks John, great video and what a fascinating place.

@alantodd7633 2 года назад

I remember as a lad in my teens my friends and I landing on the Ness and being told by some guards to b'..... off. In those days there were giant mast like antennae sticking up at all sorts of angles. It was a very scary place.

@rickwills4281 2 года назад

Fascinating visit, really enjoyed that.

@smilevideobritain499 2 года назад

incredible indeed. thank you

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

Thanks SmileVideo

@philipalbon3192 2 года назад

Very enjoyable thank you 🙏

@LordMarkieMark 2 года назад

Brilliant, John!

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

thanks Mark

@sallypassmore8748 2 года назад

That was brilliant John. Thank you 👏

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

Thanks Sally

@RajSinghKhalsa 2 года назад

Epic video John

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

Cheers Raj

@luminar5 2 года назад

Been to some scary places lately John , great stuff keep it up.

@partyboy9719 2 года назад

Great video brings👍👍 back memories

@waynejacksonofficial 2 года назад

Just what I needed.. full chill! As always. Cheers Mush.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

Thanks Wayne

@Lulu-jl5zd 2 года назад

One word John: Brilliant!

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

thanks so much Lulu

@chrisgreen6259 2 года назад

I love the production of your videos, amazingly chilled, great photography & music, interest insights.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

Many thanks indeed Chris

@SteigerSteigerfoto 2 года назад

Love Orford (nice pub there) and the coastline there up to Dunwich etc.Never made it to those intriguing buildings on Orford Ness…

@jonasranson7677 2 года назад

Astonishing... beautiful & compelling film John

@thesceptic1018 2 года назад

Some beautiful watery east coast light there

@LoisDavidsonArt 2 года назад

So uncanny; stunning yet terrifying too... Thanks so much John, for the history, your thoughts and the amazing atmosphere that you always manage to capture in spades! Your cinematography here is spot on, the imagery is hauntingly beautiful yet scary too, it's inspiring me to paint yet again.

@johnmiller5630 2 года назад

Intriguing and enticing. Another hugely enjoyable walk John. Thanks as always for sharing the experience.

@alltheteam69 2 года назад

Loved it. Not been for a few years but truly gutted the magnificent lighthouse had to go. Thank you

@kennethgardner3310 2 года назад

Thank you John nice xplore..

@robert07787183 2 года назад

Just the most amazing adventures you take me on. Your site is brilliant.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

thanks so much Robert

@peterjackson4132 2 года назад

Thanks John, another interesting video. Your films also bring out some very informative comments too.cheers buddy

@hikingdenbiking6245 2 года назад

Another great and interesting episode

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

Thanks Hiking Den

@christyler975 2 года назад

Totally captivating visuals and thoughtful commentary. Thank you

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

My pleasure Chris thanks for watching

@trinovantian1 Год назад

Amazing place.

@rascal5867 2 года назад

I love your work John.A nostalgic walk with a history lesson..Boomm

@ashleyjarvis954 2 года назад

Brilliant and thank you. I’d love to visit, and could do, but somehow a place like that needs peace and not literary tourists like myself walking in footsteps of Sebald, Rogers and McFarlane.

@keithjones6659 2 года назад

An outstanding documentary. Thank you John, and may we enjoy many more adventures together…

@kerryannestevenson6099 2 года назад

By heck John,you take us to some places,always fascinating.Thankyou

@gparry42 2 года назад

Wonderful!

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

thanks Gareth

@ralphwinter6421 2 года назад

Fantastic Film John ,Cheers mate..

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

Cheers Ralph

@GreyGhost. 2 года назад

10/10 ... no rivals at this level. Thanks John.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

thanks Paul - very kind

@TheIainMay 2 года назад

Atmospheric walk thanks John

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

Thanks for watching Iain

@emmamcnally4159 2 года назад

wonderful. Thank you. (I was wondering around The Island that day too! What a beautiful day it was... so glad its recorded here.)

@ashleysgaze 2 года назад

A very strange landscape (or, perhaps mysteryscape) John. And, a very nice evocation of W.G. Sebald. Great stuff! 👍

@gcljohn 2 года назад

My understanding was that the "Cobra Mist" antennas were removed before the site was abandoned by MoD. The mast positions may be seen on a Google Earth view; the antennas at 11:23 are the remnants of the old BBC World Service transmitter which is still a designated emergency transmission site but is currently in use with only one of those towers by Radio Caroline on 648 kHz with a low power 1kW transmitter, but which will soon be allowed to increase its power level. Worth a listen.

@lizstevenson7801 2 года назад

Thank you John, very interesting as I never knew this place existed.💕🇦🇺

@SirPrancelot1 2 года назад

Fascinating, thanks. Loved your Manningtree video as well. Please keep on walking round the East Anglian coast!

@jharris947 2 года назад

A most enjoyable walk....Thank you.👍

@davidshearer8793 2 года назад

That’s a big WOW!

@neilanscombe7348 2 года назад

Incredible video John... thanks for sharing. Have a great week!!!

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

cheers Neil

@roymeadway3592 2 года назад

Thanks John, another fantastic walk, so much like Foulness where you walked recently, a truly surreal landscape populated by echoes of the past.

@radioboffinG8KNF 2 года назад

My late grandfather worked there during WW2, he told his family it was a desolate place calling it RAF Awfulness!! However, I think he had a much better time there than he let on. I've been around the site a couple of years ago. The Cobra Mist site never worked properly as it was very noisy. After it was stripped out Engineers commented that it was induced noise on the mains supply coming under the river from the mainland.

@The3Kosmos3 Год назад

Such a shingled shoreline, surely seldom seen...

@malcolmrichardson3881 2 года назад

An absorbing, sometimes hauntimg video. Thank you! What horrors were dreamed-up/realised in this desolate place.

@suecondon1685 2 года назад

I love Sebald. Really enjoyed this, a landscape so familiar to me. Haunting and so lonely when the light begins to fade.

@littleacornslandscapes2935 2 года назад

Nice one John.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

Thanks Little Acorns

@markames3688 2 года назад

Beautiful and yes, a lost sci-fi world vibe at times.

@cassius747 2 года назад

Hi John. I really enjoy your work! So informative and mediative at the same time. Thanks so much and greetings from Ireland.

@markriley4665 2 года назад

What an amazing place, Thanks for such an inspiring video John.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

Thanks Mark - glad you enjoyed it

@Ben_Mdws 2 года назад

Lovely part of the world - we visited during a stay in Aldeburgh. Smashing memories, thank you John.

@paulusrailton 2 года назад

After the nightmare morning I am having, thank you John for bringing me back down to earth again.

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

sorry to hear about your morning Paul - glad the video helped

@china100 2 года назад

Wow, John, that was brilliant, one of your best yet. What an intriguing, beguiling place. Having just read Sebald's Rings of Saturn for I think, the 10 time, this video really helps to expand on his description of Orford Ness; I am unlikely to ever get there myself, but your video is the next best thing.

@davidfarrell7373 Год назад

Creepy & amazing John.

@orfordpiece 2 года назад

Great to see this video. It brought back many fond memories for me. My Father was attendant of Orfordness Lighthouse and I spent many hours on the Ness with him during that time and even learned to drive on the roads and tracks over there.

@mamnisel4815 2 года назад

What a beautiful,wild and desolate place but stunning for the history and scenery alone.Glad you managed to recover with some liquid refreshment John as it was quite a walk!!!

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

thanks Mam - my legs were a bit sore the next day from the dash over the shingle to catch the last boat

@2H80vids 2 года назад

What a complete contrast from the streets of the London suburbs John. One of the joys of this channel is the "wherever that may be" element; keeps me coming back anyway.👍

@BeyondthePoint 2 года назад

Great video John! Big fan of your work and unfiltered style, and a huge fan of this part of the country. I'm also working on a short documentary about the structures at Orford Ness coming early next year. A very fascinating area that is as eerie as it as quaint.

@Hammertime054 2 года назад

Brilliant stuff Johnny boy, absolutely pukka👍👍👍👍👍

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

thanks very much H man

@Steveoaudioandstuff 2 года назад

I have recently discovered your walks and talks John, and it's become pretty much my go-to place on RU-vid at the moment. I am really enjoying your skills as a cinematographer, your care with audio and music, how you share your knowledge, and the style that you wrap this all up in. It's beguiling, whimsical, fun, educational, it's just wonderful. Thank you for doing what you do. I'm exploring the back catalogue and was intrigued to see where you started some time ago. You've inspired me to dust off the Brashers and also to head over to your Patreon page to make a small donation which I hope in some way helps. Hopefully, everyone who watches will support what you do. Thank you for making your part of RU-vid a fabulous place.

@Westwoodii 2 года назад

Wonderfully atmospheric place, and an excellent video to reflect that - 26 thoroughly enjoyable minutes. Sebald would have loved it. On my list.

@ianmaddams9577 2 года назад

This has been on my list of places to visit for a long time . Such a desolate and secretive place we can only imagine what went on there . Thank for taking us with you John All the best for the coming week👍🏻

@JohnRogersWalks 2 года назад

It’s amazing Ian, you won’t be disappointed. Many thanks