Jubilee Tower, Darwen

[Paul]

The octagonal Jubilee Tower on Beacon Hill, overlooking the town of Darwen, was completed in 1898 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee and also to celebrate the victory of the local people for the right to access the moor.

It was opened to the public on September 22 1898. Standing 85ft in height, walkers can climb to the top of the tower via the internal staircase to admire the breath-taking views of the surrounding moorland.

 

 

Paul.

 

[Fogey]

Another cracking video, Paul.  I'm well impressed with your music......Where do you source it from?

[Paul]

Either from YouTube (so most of the time it's copyright but allowed to be used) or from soundimage.org, where a chap called Eric writes music that can be used in videos.

Paul.

Edited February 6, 2023 by Paul

[Ryewolf]

Great video Paul, it's been quite some time since I last visited Darwen Tower (as everyone local calls it) and you weren't able to climb up the tower due to it being unsafe.

[Paul]

It's had 2 major repairs now, the last costing £35,000 !

Paul.

[Clicker]

Oh WowPaul  ... you really have a the gift of matching really emotive  sounds to your videos ... I was wondering the same as Fogey about the music cal soundtrack as  so much music is copyrighted  today   so well done on both your flying and editing skills.  Terrific  effort !

[Paul]

14 minutes ago, Clicker said:

Oh WowPaul  ... you really have a the gift of matching really emotive  sounds to your videos ... I was wondering the same as Fogey about the music cal soundtrack as  so much music is copyrighted  today   so well done on both your flying and editing skills.  Terrific  effort !

Thanks Polly - there are some people I know that say my choice of music is crap, but hey... what do they know eh?     

Paul.

[Clicker]

Well I think it comes across as  adding additional   atmosphere and ambience to the  video without  detracTing from the  scenic aspect ... 

"there are some people I know that say my choice of music is crap, but hey... what do they know eh? "

Don't listen to them !!  They know nothing !

[Paul]

I don't listen! It's my choice and if they don't like it, it's tough!

Heheheheh

 

 

 

 

[Kobione]

Love this one Paul - what fantastic views. I would love to climb that tower and look at that.

The music in this one is exactly my type too, great job.

[Paul]

Thanks Dee.

I stepped inside the tower but I don't like heights so didn't go up.

Paul