Mill Meece Pumping Station from above with DJI mini 4 Pro including narrated history 2024

STUNNING VIEWS FROM THE AIR OF MILL MEECE WORKING PUMP STATION
Nestled amidst the tranquil landscape of Staffordshire, the Mill Meece Pumping Station serves as a poignant testament to the area's industrial legacy. Erected during the renowned Victorian era between 1883 and 1884, this grand edifice was dedicated to supplying clean water to Stoke-on-Trent's bustling pottery industry. Its monumental presence not only facilitated manufacturing processes but also catered to the emergent population's water needs.
It commenced operations in November, 1914, with the Ashton Frost engine, the pumping station boasted two boreholes and boilers. The Hathorn Davey engine, introduced in 1928, further enhanced its efficiency by tapping into new boreholes.
Both engines dutifully served until December 22, 1979, when modern electric pumps superseded them. Presently, the station continues to deliver an average of 2.2 million gallons daily to Severn Trent Water consumers, employing potent electric pumps within its original boreholes from 1914.
The Pumping Station is an architectural marvel, featuring a resplendent red brick façade adorned with intricate gothic-style windows and elaborate ironwork. Its towering 38.4-meter (126-foot) chimney once facilitated natural draft for the boilers, harnessing the upward flow of hot flue gases.
Within the Engine House, colossal steam engines, initially coal-powered, drove formidable pumps, drawing water from underground wells to supply the region, with a stable water source for industrial and domestic purposes.
Evolution and adaptation marked the journey of the Station, transitioning from steam to electric power while retaining its iconic Victorian structure. Today, under the stewardship of the Mill Meece Preservation Trust, extensive restoration endeavours ensure the continuation of it’s rich heritage.
The successful renovation of the middle boiler in 2021, and the revival of the Ashton Frost and Hathorn Davey engines rekindled the station's historic significance.
Beyond its mechanical marvels, the station has transformed into a mesmerizing museum, offering visitors a captivating journey through time. Exhibiting a curated collection of vintage pumping machinery, it chronicles the technological evolution from steam-driven engines to contemporary electric pumps.
Beyond its engineering marvels, the Mill Meece Pumping Station holds great cultural significance and it continues to serve as a reminder of the region’s industrial heritage and it’s pivotal role in shaping the social and economic landscape of Staffordshire.
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bu Science V Music by Standford
Many thanks to Ian Hughes for the use of his video clips of the working pumps at the mill. You can visit Ian's KZbin Channel at: / @ianhughesroyalenfield
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Super cool. Thx. ❤

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Great video Colin with noteworthy narration. Well done.

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Thx matey. Cu next week. 👍

[@eyeintheskydrone4k]

May have waited but the result shows. Outstanding video loved it. Cool flight

[@DocColVideo]

@eyeintheskydrone4k Thx a lot, matey. I had some help with the shots of the pumps. 🤗

[@tomtax1960]

Brilliant shots and cool editing! Very well done 😍😍 I watched it with real pleasure 👍👍Big thumbs. . Greetings from Poland

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Great video. Thank you for sharing. Best wishes Dave and Dawn ❤️

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Thanks for watching!

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Love it. Fantastic footage and great narration. 👍 ❤

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Thx Yvonne. 🤗 Spotted you in the Lakes DSL Road Trip. Would have come myself but on hol in Malta. 😎😎🥳

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Great mixture of filming here. Love all the information. Top production

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Thanks for the encouraging comments Mickey, much appreciated and glad you liked it. 👍

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Great content, thank you for sharing :)

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Thank you, glad you liked it.🤗

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So cool video L21 ♥

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Fantastic flight 👍

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Awesome,Colin. Nice smooth flying 👍

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Thanks matey, glad you liked it . 😀

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❤ Enjoyed this one. Interesting location to film without too many obstacles, so perfect for the drone. Well done. I love places near train lines also as you sometimes capture the trains as well 😊

[@DocColVideo]

Thanks, Trev. I was aware when the trains were approaching and tried to get them in on the act. I think scored 2 out of 3. 🤗

[@flywithmetrevor]

@@DocColVideo When I filmed Standedge runnel there were 4 tracks leading off so I thought great I will surely capture a train. Nope they were on strike lol. 2nd time was an old viaduct/railway bridge and after 2 full batteries of being sat up in the air I captured 10 seconds of a train going past. The 3rd time was my Slaithwaite video when after waiting half hour by railway bridge when the battery was beeping as only had 5 mins left on battery and almost auto landed I managed to capture a train going past again less of them due to strikes LOL

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@flywithmetrevor haha, 10 out of 10 for trying matey. I filmed every day for 2 weeks to get a video for a GADC Birthday Comp task, failed to get the 29 trucks with the same livery, but was close. This was it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mny7YqageNmfZpI

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Very nice ❤❤❤

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Thx Tony.

[@SimonsDroneChannel]

Awesome video. Some nice views. Looks a beautiful place.

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Thx Simon, much appreciated 👏

[@stunningdrone]

looks a great place to film. well done 👏👏👏👏

[@DocColVideo]

Yes, John, waited ages for the scaffolding to go! The for the like too. 🤗

[@DroneBiker]

some nice and smooth flight and gimbal moves Doc. Beautiful industrial legacy, well explained and nicely brought. 🤩

[@DocColVideo]

Thank you matey, glad you liked it. 👏

[@HikeFly22]

Well done and cool to see the inside

[@DocColVideo]

Thanks matey, I had help for the inside shots. 🤗

[@Steve53]

Hi Doc it's always good to see a working piece of history, great coverage as always Doc your a master of audio speaking, another great video 👏👏👍

[@DocColVideo]

Thanks Steve. It's great to hear my narration sounds ok. 🤗

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Nice one mate 👍 we’re supporters of mill meece it’s great

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A worthy cause in my opinion. Thx for your support. 👏

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awesome video mate nice shots there 👍

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Cheers matey, thanks for the like too 👍

[@Qwackers-video]

Nice capture 👍🏻

[@DocColVideo]

Thanks again Mark. 👍

[@DocColVideo]

Finally managed to film Mill Meece after all the scaffolding had been taken away. Lovely place to visit during their event days where they fire up the boilers and work the fantastic pumps. Big thanks to Ian Hughes for the use of his video clips of the working pumps at the mill. You can visit Ian's KZbin Channel at: www.youtube.com/@ianhughesroyalenfield. Don't forget to give it a like, and perhaps consider subscribing to my channel if you enjoyed it!

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