A Journey Through Time: Bridgnorth, Ironbridge, and the Long Mynd in Archive 4K UHD Stock Footage
For me, the Shropshire landscape holds a very special place. It’s a place I return to again and again, whether for challenging wild camping trips or simply to soak in the incredible beauty. My latest offering, Clip Pack #220 – Bridgnorth, Ironbridge and the Long Mynd Archive Stock Footage, is a deep dive into this beloved region, offering a unique glimpse into these iconic locations as they appeared when I first started capturing them in 4K UHD. This is footage I've made available at a bargain price, far too cheap some may say, but it's to reflect its archive nature – a sign of how far both technology and my own craft have evolved.
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Bridgnorth: A Town Divided by History
Bridgnorth is a fascinating market town in Shropshire, famously split into High Town and Low Town, connected by the steepest inland funicular railway in England. It’s a place of steep streets, historic buildings, and charming riverside views. The town's history dates back to the Anglo-Saxon period, with a castle built by Robert de Belleme in the 1100s. Its strategic position on the River Severn made it a significant port for centuries, particularly for the movement of coal and timber.
In Clip Pack #220, I’ve included drone and gimbal shots that capture the essence of Bridgnorth, including St Mary's Church, the meandering River Severn, the bustling town centre, and the bridge that spans the river. You'll see the surrounding houses and homes nestled into the landscape, offering a genuine perspective on this historic Shropshire gem.
Ironbridge: The Cradle of the Industrial Revolution
Just a short distance from Bridgnorth lies Ironbridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site globally recognised as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Its iconic Iron Bridge, built in 1779, was the world's first cast-iron bridge and remains a powerful symbol of human ingenuity. The gorge itself is a geological marvel, and the area is dotted with museums and historical sites that tell the story of a time when this small corner of Shropshire changed the world.
My footage in this pack includes shots over Ironbridge and the River Severn as it flows through the gorge. These scenes offer a foundational view of this incredibly important historical landmark, providing context to its enduring legacy.
The Long Mynd and Shropshire Hills: My Enduring Love Affair
The Long Mynd, a vast heathland plateau within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is a landscape I hold very dear. It's a place of sweeping vistas, ancient trails, and a unique, rugged beauty that calls to me time and again. It's where I've spent countless days, wild camping, hiking, and finding solace in its wild open spaces. The views from the Long Mynd are truly expansive, often encompassing not just the immediate rolling hills but also distant landmarks like the Wrekin, the Stiperstones, and on a clear day, stretching out towards the Malvern Hills and even the West Midlands.
In this archive pack, you'll find a variety of shots from the Long Mynd area, including the familiar views of the Shropshire Hills and Church Stretton below. These clips capture the essence of this beloved landscape, from its open moorland to its serene valleys.
A Bargain from the Archive: How Times Have Changed
This Clip Pack #220, totalling 15 minutes and 43 seconds across 59 clips and 6.39GB of 4K UHD footage, is truly a variety pack of Shropshire. I've made it available for only £495 – a real bargain – to reflect its archive nature. This footage was captured when drone technology was still relatively nascent compared to today. Back then, carrying a big, old drone, precariously strapped to the outside of my backpack with heavy batteries, was the norm. Every flight was a huge risk, as the drones were less refined and often temperamental. It was a time of sweat and toil to get those aerial perspectives. How times have changed!
While the footage is still brilliant and perfectly usable for a variety of contexts – definitely for TV, documentaries, and news stories – it has, in my opinion, been superseded by my more recent work. My subsequent captures of Shropshire have truly pushed the boundaries, benefiting from massive advancements in drone technology, camera capabilities, and my own refined techniques. I honestly believe I have captured some of the best, most world-class footage of the Shropshire Hills available anywhere now.
My Extensive Shropshire Hills Portfolio: The Best Footage Anywhere
My love for the Shropshire Hills has led me to build an incredibly rich and diverse collection of footage from this magnificent area. If Clip Pack #220 offers a historical glimpse, my other packs provide comprehensive, exquisitely captured modern visuals. I pour my heart into capturing the unique character of these landscapes, from challenging solo wild camps to capturing the most ephemeral atmospheric conditions.
Here’s a deeper look into my dedication to capturing the Shropshire Hills:
Clip Pack #1 - The Shropshire Hills Stock Video Footage: This is my flagship pack for the region, boasting 64 clips (21 minutes 34 seconds) of premium 4K footage. It includes two stunning timelapse sequences – a sunrise over rural Shropshire from high above the Long Mynd and a magical night sky scene over a wild camping tent. Beyond these, it offers a wide variety of landscapes, hiking, and wild camping scenes filmed across the Long Mynd, Nills, Callow Hill, and Grindle, capturing tranquil wild ponies and rugged terrain.
Clip Pack #2 - Storm Darragh damage on Ashlet, Long Mynd: This pack offers a dramatic contrast, showcasing the raw aftermath of Storm Darragh with 4 minutes and 58 seconds of 4K footage across 23 clips. Filmed the day after the storm in December 2024, it captures massive fallen trees blocking paths, moody overcast skies, and powerful winds, perfect for themes of resilience and nature's raw power.
Clip Pack #18 - Caer Caradoc, Shropshire Hills stock video footage: A captivating collection of 86 premium 4K clips (31 minutes 14 seconds) documenting the rugged beauty of Caer Caradoc during a gloomy and dramatic wild camping trip. It includes timelapse sunrise sequences, moody drone shots, hiking scenes in challenging weather, intimate camping moments, and striking silhouettes, ideal for outdoor and adventure narratives.
Clip Pack #23 - Shropshire Hills winter landscape stock video footage, wild camping with drone and cloud inversion timelapses: This stunning pack (35 minutes 17 seconds, 85 clips) captures the winter beauty of the Shropshire Hills, filmed during a wild camping trip on Caer Caradoc. It features snow-covered landscapes, rolling fog, and time-lapse sequences of cloud inversions, along with drone footage of iconic peaks and ground-level shots of trekking through icy trails.
Clip Pack #36 - Yearlet and the Long Mynd, The Shropshire Hills: This extensive pack (41 minutes 33 seconds, 94 clips) showcases the stunning beauty of the Long Mynd and Shropshire Hills during a winter hike and wild camping adventure. It includes three high-quality timelapses (including a remarkable 51-second sunrise sequence), 21 aerial drone shots, and 70 grounded clips highlighting hiking, camping, and countryside scenes.
Clip Pack #118 - Stiperstones, Shropshire, England - Stock Video Footage and Timelapse: Captures the dramatic beauty and ancient mystique of the Stiperstones. This comprehensive collection includes 44 clips (7 minutes 22 seconds) with drone shots, gimbal footage, and 9 timelapse sequences of the 500-million-year-old quartzite tors under moody British skies.
Clip Pack #135 - Ashlet Hike and Wild Camping Views from the Long Mynd, Shropshire - Stock Footage: This incredible collection (32 minutes 39 seconds, 97 clips) features sweeping drone views of iconic landscapes like Ashlet, Grindle, Ragleth Hill, and Caer Caradoc. It includes 4 brilliant timelapse shots (one documenting a sunset with a star-filled sky), and 71 tripod clips documenting the wild camping experience through diverse weather conditions.
Clip Pack #152 – A Cold Night on the Long Mynd Stock Footage (With Drone & Timelapse): Offers 39 minutes 27 seconds of 4K UHD footage across 128 clips, capturing a cold night on the Long Mynd. It includes 23 drone clips, 102 tripod clips (featuring wild ponies, nature details, and camping BTS), and 3 ProRes 422 timelapse sequences with cloud movement and light trails from distant towns.
Clip Pack #160 – Dark Gloomy Wild Camping Stock Footage: A concise pack (8 clips, 1 minute 46 seconds) offering raw, atmospheric footage of wild camping in less-than-perfect conditions in the Shropshire Hills. It features moody landscapes, wild ponies, and authentic camping moments in gloomy, wet weather.
Clip Pack #161 – Long Mynd Wild Camping Stock Footage: Captures the joy of a family wild camping adventure on the Long Mynd with 29 clips (6 minutes 39 seconds). It includes me and my two sons (all model-released) playing football on the summit, cooking meals like corned beef and bacon sandwiches, and enjoying stunning sunsets amidst wild ponies and charming countryside.
Clip Pack #162 – Callow Hill Shropshire Hills Stock Footage: This pack (67 clips, 18 minutes 30 seconds) showcases the raw beauty and stunning light on Callow Hill, blending epic rural landscapes with intimate wild camping and hiking details. It features stunning light, majestic clouds, and superb detail on sheep, gorse, and backlit foxgloves.
Clip Pack #189 – The Shropshire Hills Stock Footage: A stunning collection of 77 clips (15 minutes 11 seconds) capturing the breathtaking beauty of the Shropshire Hills. It includes 30 drone shots over Battle Stones, Hope Bowdler, and Caer Caradoc, 3 gimbal shots through Church Stretton, and 44 tripod ground shots detailing hiking, farm gates, sheep, and classic patchwork farmland.
Clip Pack #245 - Long Mynd Fires - Hiking and Wild Camping on the Shropshire Hills Stock Footage: An incredible collection of 83 4K UHD clips (37 minutes 13 seconds) filmed during a multi-day trip, capturing dramatic wildfires burning across the landscape with smoke and flames, alongside wild ponies, sheep, and intimate camping scenes under gorgeous sunsets.
All my Shropshire-related packs are offered with my transparent licensing model: no extra fees for 4K quality, and no additional costs for use in broadcast television and film. Full terms apply.
Secure Your Piece of Shropshire's History and Beauty!
Clip Pack #220 is a fantastic opportunity to acquire high-quality archive footage of Bridgnorth, Ironbridge, and the Long Mynd at an exceptional price. While it offers a unique historical perspective, I invite you to explore my more recent Shropshire footage on ChrisHomer.uk for the absolute best and most diverse collection available anywhere. Discover the perfect visuals to tell your story and elevate your production today.
Duration: 15 minutes 43 seconds
Clips: 59
File Size: 6.39GB
Resolution: 4K UHD
Grab a bargain with this varied 4K UHD stock footage pack of Shropshire, featuring Bridgnorth, Ironbridge, and the Long Mynd area. To reflect its archive nature, this collection is offered at a special price, yet remains perfect for a variety of uses, including TV, documentaries, and news stories.
Footage Highlights:
Bridgnorth Scenes: Includes drone and gimbal shots of Bridgnorth, featuring St Mary's Church, the River Severn, the town centre, the bridge, and surrounding houses and homes.
Ironbridge: Shots captured over Ironbridge and the River Severn in that area.
Long Mynd / Shropshire Hills: A variety of shots from the Long Mynd area within the Shropshire Hills are also included.
Ideal For: This versatile archive pack is perfect for TV, documentaries, and news stories seeking authentic footage of these iconic Shropshire locations.
Licensing: All footage is provided in 4K UHD with no extra fees for TV and film use. Full terms apply. Please look through my website for more up-to-date Shropshire stock footage.