Wey Meadows

Settlement in Surrey Runnymede

England

Wey Meadows

Wey Meadows is a picturesque area located in Surrey, England. Situated near the town of Guildford, this tranquil setting is known for its beautiful natural landscapes and rich biodiversity. Covering an area of approximately 70 acres, Wey Meadows is nestled along the banks of the River Wey, creating a stunning backdrop for both locals and visitors to enjoy.

The meadows are characterized by their lush green fields, dotted with vibrant wildflowers during the spring and summer months. The area is a haven for wildlife, with a wide variety of birds, insects, and small mammals calling it home. It provides an important habitat for many endangered and protected species, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

The River Wey flows gently through the meadows, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and leisurely walks along its banks. The waterway is also frequented by kayakers and canoeists seeking a peaceful and scenic adventure. Several footpaths and trails crisscross the area, allowing visitors to explore the diverse flora and fauna that thrive in this idyllic environment.

Wey Meadows is a popular destination for outdoor activities, such as picnicking, photography, and nature walks. The wide open spaces provide ample room for recreational activities, making it a favorite spot for families and dog walkers.

Overall, Wey Meadows is a serene and unspoiled natural area, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of nearby urban areas. Its beauty and biodiversity make it a cherished gem in the heart of Surrey, attracting visitors from far and wide.

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Wey Meadows Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.365427/-0.4719521 or Grid Reference TQ0664. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Convent Lane

Alex McGregor

Convent Lane

Alex McGregor

River Thames

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Coxes Lock Mills

The converted Mills at Coxes Lock, Weybridge.

Ajay Tegala

Campbell Road in Weybridge

Tom Page

Weybridge station from Brooklands Road

Tom Page

Brooklands Race Track

Looking along the banked racetrack at Brooklands towards the bridge.

Bob Walters

Brooklands - Finishing straight, banking and Member's Bridge

Not a great deal of the famous old Brooklands motor racing circuit survives, but some of what does can be seen in this photo. The flat concrete seen nearest the camera is the finishing straight; beyond can be seen some of the banked section of the track with - on the far right - the girder-constructed Member's Bridge. The finishing straight was effectively saved by having an extension to the Vickers factory built over it during the war. Some years ago this hangar-like building was disassembled and reassembled some yards to the west, revealing this historic bit of concrete. The main part of the old circuit was a banked oval - as the cars went faster they climbed up the banking. The problem with this was that if they went too fast or lost control they could flip over the top edge of the banking - which would almost certainly be fatal for the driver. A lap of this oval was 2.75 miles (4.43 km). It opened in 1907 and was the world's first purpose-built banked motor racing circuit, with its last race taking place in August 1939 immediately prior the outbreak of WWII.

Rob Farrow

Brooklands - Napier Railton - Lap record holder

This monster of a car was designed by Reid Railton using a 24-litre W12 (3 banks of 4 cylinders)* Napier Lion aero engine. It was manufactured by Thomson & Taylor who were based at Brooklands. It had been commissioned by amateur racing driver (and three times holder of the World Land Speed record) John Cobb. It is thought that this car cost him around £10,000 in 1933 - more than a million in today's money. On 7th October 1935 Cobb set the Brooklands Lap Record, completing the circuit in just 69 seconds at an average 143.44mph - see Link

for more details of this run. Its fuel tank holds 65 gallons, which at today's [2022] petrol prices would cost about £500 to fill - mind you, it needs a decent sized tank as it only manages about 5mpg! This car is still in perfect running order and is often seen around the country at events such as the Goodwood Festival of Speed. * Engine details: High compression version (6.1:1) (RAF specification). Naturally aspirated (no supercharger) Napier Lion aero engine. W12 (broad arrow) cylinder configuration of 23.944 litres capacity. Producing 580 bhp (433 kW) at 2585rpm (recorded at 5,000ft), and 1,250 pound-foot (1.695 kNm) of torque.

Rob Farrow

Brooklands - Original Aston Martin logo

The now-famous spread-wings Aston Martin logo dates from 1927 whereas this was the original merged A & M logo first adopted in 1921. For more details, see Link

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Brooklands - Alcock and Brown statue

A statue to the pioneer aviators Alcock and Brown to be found at the Brooklands Museum near Weybridge. The plaque reads: Sir John Alcock and Sir Arthur Whitten Brown Who made the first direct flight across the Atlantic St Johns, Newfoundland - Clifden, Ireland 14th-15th June 1919 Sadly Alcock died just a few months later as the result of an air accident. Captain Sir John William "Jack" Alcock KBE DSC (5 November 1892 – 19 December 1919) Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Arthur Whitten Brown, KBE (23 July 1886 – 4 October 1948)

Rob Farrow

Brooklands - Rolls Royce Merlin Engine Mk61

The Rolls Royce Merlin Engine was fitted to many iconic WWII aircraft including the Hawker Hurricane (fighter) from its prototype in 1935, the Vickers Wellington (bomber) and Supermarine Spitfire (fighter). The Mk61 seen here was developed in 1942 and was fitted to the Spitfire Mk IX and XI, the latter being a photo-reconnaissance aircraft. The engine specification for the Mk61 is: Upright 60° V12 (12 cylinder) 1260bhp (940kW) 27 litre (1637 cu in) Bore 5.4" (137mm) Stroke 6" (152mm) [Note: Assuming the capacity and bore are correct, the stroke is probably nearer 5.95" than 6"]

Rob Farrow

Brooklands - Bouncing Bomb

This barrel shaped bomb was one of the prototypes for the "Bouncing Bomb" invented by Sir Barnes Wallis (26 September 1887 – 30 October 1979) and used in the famous 'Dambusters' (officially 'Operation Chastise') raid by 617 squadron of the night of 16/17 May 1943 against the Eder, Möhne and Sorpe (Röhr) dams in Germany. The first two of these dams were successfully breached by the attack. There were two varieties of the 'bouncing bomb', this the 'Upkeep' version; the smaller more spherical 'Highball' version (which looked like a huge golfball) was never used operationally. Each 'Upkeep' bomb weighed 9,250lbs (4,196 kg) and contained 6,600lbs (2,994 kg) of Torpex high explosive. They were 60" (1.524m) in length with a diameter of 50" (1.27m). In the background can be seen an example of the 'Grand Slam' bomb, a 22,000lb (10 tonne) bomb which contained 9,500lb (4,309 kg) of Torpex D1 high explosive. This had a blast yield equivalent to 6½ tons of TNT. It was one of the so-called 'earthquake' bombs which were designed to penetrate and destroy underground bunkers and the like. Between 14th March and 19th April 1945, 42 Grand Slams were dropped on targets in Germany. The designer of this bomb was also Barnes Wallis.

Rob Farrow

Brooklands - Stratosphere Chamber door & Plant Room

Looking over the Plant Room for the Stratosphere Chamber designed by the great engineer and military designer Barnes Wallis. Filling the far end of the room is the giant sliding 'door' of the chamber which could be slid (from right to left) to cover the front of the main chamber (off to the left in this image). It was built just after WWII in 1946 to investigate high-speed flight at very high altitudes (up to 70,000ft) by creating the conditions of the stratosphere in a laboratory environment allowing testing and measurement. Large vacuum pumps in the plant room reduced the pressure within the chamber to 1/20 (5% or 0.05bar) of that at Sea Level. The chamber is 50' (15m) long with an internal diameter of 25' (7.5m) creating in internal space of 40,000 cubic ft (1,135 cubic metres) For a closer look at the enormous door, see TQ0762 : Brooklands - Stratosphere Chamber - Great Door

Rob Farrow

Brooklands - Stratosphere Chamber - Great Door

The huge sliding door of the Barnes Wallis Stratosphere Chamber at Brooklands. See TQ0762 : Brooklands - Stratosphere Chamber door & Plant Room for more details and wider view.

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Brooklands - Concorde 202 G-BBDG ('Delta Golf')

A view of Concorde 202 G-BBDG ('Delta Golf') looking along its fuselage from its pointed nosecone. G-BBDG was the first plane in history to carry 100 passengers at twice the speed of sound. It also has the distinction of having been used as the training plane for every Concorde pilot. If you visit Brooklands, you can pay a little extra [£6 as of 2022] to enjoy the Concorde Experience where you go onboard and learn a lot of interesting facts about this amazing piece of engineering.

Rob Farrow

Brooklands - Concorde - View from under nosecone

Viewed from this angle Concorde's delta wings look surprisingly slender. This aeroplane is G-BBDG, known as 'Delta Golf' from the phonetic alphabet for its last two letters of its registration. See also TQ0662 : Brooklands - Concorde 202 G-BBDG ('Delta Golf') See shared description below:

Rob Farrow