Berney Arms Aerial Photography

These wonderful photographs courtesy of Norfolk pilot Mike Page and his aeroplane demonstrate the sheer remoteness of the Berney Arms marshes and give a real sense of the openness which is so characteristic of this area of the Norfolk Broads. Mike has taken many other pictures around the county, some of which can be seen on his aerial photography website.

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			Berney Mill restored A superb aerial view taken on a sunny winter day showing the refurbished windmill fully fitted out with its new sails. (February 10th 2008 - copyright Mike Page)

			Berney Arms Inn Viewed from above the Langley marshes and looking across the river this picture shows a fine view of the public house at Berney Arms. (February 10th 2008 - copyright Mike Page)

			Berney Arms station platform The small shelter and the name board are clearly visible in this close-up view looking down on the platform of Berney Arms station. (February 10th 2008 - copyright Mike Page)

			Berney Arms and Breydon Water Berney Arms Reach in the foreground opens out into Breydon Water in the distance. The mill with its sails are once again a very visible landmark on the marshes. (February 10th 2008 - copyright Mike Page)

			Berney Arms and Langley "Ravenhall" can be seen just beyond Langley Detached Mill on the shoreline of Haddiscoe island on the right. Berney Arms Mill is visible on the left and the Inn is in the background. (February 10th 2008 - copyright Mike Page)

			Ashtree Farm Probably built in the mid 18th century, but extensively renovated in 1989 by the RSPB, the old farmhouse is the largest building at Berney Arms. (February 10th 2008 - copyright Mike Page)

			River traffic The coaster "Blackheath" makes its way slowly along the Yare as it approaches Berney Arms mill around the curves of the river shortly before entering the expanse of Breydon Water. The buildings of Raven Hall on Langley island can be seen in the foreground. (January 5th 1997 - copyright Mike Page)

			Mill and ice A short distance further on and the "Blackheath" makes its way past the mill as it progresses slowly along the ice covered river. (January 5th 1997 - copyright Mike Page)

			Steam on the marshes A great atmospheric picture showing the steam engine "The Glasgow Highlander" pulling the Yarmouth-Liverpool Street "Norfolkman" special across the waterlogged Berney marshes towards Reedham. The train is approaching Berney Arms station which is just out of shot to the right. The mill tower can be seen in the background. (May 5th 2001 - copyright Mike Page).

			Berney Arms station Hardly Kings Cross! The remoteness and isolation of Britain's smallest station can clearly be seen in this view. (July 2001 - copyright Mike Page).

			Berney Arms winter Another scenic view showing the Berney marshes carpeted in a thin layer of snow. The buildings of Ashtree Farm, now used by the RSPB are visible in the foreground. In the upper left can be seen Breydon Water. (2001 - copyright Mike Page)

			Breydon Pump, Halvergate Fleet Passing the brick built building of the Breydon Pump with its sluice gate is "The Glasgow Highlander" pulling the Yarmouth-Liverpool Street "Norfolkman" special. (May 5th 2001 - copyright Mike Page)

			Berney Arms marshes, looking East A spectacular shot looking east towards Breydon Water with Berney Arms Mill clearly visible. In the foreground is Ashtree Farm and beyond the mill and round the curve of the river is the pub. (July 1996 - copyright Mike Page)

			Looking west across the marshes This summertime shot shows the River Yare winding its way west towards Norwich. Many sailing boats can be seen following the well trodden holiday route past the sail-less tower of the Berney Arms mill. The flatness of the landscape is clearly visible in this view and the extent of the drainage ditches taking water from the marshes can also be seen. The Berney Arms Inn is situated in the lower right of the picture. (2001 - copyright Mike Page)