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Search Engines and Directories
32 CORNERS are Top Internet Traders who manage and market a
number of UK based search engines and research directories. We also
maintain a comprehensive library of information articles. All of our
web sites carry minimum advertising and always comply with the
latest SEO guidelines for good practice.
Research and
Development Project - "360 Web Walks" Panoramic
Photography
Using some very sophisticated hardware and software; 32 Corners
have started to compile an index of top quality full 360 panoramic
images of local landmarks and places of interest, in and around
North Nottinghamshire. This project is not for commercial use, we
use it to hone our skills and perhaps experiment with some unusual
camera locations and positions.
The panoramic movies use a "Java
Applet" to enable the viewer to rotate, pan and tilt the
picture giving a true 3D experience. If you can't view the panorama, please download and install
the Microsoft
JV program. This will take about 5 minutes and is a very good all
round extension to your browser functionality.
Use the Google [map] links to get a
"zoomed in" satellite view of the exact location of the
tripod when the pictures were taken.
| All
Google Map Links Show the EXACT Position of the Tripod |
Dog
& Duck Pub and Restaurant
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King
John's Palace
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360 panoramic
image showing the exterior of the Dog and Duck located in
Kings Clipstone Village. The pub has recently been refurbished
and modernised and has become quite a popular venue for eating
out. Some of the friendliness and charm of the old pub has
been lost, but I guess that's progress?
The walk from King
John's Palace Ruins is a bit risky, as the pedestrian
footpath gets narrow in the village centre and through traffic
from the A614 & A1 absolutely thunders past. I nearly got
wiped out a few times, so take care and wait for the
infrequent breaks in the almost constant stream of fast moving
traffic. The 30 MPH speed limit seems to be ignored
completely. [map]
Now
hosted by the Laughing Camel Road Trips and Destinations Web
Site
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360
panoramic image showing the ruins of King John's Palace in a
field near Kings Clipstone, North Nottinghamshire. Access to
the site is from a small hole in the nearby roadside hedge.
The grass in the field was about thigh-high on the day this
photo was taken and it took quite a bit of effort to lug
all the camera equipment into place. Some restoration work has
been carried out using "breeze blocks" and this
tends to make the ruins look very shabby. This is not one of
the most inspiring English monuments I've visited.
Fortunately, the Dog
& Duck Pub is only a short walk from the ruins and a
cold pint of cider was very welcome on a hot and sunny
afternoon. [map]
Now
hosted by the Laughing Camel Road Trips and Destinations Web
Site
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Sherwood
Forest
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Welbeck
Water Sculpture
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| 360°
interactive panoramic image showing the flora and fauna of
Cavendish Wood. It was a VERY sunny day and there's quite a
bit of over exposure. However, the smell from the Gorse and
Hawthorn was indescribable... a quite exceptional experience. [map]
Now
hosted by the Laughing Camel Road Trips and Destinations Web
Site
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360°
panoramic image showing the water sculpture at Welbeck, North
Nottinghamshire. This amazing sculpture raises and falls at
regular intervals. You can hear the water pressure
change and then the various circular bars rotate. This is ART
that LIVES! Well worth a visit. You can also visit the
Gallery, Farm Shop (try the Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese) and a
Garden Centre. [map]
Now
hosted by the Laughing Camel Road Trips and Destinations Web
Site
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Chatsworth
Park, Derbyshire, Peak District
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Sculpture
Dedicated to British Miners, Located in Mansfield
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| 360
panoramic image showing the weir at Chatsworth Park. Every day
of the year, the 1000 acre park, on the banks of the river
Derwent, is open for free, for everyone to enjoy as they
choose; walking, playing or picnicking. This panoramic was
taken on a hot sunny day and shows lots of people enjoying a
day out. I like the way you can pan down and see the
"drop" over the edge of the weir. [map]
Now
hosted by the Laughing Camel Road Trips and Destinations Web
Site
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360 panoramic
image showing the sculpture of a miner, commissioned by
Mansfield town and dedicated to the bravery of all British
Miners.
The sculpture is
located on probably the most busiest crossroads in Mansfield,
which is a shame really. However, the proud and determined
look on the miner's face as he surveys the passing traffic
makes me wonder what he would think of today's values.
When the Applet
starts, try tilting up, to get the full sculpture in view and
then zoom in slightly to get the detail. [map]
Now
hosted by the Laughing Camel Road Trips and Destinations Web
Site
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Mansfield
Business Park From the ROOF!
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The
Famous Major Oak, Near Edwinstowe
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360 panoramic
image showing the view from the roof of Mansfield Business
Park. The panorama shows an almost vertical drop to the well
tended gardens at the rear of the business park. I had to
really spread the tripod legs to get right to the edge of the
roof's wall and set the timer for the second shot and then
hide behind the fire door.
Unfortunately, the sun came out half way through the shoot and
has overexposed the centre image. I like it, because it shows
the magnificent trees in the background. These trees change
colours during every season. This is the Spring view, but in
Autumn the colours are spectacularly. I plan to take another
panoramic at that time of year just to show the difference.
When the Applet
starts, try tilting down, but watch out, it's a long drop! [map]
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The
Major Oak is a huge Oak tree near the village of Edwinstowe in
the heart of Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England.
According to local folklore, it was Robin Hood's headquarters.
It weighs an estimated 23 tons, has a waistline of 33 feet,
and is about 800-1000 years old.
Since the Victorian era its massive limbs have been partially
supported by an elaborate system of scaffolding. In February
1998, a local company took cuttings from the Major Oak and
began cultivating clones of the famous tree with the intention
of sending saplings to be planted in major cities around the
world. [map]
See if you can spot AskAnn...
the ice-cream stealer!
Now
hosted by the Laughing Camel Road Trips and Destinations Web
Site
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The
Water Sculpture, Cafe and Various Craft Shops, Edwinstowe
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The craft
centre has a lot of interesting shops and actual workshops,
which display a wide range of handmade goods and products.
Don't miss the Creamed Scone and Tea deal at the cafe. Superb,
homemade scone, jam and Cornish Clotted Cream accompanied by
real tea (not tea bag) [map]
Now
hosted by the Laughing Camel Road Trips and Destinations Web
Site
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9 June 07 - Rufford
Country Park Nr. Kings Clipstone
A Weekend Exploring the History of the Civil War, Early Summer, 1647
Step Back 360
Years Using 360 degree Panoramic Technology
Virtual Tours, 3d
Object Movies, Time Lapse Movies
By focusing on customer satisfaction
and technological innovation, 32 CORNERS develops
virtual content for the Internet. We provide Virtual Tours, 3d
Object Movies, Time Lapse movies plus many other effective ways of
promoting your product/s online.
Do you know what Virtual Content is
and how it can help your business?
Virtual Content is the new way to
promote your products/services online.
Virtual Content will allow your
customers to effectively walk into your shop/property/land and view
it all in 360 degrees. Objects can be "picked up"
rotated, zoomed in for closer inspection. All of these techniques
will promote the "desire to buy" and improve web site
visitor to order ratios.
Getting your message across to your
viewers is what it's all about.
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