tarboat's photos with the keyword: dorset

The Ibstock brickworks on the outskirts of Swanage specialises in the production of a wide range of hand-made bricks. The business can also produce bespoke items for restoration or individual new builds.

BP's Kimmeridge oilwell on the Dorset coastline is the oldest continually producing wellsite in the United Kingdom. It was drilled in 1959 and now produces 80 barrels (12,720) litres of crude oil per day. The oil is stored in the tanks to the left of the image and collected twice a week by road tanker. It is taken to the Gathering Station at Wytch Farm near Corfe Castle and thence by pipeline to the terminal near Southampton. The oilfield here is now operated by the French company Perenco.

Pumps on wells at Wytch Farm. This is Europe's largest known onshore oilfield in one of the most environmentally sensitive areas of the UK. Its operations are on the southern shores of Poole Harbour, Furzey Island, Wareham and at Kimmeridge Bay. Perenco UK Limited took over the operation of the oilfield in December 2011. It is currently producing 19,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (crude oil, liquid petroleum gas and gas).

Wytch Farm is the location of the largest onshore oil field in Western Europe. The facility was taken over from BP by Perenco in 2011 and pipes oil 91km to Fawley whilst gas is removed by road tanker. In 2002 it was estimated that the field contained reserves of 65.40 million tonnes of oil (479.6 million barrels), 4.73 million tonnes of natural gas liquids and 1.42 billion cubic metres of natural gas that will last until 2020 and 2025 respectively.

BP's Kimmeridge oilwell on the Dorset coastline is the oldest continually producing wellsite in the United Kingdom. It was drilled in 1959 and now produces 80 barrels (12,720) litres of crude oil per day. The oil is stored in the tanks to the left of the image and collected twice a week by road tanker. It is taken to the BP Gathering Station at Wytch Farm near Corfe Castle and thence by pipeline to the terminal near Southampton.

Standard Class Five 73129 departs Harman's Cross for Swanage. I just happened to be passing and saw the loco approaching, so it was a quick dash onto the platform for a few shots.

A mixture of liveries as Standard Tank 80104 brings a short train into Corfe Castle on the Swanage Railway.

I find a lot of interest in the shapes and structures of concrete and aggregates plant. This particular example I happened upon whilst looking for brickworks remains at Chickerell near Weymouth. The brickworks had long been demolished and replaced with this works and the council refuse department garage and workshops with an enormous stockpile of wheelie bins at the back.

Whilst enjoying a fine pint at the Square and Compass in Worth Matravers my drinking was accompanied by these two characters set upon the stone table top. The whole of the garden furniture at the pub was of the 'guaranteed to outlast your civilisation' style, being made of Purbeck stone.

Preparations for the 'End of Southern Steam' weekend on the Swanage Railway with the M7 tank undergoing a steam test. The shed area at Swanage is a wonderfully atmospheric place.

Shows daily - but not until mid-July. A lonely stand on an empty beach.

The longest dragonfly found in Britain is the female Golden-ringed Dragonfly. The long ovipositor, used for plunging into the stony substrate of rivers, is clearly visible in this view taken on the Dorset Heaths.

The Rex is situated in what was formerly the Oddfellows Hall.

The compact layout at Swanage Station is clear as a mid morning train departs Swanage for Norden and the driver collects the token for the section to Harman's Cross.

Local art discovered in a stone yard whilst on an expedition at Langton Matravers, Dorset.

80078 brings an afternoon train across the short viaduct and into Corfe Castle.

Swanage Railway. 80104 heads towards Harman's Cross from Corfe Castle on a driver experience run.

One of the Sunday services on July 1st was operated by DMU, seen here leaving the fine station at Corfe Castle.