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Stone Circle Hunting in Winter

On March 21, 2010, in Theories, Thoughts and Essays, by Michael

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When an opportunity arose to greet the sunrise at Stonehenge, I jumped at it. Never an early riser, the winter months appeared to give ample time to welcome the light at a reasonable hour. As the date grew closer, a welcoming bed and breakfast was booked in Salisbury [...]

SHOOT DIARY – Rollright Stones

On July 15, 2008, in Shoot Diary, by Michael

Oxfordshire, 18th October, 2006
I always wondered why Rupert got the giggles so badly today.
Just don’t mention Tom Bombadil …

SHOOT DIARY – Rollright Stones

On July 15, 2008, in Shoot Diary, by Michael

Oxfordshire, 18th October, 2006
The next morning – this is what we wake up to. Photographically, mist is good and has served us well a couple of times on this film and especially today at the Rollrights.

SHOOT DIARY – Rollright Stones

On July 15, 2008, in Shoot Diary, by Michael

Oxfrodshire, 17th October, 2006
The first night away on a four week trip through Wales and Ireland sees us camped up in the car park by the Rollright Stones. By now we’ve learned not to finalise the script until we’re on site. No matter how much research we’ve done (note Cope’s ‘Modern Antiquarian’ present, as ever) [...]

Welcome to StandingStones.tv

On June 3, 2008, in Shoot Diary, by Michael

My name is Michael Bott (with the cap) and it has been my privilege to partner my pal Rupert Soskin (with the shades) in the making of an amazing and unique film, Standing with Stones.
I think I was about 10 years old when I first visited the Rollright Stones. I remember it was part of [...]

Premiere at Chipping Norton

On May 23, 2008, in Events, by Michael

I’m afraid there’s much that’s going to come all in a rush now as I’ve finally seem to have the time to attend to this blog.
Anyway, first thing to report is the wonderful success of Standing with Stones at its first public showing at the Chipping Norton Theatre in Oxfordshire – not a stones throw [...]

Standing with Stones premiere at Chipping Norton

On April 14, 2008, in Events, by Michael

Really excited because it’s the premiere of the film tomorrow at the Chipping Norton Theatre. Evening is a benefit for the Rollrights Trust – the organisation that looks after the Rollright Stones – and all proceeds go to them. Tickets are £10.00 each and available from the box office on 01608 642350. The theatre only [...]