Exploring the B&M Distribution Center in Wixams, Bedford

🏢The B&M Distribution Center in Wixams, Bedford is a massive facility with multiple trucks and a large queue of vehicles waiting to enter.

📸I encountered resistance from the B&M staff who did not want to be filmed or have their property recorded.

🚧There are no clear signs or indications that the cycle lane leads onto B&M property, causing confusion for visitors.

📝I exercised my rights to film from the public footpath and grass area, highlighting the importance of understanding your rights when documenting public spaces.

🚫Despite the tension, I managed to capture footage of the B&M Distribution Center and provide an overview of the facility.

Were you allowed to film inside the B&M Distribution Center?

—No, I faced resistance from the B&M staff who did not want to be filmed or have their property recorded.

Why were there no signs indicating that the cycle lane leads onto B&M property?

—It is unclear why there are no signs, but this lack of signage can cause confusion for visitors who may unintentionally enter B&M property.

Did you manage to capture footage of the B&M Distribution Center?

—Yes, despite the resistance, I was able to capture footage of the B&M Distribution Center and provide an overview of the facility.

What rights did you exercise when filming from the public footpath and grass area?

—I exercised my rights to film from public spaces, highlighting the importance of understanding and respecting these rights when documenting public areas.

What was the overall experience of visiting the B&M Distribution Center?

—The overall experience was met with some resistance, but I was able to navigate the area and share an overview of the facility with my audience.

01:16Introduction: We are in Wixams, Bedford, exploring the B&M Distribution Center.

08:58Encountering resistance: The staff at B&M did not want to be filmed and requested that I put my camera down.

11:00Clarifying the boundaries: The confusion arises due to the lack of clear signs indicating that the cycle lane leads onto B&M property.

12:56Tensions rise: Both parties engage in a heated conversation, with the B&M staff asking me to leave.

13:50Asserting rights: I remind the staff that I have the right to film from the public footpath and grass area.

14:39Conclusion: Despite the resistance, I manage to capture footage of the B&M Distribution Center and share an overview of the facility.