These amazing drone images give a different angle on the heavy snowfall in Ipswich.

East Anglian Daily Times: Aerial images of Ipswich covered in snow.Aerial images of Ipswich covered in snow. (Image: John Clarke)

Former police officer John Clarke took these photos of the snow in the Bixley area of the town yesterday.

East Anglian Daily Times: Aerial images of Ipswich covered in snow.Aerial images of Ipswich covered in snow. (Image: John Clarke)

He put his drone up in between snow storms and home schooling his children, and these striking shots were the result.

East Anglian Daily Times: Aerial images of Ipswich covered in snow.Aerial images of Ipswich covered in snow. (Image: John Clarke)

A dad of three, Mr Clarke said on his @clarkeyslife Instagram page: β€œA quick break from the home school routine and taking the chance to get the drone up.

East Anglian Daily Times: Aerial images of Ipswich covered in snow.Aerial images of Ipswich covered in snow. (Image: John Clarke)

β€œIt is always what I need, a brief moment on my own just to recharge and catch my breath.”

East Anglian Daily Times: Aerial images of Ipswich covered in snow.Aerial images of Ipswich covered in snow. (Image: John Clarke)

As a retired police officer living with PTSD, Mr Clarke wants to raise awareness of mental health issues, and has previously shared tips to help others cope with the strain of self-isolation during the coronavirus pandemic.

East Anglian Daily Times: John Clarke took these amazing drone photos of Ipswich in the snowJohn Clarke took these amazing drone photos of Ipswich in the snow (Image: Archant)