The Lost Rivers of Manchester. The Cornbrook Part 2

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  • @MartinZero
    @MartinZero  3 роки тому +77

    Thanks to Dean for the Cornbrook main Theme. Incidental weird music was Martin. Thanks to Roy for guidance and Thumbnail Photograph. Also to Nick for his Photoshop wizardry 👍🏻

    • @broadstken
      @broadstken 3 роки тому +4

      These green spaces where streets and neighborhoods are just gone, are these scars from The Blitz during WW2? It just seems odd that everything that was there is gone

    • @gemmaleatherbarrow8383
      @gemmaleatherbarrow8383 3 роки тому +1

      @@broadstken they were part of the slum clearances of the 50s and 60s as part of (i presume) post war regeneration, but I don't think they were cleared because of blitz damage.
      A lot of estates like brinnington and gamesley were built around the same time

    • @ru54623
      @ru54623 3 роки тому +1

      Love the main theme, has a Winged Victory for the Sullen feel

    • @leemorris3805
      @leemorris3805 3 роки тому +2

      Martin... a classic episode...all the signature elements that make it a Martin Zero video...tunnels, mud, history, brickwork, side by side maps, iconic music tracks....and a Manchester River!!! Thankyou for all your amazing work. Much appreciated and enjoyed. 👍

    • @albie_3ian564
      @albie_3ian564 3 роки тому

      My dad worked in the Cornbrook oficices then moved to the NEW brewery at Runcorn

  • @jmarsh3347
    @jmarsh3347 3 роки тому +70

    Another superbly crafted video. I hope everyone appreciates what he goes through and the work he puts into these for us.

  • @mickmallett7651
    @mickmallett7651 3 роки тому +34

    Only Martin can produce a documentary on Manchester's subterranean waterways and include Ena Sharples. Thankyou Once again, I admire your passion and enthusiasm.

    • @vespasian606
      @vespasian606 3 роки тому +3

      Classic moments. I will always remember her sat around a table with Minnie and Albert. The conversation would inevitably turn round to the subject of that scarlet woman Elsie Tanner.

  • @liquidsnow1
    @liquidsnow1 3 роки тому +3

    After watching your videos for 2 years i know a lot more about Manchester than any other city in the world, -even my own city here in Sweden 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👌👌👌👌

  • @Protraderforse
    @Protraderforse 3 роки тому +9

    yay 40+ Mins love the new longer videos, will watch it tonight with a few beers. Thanks Martin for all your free content!

  • @brianartillery
    @brianartillery 3 роки тому +6

    Superb video, Martin, especially that oh so evocative intro. James needs to get a teaspoon on a lanyard or his keychain. God knows how many fingertips have been destroyed because of his forgetfulness in the spoon area.
    Roy's "I'd rather shit in both hands, and clap" comment, made me cry with laughter.
    Watched this, and then gave Barry Adamson's 'Moss Side Story' a listen for the nth time.

  • @anvilbrunner.2013
    @anvilbrunner.2013 3 роки тому +5

    That intro was great. The musical score is brilliant.

  • @boromickfc
    @boromickfc 3 роки тому +6

    Im from middlesbrough in the north east ,you wont believe how much ya video's make up my Sunday viewing .keep up the good work mate

  • @theowdgit9790
    @theowdgit9790 3 роки тому +4

    Brilliant bit about the Barracks 👍👍👍

  • @ejk181186
    @ejk181186 3 роки тому +16

    I worked at Royal brewery in Moss Side from 2004-2009. During my time there I went down in the Corn Brook culvert under the brewery twice. Great video, looking forward to the next part.

    • @DavE-bh8lz
      @DavE-bh8lz 3 роки тому +4

      I remember it being partly exposed when they dug up the main brewery yard to install some large water pipes.

  • @roccydaleian
    @roccydaleian 3 роки тому +4

    Another great video Martin. Nice to see an original Newhey brick as well. Looking forward to part 3.

  • @Tony-xx2vs
    @Tony-xx2vs 3 роки тому +3

    Brilliant. Loved the historical context clips.
    That Ena Sharpies photo...omg

  • @iLuvTenerife
    @iLuvTenerife 3 роки тому +6

    UA-cam GOLD Martin - another cracking long format video. Great history, and hard to imagine the old river once ran along there. No rats either 😁😁😁

  • @ianlainchbury
    @ianlainchbury 3 роки тому +4

    Every city needs a Martin Zero. Absolutely top class chaps. Can't wait for the next episode.

    • @m.m.i.9586
      @m.m.i.9586 3 роки тому

      I agree wholeheartedly, on both counts!

  • @robertdavenport1109
    @robertdavenport1109 3 роки тому +3

    Sent shivers through me that introduction.
    Top one Mr Zero.

  • @SueGirling68
    @SueGirling68 3 роки тому +4

    Hi Martin, at 24:08 doesn't that metal curving thing look like and old scythe with the handle ?????.
    Omg that bodged repair with those signs, I don't know why but it reminded me of Blue Peter 😂.
    A fantastic second part, full of awesome pics and history, man I remember Ena Sharples, wow that's going back some.
    Congrats on being awarded your gold medal for facing your nemesis, awesome.
    Thank you for sharing, much love. xx💖

  • @russvhill2
    @russvhill2 3 роки тому +4

    Another "rather you than me" episode which was superb as always, thanks. Brew-Boy's in-flight catering prowess never fails to amaze - just think what he could manage if he got spoons for Christmas

  • @Mehrunes86
    @Mehrunes86 3 роки тому +2

    Imagine someone walking on the street above, crossing a manhole cover and hearing you great voice, great video👍😁

  • @David_Owsnett
    @David_Owsnett 3 роки тому +5

    Very good. Well done Martin and the crew. I enjoyed the section on Ena Sharples.

  • @eddiek0507
    @eddiek0507 3 роки тому +2

    Interesting Video Martin,
    Loved the old stone work sewer sections,
    Some lovely reflections of the sewer roof in the water...🙂👍

  • @jimmyviaductophilelawley5587
    @jimmyviaductophilelawley5587 3 роки тому +5

    Great stuff Martin. I lived at 68 Barrack street in 99 and used to have a friend who lived on the tenth floor of Clifford Court

  • @andrewfound1615
    @andrewfound1615 3 роки тому +3

    Martin that was another very interesting video really informative you know I said I would welcome an opportunity to come with you on an underground journey.
    But I don’t drink tea never have only coffee my mum said in the 60s your costing me a bloody fortune drinking Camp coffee with chicory happy days.
    Keep the faith 🐝🐝Dorset Andy

  • @stephencleaves
    @stephencleaves 3 роки тому +21

    Great video as always Martin, who would of thought culverts could be so interesting ! Its fascinating to see how much is hidden beneath our feet and so often taken for granted.

  • @pwhitewick
    @pwhitewick 3 роки тому +1

    Cracking stuff Martin. Thoroughly enjoyable as always.

  • @bernardmcmahon5377
    @bernardmcmahon5377 3 роки тому +4

    It’s me again Martin,, I’ve got a signed edition of the Manchester Man, a story of Manchester from late 1700’s to after Peterloo based on true events , obviously you will have read it, my edition has pull out old maps of the time etc, anyway your presentations are amazing, nothing compares 👍👍👍👍

  • @peterotoole5699
    @peterotoole5699 3 роки тому +4

    Hello from Ireland ! Wow the Cornbrook under the Chorlton on Medlock where I was living as a kid until age 7 years in 1972

  • @barryhansen6854
    @barryhansen6854 3 роки тому +10

    Martin I've just finished reading a book by Val McDermid called The wire in the blood and watching this now puts life into what she wrote and described of the area great read and great video thank-you.

  • @glenjones6980
    @glenjones6980 3 роки тому +5

    Found the channel yesterday and been binge watching for the content and also as there some family links to Manchester.
    My great grandmother was born in South Shields and married twice (her husbands were actually half brothers). She lived in Lincoln for many years including a period on Avondale Street, a neighbouring family by the surname of Beechey included 8 brothers all of whom served in WWI. Five of them were killed, one was crippled and just the two youngest survived unscathed. My great uncle married a daughter from the Beechey family. For some unknown reason my great grandmother and one of her daughters moved from Lincoln to Moss Side.
    The story of the Beechey Brothers can be found with a google search and there's a youtube video on The Continuing Stories channel.

  • @wacholder5690
    @wacholder5690 3 роки тому +13

    Another good one from "Martin with partners". I really love that mix of real-time undergroud exploration and explanations what's above and what was there back then. An attraction hard to beat. Thanks again for sharing !

  • @Limosical
    @Limosical 3 роки тому +13

    Only watched a few minutes and can already tell this is gonna be great, some nice editing at the start there!
    Edit:
    Yep, loved it

  • @anneforster510
    @anneforster510 3 роки тому +6

    Thanks Martin for another installment to The Cornbrook. Your channel goes where no one else does, how you do it I don't know. You constantly put yourself out of your comfort zone and this was a perfect example 👌 Thanks to James and Roy also . If anyone is not from Manchester you might not be aware how much Coronation Street ,particularly in the 60s and 70s when Ena Sharples ruled, was part of the local physche and deeply embedded in the local culture. I long since stopped watching as it's not the same but thanks Martin for including this little gem of Ena on that balcony.

  • @carlrehnberg4581
    @carlrehnberg4581 3 роки тому +11

    Dang, that opening sequence was pure amazeballs! Scinematic, the quote over the still, going from old to new. Good one, loved it! :)
    I had to pause and tell you this before continuing. Now time to pick up at the roundabout for the story.

  • @JohnPValentine
    @JohnPValentine 3 роки тому +2

    Even I was feeling nostalgic for “old Manchester” … and I’ve never lived there! Thanks for another awesome video, telling the story of Manchester past.

  • @mileshigh1321
    @mileshigh1321 3 роки тому +3

    Great history especially with that photo of Ena on the balcony! I like how you can see the original river bank stone before the brick arch was added !

  • @carolliptrot1248
    @carolliptrot1248 3 роки тому +5

    Absolutely brilliant, love my Sunday evening watching and learning about places i thought i knew. Nice one Martin

  • @Ferbeldeyberb
    @Ferbeldeyberb 3 роки тому +2

    Looks like production has gone up another level, excellent stuff 👍

  • @jobsjobbed5125
    @jobsjobbed5125 3 роки тому +4

    Absolutely superb again! Love the way you link the past to the present day with the old photos. Thanks ☺️

  • @welovenewhomes
    @welovenewhomes 3 роки тому +2

    Another Banger Boys! best start to a film! it`s always a synth treat!!!

  • @3000Rico1
    @3000Rico1 3 роки тому +1

    3 beer's and an new Video... Perfect Sunday evening... Cheers... 🙂

  • @amacca2085
    @amacca2085 3 роки тому +1

    Intro was brilliant !!!
    And obviously the rest of the video 👍😀

  • @MARKETMAN6789
    @MARKETMAN6789 3 роки тому +2

    Excellent video ,always surprises me what people get upto in their spare time

  • @Patriotmagnets
    @Patriotmagnets 3 роки тому +7

    Absolutely amazing video again dude, taking us all back in time, the history which is out of view from us is unbelievable, thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to the next episode. Ps that road sign plaster that was on the roof was funny. 🤟🇬🇧

  • @thomasvnl
    @thomasvnl 3 роки тому +4

    Really nice dedication to showing us these hidden places. Thanks Martin, looking forward to the next part(s).

  • @BombsGaspan
    @BombsGaspan 3 роки тому +6

    Another great episode into the history of Manchester! Perfect Sunday chill/vibe mood. Thanks Martin.

  • @neilmartin3220
    @neilmartin3220 3 роки тому +2

    Nice long video. Great will enjoy this later. Thanks Martin.

  • @nikbennett4894
    @nikbennett4894 3 роки тому +2

    Top stuff, Martin. Especially the before & after Ena Sharples bit. Very poignant. Very moving. Takes me right back to Openshaw. Thanks!

  • @jaynotmusic
    @jaynotmusic 3 роки тому +3

    I bloody love your channel m8. You are a good man doing good work.

  • @adrianstansfield
    @adrianstansfield 3 роки тому +1

    Wow that was a amazing video Martin & well done on the team for doing the video & I can,t wait ✋for the next video of the cornbrook river & your knowledge of how the history of Manchester & it,s river,s is brilliant & I've learned a lot from the videos you have had up so well done again & here's a few high five,s 👋👋👋👋👋👋👏👏👏👏👋👋👋

  • @alexscarbro796
    @alexscarbro796 3 роки тому +3

    Absolutely fantastic intro and production value!

  • @viennacat1
    @viennacat1 3 роки тому +9

    Fantastic Martin. This area south of the City has such an interesting history just like the centre. I happened to drive through here on Friday night (on my way to watch The Human League at the arena 😂), can’t believe how many new high rise places are going up, since I worked in Old Trafford in the 90’s, looks so different. Loved your part about Ena Sharples and Coronation St, those 60s episodes are iconic and do form a part of social history and the way things were changing. I wonder what Ena would have made of today’s Manchester?!! 😂

    • @bernardmcmahon5377
      @bernardmcmahon5377 3 роки тому +2

      So true my friend 👍👍👍

    • @alexac3098
      @alexac3098 3 роки тому +4

      Ohhh, Ena would have a lot to say, and none of it good, you know that.

  • @jetsons101
    @jetsons101 3 роки тому +2

    Martin, your lighting at 10:00 was great the way you backlit yourself to get the stone work detail. The spraycrete is kinda lame. Hope you guys washed your hands for tea. Again, great use of maps and old photos and switching from under-ground to above-ground for the narration. Thanks again for your hours of work.

  • @elizabethannferrario7113
    @elizabethannferrario7113 3 роки тому +2

    another great video thank you gentlemen, much appreciated, my regards liz ,

  • @mesmogruvinski
    @mesmogruvinski Рік тому

    Big shout to "Pathfinder" Roy lighting up the way like the Lancaster squadrons did. Brilliant videologue as per. Makes me homesick. I was born in Woodhouse Park and we used to get buses up Palatine Road(Palatine was mentioned in that document about the construction of the Beidgewater Canal) and I was always fascinated with all the rivers and river we could see off the top deck of the bus into Picadilly. Thanks for posting, Martin.🙂

  • @dianapatterson1559
    @dianapatterson1559 3 роки тому +2

    Lovely camera work in places. Thanks so much!

  • @simonholliday9874
    @simonholliday9874 3 роки тому +5

    Superb as usual, lads. The Manchester Man is a great read, especially for one who loves history and went to Chetham's. :) In later life (early 80s) I would regularly pass through Hulme or along Chester Road. Both were thoroughly depressing. I re-visited in Feb 2020 and took a bus through both areas, and the transformation was beyond belief. Now, thanks to you, I can see what lies beneath. Can't wait for the next one!

  • @laurencem7970
    @laurencem7970 3 роки тому +1

    Now there’s and idea. Subterranean metal detecting. Your comments reminded me of the old tv series the Detectorists. Thanks for another great video guys.

  • @martinkavanagh9641
    @martinkavanagh9641 3 роки тому +1

    GREAT work Martin & Team .. A lovely turn of phrase there about shitting in hands and then clapping loud - I'll try to use that somewhere eh.

  • @hyperballadbradx6486
    @hyperballadbradx6486 3 роки тому +1

    Evil spraycrete! Love the parts of brickwork you've shown us left. It's so exciting to see! Really beautiful 👌🏻

  • @ivanhockenhull2604
    @ivanhockenhull2604 3 роки тому

    So, the Cornbrook Dragon is finally slain. Well done. Closure. Fabulous episode and The Barracks story was a revelation. The iconic image of Ms. Sharples was worth the price of admission alone. You are a credit to yourself, Martin. 🇯🇪

  • @bobingram6912
    @bobingram6912 3 роки тому +2

    That was the "dogs" Martin👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 More history than you could shake a stick at. Fully appreciate the effort you guys go through to show us these amazing shots of history. Thank goodness the Vics didn't know about prefab concrete and spraycrete, that brick and stonework is something else. More rodent, less tea cake and peanut butter😝 Buy that lad a teaspoon!!!!

  • @johninyork
    @johninyork 2 роки тому

    One of the best videos Martin has ever made

  • @UsualmikeTelevision
    @UsualmikeTelevision 3 роки тому

    This was an amazing video. Took me two days to watch and enjoy. I was viewer 879 and came back later to watch the last 15 mins and was viewer 14000!!! Awesome! Love everyone of your videos and really enjoying this series!

  • @Leonard_Smith
    @Leonard_Smith 3 роки тому +1

    Martin, thanks for being brave so that we don't have to be. Future generations will hopefully be able to use these records to try and recreate this part of history.

  • @memorialgardens1664
    @memorialgardens1664 3 роки тому +3

    Getting better and better 🎥. 💪🙏

  • @danny2me70
    @danny2me70 3 роки тому +5

    brilliant marin as per usual ,really enjoyed it thanks ,i used to work near the barracks 25 years ago and you giving us more history of the peterloo massacre was interesting as ive read about that ,a few years ago i seen that picture of ena sharples on the balcony and i never knew it was there i always got the impression it was in salford but thats martin .

  • @daviespaulaann8913
    @daviespaulaann8913 3 роки тому +3

    Fantastic video really enjoyed it ..glad you all survived it..you all are so brave well done love to u and James stay safe and keep up the amazing work take care luv and light to you both x

  • @notwenjohn6852
    @notwenjohn6852 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent video Martin. Love the old stone and brick sections, from when sections of the River ran open. Superb. Wud of done my back in stooping in that low box section! :-o

  • @bernardmcmahon5377
    @bernardmcmahon5377 3 роки тому +1

    Just amazing Martin, with the old and new map references, old photos and historical references, absolutely brilliant, I’m interested precisely in your presentations, Salford 👍👍👍👍

  • @nixtax3526
    @nixtax3526 3 роки тому +2

    Brilliant mate, loved the above ground comparisons , really interesting vlog.

  • @familylife3624
    @familylife3624 3 роки тому +2

    Another great video Martin, always looking forward to your uploads keep up the good work

  • @malcbury9739
    @malcbury9739 3 роки тому +3

    Absolutely love your videos, Martin. Very interesting and informative. Love the way you research the history of the places that you and your 'ensemble' explore, and the way you use old maps and photographs, alongside updated versions, to illustrate the changes that have taken place over the years. And, regards this video and a few others, who could have thought that culverts could be so interesting!! Great job, keep it up!

  • @Phil-M0KPH
    @Phil-M0KPH 3 роки тому +5

    Another masterpiece. Martin and team sinking in mud and stooping through spaces with little headroom so we don’t have to.
    An episode on the barracks would be most interesting.

  • @peter15871
    @peter15871 3 роки тому +3

    Amazing adventure,having worked in a coal mine with low roadways i know all to well how it can crease your back & make your legs ache ,oh for somewhere where you can stand up straight, looking forward to the rest of your journey ...

  • @t77299
    @t77299 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks guys, another well done job 👍🏻👍🏻👏

  • @CarlSmith-bs4qx
    @CarlSmith-bs4qx 3 роки тому

    Greetings from Cambridge, as an exiled Mancunian for more than a decade always interesting to watch your videos.

  • @yorkie2789
    @yorkie2789 3 роки тому +2

    Fantastic video Martin, just knew it would be worth the wait. Great how you linked the below ground footage with what is above ground. Thanks to you going down there and taking us all along for the ride we'll thankfully never need to go down there ourselves.

  • @bcoldgoalie
    @bcoldgoalie 3 роки тому +1

    A Sunday video with my favourite urban archeologists....perfect! The old brewery should have been converted to condo's or apartments,it would have been fantastic in that setting. I love it when they incorporate old structures into the city core. Well done guys!

  • @michaelmiller641
    @michaelmiller641 3 роки тому

    Thanks martin, for another fascinating glimpse into the northern powerhouse!

  • @stevenstopford9847
    @stevenstopford9847 3 роки тому +4

    Fantastic vid many thanks for struggling down there! Absolutely love the history 👍

  • @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling
    @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling 2 роки тому

    Out of this World. Thank you for the journey so far.

  • @The_Robert.Fletcher
    @The_Robert.Fletcher 3 роки тому +2

    Fascinating as usual.

  • @markavis7232
    @markavis7232 3 роки тому

    I've lived round there for 30 years - I really appreciate these videos, especially the links to old photos of the area. I know people who were around here 30 years before I was - I'll try to get them interested in watching too.

  • @jmarsh3347
    @jmarsh3347 3 роки тому +2

    Wow, Ena Sharples on a balcony!

  • @peterkilvert2712
    @peterkilvert2712 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent Martin, James and Roy. A tough journey, but so interesting. Looking forward to part 3, but don't take any undue risks. If it rains a lot, let's have another look at the Medlock open sections. Pete

  • @tomsurbanexplore
    @tomsurbanexplore 3 роки тому +2

    Excellent video Martin glad you faced your nemesis I've watch the peterloo massacre on TV a while ago very interesting indeed bet your backs we,re sore after all that stooping I shall be looking forward to pt 3 of the cornbrook wish James would bring his spoons for the brew he needs reminding brilliant video Martin keep up the good work m8 👍

  • @Duppy_Art
    @Duppy_Art 3 роки тому

    Culvert mudlarking 👀👀 the sinky parts still look slightly terrifying 😱 well done Team 💪🤝💯

  • @chelsey8343
    @chelsey8343 3 роки тому +2

    Just love these videos 📹 all the effort you put in is really appreciated 👍 👏 keep it up guys ✌

  • @grimsmith1
    @grimsmith1 3 роки тому +2

    Excellent stuff mate! Very well presented and explored!

  • @psychokeef
    @psychokeef 3 роки тому

    Great video Martin I can’t wait for the next episode of the cornbrook 👍

  • @matthewgriffiths8423
    @matthewgriffiths8423 3 роки тому +1

    Brilliant. It's like Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds. Start a new life underground. Miles and Miles of drains

  • @malcolmcog
    @malcolmcog 3 роки тому

    In 1965-1968 there was a main sewer built in my back yard in Birmingham. I had many happy years climbing into undeground chambers and walking along newly dug channels ! I still explore mines in the Peak District with the Peak District Mines Historical Society

  • @johnreynolds3428
    @johnreynolds3428 3 роки тому +2

    Always so fascinating!

  • @UKAbandonedMineExplores
    @UKAbandonedMineExplores 3 роки тому

    Nice intro :). For a while, thought you had forgot to do a tea scene for us!

  • @Sestra_Prior
    @Sestra_Prior 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely fascinating! Well done conquering your fear.

  • @andymoseley2230
    @andymoseley2230 3 роки тому +1

    Very enjoyable episode many thanks

  • @andyhill242
    @andyhill242 3 роки тому +1

    Great video Martin, I love the underground stuff, probably because I don't have to go there and endure the hardship.

  • @christophersmith4706
    @christophersmith4706 3 роки тому +2

    As usual an excellent story told.

  • @shirleylynch7529
    @shirleylynch7529 3 роки тому

    Loved the start with Ena. Then when you brought her into your documentary wow wow wow. Fantastic. Well done Roy for guiding and James for the tea and cake. Not sure about the peanut butter. Your films are better than the TV documentaries Martin. Brilliant. Thank you for all you do for us.

  • @jimmillward3505
    @jimmillward3505 3 роки тому +2

    I felt soiled from beginning to end, go and have a wash you sewerats. lol :) great vid as always

  • @pbartmess
    @pbartmess 3 роки тому +1

    This is an excellent episode! The editing was excellent, leading us smoothly from section to section with interesting pauses for reflection. I especially appreciated the diversion up to Barrack Park history lesson.