Five historical Gems around Manchester & Salford

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  • @thesolidsnakealpha
    @thesolidsnakealpha Рік тому +2

    Thanks for continuing to bring us a peek at a bygone world .
    God bless, Guys🙏

  • @derek-press
    @derek-press Рік тому +11

    the workmanship that went into that ice house is just crazy,brilliant! can you imagine the mason-masons who did that, probably got paid peanuts but built something that will outlive us all

  • @TheFilwud
    @TheFilwud Рік тому +16

    The steamhammer brought back memories of my apprenticeship in Sheffield, our building was next door to a foundry with a steamhammer, I will never forget the noise of the hammer and the way every blow shook our building.

  • @wilburytwist6683
    @wilburytwist6683 Рік тому +17

    The swing bridge is visible in a few scenes in the 1961 A Taste of Honey. Quite a good record of that era. The kids singing Ally Ally O sticks in my mind too 🙂

  • @yorkie2789
    @yorkie2789 Рік тому +30

    Please keep these coming Martin, we all love the epic series but if you add all these oddities together it's builds up into a fine body of work. Lots of this could have been overlooked.

  • @daviddearden6372
    @daviddearden6372 Рік тому +31

    That takes me back fifty odd years. My brother, as part of his apprenticeship did a study on Brindley , which included the aqueduct, the mine at Worsley and last but not least Wet Earth Colliery.
    however to top thar as part of my college studies I did a personal study on Nasmyth and The Bridgewater Foundry. Back then in the 70s it was the Royal Ordinance Factory and I had to get security clearance before I could go inside what was left of the original building. If you walked down from the Steam Hammer to the Aqueduct you would have passed the site of the old Bridgewater Hospital where I worked for a time and then on the corner with the main road was A V Roes old offices. The hospital was originally the municipal workhouse. There's a lot of history in that short walk.

    • @MartinZero
      @MartinZero  Рік тому +3

      Cheers David , I never knew that

    • @BestUserNameUK
      @BestUserNameUK Рік тому +2

      I remember the ROF in Patricroft, used to fish the Bridgewater canal which ran past it.

  • @hond654
    @hond654 Рік тому +9

    DrainMaestro as the friendly ghost, nice! Seems he got some time during half term.

  • @danehardinge8801
    @danehardinge8801 Рік тому

    A steam hammer so precise it could crack an egg in a wine glass. Amazing

  • @mbak7801
    @mbak7801 Рік тому

    What a brilliant idea. Each one of these would make a walking day out if discovered together with an explanation of what they were. I have always been tempted to study industrial archeology. That bit of rail you discover almost fully buried in the verge of a footpath. Parts of peoples working lives that you can stub your toe on. Lost forgotten but with a story to tell. Please do more as they help to bring the environment to life. Superb.
    Just to add to the memories. I was on a train from London to Inverness. As we went through the midlands in 1973 at night the sky on both sides glowed red from all the blast furnaces. Something out of a depiction of hell from the middle ages. A fantastic sight now gone, but where and how? It seemed to vanish overnight.

  • @Qugar666
    @Qugar666 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant brilliant. Thanks.

  • @thekoretech
    @thekoretech Рік тому

    Very inspirational guys; Congratulations from Hampshire down south 🎉 🥇 🥇 🍾

  • @admiralfaffy
    @admiralfaffy Рік тому

    Amazing history in Manchester, live in Sheboygan USA myself still trying to piece together my towns history... keep the videos coming, keep the history alive

  • @jamesm.5455
    @jamesm.5455 Місяць тому

    Series should be shown in school history classes. Thank you for your glimpse into the past.

  • @missmerrily4830
    @missmerrily4830 Рік тому +3

    Fve wonderful snippets. The ice house was really very special, closely followed by the Nasmyth steam hammer! And all were well worth taking the time to view. Thanks to all of you, and guys, that was no brew... it was a picnic!

  • @metrotechguru5863
    @metrotechguru5863 Рік тому +8

    Martin, just brilliant. A string of historical gems to be sure. These kind of videos showcasing smaller points of interest are delightful to watch. Thanks for your many efforts.

  • @jameslynch5716
    @jameslynch5716 Рік тому +1

    Another belter our kid.

  • @blueheart1946
    @blueheart1946 Місяць тому +1

    1964 was the year Lord Beeching butchered the railway system. Lots of lines, throughout the country, were silenced were deemed too expensive to run. Another short sighted decision by the know alls.
    Thanks for another great insight into the past..

  • @judithcapper835
    @judithcapper835 Рік тому

    Absolutely fantastic Thankyou Martin and friends

  • @Mercy-v9e6m
    @Mercy-v9e6m Рік тому +1

    That was splendid! Thankyou.

  • @lindamccaughey6669
    @lindamccaughey6669 Рік тому +2

    That was fantastic. I must admit tho that steam hammer was awesome. The tunnels were stunning. Incredible videos. Thanks for taking me along. Please take care

  • @garethparr9482
    @garethparr9482 Рік тому +2

    5 VERY interesting things Martin. As always you n the guys brilliant!

  • @trainsinkansas576
    @trainsinkansas576 Рік тому +7

    Martin I truly enjoyed this video. Finding old ruins that still exist is so neat. Even though I live in Meriden, Kansas and have never been to England our roots originate from there. The little town I live in can be traced clear back to England. Have a great day.

  • @moorjock
    @moorjock Рік тому +7

    Takes me right back to my youth in Swinton, i remember getting the bus into the city with me mates and spending all day poking around these places, only thing to fear was the local bobbie catching you and tweaking your ear with his hand. Days of innocence, discovery and wonder. So glad Manchester has kept some of its history for the future, thank you for taking the time to show us and educate others.

  • @garys4756
    @garys4756 Рік тому

    Thanks Martin and the team for sharing.

  • @tieganhamilton1211
    @tieganhamilton1211 29 днів тому

    I live in Swinton but grew up in Eccles, it was really nice to see a spotlight on the aqueduct ☺️ I loved watching this video and learning more about Manchester and my home town 🥰

  • @sputumtube
    @sputumtube Рік тому +2

    This could not possibly have been more fascinating. Thanks for posting. :)

  • @nezbitt1469
    @nezbitt1469 Рік тому +8

    Wow fantastic finds, as urban explorers you guys are No1 the depth of research & the quality of production is second to none. Thankyou so much for sharing these gems 👍🏻

  • @davidberlanny3308
    @davidberlanny3308 Рік тому +1

    Just one word, brilliant!
    Damn, thats four .... and now its 11!!

  • @wideyxyz2271
    @wideyxyz2271 Рік тому +1

    Fascinating little titbits of history!

  • @LindaKeith-w6i
    @LindaKeith-w6i Рік тому +1

    Just watched video. I was told many years ago by a B.R. track worker that the old rails at Radcliffe provided the electrical earth for the (then) electric train line from Manchester to Bury. There was a substation at the top of the spur. That is why these particular rails were not lifted.

    • @MartinZero
      @MartinZero  Рік тому

      Thats interesting, thanks 👍

  • @barbaraprest783
    @barbaraprest783 Рік тому +1

    Love this kind of thing - thank you 😊

  • @hyperballadbradx6486
    @hyperballadbradx6486 Рік тому

    Woo! I love a Martin Zero Lucky Bag video!
    Extra love for Liz Fraser sounds

  • @Dan23_7
    @Dan23_7 Рік тому +3

    That was ace Martin
    In Leyland we have worden park which has worden hall in it. There’s an ice house at the back of the gardens, it’s nicknamed locally as the pet cemetery. Also in between Chorley and Leyland there’s Cuerden valley, which has cuerden hall, you guessed it… it has an ice house dug into a hill in a field near the hall.
    I’m pretty sure I’ve seen one of those steam hammers (sat rusting) on a farm I go to near Bicester down south. I’ll take a proper look the next time I go. I’ve only glanced at it but the shape looks exactly the same.
    An excellent video again from you and the lads 👌🏼👌🏼

  • @nickwright5531
    @nickwright5531 Рік тому

    Superb film. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

  • @alanlansdell7533
    @alanlansdell7533 Рік тому +8

    Always amazing how nature reclaims the space.

    • @jonrutherford6852
      @jonrutherford6852 Рік тому +2

      Agreed -- I always feel nature is telling us something very important yet very ordinary...it's a kind of eery feeling I get from such scenes.

  • @TalesOfWar
    @TalesOfWar Рік тому +1

    I enjoy the idea of Marcus traipsing around in storm drains and the like with a bag full of paper with numbers on hoping they don't get wet haha!
    Also I now want a Sally Cinnamon roll. Messy but delicious!

  • @Urbexy
    @Urbexy Рік тому

    all brilliant finds and well worthy of the video. It's these little pieces of history that can be forgotten about and lost.

  • @akdenyer
    @akdenyer Рік тому +1

    Thankyou Martin, how I miss those things and older times. Tough but people were decent.

  • @petenicholson3318
    @petenicholson3318 Рік тому +1

    It's a long walk from Patricroft train station to the AJ Bell stadium to watch Sale Sharks ! Great video lads. I'll keep my eye out for these landmarks

  • @lazyhazeldaisy9596
    @lazyhazeldaisy9596 Рік тому +4

    Quite honestly Martin I love these snippet video's you do I find them very interesting and is a mix of different interest's, I thought the ice house very interesting and just loved those bridges. I'm not sure what the neighbours must of thought when that steam hammer was put in! Thanks to all of you, I love most of all your enjoyment at just looking round these places and getting such a buzz out of it.😀

  • @MrSteffen2020
    @MrSteffen2020 Рік тому +1

    Thanks you Martin for nice video see you next time

  • @xsm5525
    @xsm5525 Рік тому

    love the cameo's from the The Drain Maestro! great video all round lads! thanks

  • @stevebarbier5602
    @stevebarbier5602 Рік тому +1

    A well put together video thanks.........................

  • @havingalook2
    @havingalook2 Рік тому

    Another most fascinating look at the not-easily-noticed bits of Manchester. Who knew? Many thanks

  • @Wedgedoow
    @Wedgedoow Рік тому +2

    Absolute magic Martin, I never knew about Poynton Hall, did notice the nearby pit on the map. Loved it!

  • @ianr
    @ianr Рік тому +3

    Great 5 things!
    This format works really well! 👍🙂

  • @michaelmiller641
    @michaelmiller641 Рік тому +1

    Far from trivial, Martin, that was utterly fascinating! Thankyou!

  • @UsualmikeTelevision
    @UsualmikeTelevision Рік тому

    Loved every minute of this video. So much history to look at. Thank you!

  • @peterkilvert2712
    @peterkilvert2712 Рік тому +1

    Great video. I wonder if the ice house bath was to wash dirt/straw off the ice. Like the railway lines at Radcliffe. My grandad worked at Nasmyths in 1921. The Queen's Arms pub nearby is a gem. The arch in the wall at Barton went over Barton Lane I think. Great to see the stables at Liverpool road VERY interesting video. Many thanks.

  • @davidahugill99
    @davidahugill99 2 місяці тому

    I used to drive past the old Liverpool St station daily on my way to Stretford Tech from Moston , in the mid 60s . I remember BR were still using the buildings as you say . Happy memories , I had an old green Morris Minor van then and was only 21 . Manchester is hardly recognisable now ! Cheers , Dave H

  • @peterdean8009
    @peterdean8009 Рік тому +3

    Railway tracks with trees growing through them -- a true 'branch line' lol

  • @shirleylynch7529
    @shirleylynch7529 Рік тому +2

    Amazing 5 things. Outstanding video and research. Filming first class. So much history. Those buns looked yummy.

    • @MartinZero
      @MartinZero  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Shirley, the Cinnabuns are in Tesco in the home baked section

  • @riskyjock
    @riskyjock Рік тому +1

    Another excellent installment from Martin and the lads, keep up the good work.

  • @malalexander3515
    @malalexander3515 Рік тому +1

    Simply loving your adventures.

  • @ruthbrierley1798
    @ruthbrierley1798 Рік тому +1

    What a great video! Really enjoyed it.Nice to see young Marcus too.

  • @pauldykes6193
    @pauldykes6193 Рік тому +4

    Your vids get better and better. This is one of your best. Consider the Gore Brook in the future, Martin. When I was a kid back in the 50's I heard some strange tales about it.

    • @MartinZero
      @MartinZero  Рік тому +1

      We may have done the Gore brook Paul 😉

  • @rolandstravels
    @rolandstravels Рік тому +1

    I love these compilation gem videos. They are always welcome and very interesting.

  • @nigelmattravers5913
    @nigelmattravers5913 Рік тому +1

    Superb Martin, the industrial history of Manchester &Salford keep on giving. When I was a child I grew up at Burnaston Aerodrome (Derby Airport), which is now the Toyota factory. Deep in the woods behind Burnaston house was an ice house, which was an amazing playground for a young boy. Not as old as your example as it was brick lined but still great fun.

  • @chrisrobson5187
    @chrisrobson5187 Рік тому +2

    h i martin - you're like the Pied Piper - started off with James and at the end there were five of you :-) - great video btw

  • @patrickselden5747
    @patrickselden5747 Рік тому +1

    Fascinating, Martin - more interesting stuff for me to look out for on my bike-rides around Mancunia and its outlying regions.
    Ta very muchly... ☝️😎

    • @MartinZero
      @MartinZero  Рік тому +1

      Nows the weather for it 👍

  • @angelawillott3699
    @angelawillott3699 Рік тому +1

    You guys make the most awesome videos.... thankyou 🌈

  • @PurityVendetta
    @PurityVendetta Рік тому +1

    Well i thought those five things were really interesting in their own ways. The Nasmith Steam Hammer is a thing of beauty. Thanks guys.

    • @bernardmcmahon351
      @bernardmcmahon351 Рік тому +1

      Whenever I’m driving past the ‘relocated’ Irwell arch ,,, whoever is my passenger gets a lengthy history lesson., yes this part of Eccles (formerly Barton on Irwell) has so much history

  • @taztaz6539
    @taztaz6539 Рік тому +1

    With English history being banned from the classroom before I went to high school its a pleasure to watch a great story teller like yourself telling the history of places - thank you
    Love watching your videos Martin

    • @eftariseenglaland1179
      @eftariseenglaland1179 Рік тому

      English history.... BANNED?!! I think you seriously need to stop reading the Sun, Daily Fail, Express, Torygraph etc. or listening to that chancer conman Farage filling your head with lies. I did GCSE History in the 90s, it was full of nothing but English history: the industrial revolution, urban expansion, medical advances, machinery advances, social change, seafaring, effects of WWII, Norman Conquest and Feudalism, etc. etc.
      Do some proper research, instead of parroting the lies that those outrage-fabricator rags tell you to believe.

    • @elvishadapelvis6501
      @elvishadapelvis6501 Рік тому

      Who told you to believe that? Farage? I certainly learnt plenty of English history during my GCSE History classes. Maybe you should have paid attention better.

    • @TalesOfWar
      @TalesOfWar Рік тому

      There's too much English history to learn in school. They condense it to the more general stuff rather than local. Unless your locality happens to be important general history, like if you lived in Battle in East Sussex, near Hastings for example lol. You'll never guess what happened there!

    • @taztaz6539
      @taztaz6539 Рік тому +2

      @@elvishadapelvis6501 - we got Peruvian history - quetzal coatal etc.... nothing English and yup I got censored for daring to ask why we weren't learning English history - teachers name was Mrs Aaron of Wade Deacon High School

  • @The_Smith
    @The_Smith Рік тому +1

    I'm glad you put the Nasmyth hammer in. I wish you had been able to get closer!

    • @MartinZero
      @MartinZero  Рік тому +1

      Thanks `Jim, I did do a zoom into it

  • @Arnie10101
    @Arnie10101 Рік тому +1

    I didn't know that there were still railway lines on the old Radcliffe West Fork! I remember the goods yard well, shunting during the night, in the dark, with steam locomotives. That must have required some co-ordination! All those Scammell three-wheeler tractor units running in and out on their delivery runs, amazing things! A joy, as usual, Martin!

  • @nigelblair2182
    @nigelblair2182 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely love these interesting places videos. I take my wife to see them and tell her I have done some research to find interesting places to visit. Lots of brownie points for me thanks to you lot. Thanks. Keep it up. 👍

  • @Gappasaurus
    @Gappasaurus Рік тому +13

    Love the “Five Things” series, this is gonna be great! 😁
    Edit: 18:02 **smack** 😆

  • @nikbennett4894
    @nikbennett4894 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant video. Got back to Canada today from a trip poking around Castlefield, Cambridge and River Streets, too.

  • @SteveAndAlexBuild
    @SteveAndAlexBuild Рік тому

    Great video with plenty of lovely brick and stonework 😍😍👌🏼🧱🧱👍🏼

  • @faltskog36abba
    @faltskog36abba Рік тому

    Thank you martin, What a great slideshow of videos. I love the Radcliffe section as well as Liverpool road station.

  • @scottrk4930
    @scottrk4930 Рік тому +7

    Hiya Martin . With the old Ice House , you showed a circular opening in the ceiling where the ice was dropped into the chamber . Did you go above ground to see if there was any old structure or evidence of this "hole" ? Love the images of the trees pushing ups and growing around the rails . Great video ! Thanks !/SRK

  • @Dave64track
    @Dave64track Рік тому +1

    Great video love these historical places with the old maps and the way nature reclaims these places especially tree growing all around that rail track amazing.

  • @moonriseproductions
    @moonriseproductions Рік тому +3

    at 10:18 is my favorite part, you're right, this area looks sooooo magical! Thanks for making these videos for us!

  • @remcoverhoef7015
    @remcoverhoef7015 Рік тому

    Mystical Maestro Marcus keeping track of segment numbering, brilliant.
    No worries about the pickings being interesting enough, they were all worth it!

  • @dieselbushcraft1299
    @dieselbushcraft1299 Рік тому +1

    Excellent video, thank you Martin and the lads.
    Have to say Martin, love your presentation style as it really works and keeps me interested.

    • @dieselbushcraft1299
      @dieselbushcraft1299 Рік тому

      Do you think they used to fill the boilers with hot water as the boilers were already hot and filling with cold might have cracked the boilers? Just a thought that struck me as you were talking about the building with the two arches.

  • @LeoStarrenburg
    @LeoStarrenburg Рік тому

    Martin the tour guide ☂! Thanks for yet another great video.

  • @martinl1053
    @martinl1053 Рік тому

    Hi Martin. Love your videos and this one is a gem. I worked on the railway from the mid 70's for a few years. I have recollections of working at Liverpool Road Station (goods yard) and when you leant over the parapet of one of the approach bridges it was the bridge at the end of the original Coronation Street set. The one where I think the tram crash happened. Showing my age now and would be grateful if anyone can corroborate my dodgy memory!
    Thanks for everything you do mate.👍

  • @davidsedlickas8222
    @davidsedlickas8222 Рік тому

    Superb job filming and commentaries Martin.
    A very good vlog really really enjoyed watching.
    Thank you for your time and efforts to produce your vlogs it is appreciated.
    Keep safe warm dry and virus free.

  • @christophersmith4706
    @christophersmith4706 Рік тому +1

    Excellent as usual.

  • @roytabberer7427
    @roytabberer7427 Рік тому +1

    The 5 chosen topics were very interesting indeed. As you said not enough with one item to make a full video, but enough with 5 historical gems to make an interesting topic. Thanks to all involved.

  • @mpstrgc112
    @mpstrgc112 Рік тому

    Marcus with the numbers is too good. Especially with the music. Nice touch.

  • @adam.677
    @adam.677 Рік тому +2

    There is an icehouse marked on the old maps in Hindley, not far from where I live, iv been meaning to check it out for weeks now. Deffo going tomorrow after watching this 😂 cheers

  • @tomsunnyexplore
    @tomsunnyexplore Рік тому +1

    Interesting 5 facts on the history of Manchester brill video Martin excellent 👍

    • @MartinZero
      @MartinZero  Рік тому +1

      Thann you

    • @tomsunnyexplore
      @tomsunnyexplore Рік тому

      @@MartinZero it's me Toms urban explore that's my temporary channel name

  • @psychosoma5049
    @psychosoma5049 Рік тому

    I’m from Stockport born and bred but Manchester is one of my most favourite places on earth x

  • @myles7522
    @myles7522 Рік тому +1

    Totally fascinating…keep doing what you do Martin and thank you 👍

  • @darrenbutterworth807
    @darrenbutterworth807 Рік тому

    Feels like we should also be thanking the Drain Maestro for his otherwise unmentioned but certainly other worldly intros... Thanks Marcus! 👍😁

  • @andyshacks7812
    @andyshacks7812 Рік тому +1

    Cheers Martin for another fascinating video!

  • @christopherforster6555
    @christopherforster6555 Рік тому

    That icehouse is very sophisticated the ones I've seen are just like the 2nd part you went in just a round brick hole love your videos with your team thanks.

  • @Jomo-x6n
    @Jomo-x6n 2 місяці тому

    The new Aviva Studios Gents toilets are built into the existing railway arches. Well worth a visit.

  • @russwentz3957
    @russwentz3957 Рік тому

    Thank you Martin and fellas! So thankful of how you appreciate the surviving remnants of past historical sites, especially the little (overlooked) details.

  • @smalcolmbrown
    @smalcolmbrown Рік тому +1

    Thanks Martin :) Always interesting

  • @RobTaverner
    @RobTaverner Рік тому +1

    Brilliant Martin. Thank you.

  • @katherinekinnaird4408
    @katherinekinnaird4408 Рік тому

    Every interesting. I live in Kern County California USA where over a hundred years ago maybe even 130 to 150 years ago in the nearby mountains ice was formed on lakes and such places and brought by horse or mule down to Bakersfield California to put into a very thick walled house or building called The Ice House . The building is still there today it's well over 100 years old and then converted into storefronts in a fancy restaurant. As a little girl in the 1960s they produced ice there on the site and we could buy it right out of the wall you could pay a quarter and get a huge block of ice thank you Martin & Company

  • @GaryMcCullagh
    @GaryMcCullagh Рік тому

    Brilliant Martin and the lads. Keep up the good work

  • @nilo70
    @nilo70 Рік тому +1

    Cheers from California !

  • @katuroo
    @katuroo Рік тому

    The Cocteau Twins song you used - I've never heard that version !!! So beautiful

  • @richieixtar5849
    @richieixtar5849 Рік тому +1

    Dead interesting, Those were 5 great snippets mate and I was very impressed with the steam hammer.

  • @jeffjones6107
    @jeffjones6107 Рік тому +1

    Another informative video of Manchester and surrounding areas keep them coming Martin and the team 👍

  • @barbaraking6980
    @barbaraking6980 Рік тому +5

    Smashing stuff Martin , interesting facts and local history that you really wouldn't know ,I really appreciate the way you are keeping the local history alive. Cheers lads, see you in the next video

  • @markwng
    @markwng Рік тому +1

    That was a cracking good day out. Maybe you have some more up your sleeve?