I used to love going up the car parks in my town and taking pictures and seeing what had changed, where everything is relative to other buildings and places always seems surprisingly different to what you think it is on the ground. It gives a whole different perspective. Also, when the fair is on or it snows it's great to go up them. Where I live isn't anywhere near as interesting as this though.
there is another one by albert dock but its not as good as this one this is well the best one in the city for views thanks for watching much appreciated
One forgotten tunnel that might get you interested George is mentioned by Adrian Jarvis in his book about the Overhead Railway. When the LOR was extended southward to Dingle, the last stretch was in tunnel with an underground station in Park Road that later became a motor garage. To build that tunnel they had to cross the existing Cheshire Lines tunnel from Liverpool Central. As there was very little clearance between the two tunnels, to avoid collapsing the CLC tunnel, a relieving arch was built to prevent any load being taken by the tunnel lining. However, the CLC, at that time, planned a second parallel tunnel, which would have the same issue. The LOR decided to get round that problem by building a short stretch of that tunnel with a relieving arch over. So, it is possible that this tunnel remains and that some access was provided for inspection - possibly from the LOR tunnel. The CLC had some ambitious plans and these included a tunnel under Liverpool city centre to link up to the North Docks. The intention was to use the Mersey Railway tunnel for part of that route via Central Low Level Station. That is probably why the second tunnel was needed. That had to wait for the Merseyrail Link Line scheme of the 1970s, which used the existing tunnel following the closure of Central High Level.
There’s one thing that always interested me was finding out where old railway lines go in Liverpool. I’m really into aviation but I also like looking up where the old railways went. It was only about 15 years ago I found out what dingle tunnel was. Used to live about 5 minutes from there when I was kid. Boss video again George.
thanks for watching joe glad you liked the vid i have a few other rail things planned so stay tuned they are really interesting same here mate i used to live 5 mins away from dingle station pity its now all locked off im a fan of aviation to
That was brilliant, your city centre is much more scenic than what I grew up next to (Brum) & funny how you stuck your head out of all those windows, but went a funny colour on that small "big" wheel 🎡
Hi George, the photo at 6.45 is where the turntable used to be for the steam engines. They used to turn them around there so as the we’re heading the right way when leaving the station through the tunnel on the right.
I'm not from Liverpool, Sheffield actually, but travelled to and from Liverpool Central many times on our holidays to the Isle of Man. This was during the late 50s to the early 60s. I remember passing through the tunnels, there were a few gaps of daylight as we passed through. A larger gap gave a view of some of the updtream docks. The last tunnel if am correct was called Diggle Tunnel. I'm amused how much of the infrastructure still remains.
Brilliant this,love old Liverpool stuff…..keep on putting stuff up,these are my chance for a bit of quiet UA-cam time…cheers 👍🏻👍🏻the beacons worth a visit up..can spend loads of time looking down and around….sure you have been up there,,,if not it cost me about a £10er and worth it while you can
ha ha cheers mate lots more to come i have lots planned like this i love old liverpool stuff the beacon last time i went up there i tried to access the roof but got caught ha ha as i was getting led out pete price walked past me ha ha goodtimes thanks again mate
i done the 82s for 15 years good times lol its not so much an app mate you open your phones camera and scan the QR code on the wall and start the timer when you parked and open website when you leave and pay with card thanks for watching mate
Used to love that car park George and the views, then they changed the payment system which wasn’t working at the time, so I changed to mount pleasant, you make it sound easy so I might give it another try.
i wad the same but it is really easy and much better than waiting for a machine to pay if its busy i use this carpark all the time now when in the city centre thanks for watching joyce
@@g2emedia1977 Currently working at the rear of Vauxhall works, Ellesmere and have been digging into all the industrial railways that connected all the heavy industries, fascinating! Maybe you could do a video on the subject. Regards.
The overhead view of the High Level site proves that the engine sheds could have been retained at Central (as they were at Manchester Central) as an exhibition venue as the redeveloped area comprising the retail and entrance area to Merseyrail only occupies what was the station forecourt and booking office.
Mum told us the story of her friend (Angela) and her two children who lost their lives in Bold St. They lived above the butches shop. The shop caught fire and they all perished. Must have been circa 1960s.. RIP to them all.
Fascinating bit of history around there… on the back of bold street was an arcade called the roscoe arcade, and there was Howard arcade too. I’ve got pictures of them if you want them. Upscaled them. Give me your email by PM and I’ll send them over.
4:32 I can't believe what I'm seeing. Not since eyesore something similar in Carry On Sergeant. There it was painted stones lining the paths. Sometimes coal was used as an extra turning of the screw in the mind-numbing torture of the futile exercise. Dad confirms all too regular painting punishment In the "Lights Out. PUT THOSE DAMN lights OUT!"of the wartime blackout, tney at least showed you where the path was. To the point [at last]: What's the excuse for the multi-storey car park painting the route up and down all in white? How much does that cost to renew?!
@barrywhite9768 is it possible that the tracks still lead down to the lower level joining them at some point as trains leave Central for Brunswick? If so, where can this be seen?
What is it with all these pretentious new names... the village you named at the end of the video doesn't look like a bleedin village to me. Really enjoy the site lads. Cheers PS There are people all over who would love your channel, would it help if you put Liverpool in your name to get it out there or doesn't it work like that - haven't got a clue, I'll stop wafflin now.
Awesomevideo guys. Thank you.
thanks glad you liked it and thanks for watching
Thank you George, it’s amazing what you see at the back of old buildings.
pleasure brian thanks for watching mate glad you liked the video
I used to love going up the car parks in my town and taking pictures and seeing what had changed, where everything is relative to other buildings and places always seems surprisingly different to what you think it is on the ground. It gives a whole different perspective. Also, when the fair is on or it snows it's great to go up them.
Where I live isn't anywhere near as interesting as this though.
there is another one by albert dock but its not as good as this one this is well the best one in the city for views
thanks for watching much appreciated
One forgotten tunnel that might get you interested George is mentioned by Adrian Jarvis in his book about the Overhead Railway. When the LOR was extended southward to Dingle, the last stretch was in tunnel with an underground station in Park Road that later became a motor garage. To build that tunnel they had to cross the existing Cheshire Lines tunnel from Liverpool Central. As there was very little clearance between the two tunnels, to avoid collapsing the CLC tunnel, a relieving arch was built to prevent any load being taken by the tunnel lining. However, the CLC, at that time, planned a second parallel tunnel, which would have the same issue. The LOR decided to get round that problem by building a short stretch of that tunnel with a relieving arch over. So, it is possible that this tunnel remains and that some access was provided for inspection - possibly from the LOR tunnel.
The CLC had some ambitious plans and these included a tunnel under Liverpool city centre to link up to the North Docks. The intention was to use the Mersey Railway tunnel for part of that route via Central Low Level Station. That is probably why the second tunnel was needed. That had to wait for the Merseyrail Link Line scheme of the 1970s, which used the existing tunnel following the closure of Central High Level.
I really like the before and after photos. Thanks for another very interesting video. 👍
cheers thanks for watching i was chuffed when i found all those old photos of the place especially the one with the tunnel lol
There’s one thing that always interested me was finding out where old railway lines go in Liverpool. I’m really into aviation but I also like looking up where the old railways went. It was only about 15 years ago I found out what dingle tunnel was. Used to live about 5 minutes from there when I was kid. Boss video again George.
thanks for watching joe glad you liked the vid
i have a few other rail things planned so stay tuned they are really interesting
same here mate i used to live 5 mins away from dingle station pity its now all locked off
im a fan of aviation to
Thanks for sharing-very helpful for my current project " Liverpool railways steam era" train sim.
Pleasure thanks for watching
That was brilliant, your city centre is much more scenic than what I grew up next to (Brum) & funny how you stuck your head out of all those windows, but went a funny colour on that small "big" wheel 🎡
ha ha yeh i have a thing about travelling rides i always think they are about to fall over ha ha
@@g2emedia1977 They probably do ... or blow away while you're on them !
@yamyam_1978 ha ha true
Hi George, the photo at 6.45 is where the turntable used to be for the steam engines. They used to turn them around there so as the we’re heading the right way when leaving the station through the tunnel on the right.
cool thanks for the info
Great video George love seeing the before and after photos never thought of going up on carpark to check out the views 👍
thanks marti its well woth parking there not only great views but its cheap as chips to
thanks for watching mate
I'm not from Liverpool, Sheffield actually, but travelled to and from Liverpool Central many times on our holidays to the Isle of Man. This was during the late 50s to the early 60s. I remember passing through the tunnels, there were a few gaps of daylight as we passed through. A larger gap gave a view of some of the updtream docks. The last tunnel if am correct was called Diggle Tunnel.
I'm amused how much of the infrastructure still remains.
Good video. Pls do more like this from other car parks. Was actually amazing to see these high views!
thanks for watching glad you liked the vid theres a few more carparks in the city ill do this one is the best though ha ha
My dad and Uncle Kevin worked on Central Station George
really i never knew that mate
@@g2emedia1977 yeah mate, I’m not sure if your dad worked on it too. It was a firm called Nuttalls.
excellent lads i had no idea what was over that wall thanks i really enjoyed this video
thanks glad you liked the video plenty more coming stay tuned
It’s wonderful to see these hidden places of my old city!
I miss it so much, I feel homesick.😢
One day I might be able to return?
Lots more to come on here
Where did you move to?
And thanks for watching
Brilliant this,love old Liverpool stuff…..keep on putting stuff up,these are my chance for a bit of quiet UA-cam time…cheers 👍🏻👍🏻the beacons worth a visit up..can spend loads of time looking down and around….sure you have been up there,,,if not it cost me about a £10er and worth it while you can
ha ha cheers mate lots more to come i have lots planned like this i love old liverpool stuff
the beacon last time i went up there i tried to access the roof but got caught ha ha as i was getting led out pete price walked past me ha ha goodtimes
thanks again mate
Great video again ! I drive the 82 and 86 up and down there every day and never knew what's behind there what's the app you use to park there ? Cheers
i done the 82s for 15 years good times lol
its not so much an app mate you open your phones camera and scan the QR code on the wall and start the timer when you parked and open website when you leave and pay with card
thanks for watching mate
Used to love that car park George and the views, then they changed the payment system which wasn’t working at the time, so I changed to mount pleasant, you make it sound easy so I might give it another try.
i wad the same but it is really easy and much better than waiting for a machine to pay if its busy
i use this carpark all the time now when in the city centre
thanks for watching joyce
Great video and very interesting to see the remains of Central Station.
Boss going for an explore soon .. Thanks for info great video
thank you for watching
Belter this lads amazing video yet again
thanks glad you liked it lots more to come
Excellent, very interesting!
Nice to see some old buildings left in the city centre.
thanks glad you liked the video theres lots of old stuff left in the city
@@g2emedia1977 Currently working at the rear of Vauxhall works, Ellesmere and have been digging into all the industrial railways that connected all the heavy industries, fascinating!
Maybe you could do a video on the subject.
Regards.
The overhead view of the High Level site proves that the engine sheds could have been retained at Central (as they were at Manchester Central) as an exhibition venue as the redeveloped area comprising the retail and entrance area to Merseyrail only occupies what was the station forecourt and booking office.
Mum told us the story of her friend (Angela) and her two children who lost their lives in Bold St. They lived above the butches shop. The shop caught fire and they all perished. Must have been circa 1960s.. RIP to them all.
The building with bank on it was a bank spot on. May 1977 central low level opened, I'm sure
I am 71 and remeebr the buildings with 'ban' signs on them when the were indeed bank branches, one was Lloyd's the other was a Midland.
A mate's flat on Bold St looks out onto that exact view
Boss view isnt it
Fascinating bit of history around there… on the back of bold street was an arcade called the roscoe arcade, and there was Howard arcade too. I’ve got pictures of them if you want them. Upscaled them. Give me your email by PM and I’ll send them over.
4:32 I can't believe what I'm seeing.
Not since eyesore something similar in Carry On Sergeant.
There it was painted stones lining the paths. Sometimes coal was used as an extra turning of the screw in the mind-numbing torture of the futile exercise.
Dad confirms all too regular painting punishment
In the
"Lights Out. PUT THOSE DAMN lights OUT!"of the wartime blackout, tney at least showed you where the path was.
To the point [at last]:
What's the excuse for the multi-storey car park painting the route up and down all in white? How much does that cost to renew?!
The orange building is Colquitt street college, disused now I think
Thats not the BT building thats Colquitt st Catering College as my Nan used to be the Supervisor back in the 80s!
ahh cool didnt know that was still going cheers
Where did the trains go to on that little arched spur please?
Hunts cross
@barrywhite9768 is it possible that the tracks still lead down to the lower level joining them at some point as trains leave Central for Brunswick? If so, where can this be seen?
Yeah the tracks lead down into central the tunnel was excavated back in the 70s it's all underground now so can't be seen
What is it with all these pretentious new names... the village you named at the end of the video doesn't look like a bleedin village to me. Really enjoy the site lads. Cheers PS There are people all over who would love your channel, would it help if you put Liverpool in your name to get it out there or doesn't it work like that - haven't got a clue, I'll stop wafflin now.