Nice video. A range of different aspects of Nuneaton explored. I particularly liked the sitting on bench to camera at the end; it adds a nice, informal touch.
Few years ago they reduced the steepness of the the cutting sides because of land slips. I have fond memories of playing in the brickyard when it was abandoned.
Been through that tunnel a number of times. Travelling from West to East you can really see the drop-off as you descend through the tunnel. Much of its interior appears to be lined in concrete.
Hi John, I just came across this video, which is my introduction to yourself and your work. As a Brummie now living in the area, I'm interested to learn more about it. I've also been interested in railways and aviation since my teen years, so have subscribed and look forward to watching other videos from you. Kind regards.
Official name is Arley Tunnel, and the tunnel was shortened because of water ingress. I have a photo of the tunnel mouth (N) in the 1950s; when a narrow gauge railway was used within the tunnel because the problems. Tunnel Road also had a narrow gauge railway on it during road widening. The clay section you refer to, is between Stockingford Station, and Haunchwood Brick n tile works
Great video john and I think the tunnel was flooded and not used for a few years my mate woppy told me and he would know as he worked for british rail for 40 years .
Hi John, stumbled upon your channel and enjoying this video. Have you been around the Birmingham line a little further down at Daw Mill. I had a lookround a couple of years back It’s an interesting place to wander and investigate the old coal sidings.
Really good as usual. So nice to see the countryside now I am not coming. The bull in the field reminded me of the pantomimes when all the kids used to shout “look behind you”🤣
Yes you was right about the hill next to the tunnel entrance being spoil heap . It was quite dramatic . cannot find a photo of it . , But after the aberfan disaster it was flattened out and grass seeded to bind it . and it could have well been a danger
A national program was set up after Aberfan to assess pit slag heaps and to ameliorate the effects of catastrophic collapse. Heaps which had often been hundreds of feet high became landscaped into much shallower but broader areas which were often turned into Public amenities.
The money to rebuild Camp Hill didn't come from the EU, it came from the British taxpayers that was paid into the EU budget, but the EU gave a percentage back to the British government as a grant.
Nice video. A range of different aspects of Nuneaton explored. I particularly liked the sitting on bench to camera at the end; it adds a nice, informal touch.
@@Dreadtower thanks for the feedback.
Few years ago they reduced the steepness of the the cutting sides because of land slips. I have fond memories of playing in the brickyard when it was abandoned.
Been through that tunnel a number of times. Travelling from West to East you can really see the drop-off as you descend through the tunnel. Much of its interior appears to be lined in concrete.
Don't forget Norman Wisdom owned a brickyard in the area
Another great video thanks for posting - lived up here for 16 years and love this area
Glad you enjoyed it
Hi John,
I just came across this video, which is my introduction to yourself and your work.
As a Brummie now living in the area, I'm interested to learn more about it.
I've also been interested in railways and aviation since my teen years, so have subscribed and look forward to watching other videos from you.
Kind regards.
@@paularrowsmith9980 Hi Paul. Welcome from foreign lands. Plenty to watch.
I've only dropped on to this video by chance, but three expressions are needed.
Brill, brill & brilliant.
Many many many thanks. 😂
Official name is Arley Tunnel, and the tunnel was shortened because of water ingress. I have a photo of the tunnel mouth (N) in the 1950s; when a narrow gauge railway was used within the tunnel because the problems. Tunnel Road also had a narrow gauge railway on it during road widening. The clay section you refer to, is between Stockingford Station, and Haunchwood Brick n tile works
Great details. Thanks for your input.
Great video john and I think the tunnel was flooded and not used for a few years my mate woppy told me and he would know as he worked for british rail for 40 years .
Thanks for the comment.
Hi John, stumbled upon your channel and enjoying this video. Have you been around the Birmingham line a little further down at Daw Mill. I had a lookround a couple of years back It’s an interesting place to wander and investigate the old coal sidings.
I’ve done Daw Mill. Thanks
Hello again John, I spoke to you yesterday at Hoar Park, maybe travel a bit further east to do a recce on Raf Bramcote, ????.
Keep them coming
Really good as usual. So nice to see the countryside now I am not coming. The bull in the field reminded me of the pantomimes when all the kids used to shout “look behind you”🤣
Glad you enjoyed it
Yes you was right about the hill next to the tunnel entrance being spoil heap . It was quite dramatic . cannot find a photo of it . , But after the aberfan disaster it was flattened out and grass seeded to bind it . and it could have well been a danger
A national program was set up after Aberfan to assess pit slag heaps and to ameliorate the effects of catastrophic collapse. Heaps which had often been hundreds of feet high became landscaped into much shallower but broader areas which were often turned into Public amenities.
Mr Pointon used to run Hill Farm.
@@cjmillsnun thanks for that
In the photo of the teachers, who was the guy in the front row third from the left? I think he taught me, maybe at Hartshill
That’s Dave Cooper. As far as I know he never taught at any school in Hartshill.
Whereabouts exactly did that cycle path start
@@johnhankinson3010 Rannock Drive
Monday 17th? Nice video.
Sorry not for the first time do I get the date wrong. Close though.
Next to my mums house!
No way did you legally fly your drone, no way did you keep it in line of sight, not a good practice when flying over residential areas
The money to rebuild Camp Hill didn't come from the EU, it came from the British taxpayers that was paid into the EU budget, but the EU gave a percentage back to the British government as a grant.
Arley…… get the name right 🙄
@@2010craggy Old Arley, New Arley, Ansley. Just reading what’s on the map. Otherwise where did I get it wrong?