As a now retired union journeyman stone and marble mason here in the States, I worked on similar building endeavors; although, not as extensive as this one - beautiful, indeed! The big reason why in today's terms construction(s) of this size and style rarely happen is COST. Everyone of those stones were hand shaped. And OMG...building the arch forms to support the stone laying takes skilled carpentry work - again costly. I've built those arch forms [not as big as those required for that bridge]. Those round pillars are amazing when you consider just how even the irises and margins appear to be. Whomever the supervisor(s) and foremen were - MERCY - they be truly skilled mechanics [as we would say in our trade...you have journeymen then you have 'the mechanics' - the latter being the masters]. Enjoyed the video - thanks for sharing.
They used water levels. Just water in a tube. Stretch it out and raise both ends. Wherever the top of the water is in each vertical end of the tube is your level line. Water always seeks its own level. The Egyptians used this method to build the pyramids
Oh man, I'm stunned. Simply stunned. Dude, this is an amazing video, and I'd be happy to hear more. You don't have to apologize for being enthusiastic, you're not the only one!
Bolton at its best Lord Lever hulme had all this built , including the Chinese gardens , it's absolutely fantastic round there, about 25 years ago my dog jumped off the arched bridge, thought he was dead meat , just got up n run off , the watch tower has just been restored at Rivington, it's an amazing place , me being from Bolton Stu, proud historical buildings!
I love history too especially buildings stu ! I’m from hull and like in most city centres if you just look up above most modern shops you’ll see the old historic original buildings from Victoria s reign and older 👍🏻👍🏻
These buildings Remind me of The Great Wall. But they are more elegant than The Great Wall. They are not only architecture but also works of art. Awesome video, thank you!
That's incredible. Good find. I can only imagine what it was like during it's construction and the times they was in. They seem to have taken alot more pride in their work back then. I'm sure we could do it today but would cost too much. Keep them coming pal. From a fellow bricklayer.👍
Thanks Stu...great stone work a thing of great beauty. Check out Angkor Wat in Cambodia, I have just come back and have never seen the likes of the stone work and carvings on that place. A man made wonder almost a thousand years old.
The building at the top of the steps / bridge was one of his many 'summer houses' just gone through restoration. You couldn't go on the roof before they did. Loads of stuff up there to explore.
Imagine the employment, training and upskilling opportunities it would provide if we did build like this. Once finished the beauty lives on for generations to enjoy and inspire new generations. It's exactly the type of thing a Jeremy Corbyn Labour Government would provide.
Its just a fact throughout everything these days, nothing is built to last anymore it’s all business, getting things up quick and cheap and selling it high
beauty! wonder how those things are built? support structure? where's the place? makes me want to visit... on a side note, seen a video about Petra, they were carving stones top down, thousands of years ago
What a stunning piece of architecture, and camera work too! Can I please ask what kit you used to film this? The moving/walking shots were so smooth. Is it software or a special mount? Back to the brickwork. They look to my untrained eye, like they were all hand carved, yet the lines are so straight and true! Maybe there might be a local historical group/society that could answer a few of your questions and really fire up your geek’ometer! Thanks for sharing this masterpiece, Stu!
You're neither a geek or a nerd - if anyone cannot appreciate the craftsmanship, talent and skill that went into this, not to mention the effort - then they are missing out.
Stu, fascinating piece of work. I love it and would love to visit the place so it would be much appreciated if you could write where and what the place is called. I live in Nottingham.
Just a thought. More inspirational than the Great Pyramids. You nailed it Stu. Just look at the symmetry . You should get a drone shot of it to actually see the magnitude of its scale. It's Awesome. Guess I'm a History Brick and Stone Geek also. Great Vid Stu. Remember the Drone. What is the Official name of this area? The Name of the site for tourists to look up? Thanks Stu, Gerry from USA
I’m up there all the time! My little boy loves climbing in and out of it, Chinese gardens are looking really cool now they got lottery funding, did you park at the barn and walk up the steps ? 👍🏻 :)
In fact I could explain where it is. Go under the bridge that you filmed and follow the path. It's up there! Opens out into a bit of a field and that's where it is
I live near Rivi and some years back the area here was covered in dense Rhododendron bush. It gave the whole experience a secret garden feel, like a lost world or somehting out of Tolkien. Still think it's something of a shame when they tidied it up.
History geek problems - running around old and sometimes derelict buildings like a kid in a candy shop while people around you get confused. I can unfortunately relate 😂
Beautiful place Stu. Obviously built by real men who were real Craftsmen. Wish they made things like this today.
Yeah me too John
As a now retired union journeyman stone and marble mason here in the States, I worked on similar building endeavors; although, not as extensive as this one - beautiful, indeed! The big reason why in today's terms construction(s) of this size and style rarely happen is COST. Everyone of those stones were hand shaped. And OMG...building the arch forms to support the stone laying takes skilled carpentry work - again costly. I've built those arch forms [not as big as those required for that bridge]. Those round pillars are amazing when you consider just how even the irises and margins appear to be. Whomever the supervisor(s) and foremen were - MERCY - they be truly skilled mechanics [as we would say in our trade...you have journeymen then you have 'the mechanics' - the latter being the masters]. Enjoyed the video - thanks for sharing.
Good to see people still admire our work
The corners everywhere you look are perfection.
I actually had a "wow" reaction out loud alone in my room when I saw the first shot of that bridge, Beautiful piece of masonry.
Same - This is magnificent
unreal architecture stunning when you can admire the workmanship going into it planning wise and the build of it
I Would love to have seen them build it .
Love your respect for the craftsmen that have gone before you. Contagious enthusiasm
Thanks for the tour bud.. it's funny how much beauty there is in our little country that I didn't even realise existed!!
Thank you for sharing a cracking little gem, I for one am proud of our heritage and full of admiration of the skills of our Craftsmen.
Your enthusiasm is infectious- well done
With you on that Stu, what a find that is, it’s mind blowing. Edinburgh always amazes me also
Yeah, I love Edinburgh 👍
Awesome! I also enjoy seeing the skills of old time engineers and masons.
Good job. Fantastic bridge.
Beautiful work. Not sure we’re capable of such things today.
It’s always amazed me how they built such amazing masonry with no levels lifting equipment and still managed to get everything so true to perfection
They used water levels. Just water in a tube. Stretch it out and raise both ends. Wherever the top of the water is in each vertical end of the tube is your level line. Water always seeks its own level. The Egyptians used this method to build the pyramids
Looks like a very interesting place to visit Stu thanks for the heads up.
No problem be Peter it’s great
Brilliant. I live in Preston, not far away from Rivington. I might take my Family there this Bank Holiday weekend. Thanks for the tip!
Oh man, I'm stunned. Simply stunned. Dude, this is an amazing video, and I'd be happy to hear more. You don't have to apologize for being enthusiastic, you're not the only one!
Incredible, thanks for sharing
The masonry is amazing , think about the drawing ,engineering, the lay out , the carpenters form work , it baffles my mind
Some of the best stonework i've ever seen.
That is absolutely mindblowing...!! Im struggling just building a little stone bridge over a stream here....lol
lovely to have it on my doorstep
Greetings from Russia, St. Petersburg. You are a very strong sepcialist.
It is amazing to look at and see the skill involved
It is mate I was amazed
So crisp and clean.
Looks like an awesome place 👍🏻
Wow, amazing stuff stu I would love to see how they did that back then 😯
"That's a feat of beauty" alright ! If you have to be a geek to appreciate it so much, I'm geeking out. Gorgeous !
Bolton at its best Lord Lever hulme had all this built , including the Chinese gardens , it's absolutely fantastic round there, about 25 years ago my dog jumped off the arched bridge, thought he was dead meat , just got up n run off , the watch tower has just been restored at Rivington, it's an amazing place , me being from Bolton Stu, proud historical buildings!
Great video Stu, on a side note ,,they brew some very good ale around that area of the country.
Liverpool castle is also worth a visit, the volunteer have done an amazing job in the gardens.
I love history too especially buildings stu ! I’m from hull and like in most city centres if you just look up above most modern shops you’ll see the old historic original buildings from Victoria s reign and older 👍🏻👍🏻
These buildings Remind me of The Great Wall. But they are more elegant than The Great Wall.
They are not only architecture but also works of art.
Awesome video, thank you!
Amazing Craftsmanship.
Wonderful ❤️ work looking nice lovely video ❤
Look the perfection......such beauty
That's incredible. Good find. I can only imagine what it was like during it's construction and the times they was in. They seem to have taken alot more pride in their work back then. I'm sure we could do it today but would cost too much. Keep them coming pal. From a fellow bricklayer.👍
Just Incredible, why cant we do things like this today
Stunning well spotted Stu
I'm expecting a few more arches in the future =)
Thanks Stu...great stone work a thing of great beauty. Check out Angkor Wat in Cambodia, I have just come back and have never seen the likes of the stone work and carvings on that place. A man made wonder almost a thousand years old.
That is damn fine masonry, there.
Amazing architecture. Plus this is when Jang was introduced to the viewers. Historic moment 👍🏼
That is amazing! 👍😀
Some great work for sure
Very beautiful
The bridge is more than a hundred years old and the bridge is in perfect condition 🙂👌
Check out the brickwork in leeds next time your over, it's stunning. love this by the way .
The building at the top of the steps / bridge was one of his many 'summer houses' just gone through restoration. You couldn't go on the roof before they did. Loads of stuff up there to explore.
Stunning
Amazing that is! Like ur t-shirt pal 👍
It’s a shame buildings and bridges aren’t built like this anymore
Imagine the employment, training and upskilling opportunities it would provide if we did build like this. Once finished the beauty lives on for generations to enjoy and inspire new generations. It's exactly the type of thing a Jeremy Corbyn Labour Government would provide.
Its just a fact throughout everything these days, nothing is built to last anymore it’s all business, getting things up quick and cheap and selling it high
Simon Carr Too expensive for these times. Remember, in those days it was about the only material available.
Good how all the random stones fit with consistent joints
It is great work !!!
Lovely, Thank you.
beauty! wonder how those things are built? support structure?
where's the place? makes me want to visit...
on a side note, seen a video about Petra, they were carving stones top down, thousands of years ago
What a stunning piece of architecture, and camera work too!
Can I please ask what kit you used to film this? The moving/walking shots were so smooth. Is it software or a special mount?
Back to the brickwork. They look to my untrained eye, like they were all hand carved, yet the lines are so straight and true!
Maybe there might be a local historical group/society that could answer a few of your questions and really fire up your geek’ometer!
Thanks for sharing this masterpiece, Stu!
Holy hell that is impressive
Amazing
You're neither a geek or a nerd - if anyone cannot appreciate the craftsmanship, talent and skill that went into this, not to mention the effort - then they are missing out.
Haha I love stuff like this , my wife just rolls her eyes 👀
Spent many hours up there, part of Lord Leverhulme's work so early 1900's?
History is the best stu mate you so right :) :) top lad
Amazing!!!!!
From Puebla México. Good
Stu, fascinating piece of work. I love it and would love to visit the place so it would be much appreciated if you could write where and what the place is called. I live in Nottingham.
One of stu's jobs from previous life.
Top shelf
Just a thought. More inspirational than the Great Pyramids. You nailed it Stu. Just look at the symmetry . You should get a drone shot of it to actually see the magnitude of its scale. It's Awesome. Guess I'm a History Brick and Stone Geek also. Great Vid Stu. Remember the Drone. What is the Official name of this area? The Name of the site for tourists to look up? Thanks Stu, Gerry from USA
Amazing 😉
Any team of good modern stone masons could make that again if someone wanted to pay for it.
I’m up there all the time! My little boy loves climbing in and out of it, Chinese gardens are looking really cool now they got lottery funding, did you park at the barn and walk up the steps ? 👍🏻 :)
There's a section up there stu where his kitchen floor is still down! Couldn't explain where it is mind, but it's up there!!
In fact I could explain where it is. Go under the bridge that you filmed and follow the path. It's up there! Opens out into a bit of a field and that's where it is
Alguien me puede decir dónde es ese lugar?, gracias
irvington terraced gardens. u.k.
thank you nice
What's the history behind it stu
if you google pidgeon tower rivington there is a lord that lived there and built some amazing structures around the area
Imagine ur face seeing the pyramids pal now that truly is mind boggling.
I live near Rivi and some years back the area here was covered in dense Rhododendron bush. It gave the whole experience a secret garden feel, like a lost world or somehting out of Tolkien. Still think it's something of a shame when they tidied it up.
History geek problems - running around old and sometimes derelict buildings like a kid in a candy shop while people around you get confused. I can unfortunately relate 😂
Lol gill
Now thats a bridge
Nice 👕
the place you entered, it's amazing that they left it unlocked. in my country that place would have been full of shit and piss
Wouaw 😍
Crazy to think rivy was practically someone's garden - theres just been a multi million pound redevelopment
try and reproduce this in your garden lol
If possible, video will work on different types of heat to build thermocouples and interfaces
Eighth wonder of the world 🌍
Its like a Game of Thrones film location..The night king is coming.
thats why stonemasonry is the best trade ;)
Looks like much older than 1800 possibly 1000 or much earlier
Great civilisation
must be hotlime, looks like it's been repointed with portland cement in some places
Men love masonry…geeks love computors….
WOW.
Dibangun tahun kapan itu?
The men who built it are long dead but left this fantastic building work behind and don't you think it is a shame there names aren't known?
Looks like it used have a lime rendering on it at one time
Most guys couldn’t even build a picnic table now a day we are screwed
GOLDEN GATE : HOLD MY BEER.
No names of the artisans I presume?