I am always interested to read your comments, observations and also corrections. I hope there are no factual errors in this video, but if there are, please let me know. Please keep all comments courteous and free of bad language!
That’s very kind. It’s a niche subject but I’m gaining more and more subscribers. Many thanks for the positive feedback. It gives me great encouragement!
Many thanks for the positive feedback! I made it live just before the build up to the general election announcment, so people are looking elsewhere, but I think it should pick up!
I'm not from Manchester but enjoy coming over from Shropshire every few weeks for a good old explore. Last week I discovered the Ancoats Marina and I've also explored numerous other areas inc Castlefield. Your vids are very informative and will give me more to follow up on in the coming months👍.
I used to regularly get to Manchester, from the late 80s through to the early 2000s'. Can't recognise any of the places I used to go to. Plenty of surface level car parks back in the day. They have all gone now too!
@@tonysebo9010Manchester is very much unrecognisable to back then. The development of the city has been astonishing. Certainly more attractive nowadays.
Great video Aidan. I think that Castlefields area was a microcosm of what Liverpool continued to impose on itself, 'heritage-wise'. Only difference was that Liverpool pushed that madness at a hugely greater scale....and never saved a single important heritage building in the process. I remember the Castlefields debates, going on for years about new builds, and how everything should be lookylike replicas of the older stuff stll remaining. Luckily Manchester saw sense and said, just build what market capacity can generate, leading to some truly good modern stuff in the area now. One good opportunity is that now much of the low level, low quality trash imposed in the early days can now be re-redeveloped! Thanks for all the work you continue to do!
Very informative and beautifully filmed. Castlefield a good deal 'greener' than is usual in central Manchester. Any plans to make a video of The Box Works on Worseley Street? An interesting art deco building dating back to the 1920's.
The maintenance and condition of the environment in Castlefield was far better when it had its own management company - a victim (I think) of Town Hall cuts. I also think it a great shame that large tracts of open space next to and below Eastgate and the Bass Warehouse are used for open surface car parking - which really blights the waterfront. Special mention needs to go to the new gardens on the viaduct - would be great if you cover it (and Mayfield Park) one day.
I intend to feature the parks, though channel visitors seem to prefer looking at building sites! Good point about the car parking. That could be a park.
@@alexrenn2479 Another essay title for the AAAA - The AidanEyewitness Academy for Architectural Appreciation: "When it comes to architecture, beautiful is beautiful, ugly is ugly" Discuss, with reference to illustrated examples!
The sun appears to highlight your rather long nasal hair at the start...not a good look. Otherwise, an interesting video of a great spot with those viaducts .
I am always interested to read your comments, observations and also corrections. I hope there are no factual errors in this video, but if there are, please let me know. Please keep all comments courteous and free of bad language!
Honestly, your channel is a bit of a random gem to have come across Aiden. Always enjoy your videos!
That’s very kind. It’s a niche subject but I’m gaining more and more subscribers. Many thanks for the positive feedback. It gives me great encouragement!
I love it! I especially like your stock of older photos to compare the changes. Thank you Aidan!
That’s great! I’m very glad you appreciate the old photos! I’m glad I took them! Many thanks!
Great informative tour round that part of town. Thanks for doing and posting.
Many thanks for the positive feedback! I made it live just before the build up to the general election announcment, so people are looking elsewhere, but I think it should pick up!
this is the only part of town which hasnt been turned into a tarts handbag. its not bad.
I'm not from Manchester but enjoy coming over from Shropshire every few weeks for a good old explore. Last week I discovered the Ancoats Marina and I've also explored numerous other areas inc Castlefield. Your vids are very informative and will give me more to follow up on in the coming months👍.
I used to regularly get to Manchester, from the late 80s through to the early 2000s'. Can't recognise any of the places I used to go to. Plenty of surface level car parks back in the day. They have all gone now too!
@@tonysebo9010Manchester is very much unrecognisable to back then. The development of the city has been astonishing. Certainly more attractive nowadays.
It's still rat infested and scruffier than ever before, those barges are always getting kicked in by locals
Yes I noticed this problem as I was walking around. Something needs to be done. 😊
Fascinating video, brilliant as always.
Thanks for your positive comments
Manchester bit grim 80s
Yes compared to today but then, grim was the norm!
Great video Aidan. I think that Castlefields area was a microcosm of what Liverpool continued to impose on itself, 'heritage-wise'. Only difference was that Liverpool pushed that madness at a hugely greater scale....and never saved a single important heritage building in the process.
I remember the Castlefields debates, going on for years about new builds, and how everything should be lookylike replicas of the older stuff stll remaining. Luckily Manchester saw sense and said, just build what market capacity can generate, leading to some truly good modern stuff in the area now. One good opportunity is that now much of the low level, low quality trash imposed in the early days can now be re-redeveloped!
Thanks for all the work you continue to do!
Many thanks for your comments, always insightful!
Chucking it down here in Manchester (Wednesday 23rd May) as per usual. 😭
thats because of climate change
The weather is reacting to the news that they're going to announce a general election. It's chucking it down in London as well!
@@AidanEyewitness i predict a big win for the uniparty.
The whole country is drowning - rishi got soaked in London announcing the election
@@rinkydinkmcruk it can only be climate change. we must save the planet.
Very informative and beautifully filmed. Castlefield a good deal 'greener' than is usual in central Manchester. Any plans to make a video of The Box Works on Worseley Street? An interesting art deco building dating back to the 1920's.
The Box Works on Worsley Street? I will take a look at it. Many thanks for your comment!
Isn’t Castlefield the ancient Mamucium of Roman times - forerunner of Manchester ?
It is indeed where the Roman fort was.
Yes, there is a reconstruction of the Roman fort. After the Romans left the main settlement moved up to where the cathedral is now
The maintenance and condition of the environment in Castlefield was far better when it had its own management company - a victim (I think) of Town Hall cuts. I also think it a great shame that large tracts of open space next to and below Eastgate and the Bass Warehouse are used for open surface car parking - which really blights the waterfront. Special mention needs to go to the new gardens on the viaduct - would be great if you cover it (and Mayfield Park) one day.
I intend to feature the parks, though channel visitors seem to prefer looking at building sites! Good point about the car parking. That could be a park.
A wonderful video I think you need someone to do you a modern intro but the 4K is wonderful.
Many thanks for your feedback.
Have to say, those modern towers are really ugly!
They produce a range of reactions in people. Beauty - and ugliness - is in the eye of the beholder! 😊
@@AidanEyewitness No, beautiful is beautiful, ugly is ugly!
@@alexrenn2479 Another essay title for the AAAA - The AidanEyewitness Academy for Architectural Appreciation: "When it comes to architecture, beautiful is beautiful, ugly is ugly" Discuss, with reference to illustrated examples!
The sun appears to highlight your rather long nasal hair at the start...not a good look.
Otherwise, an interesting video of a great spot with those viaducts .
I have sorted that out now. Thanks for the positive feedback