Ah Darren! I was born at Bull Hill, no longer there, so yes, born In Blackburn with Darwen. Been up tha tower a few times, as a kid and also as an Adult. Nice vid Mr & Mrs H, a great Bimble. *Waves from Wigan* Always windy up there, never been when it wasnt. I remember going up there with a guy my Mum was with at the time who was a Morris Dancer for the Britannia Coconut Dancers. Another grand upload.
Hi John, this had been one that I'd been meaning to do for a while now as lots of people have recommended that I should visit Darwen Tower. The views over Darwen and beyond are certainly worth the climb up there and it was also nice to see that the tower is respected and wasn't gratified with spray paint or otherwise damaged. No idea if they lock it up at night to deter vandals but if they do I pity whoever has the unenviable job of traipsing up and down there each day to lock and unlock it.
@@MrHsHotPot Thanks for the reply Mr H. The top was put on the tower a few years ago by helicopter after the old one blew off! Its on youtube if you re interested.
Hi Gary, and glad that you enjoyed the video. 👍 Darwen Tower is certainly worth the climb to and visiting if you are in the area as my camera doesn't do the views that it offers justice.
This is on my doorstep, been up at night to photograph the stars and it's surprising how many locals get up there in the dark, dog walkers, mountain bikers and the usual party going youths
How do mate i was up there a few weeks back when a lot of heather was on fire. Im from Blackburn so I've been visiting the tower all my life you get some cracking views its well worth a visit. Cheers
Hi Richard, and gald that you enjoyed the video. 👍 Darwen Tower is definitely worth visiting and it's nice that it is still open to the public unlike many of the other structures and monuments dotted around the moors of Lancashire. Being able to step inside the tower also allows you a brief respite from the wind/rain after what can be a steep climb in places up the hill to get to it before venturing out onto the viewing areas to enjoy the magnificent views of Lancashire and beyond.
off the beaten track.... I think I went to The Deeply Vale Free Festival which was held near Darwin...... I bet you hated the mess us hippypunkposeur made, and the trees... where are the trees? what happened to all those trees?
Ello Mr H, great to see you out and about again. Darwin tower and the surrounding area is such a beautiful place. It's one of mine and the wife's go to places, and I've flown it many times with my drone. India mill is another marvel of its day. I've attached the video I made a while back, just in case you want to take a look at the details at the top of the chimney, before you go to see it. I'm a massive fan of Fred dibnah like yourself. And I've visited a few of his works. See you on the next one, take care. Del. 👍 ruclips.net/video/MHxZ35Ee8lE/видео.htmlsi=Ikk09F5LzU58OvdV
Unfortunately Thermion, some degree of "wind noise" is par for the course when filming at locations that are either high up or in wide open spaces such as moorland. To say that this video was basically filmed on a whim on Mrs H's iPhone without the use of an external mic I think that she did brilliantly all things considered but thanks for dropping by and sharing your thoughts. Take care my friend and all the best. 👍
The best northwest pie tasting final should be held at this location
Ah Darren! I was born at Bull Hill, no longer there, so yes, born In Blackburn with Darwen.
Been up tha tower a few times, as a kid and also as an Adult.
Nice vid Mr & Mrs H, a great Bimble. *Waves from Wigan*
Always windy up there, never been when it wasnt. I remember going up there with a guy my Mum was with at the time who was a Morris Dancer for the Britannia Coconut Dancers.
Another grand upload.
Nice to see you in my home town mr and mrs , long overdue. My grandparents used to do their courting there back in the 30s !
Hi John, this had been one that I'd been meaning to do for a while now as lots of people have
recommended that I should visit Darwen Tower.
The views over Darwen and beyond are certainly worth the climb up there and it was also nice to see that the tower is respected and wasn't gratified with spray paint or otherwise damaged.
No idea if they lock it up at night to deter vandals but if they do I pity whoever has the unenviable job of traipsing up and down there each day to lock and unlock it.
@@MrHsHotPot Thanks for the reply Mr H. The top was put on the tower a few years ago by helicopter after the old one blew off! Its on youtube if you re interested.
Enjoyed that Mr H !
Used to see that on visits to Darwin with work thanks for showing us around
Might go up if I ever go back to the area 👍
That was brilliant . I love this channel . I felt like I was up there with you learning some history .
Nice little video well worth doing as I enjoyed it MR H. If up that way in the future I will pay a visit.
Hi Gary, and glad that you enjoyed the video. 👍
Darwen Tower is certainly worth the climb to and visiting if you are in the area as my camera doesn't do the views that it offers justice.
Hello Mr n Mrs H . Lovely to see you both out n about
Long time since I went up to the tower. Cracking views from the top
This is on my doorstep, been up at night to photograph the stars and it's surprising how many locals get up there in the dark, dog walkers, mountain bikers and the usual party going youths
That looks ace
Proper Norf. 💪
Ran the 3 towers in the early 80's. Worra slog! Rivi Pike, Darwen, Holcombe.
How do mate i was up there a few weeks back when a lot of heather was on fire. Im from Blackburn so I've been visiting the tower all my life you get some cracking views its well worth a visit. Cheers
Nice structure to explore and it looked rather cold up there Mr H but great little vlog thanks to you and Mrs H aswell 👍
Hi Richard, and gald that you enjoyed the video. 👍
Darwen Tower is definitely worth visiting and it's nice that it is still open to the public unlike many of the other structures and monuments dotted around the moors of Lancashire.
Being able to step inside the tower also allows you a brief respite from the wind/rain after what can be a steep climb in places up the hill to get to it before venturing out onto the viewing areas to enjoy the magnificent views of Lancashire and beyond.
the t shirt i watch them in new zealand on utube the tower is amazing structure
off the beaten track.... I think I went to The Deeply Vale Free Festival which was held near Darwin...... I bet you hated the mess us hippypunkposeur made, and the trees...
where are the trees?
what happened to all those trees?
Ello Mr H, great to see you out and about again. Darwin tower and the surrounding area is such a beautiful place. It's one of mine and the wife's go to places, and I've flown it many times with my drone. India mill is another marvel of its day. I've attached the video I made a while back, just in case you want to take a look at the details at the top of the chimney, before you go to see it. I'm a massive fan of Fred dibnah like yourself. And I've visited a few of his works. See you on the next one, take care. Del. 👍 ruclips.net/video/MHxZ35Ee8lE/видео.htmlsi=Ikk09F5LzU58OvdV
The wind noise ruined this video!
Unfortunately Thermion, some degree of "wind noise" is par for the course when filming at locations that are either high up or in wide open spaces such as moorland.
To say that this video was basically filmed on a whim on Mrs H's iPhone without the use of an external mic I think that she did brilliantly all things considered but thanks for dropping by and sharing your thoughts.
Take care my friend and all the best. 👍