In my early childhood I lived in Bristol, (that would be the 60's - 70's). I recall going out with my father seeing these areas particularly around Brent Knoll in Somerset. I remember well the motorways (M4 and M5) being built. I was too young to properly understand what was happening with this "improvement". The chaos and destruction of a way of life may of had benefit for some. Nowadays in old age I'm not so sure when I remember what was against what has become. It was fascinating to watch this, bought back so many memories.
It looks so lovely before the motorway cut through their I can only imagine how peaceful and quiet it was I drive through the country lanes that are still there to this day. And I look across and see that motorway and I wished it wasn't there I know we need motorways but it would be nice to go back
Wow! How brilliant to see this. This is my part of Somerset, and although I was born pre-motorway, I have no memory of this area before the M5. The footage captured of the countryside just before they start the works, shows exactly as I imagined it was.....unspoilt and beautiful. Thanks so much for posting.
@@TheWorldservice unfortunately I’m very limited in my choices of music for my videos as I have to be careful not to infringe copyright. RUclips do have a library of copyright free material I can use but so often when I’m editing these vintage cine films I think of an excellent piece that would be just perfect but I can’t use it
Britain before motorways, beautiful. Never mind how long it took to get anywhere, this was how I wish this country had stayed forever, including the population. Far too crowded now.
Footage of the Dibble's Farm dig! Amazing! Thank you! But apart from that, the rest of the footage is great, too. Gordon Pratt was clearly had a keen eye and was a talented filmmaker. I would love to see more of his work.
Yes it was fascinating to see the remains being uncovered. Gordon had an eye for making interesting films. I have been fortunate to have his films which I am digitising. The family footage I am putting on DVD for his family but his footage of events and locations around Weston-super-Mare I’ve been posting on this channel.
Wow I've got pictures of myself on site with my father who was an engineer on that stretch it was either kinner& Moodie or the first outing for newly formed Tarmac international
IN 1975, WE DROVE DOWN THE A 38 , HEADING FOR CORNWALL, BUT JUST BEYOND TAUNTON, WE COULD SEE A HUGE STREAM OF TRAFFIC OVER TO THE LEFT, AT A STANDSTILL.AS WE BECAME TOO. IT LOOKED LIKE THEY WERE STUCK IN A MEADOW, IT WAS THE M5, THIS WAS THE END OF IT'S BUILD, AT THAT POINT, AND TRAFFIC WAS MERGING WITH THE A38. IT WAS TOTAL CHAOS, ALL THE WAY TO ST iVES, WE GOT THEIR AT 11 PM, IN THE DARK.
Fantastic footage. I remember the M62 being built. Destroyed our local park, it’s very sad. It’s strange how railways seem to enhance the landscape, whilst motorways are a real eyesore. Some awesome vintage vehicles though. Do you know what happened to the occupants of the burial site? It would be nice if you added some music to the film, which you can still do on RUclips. Anyway a great bit of history, thanks for sharing. All the best, Phil
Hi Phil, thanks for the comments, as I’ve added further films I have started adding music ( copyright free from RUclips) and now also trying to include some sound effects. I hope as I edit more films that I can improve on the finished quality as I’m learning as I go.
Mike do you have a car, do you drive on roads, do you have a computer and mobile phone, are you having the covid vaccine, yes? well all these things are progress
In my early childhood I lived in Bristol, (that would be the 60's - 70's). I recall going out with my father seeing these areas particularly around Brent Knoll in Somerset. I remember well the motorways (M4 and M5) being built. I was too young to properly understand what was happening with this "improvement". The chaos and destruction of a way of life may of had benefit for some. Nowadays in old age I'm not so sure when I remember what was against what has become. It was fascinating to watch this, bought back so many memories.
I'm glad you enjoyed watching the film
It looks so lovely before the motorway cut through their I can only imagine how peaceful and quiet it was I drive through the country lanes that are still there to this day. And I look across and see that motorway and I wished it wasn't there I know we need motorways but it would be nice to go back
Wow! How brilliant to see this. This is my part of Somerset, and although I was born pre-motorway, I have no memory of this area before the M5. The footage captured of the countryside just before they start the works, shows exactly as I imagined it was.....unspoilt and beautiful. Thanks so much for posting.
Glad you enjoyed it,
@@DaveEldergillCineFilm I've been watching it with Dvorak's New World Symphony (Hovis advert music) playing in the background. Works nicely :)
@@TheWorldservice unfortunately I’m very limited in my choices of music for my videos as I have to be careful not to infringe copyright. RUclips do have a library of copyright free material I can use but so often when I’m editing these vintage cine films I think of an excellent piece that would be just perfect but I can’t use it
I LOOKS LIKE A PROFFESIONAL SURVEY FILM, THE PAUSE BEFORE THE STORM.
Fascinating, thanks for posting this Dave.
Great footage of a by gone era
Britain before motorways, beautiful. Never mind how long it took to get anywhere, this was how I wish this country had stayed forever, including the population. Far too crowded now.
The UK is far less crowded and built on than most people would expect, take a look at this webpage from BBC news www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41901297
@@DaveEldergillCineFilm BBC NEWS ?? AS OF OLD YOU MEEN ? IWOULDN'T CHECK THEM FOR THE TIME TODAY.
TOTALLY AGREE M8... M8...
BBC ? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@MrDaiseymay😂😂😂
Footage of the Dibble's Farm dig! Amazing! Thank you! But apart from that, the rest of the footage is great, too. Gordon Pratt was clearly had a keen eye and was a talented filmmaker. I would love to see more of his work.
Yes it was fascinating to see the remains being uncovered. Gordon had an eye for making interesting films. I have been fortunate to have his films which I am digitising. The family footage I am putting on DVD for his family but his footage of events and locations around Weston-super-Mare I’ve been posting on this channel.
Wow I've got pictures of myself on site with my father who was an engineer on that stretch it was either kinner& Moodie or the first outing for newly formed Tarmac international
Great vid love it thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
@@DaveEldergillCineFilm thanks i did great stuf
IN 1975, WE DROVE DOWN THE A 38 , HEADING FOR CORNWALL, BUT JUST BEYOND TAUNTON, WE COULD SEE A HUGE STREAM OF TRAFFIC OVER TO THE LEFT, AT A STANDSTILL.AS WE BECAME TOO. IT LOOKED LIKE THEY WERE STUCK IN A MEADOW, IT WAS THE M5, THIS WAS THE END OF IT'S BUILD, AT THAT POINT, AND TRAFFIC WAS MERGING WITH THE A38. IT WAS TOTAL CHAOS, ALL THE WAY TO ST iVES, WE GOT THEIR AT 11 PM, IN THE DARK.
Fantastic footage. I remember the M62 being built. Destroyed our local park, it’s very sad. It’s strange how railways seem to enhance the landscape, whilst motorways are a real eyesore. Some awesome vintage vehicles though. Do you know what happened to the occupants of the burial site? It would be nice if you added some music to the film, which you can still do on RUclips. Anyway a great bit of history, thanks for sharing. All the best, Phil
Hi Phil, thanks for the comments, as I’ve added further films I have started adding music ( copyright free from RUclips) and now also trying to include some sound effects. I hope as I edit more films that I can improve on the finished quality as I’m learning as I go.
Weird seeing the tyres not moving on the scraper 10-24 yet the rim still going round and round
Has anyone got any information on those graves???
Hi, There is some information about this on the Weston super Mare museum site www.westonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/15-Dibbles-Farm.pdf
Love seeing those big TS 24 scrapers movin earth! Cool beasts, but they’ll kill an operator from the inside out in a couple years time!
I agree give me
a Cat with cushion hitch
Ppl now would force delays on it til it was cancelled they have us living in the Stone Age to save some fields
It just shrieks ruination of some beautiful Somerset countryside. What price "progress"?
Mike do you have a car, do you drive on roads, do you have a computer and mobile phone, are you having the covid vaccine, yes? well all these things are progress
@@videos995 n.i.o.b.y..do gooders.ect..Great video
I only go on the M5 to go to work , visit friends and go on holiday .
Ha ha 🤖🤖🤖🤖
Shit for brains.
Watch out the ant people are coming to get you mike.👽
Constructed by men, when work was work, not fannying around with 12,000 flashing orange lights, and idiot health and safety crap.