Wow. I've lived in Chesterfield all my life and walk past that locked metal gate every day and always wondered what was down there. Thanks for sharing this.
A bit of trivia Patrick on one of your older posts it's interesting to note that the 1st class train fare from Chesterfield to York when Chesterfield station opened in 1841 was 18 shillings, 90p in todays money. The same trip in 2024 is around £50. The average income in 1841 for a male worker was £16 per Year or about 30p per week. (Bank of England online inflation calculator). Perhaps today's train fares aren't over expensive. Great photography and an interesting topic as usual. Thanks.
Hi Ken surprised at the low wages back then, you could see the definite division between rishi and poor back then, and obviously trains were for the rich back then. We are all a lot lucky than we think,, when I can jet off to Europe for £30.......thank you for the interesting fact.......Pat
I love watching these kinds of videos, but yours are amazing! I have seen some good explores totally ruined for me because of camera work, filming too fast and jerky they give me headaches. Your camera work is steady and beutiful. Thank you.
Hi Lynne yes Know what you mean, filming in the dark is not easy and the results are not always good to watch, that's main reason I use still photos then add commentry over them, thanks Pat
Did you: 1. Set up camera and climb over gate 2. Climb back over gate to retrieve camera 3. Climb over gate again with camera 4. Do procedure again in reverse when you left? Or did you combine entering/leaving shots to save yourself climbing gate 2 times when leaving? - just curious, and I like how you did this; very good work Sir.
Wish I'd seen this before I walked the Scalford tunnel Leicestershire, a walking pole would of prevented me falling down said manhole, a great video, keep them coming
I worked in Chesterfield back in the 70s early 80s for a Mansfield building company Herbert Baggeley. Bet you’ve heard of them. Never knew this existed thank you so much Patrick
Pat, words fail me! Well nearly.........fantastic video and photos that should win awards 🥇 It’s not somewhere I know but i feel like I know it now! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, you never fail to impress and entertain! Thank you 👍🏻
Patrick Dickinson yes hot today, in Malta, over 35c , but I have been watching UK's temp you did not do so bad this year, love that type of photography you do, I have been busy of late so I not had chance to do many video's keep up the good work
We lived in Chesterfield for 12years during the 80s what changes we saw and have happened since the Poulson days. Another story. Thanks again Patrick, great film. Ted
Hi Keith starting to show my age now couple of times I went over that wall struggled to lift my self over with my arms and sort of rolled over, probably due to weight of photo gear in rucksack. Luckly nobody nicked my camera before I got back over, all the best Pat
It's amazing how much work you put into these videos. At first, when I first saw your videos, I thought you had a cameraman assisting. Then I realised that you have to go back for your camera after you have walked off into the distance. Been looking forward to your next new video and I have not been disappointed. I never knew this tunnel even existed. Great video Pat. Take care.
Hi and nice to hear from you both,always do all my camping and exploring on my own, it's the way I like it. Tunnel was a amazing place and you get it all to yourself, fantastic way to spend a day, all the best Pat
I was born and spent my early childhood just down the road in Pleasley. My grandparents lived in Chesterfield and it really brings back memories seeing all this as well as revealing hidden treasures I never knew existed. Thanks for this mate! The biggest childhood memory I have from that area is the Trebor sweet factory. If you stood with the wind in the right direction you could literally smell a sweet breeze.
Excellent video, thank you. I'm from Chesterfield and naturally knew the tunnel was there but never got around to exploring it, I certainly don't think I could ever have taken pictures so stunning!
Really interesting and very professionally produced considering it was shot alone. Slowly becoming one of my favorite YubeTube vloggers, thank you ever so much Pat.
Thanks Micky,I film all my videos myself it's how I like to work, just have to come up with a few ideas with the camera mounting position,s, thanks Pat
Hi Paul it always amazes me how well the light painted shots work out, can take several minutes for each shot but worth it for the quality of the photo, all the best Pat
RUclips recommend me your videos a few days ago and I'm glad it did! In this day of 'clickbait' RUclips videos your videos were a breath of fresh air. I have watched all your exploration videos over the past week, great work. Love your thorough commentary and eye for detail in your pictures. Keep it up Patrick.
I was going to say.. when you climbed over the fence you technically had to do it twice.. were you worried about someone seeing you in broad daylight like that?
Hi Antonia yes there were some vivid colours down there due to the ferrous oxide in the soil and water leaking in, light painting brought out some amazing colours, thanks Pat
Hi there matey, liked your video and the few previous I've seen, just wondering if you know of any other places close to chesterfield that are good to explore? Looking to start up a RUclips channel of exploring but need places to start, thankyou in advance
Are Coalite's old offices still standing up at Shuttlewood, you could have a look around those? There's some small River Hipper tunnels underneath Morrisons Walton and what was GK Ford but obviously these could be dangerous and will be wet.
Another cracking video Pat. Well impressed with your research prior to your visit. Some fantastic images too. Great work, very interesting and enjoyable to watch.
Thanks for your comments, the initial research is very interesting and I usually learn a lot. Who would of thought this was under Chesterfield, all the best Pat
Just discovered this fantastic channel and have subbed to it. Pat, im a chap about 5 years younger then you but your fitness, energy and enthusiasm put me to shame. I get out of breath just watching you. Im going through all your previous vids and finding them not only enjoyable but quite useful too, love the rail journeys. Keep on making them mate.
Hey Ryan thanks for those kind words, always been active can these not to be doing something. The only time Is it down are on the railway journeys, but I work on the fact that I,am doing something, I,am travelling, all the best Pat
Patrick, loved this video of your exploration. Thanks for taking the time to explain the history behind it too. Amazing shots especially the light painting. Have you heard of Drewton Tunnel part of the ex Hull and Barnsley railway. Shes a big un !! Over a mile long . If your ever over in the East Riding give me a shout, always up for a bit of urbex. :)
Just catching up with this video, don't know how I missed it. The brickwork in the tunnel looks in excellent condition, what a credit to the builders. I really like your light painted photo's, great technique.
Another fantastic film Pat. As always cant wait for the next one. Oh by the way i bought a Hilleberg Soulo in sand thanks for your in depth info and advice. Take care bud
Fantastic video Patrick . Going to do the Brampton mile on Saturday . Great fan of all your videos thanks for the info on the camping stove . All the best 👍
Hi Ian great pub crawl, we did it in summer great being able to sit outside in the sun. Think every pub we went in they had a good hand pulled ale, thanks for watching my vidios, all the best Pat
Thanks for this Pat. As a 3-6 year old I lived in a house (on Hollis Nook) near to this tunnel which was demolished to build the by-pass. The tunnel was accessed at that time by going down an embankment and then along the old railway line I presume. I remember the railway line was covered with white stones/pebbles and it ran towards what is now the Ibis Hotel. That would have been about 1971-74. My brothers and friends used to enter the tunnel but we never got very far before we frightened each other with silly stories and thought that the oxide was blood! Glad I got to walk through it with you. I will share this with my brothers. I seem to recall there was a massive circular walled structure which was a big ventilation shaft near to the old trebor factory but I was a young child so I don’t know if this was another ventilation shaft or the north one you pointed out. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Michelle yes I like making these exploring vidios, no bad weather to worry about, once your in you have the place to yourself, and researching the history is always interesting, thanks Pat
Hi Paul yes this was pretty short but never been down thinking it maybe flooded, I,ll have a look on web results Barnsdale sounds very interesting, thanks Pat
I’ve driven past there thousands of times and never knew that tunnel existed. Great video, fantastic pictures Patrick. Love your local exploration videos.
Typical of the transport planning of this country! If it was London, they'd do something with. Your video must have taken some time to do unless you had a friend with you. Very impressed! I remember being in Dovedale many years ago with my late Wife on our motorcycle and I seem to remember us riding through a disused railway tunnel. Thanks for an interesting video.
Guess you didn't hear the part where he explains that the other end of the tunnel is now part of an embankment for a motorway, next video you watch, try to get your snacks organized before watching RUclips.
They're over 120 years-old and were hastily constructed even back then with little to no thought about long-term structural support, It wouldn't be safe now mate. It's been eroded for decades and exposed to the elements. Not only that, when they built those tunnels they didn't ever think that they'd be building hundereds of thousands of tons of dual carriageways, houses, flats, workshops and retail parks above them because they weren't even conceived of back then. All that weight above them, their rugged untested construction, weathering and their age puts too much pressure on the tunnels themselfes and are now therefore unsafe for anything transport-wise to travel though.
Very cool light painting Pat! Keep up the great work slowly catching up on all your videos. You show a certain level of professionalism in your craft not seen elsewhere. Cheers
Thanks Chris, and glad you are enjoying my vidios, some amazing colours in this one, and the amazing thing is most people did not know it was even there, all the best Pat
Back to form here Patrick with the tunnel explorations. The previous videos have been ok but this is your bread and butter and captivating watching you explore this.
Yes you may of got something there, certainly seem popular with people, I like the variation of different intetests, like the wild camping and train travel, but the exploration is great to do when weather is poor, thanks Pat
Wow! I've lived in Chesterfield for 24 years and didn't know about that tunnel. I also didn't know that busses now stop at the station, it has been a while since I've had to take a train anywhere though. Great video!
Seeing this one brings to mind that you are not doing this for the same reasons most others seem be doing it for. Lovly to share your enthuseasm and care for what you are doing.
Absolutely fantastic work Pat.. that camera work is spot on beautiful.. I’ve been slowly watching all of your videos might be about half way through.. really glad l subscribed to your channel.. you sure cover a multitude of things.. keep them coming and I’ll keep on watching!!! Thank you Pat...
Hi Paul, yes like to vary my content, could not just camp, would all be the same , so like to mix it with exploring and a bit of travel, and anything else that I,am interested in, all the best Pat
I worked in Chesterfield in the 1990s (Chetwynd House - the Post Office) and stayed there Mon-Thu. I knew about the tunnel from old maps but, until watching this RUclips, assumed it had been obliterated by the bypass. Thanks for putting me right. And for behaving like the railway explorer I used to be! Jumping over the gate - cheeky!
Hi Matthew I found out about the tunnel using the internet, great source of info, appeared to be flooded most of the time so a bit wary, but always wanted to visit it, and I,am glad I did, more exiting climbing over the gate! thanks Pat
Wow - what a great video! I've parked in that car park near the entrance many a time, and was aware of the gates and ramp leading down there, but had no idea of the history behind it. Thanks for enlightening me, loved the pictures too, great to see down there in such detail, many thanks!
My pleasure,it's amazing that so many people local to Chesterfield never really new the tunnel was there, my natural curiosity for these places made me go and explore......just amazing..... thanks Pat 😊
Excellent photography Pat and you have a nice way pf explaining things. A love of Victorian architecture and engineering shines through. Good video - thank you.
Yes I always marvel at the fantastic prices of Victoria n engineering which will never be repeated, it's a privilege to be able to visit them, thanks Pat
That shot at 13.30 is awesome. I've not too long been subscribed to you Pat, a mate put me on to your channel hence why I'm watching an older video just now. Love the light painting. Right up my street playing with torches. Cheers
Because I,am interested in local history and photography these tunnels are amazing places for me to visit I get the place to myself feel very lucky, thanks Pat
My Wife and I love your Tunnel Videos - this one was even better than the last - your techniques get better and better. Keep them coming - there is a good tunnel at Alfreton further down the line from Chesterfield - one still used , but one at the side disused - that would be a good one to do. All the best
Hi and thanks for the comments,each set of photos and I,am learning something, to mention Alfreton tunnel it is one I,am aware of though never visited but is a real possibility for a explore and to photograph so thanks for the tip really appreciate it, Pat
All my vidios are filmed by just myself,makes it interesting in coming up with methods of filming, also involves alot of walking backwards and forwards, but worth it for the results thanks Pat
Thanks Malcolm hopefully the true honesty, and straightforward approach shows through, I make the videos for fun and enjoyment and hope that shows through, all the best Pat
Brilliant video and photos Patrick, lived around chesterfield all my life, and always wondered where the tunnel went. Always love to hear about the history of Chesterfield.
Hi Adam yes very impressive tunnel and the mud certainly have some bright coloures to photograph, pity it's all hidden from view and forgotten, thanks Pat
Wow. I've lived in Chesterfield all my life and walk past that locked metal gate every day and always wondered what was down there. Thanks for sharing this.
Hi Gary glad you found it useful, amazing what you can find with a bit of searching about, thanks Pat
A bit of trivia Patrick on one of your older posts it's interesting to note that the 1st class train fare from Chesterfield to York when Chesterfield station opened in 1841 was 18 shillings, 90p in todays money. The same trip in 2024 is around £50. The average income in 1841 for a male worker was £16 per Year or about 30p per week. (Bank of England online inflation calculator). Perhaps today's train fares aren't over expensive. Great photography and an interesting topic as usual. Thanks.
Hi Ken surprised at the low wages back then, you could see the definite division between rishi and poor back then, and obviously trains were for the rich back then. We are all a lot lucky than we think,, when I can jet off to Europe for £30.......thank you for the interesting fact.......Pat
All the years I lived in the Chesterfield area and didn't know that was there!
Hi David yes a few local people have said that, suprising what is under your feet, Pat
Same I never knew
Cmon 'david hughes' who you kidding, you sound like the kind of bloke who's been in there with a bottle of strong cider and a pack of 20 marlborough.
Can't afford Marlborough......as for the cider, maybe.....but I'm afraid of the dark!
Yeah agreed. Iv since visited it with my brand new trainers on. Big mistake. Its dirty but cool.
This is what RUclips was invented for. You have successfully combined Urban Exploration with a Documentary. Awesome Job. Thank you. Subbed.
Thanks and really appreciate those comments, all the best Pat
I always find the stone and brick work heartbreaking. The man power involved was immense.
Everything seems so flimsy nowadays.
Yes built by craftsmen, and that's why it still with us, although often hidden away, thanks Pat
When there was pride in workmanship.
My great grandad supposedly was one of those that laid out brick by hand in town, could have been involved in the tunnel too possibly.
I love watching these kinds of videos, but yours are amazing! I have seen some good explores totally ruined for me because of camera work, filming too fast and jerky they give me headaches. Your camera work is steady and beutiful. Thank you.
Hi Lynne yes Know what you mean, filming in the dark is not easy and the results are not always good to watch, that's main reason I use still photos then add commentry over them, thanks Pat
Did you:
1. Set up camera and climb over gate
2. Climb back over gate to retrieve camera
3. Climb over gate again with camera
4. Do procedure again in reverse when you left? Or did you combine entering/leaving shots to save yourself climbing gate 2 times when leaving?
- just curious, and I like how you did this; very good work Sir.
You worked it out well, climbed over filming then climbed back over different place, why not use that bit for the end, well done Pat
Wish I'd seen this before I walked the Scalford tunnel Leicestershire, a walking pole would of prevented me falling down said manhole, a great video, keep them coming
Right .Thank you for another high quality video with the right subject , focus , perspective , pace and narrative .
Thanks Monroe really appreciate that thanks Pat
Sorry Montie, it's predictive text, thanks Pat
once again a brilliant video Patrick, i really look forward to your videos. keep up the excellent work !
Thanks for that having to go further a field to find tunnels etc to explore, Pat
I worked in Chesterfield back in the 70s early 80s for a Mansfield building company Herbert Baggeley. Bet you’ve heard of them. Never knew this existed thank you so much Patrick
Fantastic video! Me and my wife are from Chesterfield and didnt realise any of this was around, we loved it and your photography is amazing!
Absolutely fantastic presentation. One of the best amongst the best. Well done Patrick and thank you.
Thanks Gaz, amazing photography opportunity down there, and all that orange mud added to it.... thanks Pat 👍
Pat, words fail me! Well nearly.........fantastic video and photos that should win awards 🥇
It’s not somewhere I know but i feel like I know it now!
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, you never fail to impress and entertain! Thank you 👍🏻
Hi Bram and thanks for those kind words really appreciate your comments, thanks Pat
I come from Chesterfield Derbyshire Thank you for your nice comments
I agree with you on that one mate.
His videos are excellent.
I would just like to say, what an exceptional piece of film, I’m blown away, great filmmaking and editing Pat, I shall now be a subscriber for life.
Thanks Patrick , great adventure, love going back in history, thanks for sharing
Hi and I bet you have had a nice sunny day out there, only a short tunnel but great to practice my photography, all the best Pat
Patrick Dickinson yes hot today, in Malta, over 35c , but I have been watching UK's temp you did not do so bad this year, love that type of photography you do, I have been busy of late so I not had chance to do many video's keep up the good work
We lived in Chesterfield for 12years during the 80s what changes we saw and have happened since the Poulson days. Another story. Thanks again Patrick, great film. Ted
Thanks Ted
Beautifully twisted spire you have there.
Interesting vid.
Thanks!
Great video Pat, very interesting and I love the light painting shots!
Hi Danny and thanks some very vivid colours down there with the orange mud,thanks Pat
Pat, you were just like a young Steve Mcqueen going over the fence in great escape.😂
Hi Keith starting to show my age now couple of times I went over that wall struggled to lift my self over with my arms and sort of rolled over, probably due to weight of photo gear in rucksack. Luckly nobody nicked my camera before I got back over, all the best Pat
pretty impressive
Steve McQueen tunneled under the fence at the camp and got stuck in the fence with the motorcycle.
@@MrYfrank14 would, love his bike, Pat
24 Bellers I told him he should have played the theme to mission impossible lol
It's amazing how much work you put into these videos. At first, when I first saw your videos, I thought you had a cameraman assisting. Then I realised that you have to go back for your camera after you have walked off into the distance. Been looking forward to your next new video and I have not been disappointed. I never knew this tunnel even existed. Great video Pat. Take care.
Hi and nice to hear from you both,always do all my camping and exploring on my own, it's the way I like it. Tunnel was a amazing place and you get it all to yourself, fantastic way to spend a day, all the best Pat
AT 8:49 whats the smudge on the left covering?
I was born and spent my early childhood just down the road in Pleasley. My grandparents lived in Chesterfield and it really brings back memories seeing all this as well as revealing hidden treasures I never knew existed. Thanks for this mate! The biggest childhood memory I have from that area is the Trebor sweet factory. If you stood with the wind in the right direction you could literally smell a sweet breeze.
Excellent video, thank you. I'm from Chesterfield and naturally knew the tunnel was there but never got around to exploring it, I certainly don't think I could ever have taken pictures so stunning!
Very interesting video thank you for sharing from New Zealand well done
I live there! It's a fabulous place and I love it 💜💜💜
Yes Chesterfield has some nice places like every ware else, thanks Pat
Really interesting and very professionally produced considering it was shot alone.
Slowly becoming one of my favorite YubeTube vloggers, thank you ever so much Pat.
Thanks Micky,I film all my videos myself it's how I like to work, just have to come up with a few ideas with the camera mounting position,s, thanks Pat
amazing pictures!
Excellent video Pat. Thank you!
Thanks Harry, amazing colours down there all the best Pat
Fantastic video Pat as always,your light painting photos are beautiful.
Always appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos.
ATVB 👍🏻
Hi Paul it always amazes me how well the light painted shots work out, can take several minutes for each shot but worth it for the quality of the photo, all the best Pat
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That was great! Your photography and commentary are excellent!
Glad you liked it!.........thanks Pat
Nice to see you in glorious Chesterfield Pat! Been down that tunnel myself, had alot of orange mud and not alot else
Certainly a lot of orange mud but a nice place to practice a bit of photography, thanks Pat
Glorious chesterfield!!? Jesus where do you live handsworth?
Chesterfield is the finest Town in the entire World mate , I was born here and I refuse to live anywhere else .......
@@PhilipKerry Hi Philip you, certainly got some nice pubs especially down on Chatsworth Road, thanks Pat
@@PhilipKerry i was made born here, yo need to get out a bit more.. Still, could be worse - Mansfield eg
RUclips recommend me your videos a few days ago and I'm glad it did! In this day of 'clickbait' RUclips videos your videos were a breath of fresh air. I have watched all your exploration videos over the past week, great work. Love your thorough commentary and eye for detail in your pictures. Keep it up Patrick.
Hi Craig and thanks for kind comments and glad to enjoyed the video, always makes me feel the hard work is worth it, thanks again Pat
Your hard work is well worth it, beats most of the drivel on TV these days. Have a good weekend.
Pat, really enjoyed your video & the still pictures, brilliant, never knew the tunnel wus there.
Hi a lot of local people have said the same that they did not know the tunnel was there, thanks for watching Pat
Loved watching this again pal. I do love the unspoken world below many towns and cities. Great content.
Thanks Billy yes unbelievable that this is under Chesterfield, drove past this week to drop a trailer off, still amazing, thanks Pat
I am truly challenged, while I cant condone trespassing, this is truly fascinating and 30 minutes well spent watching and listening to you 👍👍
amazing photography again Pat, thanks for taking us on another of your urban explorations atb
youre ave to climb back down to get your tripods and camera
Yeah to film this I,am backwards and forwards all day, thanks Pat
I was going to say.. when you climbed over the fence you technically had to do it twice.. were you worried about someone seeing you in broad daylight like that?
@@JMRabil675 Not bothered really I wanted that bit of footage and worth the risk, could of talked my way out of it if required, thanks Pat
Brings back memories of when i used to live in Chesterfield - crooked spire - love it!
Cool, another urban explore. Great pictures and colours! You're sort of my secret National Geographic channel. Thanks for sharing, cheers!
Hi Antonia yes there were some vivid colours down there due to the ferrous oxide in the soil and water leaking in, light painting brought out some amazing colours, thanks Pat
Brilliant video pat and really well produced. I was in the town for the first time today and never realised. Thanks for the information!
Hi Matthew, yes so many local people have said the same thing, they never new it was there........ thanks Pat
Hi there matey, liked your video and the few previous I've seen, just wondering if you know of any other places close to chesterfield that are good to explore? Looking to start up a RUclips channel of exploring but need places to start, thankyou in advance
Liam Burns Try to find the hidden graveyard in tapton park. I'm sure if you ask a few of the elderly locals they might be able to find it
Are Coalite's old offices still standing up at Shuttlewood, you could have a look around those? There's some small River Hipper tunnels underneath Morrisons Walton and what was GK Ford but obviously these could be dangerous and will be wet.
If you search exploring web sites they might give you a few clues, Pat
ckyliu :m'mate Sammy W used to weld at JJBlows which covered that same place where Moggy s is now, dead old all that strip fronting Robbos site!
Another cracking video Pat. Well impressed with your research prior to your visit. Some fantastic images too. Great work, very interesting and enjoyable to watch.
Thanks for your comments, the initial research is very interesting and I usually learn a lot. Who would of thought this was under Chesterfield, all the best Pat
Bloody hell jumped that wall like Michael jumped off the pier at the end of the Alan Partridge film!
Just discovered this fantastic channel and have subbed to it. Pat, im a chap about 5 years younger then you but your fitness, energy and enthusiasm put me to shame. I get out of breath just watching you. Im going through all your previous vids and finding them not only enjoyable but quite useful too, love the rail journeys. Keep on making them mate.
Hey Ryan thanks for those kind words, always been active can these not to be doing something. The only time Is it down are on the railway journeys, but I work on the fact that I,am doing something, I,am travelling, all the best Pat
Patrick, loved this video of your exploration. Thanks for taking the time to explain the history behind it too. Amazing shots especially the light painting. Have you heard of Drewton Tunnel part of the ex Hull and Barnsley railway. Shes a big un !! Over a mile long . If your ever over in the East Riding give me a shout, always up for a bit of urbex. :)
Just catching up with this video, don't know how I missed it. The brickwork in the tunnel looks in excellent condition, what a credit to the builders. I really like your light painted photo's, great technique.
Thanks Bill, amazing place to spend the day, lightpainted photos really show the tunnel in all its beauty, thanks Pat
Another fantastic film Pat. As always cant wait for the next one. Oh by the way i bought a Hilleberg Soulo in sand thanks for your in depth info and advice. Take care bud
Hi Alan I,am sure you will be more than pleased with your new tent, hope you have some great camps, all the best Pat
I used to park there everyday for about three years! Love you and your channel man! Great job! X
Yes parked there myself a few times, never realised what layed below my feet... thanks Pat
Fantastic video Patrick . Going to do the Brampton mile on Saturday . Great fan of all your videos thanks for the info on the camping stove . All the best 👍
Hi Ian great pub crawl, we did it in summer great being able to sit outside in the sun. Think every pub we went in they had a good hand pulled ale, thanks for watching my vidios, all the best Pat
Thanks for this Pat. As a 3-6 year old I lived in a house (on Hollis Nook) near to this tunnel which was demolished to build the by-pass. The tunnel was accessed at that time by going down an embankment and then along the old railway line I presume. I remember the railway line was covered with white stones/pebbles and it ran towards what is now the Ibis Hotel. That would have been about 1971-74. My brothers and friends used to enter the tunnel but we never got very far before we frightened each other with silly stories and thought that the oxide was blood! Glad I got to walk through it with you. I will share this with my brothers. I seem to recall there was a massive circular walled structure which was a big ventilation shaft near to the old trebor factory but I was a young child so I don’t know if this was another ventilation shaft or the north one you pointed out. Thanks for sharing.
I’ve been down there W the lads I used to go like everyday 😂
Yeah not too bad if you live near, good place to spend a few hours, Pat
Jasus Pat you have some balls doing that! amazing photos and architecture, another top vid, keep them going brother....
Thanks Rob, such a amazing place to spend the day, thanks Pat
I'm surprised you have time for this! I would have thought that running the Labour Party would take most of your time.
Haha laughed at this one, usually get compared to Compo, out of Last of the Summer Wine, which I might add I would prefer, all the best Pat
@@patrickdickinson6492 Like your reply Mike Carter
Lol!
If it was Corbyn and I knew he was in that tunnel... I'd the one at the opening guiding the concrete infill trucks.
@@sahhull (ditto)
Keep up the videos Patrick. I really enjoy when you do these types of videos, showing local history.
Hi Michelle yes I like making these exploring vidios, no bad weather to worry about, once your in you have the place to yourself, and researching the history is always interesting, thanks Pat
Nice one Pat, you should take a look at Barnsdale tunnel a nice long one 1226 long. ATB Paul 👍🏻👍🏻
Hi Paul yes this was pretty short but never been down thinking it maybe flooded, I,ll have a look on web results Barnsdale sounds very interesting, thanks Pat
And it's in Gods own country win win 😄👍🏻
it's in Lancashire???
Outdoor Coops y
@@timwaywell hi Tim if it's the Chesterfield tunnel it's in Derbyshire, Pat
I’ve driven past there thousands of times and never knew that tunnel existed. Great video, fantastic pictures Patrick. Love your local exploration videos.
Hi Andrew yes I was the same never knew it was behind the retaining wall untill started researching the tunnel, thanks for watching Pat
What a waste of a tunnel, trains should be running through it.
Yeah that would be amazing better than just leaving it, there must be some good use they could put it to, thanks Pat
YES there should be train going through it!!!!!!
Typical of the transport planning of this country! If it was London, they'd do something with. Your video must have taken some time to do unless you had a friend with you. Very impressed! I remember being in Dovedale many years ago with my late Wife on our motorcycle and I seem to remember us riding through a disused railway tunnel. Thanks for an interesting video.
Guess you didn't hear the part where he explains that the other end of the tunnel is now part of an embankment for a motorway, next video you watch, try to get your snacks organized before watching RUclips.
They're over 120 years-old and were hastily constructed even back then with little to no thought about long-term structural support, It wouldn't be safe now mate. It's been eroded for decades and exposed to the elements.
Not only that, when they built those tunnels they didn't ever think that they'd be building hundereds of thousands of tons of dual carriageways, houses, flats, workshops and retail parks above them because they weren't even conceived of back then.
All that weight above them, their rugged untested construction, weathering and their age puts too much pressure on the tunnels themselfes and are now therefore unsafe for anything transport-wise to travel though.
Fantastic video, very well shot. You are a great example of what a youtuber should be like. Keep up the great work!
Thanks for that Jax, I really enjoy making the vidios so thanks for watching, Pat
Very cool light painting Pat! Keep up the great work slowly catching up on all your videos. You show a certain level of professionalism in your craft not seen elsewhere. Cheers
Thanks Chris, and glad you are enjoying my vidios, some amazing colours in this one, and the amazing thing is most people did not know it was even there, all the best Pat
Back to form here Patrick with the tunnel explorations. The previous videos have been ok but this is your bread and butter and captivating watching you explore this.
Yes you may of got something there, certainly seem popular with people, I like the variation of different intetests, like the wild camping and train travel, but the exploration is great to do when weather is poor, thanks Pat
fantastic exploration. excellent narration and photographs. thank you
Your very welcome, some beautiful colours down there, thanks Pat
Your edits are treasures. Cheers Pat.
Thanks Pat
Some great shots Patrick, thoroughly enjoyed this one.
Thanks for that took a while to do but worth it for the comments I get, thanks Pat
Appreciate the painting with light. Really effective.
Yes some amazing colours, some of my best photos down there…..thanks Pat
Wow! I've lived in Chesterfield for 24 years and didn't know about that tunnel.
I also didn't know that busses now stop at the station, it has been a while since I've had to take a train anywhere though.
Great video!
Glad to to bring all this info, many other people have said they did not now about the tunnel, thanks for watching Pat
Wow, very interesting, beautiful pictures, thanks for sharing !!!
Yes a great place to take pictures, such fantastic colours, thanks Pat
Great stuff again Pat ,the world passes by and no one realises what goes on beneath.
Very true.....Pat
Well constructed video. Very informative. Light painting photos were fabulous.
Thanks for those comments much appreciated, sometimes I can,t believe the details on the light painted photos, thanks Pat
Seeing this one brings to mind that you are not doing this for the same reasons most others seem be doing it for. Lovly to share your enthuseasm and care for what you are doing.
Yes Jeremy,, just love making the videos.... thanks Pat 😊
Great work again Pat. You really are a pro at this. Amazing.
Thanks for that Ray, it's the light painting, it gives such detailed images, thanks Pat
Great video, Patrick! Thank you for sharing your adventure. Some wonderful footage and stills.
Hi Danielle nice to hear from you, yes the detail on the light painted photos amaze me at times, all the best Pat
Bloody fearless! Straight up the ladder no prob. Patrick, you absolute legend. Nothing phases you!
I like the challenge Christopher, and I think if I can scramble up there, then I can't be getting old..... all the best Pat 😊
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR FANTASTIC PICTURES, I THINK YOU DO A GREAT JOB, NOW I WOULD LIKE TO SEA YOUR 12 TOP PICTURES IN A CALENDAR.
Excellent as always. Cheers for the tip about the Brampton Mile.
Used to be a great place for a few pints, might not be the same now, thanks Pat
Absolutely fantastic work Pat.. that camera work is spot on beautiful.. I’ve been slowly watching all of your videos might be about half way through.. really glad l subscribed to your channel.. you sure cover a multitude of things.. keep them coming and I’ll keep on watching!!! Thank you Pat...
Hi Paul, yes like to vary my content, could not just camp, would all be the same , so like to mix it with exploring and a bit of travel, and anything else that I,am interested in, all the best Pat
Brilliant, loved the BYE at the end. What a great explore, and what superb photographs you made. Well done, again! ATB Dave
Thanks Dave, the writing was something never done before, bit of fun, thanks for watching Pat
I worked in Chesterfield in the 1990s (Chetwynd House - the Post Office) and stayed there Mon-Thu. I knew about the tunnel from old maps but, until watching this RUclips, assumed it had been obliterated by the bypass. Thanks for putting me right. And for behaving like the railway explorer I used to be! Jumping over the gate - cheeky!
Hi Matthew I found out about the tunnel using the internet, great source of info, appeared to be flooded most of the time so a bit wary, but always wanted to visit it, and I,am glad I did, more exiting climbing over the gate! thanks Pat
Iv walk past that entrance 5 days a week for the last 2 years. Always wondered about it. Thanks for showing me.
Glad to be of use,amazing what is hidden under the streets of Chesterfield, thanks Pat
You should really have an art exhibition with all of your photos from all your exploring trips. They are incredible photos!
Thanks really appreciate that may exhibit them one day if I can thanks Pat
Enjoyed the adventure, especially the light painting. Beautiful work.
Thanks for that it was great fun and very pleased with the results, thanks Pat
Wow - what a great video! I've parked in that car park near the entrance many a time, and was aware of the gates and ramp leading down there, but had no idea of the history behind it. Thanks for enlightening me, loved the pictures too, great to see down there in such detail, many thanks!
My pleasure,it's amazing that so many people local to Chesterfield never really new the tunnel was there, my natural curiosity for these places made me go and explore......just amazing..... thanks Pat 😊
Amazing stuff, thanks for putting all this together and sharing.
Hi Amin and thanks for watching, I certainly enjoyed making the vidio, thanks Pat
Very impressive photography. Thanks from Australia.
Nice to hear from Australia, and thanks, Pat
Excellent photography Pat and you have a nice way pf explaining things. A love of Victorian architecture and engineering shines through. Good video - thank you.
Yes I always marvel at the fantastic prices of Victoria n engineering which will never be repeated, it's a privilege to be able to visit them, thanks Pat
That shot at 13.30 is awesome. I've not too long been subscribed to you Pat, a mate put me on to your channel hence why I'm watching an older video just now.
Love the light painting. Right up my street playing with torches.
Cheers
Oh and the shilouette shots to....great!
Similar to my stuff
Thanks for a wonderful trip out. I know it took a lot of effort to bring this to us. Always interesting how the old meets the new.
Because I,am interested in local history and photography these tunnels are amazing places for me to visit I get the place to myself feel very lucky, thanks Pat
Excellent videos Pat, im hooked. Great to watch. Love your style of commentary.
Thanks for that Chris appreciate your comments, thanks Pat
Fascinating, thanks for sharing your video and photographs
Hi and thanks some great colours down there, a photographer s dream thanks Pat
awesome camera work and history behind the tunnel keep up the great work
Thanks for that appreciate your comments Pat
Great job, Pat. Your camera work and narration are beautiful. Keep up the good work. You are making many of us happy watching your videos.
Hi that's great to hear, I do love filming tunnels and U/g drains you can get such amazing photos with light painting, all the best Pat
What an amazing place! Love this video! Love and peace.
Thanks Peter, amazing that this place lies hidden and forgotten under Chesterfield...... thanks Pat
@@patrickdickinson6492 I live in Dronfield so I may well go and have a look myself! keep up the good work. Love and peace.
My Wife and I love your Tunnel Videos - this one was even better than the last - your techniques get better and better. Keep them coming - there is a good tunnel at Alfreton further down the line from Chesterfield - one still used , but one at the side disused - that would be a good one to do. All the best
Hi and thanks for the comments,each set of photos and I,am learning something, to mention Alfreton tunnel it is one I,am aware of though never visited but is a real possibility for a explore and to photograph so thanks for the tip really appreciate it, Pat
I thought there was more than 1 of you at first but realise now you are on your own. Fair play there's a lot of effort gone in to this..
All my vidios are filmed by just myself,makes it interesting in coming up with methods of filming, also involves alot of walking backwards and forwards, but worth it for the results thanks Pat
For some reason I find guys like this much more interesting, not to mention real, than half a dozen celebrities put together.
Thanks Malcolm hopefully the true honesty, and straightforward approach shows through, I make the videos for fun and enjoyment and hope that shows through, all the best Pat
Brilliant video and photos Patrick, lived around chesterfield all my life, and always wondered where the tunnel went. Always love to hear about the history of Chesterfield.
Hi Adam yes very impressive tunnel and the mud certainly have some bright coloures to photograph, pity it's all hidden from view and forgotten, thanks Pat
Well shot love the light pictures you have a talent for it
Thanks David,some amazing colours down there thanks Pat
Great video. The light painting is very effective.
Thanks David, a photographer,s dream down there with all those colours, thanks Pat
Patrick amazing all these years on watching for time 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Great to have your support over these years, unchanged appreciated…….thanks Pat
Very nice video and fun to watch. Have a nice day.
Excellent Photography again.
Thanks for that, the pictures amaze me at times, thanks Pat