I grew up in Haydock not far from Wood Pit. I’m not surprised your shoes are ruined, it’s always very soggy there! I visited my grandmother who lived on Flora Street in Ashton in Makerfield every Saturday growing up, you cycled past the street at the end of the video. I lived in Newton le Willows for many years of my adult life and I’ve lived in Golborne for the past 10 years, near to Haydock Park Racecourse. That would make an interesting video, there’s reportedly a mound with bodies that were buried many years ago in Woods close by. I’ve never been able to find them! There’s also apparently ruins of an old house in the woods, I think all remains have now gone as there’s no evidence to be found. Also this would be close to the Holiday Inn on Lodge Lane, that sits on the site of a previous asylum that somebody previously mentioned. This is on the East Lancs side of the racecourse. On the other side is Ashton Heath and close to this there was once a railway directly to Haydock Park Station, some of the wooden tracks can still be seen. This would all make an interesting video, to me anyway!
My great grandmother lived in Ashton in Makerfield and eventually emigrated to the US with her husband and children. Thanks so much for the great video!
As an Ashton resident I especially enjoyed this one. Reading the details of the Wood Pit mining disaster is so sad, of course for those who died but also the massive impact on the local area. Everyone would have known someone who was killed, and some unlucky families lost fathers and sons. People like to moan about health and safety these days, but it’s a minor inconvenience when the alternative is people literally dying while trying to feed their family. And talking of the brutality of earlier times… you cycled past a Holiday Inn which was built on the site of Haydock Lodge, a mental asylum that housed largely the poor and the homeless. The scale of the mistreatment of ‘patients’ was scandalous even for the nineteenth century. It was debated in parliament and led to large scale reforms of asylums in the UK.
Just found your vlog by chance I grew up in a-in-m my sister married a guy from st Helens whos first job was at Vulcan village I was about 14th at the time and now 60 they lived at I think 26 Vulcan village he's retired now ended up global engineering director for Cummins I was a miner at parkside know Ashton and Vulcan / n-le-w well
I’ve grew up in Ashton in Makerfield, spent the first 29 years of my life there. My mum and dad still live in the area. I visit frequently, I live in a village called Garswood which is beside Ashton in Makerfield. Great video buddy
I grew up in Garswood just outside Ashton, went to school on Warrington Rd at Ashton Grammar. You took an interesting route to get to Ashton. They just announced the closure of Garswood Library that has been open 50 years. The building was originally a school built in 1728. The original school on the site was built in 1588. We don't know what is going to happen to the building as yet. My grandfather worked at Lyme Pit and I had relatives [Kay] killed at the Wood Pit disaster. Richard Evans originally lived in Garswood, the house he lived in still stands but is in a sad state and it is for sale. The Gerrard family were Catholics but somehow managed to stay out of prison for the most part. One of the Gerrards however was involved the in Gunpowder Plot and escaped the Tower of London to Rome where he wrote an account [in Latin]. You can still buy the book on Amazon. The Gerrards disapeared from the area in 1921, having been part of the local area since the Norman invasion [Brynne Hall]
I park up at the Emmanuel church car park and I agree it’s a lovely little church, some very interesting grave stones if you get chance to read them, top bimble 🎉
Great bimble. Been passed the Vulcan works houses numerous times on the train to and from Manchester and often wondered about their history. Now I know. Instead of Mrs Bimble keeping hold of your hand as a relic for future use, she should put your soggy ruined Adidas trainers in a safe place as a future relic for Bimblers to make pilgrimage to, maybe somewhere in Warrington (Central or Bank Quay station?).
Makes me feel so inadequate knowing so little about my little spot in the world. Love this series. It wouldn't be out of place on the Discovery or History channel. The narration is really interesting and delivered with such an easy style and pace. But I do realise how much work you put into each episode, research, biking, filming, narration, b-roll, editing, music, footwear fund, and the rest. You make it look easy but it's not.
Top Bimble but that ride from Vulcan village up to Wargrave and from wharf road up common road are killers on a bike i have done it lots of times in my younger days so well done for that.
Hard to believe what a powerhouse Vulcan was. Another very enjoyable bimble Kieran and, as you say, classic bimbling. You certainly covered a few miles there! Nice one. (Al Kennett)
Very interesting Bimble. Churches are such fine buildings. Thanks again, let's Bimble.
I grew up in Haydock not far from Wood Pit. I’m not surprised your shoes are ruined, it’s always very soggy there! I visited my grandmother who lived on Flora Street in Ashton in Makerfield every Saturday growing up, you cycled past the street at the end of the video. I lived in Newton le Willows for many years of my adult life and I’ve lived in Golborne for the past 10 years, near to Haydock Park Racecourse. That would make an interesting video, there’s reportedly a mound with bodies that were buried many years ago in Woods close by. I’ve never been able to find them! There’s also apparently ruins of an old house in the woods, I think all remains have now gone as there’s no evidence to be found. Also this would be close to the Holiday Inn on Lodge Lane, that sits on the site of a previous asylum that somebody previously mentioned. This is on the East Lancs side of the racecourse. On the other side is Ashton Heath and close to this there was once a railway directly to Haydock Park Station, some of the wooden tracks can still be seen. This would all make an interesting video, to me anyway!
My great grandmother lived in Ashton in Makerfield and eventually emigrated to the US with her husband and children. Thanks so much for the great video!
As an Ashton resident I especially enjoyed this one.
Reading the details of the Wood Pit mining disaster is so sad, of course for those who died but also the massive impact on the local area. Everyone would have known someone who was killed, and some unlucky families lost fathers and sons. People like to moan about health and safety these days, but it’s a minor inconvenience when the alternative is people literally dying while trying to feed their family.
And talking of the brutality of earlier times… you cycled past a Holiday Inn which was built on the site of Haydock Lodge, a mental asylum that housed largely the poor and the homeless. The scale of the mistreatment of ‘patients’ was scandalous even for the nineteenth century. It was debated in parliament and led to large scale reforms of asylums in the UK.
Just found your vlog by chance I grew up in a-in-m my sister married a guy from st Helens whos first job was at Vulcan village I was about 14th at the time and now 60 they lived at I think 26 Vulcan village he's retired now ended up global engineering director for Cummins I was a miner at parkside know Ashton and Vulcan / n-le-w well
Another very informative video. The song is brilliant with a very catchy banjo.
You've brought back so many good memories Ty
I’ve grew up in Ashton in Makerfield, spent the first 29 years of my life there. My mum and dad still live in the area. I visit frequently, I live in a village called Garswood which is beside Ashton in Makerfield. Great video buddy
I grew up in Garswood just outside Ashton, went to school on Warrington Rd at Ashton Grammar. You took an interesting route to get to Ashton. They just announced the closure of Garswood Library that has been open 50 years. The building was originally a school built in 1728. The original school on the site was built in 1588. We don't know what is going to happen to the building as yet. My grandfather worked at Lyme Pit and I had relatives [Kay] killed at the Wood Pit disaster. Richard Evans originally lived in Garswood, the house he lived in still stands but is in a sad state and it is for sale. The Gerrard family were Catholics but somehow managed to stay out of prison for the most part. One of the Gerrards however was involved the in Gunpowder Plot and escaped the Tower of London to Rome where he wrote an account [in Latin]. You can still buy the book on Amazon. The Gerrards disapeared from the area in 1921, having been part of the local area since the Norman invasion [Brynne Hall]
My daughter got married here and my grandchildren christened at St Thomas church 💖
Vulcan . fantastic history.. and those cottages are amazing.. I was working around there last night ..top Bimble as always mate
Just Thank you.
I park up at the Emmanuel church car park and I agree it’s a lovely little church, some very interesting grave stones if you get chance to read them, top bimble 🎉
Great bimble. Been passed the Vulcan works houses numerous times on the train to and from Manchester and often wondered about their history. Now I know.
Instead of Mrs Bimble keeping hold of your hand as a relic for future use, she should put your soggy ruined Adidas trainers in a safe place as a future relic for Bimblers to make pilgrimage to, maybe somewhere in Warrington (Central or Bank Quay station?).
Dale, what a fantastic idea. Ha. :)
Spent many happy times in Aston . Especially The Eagle and Child . Wife is from Newton le Willows. So, I spent a lot of courting hours there as well .
Really enjoyed this one, I'm familiar with everywhere you went as I'm an Haydock lass. Keep bimbling 👍🏻
Makes me feel so inadequate knowing so little about my little spot in the world. Love this series. It wouldn't be out of place on the Discovery or History channel. The narration is really interesting and delivered with such an easy style and pace. But I do realise how much work you put into each episode, research, biking, filming, narration, b-roll, editing, music, footwear fund, and the rest. You make it look easy but it's not.
Top Bimble but that ride from Vulcan village up to Wargrave and from wharf road up common road are killers on a bike i have done it lots of times in my younger days so well done for that.
Another Gooden cheers Kieran
Hard to believe what a powerhouse Vulcan was. Another very enjoyable bimble Kieran and, as you say, classic bimbling. You certainly covered a few miles there! Nice one. (Al Kennett)
And had to ride back. Ha
Excellent again Kieran 😊
Your favourite class 37s were built at Vulcan works
I do love them.
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Emmanuel Church wasn't the first church built in Newton. St. Peter's has that honour.
Great Bimble , so much history all around this area, have a look at this? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryn_Hall,_Ashton-in-Makerfield
Lyman Wood Pit? Is that a genuine mistake?
Lyme and Wood pit isnt it?
I see what you mean. Those annotations are automatically generated. Not my handy work. Try watching with subtitles, google doesnt get northerners. Ha.
Hey Mr Bible,, is this music the smiths x
Kind of you to say. It is actually my own music. There are links in the description to listen and buy it if you'd like. :)