Love the then and now. Takes me back to my younger days when the world was a better and nicer place. Thanks for your efforts in helping me to relive my past.
Just like walking back in time with the skillful mixing. Rothwell Urban District Council and Leeds City Council have such a lot to answer for. The castle area, Manor House, Manor Farm and pastures could have been so tranquil and dont get me started on my beloved railway.
Moved to the area a little over two years ago and it was obvious there was a long history to the place. It's great not only to see the old images of how it was but also how it is now. Great work 👍
Yet another fabulous video, and especially the old and new comparison shots. Amazing match-ups!! Well done, and please keep up the great quality output. 👍
A great video Darren, good to see the DJI getting some use. Being 77 years old I remember a lot of the black & white images. Thanks for your time and effort you are putting in to bring us these videos.
Thank you for your enjoyable presentations. A couple of (covid/topical) footnotes: at the turn of the 19th century, Rothwell Haigh hospital was originally a Hunslet Union workhouse, and later, a part of it was used as a smallpox hospital. There was also a, smaller, 'isolation hospital' on Haigh Road and a, very small, dedicated smallpox hospital on Stye Bank Lane.
Well Darren that was incredible. I felt as though I was travelling in time. The haunting music in the background was atmospheric. Only way I can describe it. Absolutely fantastic. Thank you. Ps I was surprised to see they removed the Merket Cross and whale bones. Usually they are historical Things they don’t move.
They replaced the market cross with a reproduction round the corner and the jaw bones are still there just now on the opposite side of the road. So not too bad I suppose.
Really enjoyed watching that soo many buildings knocked down that shouldn't have been .If only the tram system had been kept and updated too. Very skillful how you merge the old and new photographs makes you imagine what was there beforehand. 🤔🚎
Wow that was fantastic I really enjoyed the past and present of Leeds or Rothwell I only ever came to Leeds to work in county arcade so I never So much of the town but it’s just fantastic to see how little some places have changed and other places I’ve changed out of all recognition, I wonder if they re-cited the market Cross or did they just knock it down
Absolutely brilliant. 1st class. Can you stick some dates on the old photos though, next time. Not picking fault, would be just nice to see what can be changed in 40 or 50 years.
I so prefer the old photos of areas they look so much better than whats there now in my town of Beith they demolished half of the town for a new road 40 to 50 years ago doh! keep it up love the videos
Loved watching this video brought so many old memories back. I am 78yrs old and live in Australia to see the old home place was great. I was watching and watching for the Rothwell Church we were married there in 1966. Thank you for sharing
Brilliant!!!! A great deal of work went into this video but the end result must be a source of pride!!! Very well done! I particularly liked the way you slid from old to new and then back to the old. Keep up the good work!
Yet another fantastic video you put together there I’m intrigued about the jaw bones so where that at the opposite side to where there are standing today then I think read up before that they used to have them at the end of there garden but don’t quote me on it 😊
Your very welcome and I thought so I knew I wasn’t going mad lol those are new ones that are there now I think because the original ones rotted I do believe 😊
@@SJ-zf4mf ohhhh I didn’t know I’ve read up that there not but who am I to argue lol there still pretty and historical any how that’s all that matters 😊
That music! Makes it all so epic... and a bit sad. The modern world is so drab! (although at least things like infant mortality rates aren't high, there are rights for all/most, and we have things like healthcare... still drab though haha)
Brilliant - the Past & Present videos are great. Amazing how many great old buildings have been replaced by not so great modern ones! Be interesting to do them again in 20 years.
Another very interestingly video. My great Granddad lived in Castleford from an early age but was originaly born in Rothwell around 1890. Throughout his life he was known as Rod because he came from Rodill. I know Rothwell is Rodewelle in the doomsday book but any ideas where Rodill or Rodhill as in Rodilian comes from? .
hi Daz have you any old photos of Spibey lane ? my great grandfather had a small haulage yard there with petrol pumps in the 40's ? his name was Arthur Tiffany and is son Harry I've not much to go on but my dad told me they used their Bedford trucks to help move supplies in the war any information would be amazing I've trolled Leeds city library with no joy - chris
Excellent then and now fades again. What strikes me is how much street clutter we have today. Yes there were telegraph poles and stanchions to support the overhead tram wires in times past but not the myriad of posts for road signs, parking restrictions, traffic lights, information, etc.
I just love Rothwell lived here all my life. Its such a shame about some of the changes that's happened it's taken away the history of a historic place and not always for the better. It used to be Leeds nr Rothwell not the other way around. Rothwell is steeped in history and its losing its very existence.
Another great video. When you have time take a look at Heckmondwike, it has a surprising amount of historical buildings still standing and the fountain clock is very interesting too.
This one brought back memories, my great aunt was a nurse at st georges for many years until her retirement, were the jaw bones situated near to the hospital? As I remember seeing them as a small child when we visited Rothwell.
Anyone's heart break when you see the transition to modern and realise that a magnificent building or row of houses has gone?
Yeh but rickets, outside toilets
True Matthew.
Worst is when a building is great piece of architecture is pulled down and either never replaced or replaced with something horrible.
Yes, that picture house especially
Yes it’s a shame 😔
This was excellent...look forward to more Past and Present.
Thanks Jill. More coming.
Love the then and now. Takes me back to my younger days when the world was a better and nicer place. Thanks for your efforts in helping me to relive my past.
Thanks Anthony.
Just like walking back in time with the skillful mixing.
Rothwell Urban District Council and Leeds City Council have such a lot to answer for.
The castle area, Manor House, Manor Farm and pastures could have been so tranquil and dont get me started on my beloved railway.
They certainly don’t seem to have missed an opportunity to miss an opportunity: Devastating incompetence it seems
All the same. Money talks.
@@AdventureMe Sadly so. But vandalism like that deserves to be called out. And it’s not about misplaced nostalgia, it’s about preserving our heritage.
My Sunday evenings are: Building Blackpool Better, Martin Zero, Adventureme and John Rogers.
Glad you are a fan of those too. We watch the same stuff.
@@AdventureMe Carry on like that and I'll be round yours for a cuppa. 😉
Excellent!
Thanks
Love these comparison videos, you match them perfectly every time. Quite sad to see some of the drastic changes to some of the areas.
Thank you!
You have a great eye. Your attention to detail is amazing. I just love your work. Hi from Texas.
Thank you so much! Greetings to Texas.
Moved to the area a little over two years ago and it was obvious there was a long history to the place. It's great not only to see the old images of how it was but also how it is now. Great work 👍
Thank you.
Fascinating how much places change over time. Sometimes not for the best. Keep the videos coming excellent work as always 👍 👍
Thanks Stephen.
Excellent again. Mad to think that 400ish years ago Rothwell was seen as bigger and more important than Leeds
Absolutely. Thanks.
You've done it again Daz, Brilliant. Thanks for taking so much effort. It must be a pain lining shots up but the results are priceless.
Many thanks. Yes it took some time.
Jaw bones replaced by traffic/crossing lights. It makes you want to weep. Really moving video.
It sure does.
30 years ago they were the opposite side of the road, have they gone now?
@@jasonlee3247 no. Still there on the other side.
Yet another fabulous video, and especially the old and new comparison shots. Amazing match-ups!! Well done, and please keep up the great quality output. 👍
Thank you very much!
It is always surprising how quickly things can disappear. The older "Picture Palace" snap shows a 1990s bus shelter - which has gone too.
I know. All change for morrisons.
THANKYOU THANKYOU THANKYOU for the time and effort you put into this. incredible work, hat off to you sir.
No problem. I have done a few others too. Thanks for watching
Another fab video, so nice to see the before and afters. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video nice to look back in time it's changed a hell of lot can't wait till the next one take care 👌👍
Thanks mate.
Brilliant mate , bet it took ages but well worth it
Thanks Nix. It sure did.
Another superb offering Darren 😀👍👏👏👏 Just love the “Then, now, and then again” this master stroke saves constant pausing/ rewinding👍😀👏👏
A great video Darren, good to see the DJI getting some use. Being 77 years old I remember a lot of the black & white images. Thanks for your time and effort you are putting in to bring us these videos.
Thanks Alan.
Could you make a mid-week video showing how you film and line up past and present?
I will one day yeah.
That was great!! Loved the old images of the trams!!! Are the Jaw Bones still up Wood Lane?
Yes still there, just opposite side of the road now.
Yes jaw bones are still there..couldn't imagine them not being there
Exceptional
Excellent ...
Thank you.
Fascinating! Jawbones? What's with that?
I think it's an old tradition, not sure why. Maybe a symbol of wealth.
@@AdventureMe thanks, nice video, clever transitions as usual!
OUTSTANDING positional work. Really well done.
Thank you.
I do enjoy your Past & Present videos and the way you do them, even though I live at the other end of the country.
Thanks malcolm.
Great video as always :)
Thanks again!
So prefer the old buildings, heartbreaking when you see what's lost.
So true Beverley.
Very interesting & entertaining, I loved watching this even though I don't live there 👍
Thanks David
Another awesome video, bud. Greetings from Florida.
Glad you enjoyed it, greetings to Florida.
Thank you for your enjoyable presentations. A couple of (covid/topical) footnotes: at the turn of the 19th century, Rothwell Haigh hospital was originally a Hunslet Union workhouse, and later, a part of it was used as a smallpox hospital. There was also a, smaller, 'isolation hospital' on Haigh Road and a, very small, dedicated smallpox hospital on Stye Bank Lane.
The smallpox hospital is still there on Styebank. It is a private house now.
Don't forget the one down at the lost village of waterloo too, at the back of rothwell. I did a video on it.
I remember these places as well..
Well Darren that was incredible. I felt as though I was travelling in time. The haunting music in the background was atmospheric. Only way I can describe it. Absolutely fantastic. Thank you. Ps I was surprised to see they removed the Merket Cross and whale bones. Usually they are historical Things they don’t move.
They replaced the market cross with a reproduction round the corner and the jaw bones are still there just now on the opposite side of the road. So not too bad I suppose.
Another excellent video. Can't get enough of the past and present vlogs you've been doing recently. Keep em coming 👍
Thanks mate. More coming.
Really enjoyed watching that soo many buildings knocked down that shouldn't have been .If only the tram system had been kept and updated too. Very skillful how you merge the old and new photographs makes you imagine what was there beforehand. 🤔🚎
Thanks Ian. We need trams more than ever now.
Love it....
Just wish it was longer.😀
Plenty more coming.
this was really good keep it up and please can you do Woodlesford next
It's on my radar soon. x
Great video , just shows you how they have ruined our surroundings in the name of progress.
Thank you.
Brilliant project! Love to see many more like this. I’m in the USA
Awesome! Thank you!
All my family are Rothwell through and through...was lovely to see what it was like again..the change wow..unbelievable happy days
Excellent.
Thanks Pete.
Wow that was fantastic I really enjoyed the past and present of Leeds or Rothwell I only ever came to Leeds to work in county arcade so I never So much of the town but it’s just fantastic to see how little some places have changed and other places I’ve changed out of all recognition, I wonder if they re-cited the market Cross or did they just knock it down
They knocked it down Ron, and built a replica nearby. I think it was badly damaged in an accident or something.
Absolutely brilliant.
1st class.
Can you stick some dates on the old photos though, next time.
Not picking fault, would be just nice to see what can be changed in 40 or 50 years.
Thanks Terri. I don't have the dates or I would have. Most of them are just pictures I have accumulated.
No loss.
Just keep up the cracking work.
Amazing absolutely really enjoyed this! Fading in and out made it more interesting too. 😎
Thanks Sue.
I so prefer the old photos of areas they look so much better than whats there now in my town of Beith they demolished half of the town for a new road 40 to 50 years ago doh! keep it up love the videos
Thanks mate.
Loved watching this video brought so many old memories back. I am 78yrs old and live in Australia to see the old home place was great. I was watching and watching for the Rothwell Church we were married there in 1966. Thank you for sharing
Great video ( a lot of work went into that.)
Thanks! Yes many hours.
Brilliant!!!! A great deal of work went into this video but the end result must be a source of pride!!! Very well done! I particularly liked the way you slid from old to new and then back to the old. Keep up the good work!
Thank you very much!
Yet another fantastic video you put together there I’m intrigued about the jaw bones so where that at the opposite side to where there are standing today then I think read up before that they used to have them at the end of there garden but don’t quote me on it 😊
Thanks Wendy, yes they used to be at the driveway of the large house over the road originally.
Your very welcome and I thought so I knew I wasn’t going mad lol those are new ones that are there now I think because the original ones rotted I do believe 😊
The ones which are up now are concrete replicas
@@SJ-zf4mf ohhhh I didn’t know I’ve read up that there not but who am I to argue lol there still pretty and historical any how that’s all that matters 😊
Excellent video - really well done. I lived and grew up in Rothwell from 1965 to 1991.
That music! Makes it all so epic... and a bit sad. The modern world is so drab! (although at least things like infant mortality rates aren't high, there are rights for all/most, and we have things like healthcare... still drab though haha)
St George’s hospital pic, you can see my old house in the bottom left in St George’s Crescent.
Another pleasant trip back in time. Thank you Darren.
Live in rothwell lovely place mad to see how much it’s changed
As with mostly everything the past always looks better.
It’s such a shame that all the old history has gone to make way for industrial and new houses estates
Brilliant - the Past & Present videos are great. Amazing how many great old buildings have been replaced by not so great modern ones! Be interesting to do them again in 20 years.
Many thanks!
Another very interestingly video. My great Granddad lived in Castleford from an early age but was originaly born in Rothwell around 1890. Throughout his life he was known as Rod because he came from Rodill. I know Rothwell is Rodewelle in the doomsday book but any ideas where Rodill or Rodhill as in Rodilian comes from? .
Thanks Andy. I don't know anything about the rodillian, but I might come across it one day.
hi Daz have you any old photos of Spibey lane ? my great grandfather had a small haulage yard there with petrol pumps in the 40's ? his name was Arthur Tiffany and is son Harry I've not much to go on but my dad told me they used their Bedford trucks to help move supplies in the war any information would be amazing I've trolled Leeds city library with no joy - chris
I don't mate. Just the railways mainly
Picture Palace is still there just a bit further down from lidle. Was a play area and now a work uniform shop
That's a different one. This is the one in Rothwell centre.
Brilliant keep up the good work.
Fascinating....
Thanks mate.
Excellent then and now fades again. What strikes me is how much street clutter we have today. Yes there were telegraph poles and stanchions to support the overhead tram wires in times past but not the myriad of posts for road signs, parking restrictions, traffic lights, information, etc.
Yeha I agree. Too much clutter and H&S now.
Yet again, another brilliant video. I'm binge watching all your videos and I'm nearly up to date. Keep up the great work 👍
Awesome, thank you!
I just love Rothwell lived here all my life. Its such a shame about some of the changes that's happened it's taken away the history of a historic place and not always for the better. It used to be Leeds nr Rothwell not the other way around. Rothwell is steeped in history and its losing its very existence.
Yes very true. So sad to see.
This is brilliant stuff again, Daz.
Love anything like this.
Keep up the good work, pal.
Thanks Mark
Another great vid thank you, smashing your back catalogue.... amazing 👍
Thanks mate. Enjoy.
Stunning, I’ve been scouring RUclips for quality like this, well done pal
Thanks mate. Glad you liked it
From a Canadian who's family is from Yorkshire & Lancs... Thanks for the great work.
Thank you. Greetings to Canada.
Made me cry a little. Rothwell line old office. Spent many a night working there. Now its a morrisons 😭
Lots of memories in these photos.
Great job Darren, that's not easy and you did extremely. Thank you for you efforts!!!
Thanks Steven. It's not easy as you say.
Nicely done. I used to live on Spibey Lane and understand it was previously known as Windmill Road.
Thanks Simon.
Brilliantly done, you must put a lot of work into getting the angles, focal length etc. etc. spot on. Bravo!
Thanks Rob. Yes it took a while
Absurdity brilliant. You made ghosts from the future go into the past. I love the way you dot these shots. atb Cheers
Thanks Alan.
TRAM SHED.. was actually a Tram power station/supply
Cheers for the info.
Amazing how some places change but others don't
So true. Sad to see.
What a great video. I love how you have superimposed the images with present day.
Thanks lea.
I don't come from Rothwell but still interesting to watch
Thank you.
Very good shame we don't all appreciate old things.
Thank you.
Sad to see so many amazing buildings disappear... Thank you for the video.
Another great video. When you have time take a look at Heckmondwike, it has a surprising amount of historical buildings still standing and the fountain clock is very interesting too.
I was there this week filming another series.
@@AdventureMe excellent, looking forward to that one.
Really interesting and really well done. Thanks.
Thank you.
I really enjoy how good you do these Darren.
Thanks mate
Very enjoyable great quality work
Thank you! Cheers!
This one brought back memories, my great aunt was a nurse at st georges for many years until her retirement, were the jaw bones situated near to the hospital? As I remember seeing them as a small child when we visited Rothwell.
Yes just up the road on the right hand side. Now on the left side.
@@AdventureMe Ahh thank you, thought it was somewhere around there 👍
really enjoyable video Darren please do some more of these.
I already have. Coming soon.
Well done, yet another very good and informative video.
Thanks David.
Lovely video, well put together, well done 👍
Thank you very much!
Loved it rothwell lad born and breed here loved your videos
Glad you enjoyed it
Hi Darren, as ever most enjoyable
Steve
Thank you.
Remember the whale bone
Still there. Just opposite now.
Bring back the trams I say!
Me too
What happened to the Market Cross?
It was demolished after being damaged I think. It was recreated and placed nearby.
Fantastic work Darren.
Thank you! Cheers!
Love these Darren. Thank you so much 🙂
So would I lol. A lot of these pictures I have, but no years on them. If it does, I'll put it on there.
@@AdventureMe Thanks Darren
Brilliant, I love how you fade the old and new into one picture
Another expertly curated montage of scenes, past and present, showing perhaps, that all time is eternally present. More please! Well done!
Thank you.
Left Rothwell for Cornwall 4 years ago, this channel is my "little slice of home" Please don't stop making them.
I won't mark. Jealous that you live in Cornwall though.
Well put together !!
Thank you.