Yes, all the moaning about a 'wet Spring' which is necessary for plant growth, followed by a warm stretch has produced a wealth of greenery and bumper crops for those who managed to get their planting done. Harvest time has been generally good too with ploughing started nicely in time for the winter varieties of crops. It is a shame, though, at the lack of wildlife, especially insects, that could have taken advantage of this largess.
Another great video! I really hope this missing link becomes a reality. Also funny to see the crisp culprit is back 21:36 you can tell it's the same person by the way they write their "s" in the word "crisps". Also they are clearly insane because french fries are disgusting lol.
Very interesting indeed, especially as I had a winter mooring in Milton Keynes two or three years ago and was fascinated by the project. I did a good bit of walking in the area, looking for clues.
Another great interesting watch thanks for taking the time out for this. By the way, my favourite crisps are ready salted french fries. I wonder if we ever find out who the phantom crisp graffiti artists is, it is getting a bit like Banksy.
Very interesting, I’ll be up filming this future canal myself soon, I cover canals and restoration. Someone shared this with me and I’m glad they did, have subbed.
If someone said to me that only three RUclips channels can remain, then BrickDust would definitely be in there. Let's hope there is more to come in 2025.
We as a Nation need to restore our old Carbon Free infrastructure, If you need it tomorrow, Put it on a train, If you don't care, as long as it gets there, Put it on a Canal boat, certainly would create jobs,
Trouble is, canal boat engines are definately not carbon free, until all barges are converted to electric it is a mute point, also Starmers lot will halt all projects like that anyway, it's already been stated...
The area will be flooded with section 106 money, not just from Universal Studios but also from the hotels and smaller attractions that will no doubt seek to take advantage of tourists.
It's odd that this is being proposed, who is going to maintain this waterway , especially as CRT may have to close some due to lack of money and a drastic cut in the funding from government.
More great content! 😊 there’s just something so British about crisp related graffiti 😅 saying that, bbq beef hula hoops are pretty tasty. I’m not cool enough to write it on a wall though 😂
They've been talking for 15 years and not doing. If I were to start that I'd cut the Marston valley park first as it can be put into water and could be used for leisure trips .
I hope they do bridge the gap and build that canal as more and more people and now living on the canals it would make sense now to improve the infrastructure and for the area itself it will improve it
Back in about 2005i became aware of the missing link plan. How many years prior to that i do not know. I do consider it would be fantastic addition to the canal network and with it huge tourist potential which will help the economy. It is however not a new or even recent idea.
Interesting video again BrickDust! Whilst I don’t agree Salt and Vinegar are the best flavour crisp, I will say S&V French Fries are the best variety of French Fries and do eclipse majority of S&V crisps, only Mccoys beat them I would say. I’m a prawn cocktail man personally.
Even if there is a main lift or series of canals another alternative to a series of lock is ship rollers. they have 1,000'+ ships move on rollers so a canal boat would be nothing to push up a hill or push down one, and far more could be moved in this way an hour.
Had someone dang near cuss me out when I suggested they should build a handful of new routes for broad-beams so they could better access areas that take to long to get to (like this video) and access the entire network as much of it they can't access at all..... I know this is looked at as a project of the past, but when you see all the videos on housing problems in the U.K. it is obvious that a great solution would be making the boat housing market more attractive, as it would raise competition within the market, and many people who won't live in a narrow beam would live in a broad-beam especially if they could access the entire canal network. It would help with the political goal of helping second cities in England as individuals will have access to them with no new road or rail needing to be built, and most of the canal already built. It would also bring more money into the coffers to rebuild much of the destroyed network as more citizens would be concerned about the waterways.
Actually, cheese and onion French Fries knock it out of the park every time for me. Difficult to find sadly. But scarcity adds to their value (IMHO). I live near where all this is - would be wonderful if this actually happened.
Why don't you go up to see the work on the Litchfield and Hatherton Canal trust who are somewhat down the line with canal restoration in progress. You could also to the Strafford Riverway Link. I have a video on this. That is a shorter walk into the fascinating town of Stafford. The lockeepers house there, whose ruins you can see belonged to my ancestors.
Unfortunately, if you look at other canal restorations around the country I would say this canal will take at least 25 to 30 years to complete. Good video by the way!
Interesting to see as I lived in MK whilst working for Bedfordshire County Council. The railway was a joke, really slow and the last train was far too early for commuters. The area is very similar to where I grew up in Hampshire, over developed in places without much consideration for quality of life. Hopefully the canal will be completed which will help some of the wildlife return to the area.
The new Oxford - Milton Keynes - Bedford rail line opens in 2025 so finally that line will start reaching its potential... in another 30 years, it might even make it to Cambridge.
Very interesting video thanks for sharing, any crisp that is salt and vinegar flavour takes the skin off the roof of ya mouth and for that reason l have never eaten them since l was a young wiper snapper 😂 love those controversial quotes. Skips are the best crisp/ puff by far……
The point of the original canals and railways were they were freight moving infrastructure. Passenger movement was peripheral and justified by the Parliamentary Trains that allowed movement of workmen at a penny per mile so giving a mobile industrial population. Today there is no vital need for the massive expense of canals other than tourism which is important to justify maintenance but difficult to justify new construction.
Great video. As a user of The Great Ouse in Bedford and EA licence holder I am looking forward to the new link development. I estimate 10-15 years through.
Sadly with the crt just caring about paying fat cat bonuses this won't go ahead they are cutting maintaince and utilitys on all other canals can't see them stumping up cash for another canal that needs to be maintained when they skip repairing most already .They are more intrested in paying huge salarys to the ceo Mr parry on over double what the pm of county's on and its supposed to be a charity
@trapdoorspider9211 Yeah all good mate, I just haven't had much time to film recently. But I'm getting back out there soon! Got loads of videos planned 😁
@ alright dude just thought I’d check. As there’s been a few RUclipsrs that I sub to have died. And one particular one where his life was threatened then he disappeared along with his channel said RUclipsr ex copper was exposing particular info as a result his life was threatened and lost his house so was living in a van exposing from his phone on RUclips said channel was called Gary. Other people he got involved one of which got took to a mental hospital to be assessed that being Laura Nina RUclipsr. Good to hear your ok👍
Whether this will come to fruition all boils down to 2 things. Money and politics. Both of which are linked. I see what you're doing here. It's just an excuse to go on a pub crawl. 😋
How has this project escaped the attention of local environmentalists? Surely the environmental impact could never be justified by any possible potential social or economic benefits? If this canal is getting government funding then it needs to stop now. Local and national opposition should be raised against this waste.
I love channels like this. Jago Hazard, Secrets of the Motoway etc. The gems hiding in the RUclips scrap. Subbed.
Blackberries are banging this year. Sun rain sun rain. Perfect conditions
Yes, all the moaning about a 'wet Spring' which is necessary for plant growth, followed by a warm stretch has produced a wealth of greenery and bumper crops for those who managed to get their planting done. Harvest time has been generally good too with ploughing started nicely in time for the winter varieties of crops.
It is a shame, though, at the lack of wildlife, especially insects, that could have taken advantage of this largess.
I remember getting the leaflets through the door in the 1990’s about this project.
A great video, as always. Love seeing my local area on RUclips.
Great episode chap.
I’ve spent my life on these rivers and canals. Looking forward to the link….. sometime.
Including a pint of tribute. Nice.
Me too, I hope it happens sooner rather than later. Cheers! 🍻
Another great video! I really hope this missing link becomes a reality. Also funny to see the crisp culprit is back 21:36 you can tell it's the same person by the way they write their "s" in the word "crisps". Also they are clearly insane because french fries are disgusting lol.
@@jasminebenson3513 Thanks! Oh wow, I didn't notice that. You could be right!!
Very interesting indeed, especially as I had a winter mooring in Milton Keynes two or three years ago and was fascinated by the project. I did a good bit of walking in the area, looking for clues.
Another great interesting watch thanks for taking the time out for this. By the way, my favourite crisps are ready salted french fries. I wonder if we ever find out who the phantom crisp graffiti artists is, it is getting a bit like Banksy.
I have also shared with the BMK waterways trust, hopefully they can share the video for you.
That would be great, cheers mate!
Very interesting, I’ll be up filming this future canal myself soon, I cover canals and restoration. Someone shared this with me and I’m glad they did, have subbed.
Thanks a lot, I'm looking forward to watching your video!
@@BrickDust are you ok for me to share on my pages as well?
@@CourtAboveTheCut Go for it!! Really appreciate that.
I've just binged your whole channel. Cool videos man. Very chill and very British. Looking forward to the next video 👍
Cheers Richard!
Oh dear, I am old enough to have observed these brick clay tramways in action which seem to have been never ending. Great vid thanks.
Great video! I’ve also noticed the blackberries are good this year, and I live in a completely different place to you
The A421 could easily be converted into a canal to link MK and Bedford. It seems to hold water very well indeed.
Great video, a lot of fascinating information.
Great videos and I love how we get to go on a pub crawl as well :)
Thanks! I think I may have to make a video dedicated to pubs soon! 😂
@@BrickDust Would love that, need to work out a drinking game to go with the vids as well lol.
Worlds End film
If someone said to me that only three RUclips channels can remain, then BrickDust would definitely be in there. Let's hope there is more to come in 2025.
@@stevenharvey1447 Cheers mate!
Fantastic video and great info. Cheers 👍🍺
Cheers Coin Patrol! 🍻
Love these videos but could you do a video on the old Bedford to Hitchin rail going through old warden
Another informative, superb video 😊
Cheers Fav!
I found a Marston Brick in the structure of Brean Down Fort in Somerset! They get around!
Really enjoying these videos 👍
Glad you like 'em, Cheesers!
Great name by the way 😂
Good for the folks in those areas. A few canals in the south east (Kent and Sussex) would be very welcome.
Don’t tell anyone but you can get to the Brewery Tap from the towpath by reaching through the gate and pressing the big green release button.
@@halfbee My lips are sealed. I'll keep that in mind for next time!
Great video really enjoyed it 🎉
Great video yet again BrickDust.
We as a Nation need to restore our old Carbon Free infrastructure, If you need it tomorrow, Put it on a train, If you don't care, as long as it gets there, Put it on a Canal boat, certainly would create jobs,
Trouble is, canal boat engines are definately not carbon free, until all barges are converted to electric it is a mute point, also Starmers lot will halt all projects like that anyway, it's already been stated...
I think the Universal Studios development may help speed up the waterway work...but maybe that's too optimistic
The area will be flooded with section 106 money, not just from Universal Studios but also from the hotels and smaller attractions that will no doubt seek to take advantage of tourists.
Want to go to MiltonKeens.... that is a sentence i never thought i would hear
I would strongly recommend the Science Fiction museum. I went (reluctantly) with my cousin last year and it far exceeded expectations.
It's odd that this is being proposed, who is going to maintain this waterway , especially as CRT may have to close some due to lack of money and a drastic cut
in the funding from government.
It been proposed since 1995,.
Great video Jay.
@@songoku9348 Completed it mate.
@@BrickDust You literally sound like Jay if he was actually smart and intelligent.
The Swan Inn, as seen in the movie "Night of the Big Heat" which funnily enough is set on the coast.
Superb!
More great content! 😊 there’s just something so British about crisp related graffiti 😅 saying that, bbq beef hula hoops are pretty tasty. I’m not cool enough to write it on a wall though 😂
@@HarriWilli89 Haha, graffiti crisp opinions definitely seem to be the in thing at the moment 😂
Well if Universal Studios does happen, Bedford council won't be short of a bob or two to pay for it.
An interesting video. Who is paying for this proposed new canal? If it’s CRT, I wouldn’t hold your breath.
They've been talking for 15 years and not doing.
If I were to start that I'd cut the Marston valley park first as it can be put into water and could be used for leisure trips .
It's a pity Milton Keynes didn't stay as a 'small farming village'.
Great video 👌😄
@@fhwolthuis Cheers Frank!
I hope they do bridge the gap and build that canal as more and more people and now living on the canals it would make sense now to improve the infrastructure and for the area itself it will improve it
Back in about 2005i became aware of the missing link plan. How many years prior to that i do not know. I do consider it would be fantastic addition to the canal network and with it huge tourist potential which will help the economy. It is however not a new or even recent idea.
Interesting video again BrickDust!
Whilst I don’t agree Salt and Vinegar are the best flavour crisp, I will say S&V French Fries are the best variety of French Fries and do eclipse majority of S&V crisps, only Mccoys beat them I would say.
I’m a prawn cocktail man personally.
I'm a Dapper Dan man!
Even if there is a main lift or series of canals another alternative to a series of lock is ship rollers. they have 1,000'+ ships move on rollers so a canal boat would be nothing to push up a hill or push down one, and far more could be moved in this way an hour.
really good
I got told originally there was a connection but they removed it.
I wonder what the difference is in elevation between these underpasses.
Is there any chance of linking north to south for broad beams?
Thought not
Feel bad for Bedford residents having to be connected to Milton Keynes
Cheers.
Had someone dang near cuss me out when I suggested they should build a handful of new routes for broad-beams so they could better access areas that take to long to get to (like this video) and access the entire network as much of it they can't access at all..... I know this is looked at as a project of the past, but when you see all the videos on housing problems in the U.K. it is obvious that a great solution would be making the boat housing market more attractive, as it would raise competition within the market, and many people who won't live in a narrow beam would live in a broad-beam especially if they could access the entire canal network. It would help with the political goal of helping second cities in England as individuals will have access to them with no new road or rail needing to be built, and most of the canal already built. It would also bring more money into the coffers to rebuild much of the destroyed network as more citizens would be concerned about the waterways.
How does the cost of this project compare with HS2?
Actually, cheese and onion French Fries knock it out of the park every time for me. Difficult to find sadly. But scarcity adds to their value (IMHO). I live near where all this is - would be wonderful if this actually happened.
Why don't you go up to see the work on the Litchfield and Hatherton Canal trust who are somewhat down the line with canal restoration in progress. You could also to the Strafford Riverway Link. I have a video on this. That is a shorter walk into the fascinating town of Stafford. The lockeepers house there, whose ruins you can see belonged to my ancestors.
@@marieascot Thanks for that, I'll do some reading on that and check out your video.
@@BrickDust Cruising the cut channel has also done a video in the last few days "The plan to deliberately breach a canal, to join it to a town."
Unfortunately, if you look at other canal restorations around the country I would say this canal will take at least 25 to 30 years to complete. Good video by the way!
They are restoring Chesterfield canal at this very moment and putting in a new Canal Basin. Could it be a revival nationwide?
@@duckweedy property developers love canals, and you look at most of these schemes they are funded by property developers.
Interesting to see as I lived in MK whilst working for Bedfordshire County Council. The railway was a joke, really slow and the last train was far too early for commuters. The area is very similar to where I grew up in Hampshire, over developed in places without much consideration for quality of life. Hopefully the canal will be completed which will help some of the wildlife return to the area.
The new Oxford - Milton Keynes - Bedford rail line opens in 2025 so finally that line will start reaching its potential... in another 30 years, it might even make it to Cambridge.
@@ThisWontEndWell Might take them 30 years to stop fighting over the route.
Will it take widebeam though
Great video, very interesting. I volunteer for Electra as social media manager. Please may I share this?
Lindsey
@@Sushithekoi Yes, go ahead. Thanks Lindsey!
What are you on about? Either it’s a vlog about the link or milk bottles
Fun adventure
Very interesting video thanks for sharing, any crisp that is salt and vinegar flavour takes the skin off the roof of ya mouth and for that reason l have never eaten them since l was a young wiper snapper 😂 love those controversial quotes. Skips are the best crisp/ puff by far……
Haha, I do love the odd Skip now and again!
As others have asked, where is the money for this? Strikes me that is the sort of project which may work via public subscriptions
If the roads get any worse and it rains a lot then we already have new canals.
Wildest fantasy. A canal to link the English and Scottish systems. I'll get my coat.....
Teddy bears think this guy is too fluffy, but he's my kind of youtuber.
Will it be as expensive and destructive as HS2
Massive exaggeration!!!
❤😊
The point of the original canals and railways were they were freight moving infrastructure. Passenger movement was peripheral and justified by the Parliamentary Trains that allowed movement of workmen at a penny per mile so giving a mobile industrial population. Today there is no vital need for the massive expense of canals other than tourism which is important to justify maintenance but difficult to justify new construction.
Cheese and onion crisps are goated crisps. Anyone who doesn't like them needs to give their head a wobble 😂
@@ross121111 I agree mate! 😂
it's really good to see some new canal infrastructure.
Alfred would give MK the bird?
Building new canal infrastructure when the CRT doesn't even have enough money to maintain existing and restored canal and river infrastructure 🤣
Great video. As a user of The Great Ouse in Bedford and EA licence holder I am looking forward to the new link development. I estimate 10-15 years through.
@@daveo8232Cheers. Fingers crossed that it goes ahead!
Sadly with the crt just caring about paying fat cat bonuses this won't go ahead they are cutting maintaince and utilitys on all other canals can't see them stumping up cash for another canal that needs to be maintained when they skip repairing most already .They are more intrested in paying huge salarys to the ceo Mr parry on over double what the pm of county's on and its supposed to be a charity
Don't forget that when it comes to eating Blackberries , only eat the ones above dog pee height !!!
I also soak them in salty water to get all the bugs out.
@@colinhead284 Very good advice!
Worcester Sauce French Fries are the best... fact... lol
More backwards Britain. We used to be able to do things well and efficiently. Now were using old canals 😂
Dude you ok? As you haven’t uploaded for awhile
@trapdoorspider9211 Yeah all good mate, I just haven't had much time to film recently. But I'm getting back out there soon! Got loads of videos planned 😁
@ alright dude just thought I’d check. As there’s been a few RUclipsrs that I sub to have died. And one particular one where his life was threatened then he disappeared along with his channel said RUclipsr ex copper was exposing particular info as a result his life was threatened and lost his house so was living in a van exposing from his phone on RUclips said channel was called Gary. Other people he got involved one of which got took to a mental hospital to be assessed that being Laura Nina RUclipsr. Good to hear your ok👍
Another 200 years.
Don’t view that 16:9 thumbnail in 4:3.
Just saying… 😂
😂😂😂
Whether this will come to fruition all boils down to 2 things. Money and politics. Both of which are linked.
I see what you're doing here. It's just an excuse to go on a pub crawl. 😋
@@j0hnf_uk Haha yes you're right, any excuse!! 😂
it will never happen
Vinegar belongs nowhere near food.
Not even on chips?!?
@@BrickDust why ruin perfectly good chips...
If you've only ever used disgusting brown, non-brewed condiment, then you have no idea what good vinegar is.
How has this project escaped the attention of local environmentalists? Surely the environmental impact could never be justified by any possible potential social or economic benefits?
If this canal is getting government funding then it needs to stop now.
Local and national opposition should be raised against this waste.