Canals, warehouses and underground tunnels from the 18th Century
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- In this video we are in Castlefield in Manchester. We are exploring the history of Canals, warehouses and underground tunnels from the 18th century. What we see is a wonderful example of British industrial history from the 18th century. The start of the industrial revolution . Very much Georgian Britain. This is Episode XI of the River Medlock journey. We have finally entered Castlefield and we see the work of James Brindley Francis Egerton and his engineer John Gilbert the force behind the Bridgewater Canal. Britains first Industrial canal. This journey started out with us Kayaking along the Bridgewater canal and ended up an urbex in an underground tunnel in Manchester. We see the remains of a waterwheel chamber that powered lifting gear for the Grocers warehouse one of the first 18th century warehouses. We also look at Brindley's now altered weir, the flood defence mechanism for Castlefield basin.
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I'm having difficulty finding the other video showing the Hume lock from the other side
@@aj41926 It’s in a video called Manchester by canoe or Kayak or something
20:10 i recognize this place from an episode of task masters
I'm struggling to find the words. This was, by far, the best documentary you've ever made. All the effort that you and your team put in have definately been worth it. The research, still photography/video/archive footage, and easy-to-understand commentary were priceless. Thankyou for taking me along to see a rich engineering hostory that I never dreamed was still there.
Wow,
This one sounds amazing from what youve typed here.
I will save this now and itll be the next one i watch,
Tommorrow though.
Cheers
Martin, this is amazing ... brought back so many memories. I worked for Govt Offices (GONW) in the '80s-90s where they were obtaining funding for the regeneration of what became Salford Quays and other cleanups in Manchester including Castlefield. Having done some work at SQ, two engineers suggested "it's a nice day, lets walk back along the canal ...". This was pre-regeneration and parts of it were an absolute *hell-hole*. The walk was in parts terrifying and fascinating at the same time and I will always remember it. Although people are critical of some of the restorations now, it can't really be imagined what they were starting with and the vision the Architects had to have to bring it back to life, to make it habitable. To breathe life even into the water at SQ, miles and miles of tubing had to be laid that pumped air into the water; and when the Minister paid us a visit while the regeneration work was underway our Director laughed on a boat trip after the Minister had congratulated everyone on what was happening - "It looks good" he said "but we've a long way to go. Don't pick those ducks out of the water because the acid in the water will have rotted their legs off" he joked. But he wasn't far wrong. I remember Merchant's Warehouse in Castlefield being restored and the two canal entranceways into the warehouse being glassed in, and having mixed feelings. Part of me thought 'that will never see the outside world again' but at the same time I imagined that the architectural space regenerated for living would be absolutely amazing. I loved seeing in the video the photos from the 1950s because both my mum/dad worked in Manchester then and it's incredible to think that's what it would have looked like to them. You couldn't believe in 30yrs what those places would become. I hope *so* much that they restore those mechanisms in Grocer's Warehouse again and make them accessible to people, because Manchester City Centre has gone from being a 'place of work' to being people's homes and it would be wonderful for them to have access to and knowledge of all this amazing heritage. An absolutely incredible video, Martin, thank you! :o)
Loved that narrative.
I was thinking such a shame to replicate such an internationally important piece of tech on site; only to let that fall into disrepair.
What a fantastic description. How amazing to be apart of such a history!
@@michaelgreen1515 I was thinking that, too. It's as if they got started and then the depression then stopped all efforts and folks moved on to the next new project.
I must say this was a truly fantastic professional looking video with lots of hard work time and effort pumped into it
Thanks very much. Glad you enjoyed
Retro Rambles I agree that the quality of the video is great very impressive and i salute you guys
This is of exceptional production quality Mr Zero.
Stills and video from many sources, LOTS of post production inserts. Me thinks this took a considerable amount of time to put together.
Credit to Team Zero!
Thank you
Martin is the David Attenborough of infrastructure.
How these productions are not on mainstream TV (BBC/Granada) is beyond me.
Another blinding effort Martin.
Thanks Mark. they would just get a Celeb to present
@@MartinZero A big organization would not let you get on a mates boat and just go off for the day, to the boat lift, to make the film you want to, they wouldn't have let you make this one either. As for a talking head C'leb type - non of this works without you, your collection of mates + collaborators - but you deserve more recognition and more cash, even though its not your motivation, you deserve it
Thank you, yes your right you can’t do spontaneous videos for TV
@@MartinZero you are a celebrity!
@@MartinZero you are a celeb. Next step Love Island!
I'm wondering if anyone else goes and looks up these maps on Google and check out the sat images lol. I find the history really interesting, all the stuff here in Canada is brand new by comparison.
Yep...
I'm lucky because I don't need to as I live here, but still, Martin adds so much to it. I've seen those tunnels under the reconstructed Grocers Warehouse, but never know there is that mechanism and the little tunnel with the chamber.
Well, all I've gotta say is they sure don't build 'em like they used to. Such beautiful, solid architecture and construction too, even underground where barely anyone sees.
Thanks. Good to know it gets you curious. Iam the same
sc0tte416 I always go and look at the maps, in fact I’m infatuated with maps, I love reliving all journeys. There is a way that you can look back in time with Google Maps but I’ve never managed to find it, do you know how it works? At 76 I have a reasonable knowledge of computers but not as good as some. Cheers Peter
I was a teensy bit sad today after dropping my youngest lad off at Uni, but Ta dah! A Martin adventure pops up and all is well with the world again. Brill!!
Thanks Demelza glad it cheered you up
A almost hour long feature with just 1 ad.
Everybody liked that!
Cheers Darth
Yes it's the difference between real contributors like these guys, compared with You Tube dweebs that publish largely pirated material on monetized channels.
Another brilliant video to round off a Sunday!
Thanks Jennifer
(Hi Jenny, catch you later!)
John Gilbert was born in 1724, the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Gilbert of Cotton Hall in Staffordshire. He became the estate manager for the Duke of Bridgewater in the Worsley area. At Worsley he oversaw the construction of the vast underground and surface canal system which enabled coal from the mines to be transported to the growing centres of Salford and Manchester. Some info bout John gilbert
Hey Martin ... Can you imagine in a couple of hundred years time some archivist viewing your videos? - How high a historic value this be be given ? - Bloody Brilliant work mate.
Given you dont like muck, the danger of drowning or being crushed, you dont half put yourself in some mad situations!!! Big respect, another magnificent record - really nicely filmed, especially as you didn't have the proper kit, loved it - of your campaign to personally witness and record what remains of every water course, canal, river, stream etc in Manchester. Deeply mental, utterly magnificent and inspiring. Thank you so much for the years of joy and laffs you've given me - and many others!! Respect, Cheesey
Thanks Martin - that was a corker. Thanks also to the guys who worked with you on this. It's nice that you credited the workers (the Navigators) who actually created this to Brindley's design and under his direction. I have no doubt they were overworked and underpaid and led pretty miserable lives - as so many workers did in those days. God Bless them.
Thanks Michael, yes the workers often overlooked
I can only say Amen to that Michael.
I'm a minute in and the music already gives me goosebumps x
Walking past grocers warehouse tunnel lot's of times. Will understand it more now xx
Yeah I do love that tune Judith
What is it mate? Brilliant video btw and music made it better
Crumbs! Martin, that's probably the best one ever, real edge of the seat stuff.
Thank you Simon
@@MartinZero because of lock down and discovering your channel, you have enthused me to do something similar, I didn't realise how difficult it is to be script writer, director, researcher, editor, (I've not even done that yet) I'm finishing my first tomorrow 'behind the landscape' you and Paul and Rebecca have been a real inspiration.
Absolutely loved this video Martin the ending made me emotional. Cheers mate 😗👌🏽
Thanks John, your footage topped it off beautifully. Loved the opening scenes you got of the Medlock
Martin Zero Glad you liked it. I’m proud of myself will always help you out mate. ☺️
The inclusion of the historic maps and photos are always fascinating to see , glad someone had the mind to insure those records were saved so long ago
Thank you
@@MartinZero You have the hardest and biggest part to do in these vlogs , I just sit back and watch and learn .
1st of all - thank you sincerely for climbing into all the dark holes & soggy tunnels that I really want to see inside. 2nd Martin you are a Manchester tourism superstar - I LOVE your city & plan on a visit to spend my vacation money there. Mancunians may be puzzled as I point to & take selfies with manhole covers, walled off rivers, random brick arches & old mill foundations. I really enjoyed this episode & look forward for the final Medlock video. Cheers from New York!
Thanks so much. I hope you do visit and best regards to New York
Hi Martin, I want to say that I have always found all of your videos interesting and fascinating, but this one is right up there with the best !
Thank you and all your mates for exploring such a wonderful bit of history.
Cheers Don
That is just absolutely amazing what you've discovered and presented in this video. And it's wonderful you've come across original drawings of the systems there as described by early visitors, it's a wonder that there aren't original design illustrations by the original builders some where in libraries there in England. Thanks so much for your hard work on this. :-)
Thanks David. There possibly are original drawings. I would love to see them
Wow! Martin, that was just incredible... Brindley et al were so far-sighted in their designing. Simple mechanisms enabled industrialisation, the scale of which was astonishing, as you've just shown us. Thank you so much. 😉
Thanks Bryan, yes you would never think simple things caused such problems back then
I’ve said it before Martin but I love the way you talk about the history behind your videos. Another great one.
As a Scouser, I'm absolutely loving your videos of Manchester's waterways.
The fact that so many of them still exist is testament to the amazing, pioneering and ground-breaking work carried out by everyone involved.
You definitely need to go back to that passage with all your lights and document it thoroughly!
I worked for The MSC, Martin. I was a Manchester Cathedral Guide in 1987. Great job. You constanly improve with your video quality: Martin. Stupefying. Well done. 🇯🇪👍
You are so fortunate to live in a place that is so rich in history. The amazing engineering that has taken place over the centuries is astounding. Thank you
for teaching us about Manchester's past.
I'm sure this will be epic from zero onwards. Right up my street.
Thank you A User
Love the fishing rod.🤣. Someone's gonna be eating Signals for tea🥰🥰.
I do loves a bit of critter.😂.
The bloke with the rod hooked then lost a small pike
Really enjoyed the interview. An extra perspective.
Yeah David brought another dimension to the video
Jim Ramsbottom mentioned at the end was my old boss back in the 80’s. He owned The Mark Addy pub back then that was run by his wife Jean. I started as a glass collector and ended as the Cellar man. Jim was a small bloke about 5’5” but had a massive infectious personality. He also owned the Lock Keepers Cottages some where down Castlefield which was their main offices. Brought back lots of memories hearing his name again
It's not Sunday evening without 2 hours of Paul O'Grady on BBC Radio 2, followed by videos by Martin, John Rogers and Colin (Building Blackpool Better).
Thanks very much. Glad to be part of your evening
What you've found out here Martin is nothing short of amazing. Thank you so much for all you've done to tell me about an area I've known so little about for over 40 years
Excellent Martin, excellent!
Nice touch at the very end where you thanked the guys, then all those that worked on these projects hundreds of years ago.... First time I've seen that, and demonstrates your profound appreciation for what they left behind! 👍🏻👍🏻
Oh yes I keep crossing paths with Mr Brindley and fully appreciate his efforts
A continuing labor of love. There’s a quality to these videos that television documentaries can’t approach...
Thank you very much
Who could put thumbs down on this....unbelievable...unless it's a mistake 🤣
I thought the same thing. This channel is so uplifting and inspiring. I can`t believe anyone would find anything to be offended by ..... *sighs*
The thumbs down always make me smile 😃
If you can't say something positive don't say anything. Great video as usual 😊
The thumbs down is maybe because of the disgusting mess at 36:09. That is unacceptable. I hope someone cleans this up.
@@MartinZero Good for you, Martin. I hope you laughed at the illogical "disgusting mess" comment. Keep showing us Manchester as it is, warts an' all!
Another fascinating video, thanks Martin. There's another canal-powered water wheel in Ashton-under-Lyne at the museum at Portland basin. The water comes from the canal and drains into the river Tame below.
Martin I’ve just watched this on my TV (bigger screen better view). Firstly I want to say how much I appreciate the work you’ve put into this video. Impeccable research, expert info and great maps & photographs. Really well done. Secondly, Beautifully and professionally presented. Why are you not on our tellies I ask? Thirdly not only informative but entertaining. Finally, mate you’ve got some nerve! 😂 climbing down to go into that tunnel!
I’ve commented on your videos and photos before. You’re a firm favourite in our house but this video goes to another level. Congratulations.
Thanks so much Joy. I very nearly didnt go in the tunnel. So glad I did
After reading The dark river and The Manchester man, these short films have massive value in documenting our history in a down to earth Mancunian way
Thank you
Thanks Paul
Love your Adventures thank you for taking us along always make my day
Thank very much Mary
the music glides in and off we go, 1 pint of coffee and no distractions... superb..
very well done Martin, this was the most interesting hour i spent in a long time 🙏👍🏻🇸🇪
I slowly got addicted to the theme music throughout this series. So fitting, I hope it returns for future videos !!
Just finished watching the Medlock playlist last week and was wondering if there would ever be an episode XI. This is great!
Yep and an Episode XII
Hundreds of people walk by and dont realise the history thats beneath there feet, so glad you make people awate.
But it's worthless history built upon slavery and colonialism
Only one word: “bloody marvellous.” Wait, what? Only two words: “absolutely bloody marvellous.” Wait, what ........
Most enjoyable. Started watching about 03:45 and had to stay awake to see the end. OK, I shall start stocking up with snacks etc ready for a Medlock binge tomorrow night as I’ve joined in at part 11.
Think I might watch them all again I love a good box set.
I think this is the best ZERO film ive ever seen.
This is the 3rd watch for me.
It is absolutely staggering,
Firstly,
What our forefathers acheived,
And secondly,
The way you have presented it to us here in this video.
Thankyou
💖🙏💖
Thanks Bob
Martin zero, there's an old stables for the horses that's on that castlefield video, that I doubt ud know about, I went in and seen it with my own minchers, plus we found a well( chimney tunnel) on hardman street, an old pub collapsed in on itself
Interested in the stables.
@@joylunn3445 I'm not sure if there still there, think they mgt have built on them, it was 20 years ago when I saw them, I know exactly where they were thou deffo
I came across your channel while browsing, a few hours later (02.00hrs) I finally surrendered to sleep. I have spent the last 3 hours watching the last 5 episodes. Interesting, captivating series. Never realised what was beneath the streets while I worked a site on Deansgate and travelled out to Oldham. You give Tony Robinson a run for his money, great work.
At last something bloody good to watch on the brainwash box cheers again Martin...Only one complaint sort of ive now got a good interest in Manchesters history try making me do that back at school No chance !!
Cheers Rob, glad you enjoyed
I used to pass this area by road and rail in the 80s and stupidly never stopped to take a closer look.
Another belter, Martin.
I recently rewatched the whole Medlock series, and this ep is as superb as ever. Roll on number 12.
Thanks very much Simon
Great vid Martin. got the whole family watching. learned something new and ive been around castlefield a few times myself ( bike riding the rochdale and bridgewater canals) look forward to Medlock XII.
Thanks very much. Hope they all enjoyed
Having made a comment the day after the video, I need to say thanks to everyone who is commenting on the video. There are many great comments about the quality of the video and the work involved and deservedly so.
And some great nuggets of info and memories of the area that add enormously to history. Stellar !
Brilliant video, cant get enough of them.
Thank you Konafocus
The Medlock series has been awesome, thankyou is now nowhere near enough - it surpasses that!!!
Thanks very much Simon
Return down that hole sometime in the future? With proper lights!
Suppose I should
@@MartinZero Grab a torch, mate!
@@MartinZero Aye back down that hole lad! lol.....
Thank you Martin, another belter of a video 👍🏻
Andy from Wigan
Thanks very much Andy
@@MartinZero youre welcome, thank you
This is a great video, it would be great if these canals and locks was restored/ connected up to the river medlock again if possible.
Sadly too exênsive and may be impossible because of the modern construction above.
Thank you Johnathan
Some locks could be!
Thanks Martin and Co. another great adventure
Thank you Matt
Martin, 24 seconds in and I love it. The next 53 minutes look to be great..... Tea time....
What is that big drain hole just West of the YHA Manchester Hostel and North of the Tangerine Communications????
PLEASE go back to the tunnel with lots of lights...
Sorry, I asked my question to soon...
Thank you Mike
Fantastic video. I've seen a lot of the surface history change but to see the original tunnels,etc helps bring it all together. Great job all involved.
Thank you Rebecka
What can I say that hasn't already been Martin. I've got to watch it again to take it all in.👏👏👏👏👏
This should be aired on TV
Who watches TV?
Oh yeah! It's here!
Kettle on 1st.
One sugar please
Much respect to you for your efforts & professionalism. Live near Portsmouth, but fascinated by our past engineering exploits that mostly are elsewhere..
Love it. Sinky sand, don't remember seeing that in the Manc dictionary 🤣👍🏻
Oh yes, you have to watch out for it 😀
As an American I have always been fascinated with the antiquity everywhere around Europeans. The thought of traveling and discovering history underneath everyday life is amazing. Great films. Love the work you do. Great job everyone.
Thank you very much. I think we are quite lucky with some of this stuff on our doorstep
Its a shame councils let great places like those locks fall into dis-repair like that. Our water way used to be our life lines.
That chamber needs a revision with lighting. Well done another great show.
Yeah true, and thanks 👍
Remember that trap door in dukes lock, Medlock runs near it on the maps.
Edit: Bricked up trap door ruclips.net/video/DJx3xb1RYb8/видео.html
just had a look at that, to me it looks like there is a channel cutting across the base of the canal in the stone for that lower arch like it was an earlier tunnel cut into by the canal
Yeah your onto something there
I love the way Manchester looks....it looks like it has its own distinct soul....different from the other videos and images I've seen of england....certainly seems to have more red bricks than anywhere else.
you have outdone yourself Martin! please go back with a light eh??
there should be some kind of public viewing platform ....
All these wondrous discoveries of our ancestors achievements such an informative video, thanks Martin and your team.
You got to go back in there with good lighting !!
The kettle is boiled, tea made and biscuits out. Let's go!
One sugar please
Amazing industrial archeology. I like the whole River Medlock series.
Thank you Tom. Its been a pleasure to film
Fantastic. No other word for it.
Fantastic insight into past parts of Manchester. Many thanks to all concerned. ….
Hell, just bloody hell. Brilliant.
Thanks Stephen
Sometimes I get the impression that GB is completely tunneled.
I can assume that the lock gates are regularly checked for safety.
What a history the city has.
Loved this ,and the gentleman who purchased the Warehouses deserves his own story. And Danny is an amazing artist, so hope I can have work by him someday.
Thanks Andrew, you can follow him on twitter @DannyRanks
Fantastic vid Martin, am loving your Medlock series, absolutely fantastic, keep up the great work. 👍👍👍
Thank you, its been very enjoyable for me as well
Fascinating history, still there under the streets of Manchester
It's definitely my favorite series, I can't wait to see Medlock 12 and the Medlock Appearing at Potato wharf. Thanks again for a great video
@27:00 You're bringing back memories of scaring myself silly climbing up to the clock in the old Central Station, right at the top of the arch. That place was a real time capsule back in the late '70s - completely abandoned. The Station Master's office had a desk with old timetables in it and there were still posters on the platforms telling us about the new number-only dialing codes for trunk calls: 061 for Manchester.
That sounds great. I went in briefly in 1984. I wish I had looked around properly
A very good historian great work buddy better than TV for sure
The Medlock music on a new Martin video just makes Sunday night so much better.
Martin, I watch this over eight hours ago for my lunch, "California time," and now I just watched it again after dinner with one of my sons. First time I watch the same video over again the same day..... Great the way you pull the viewer in.... Thanks again.....
Really looking forward to Medlock XII. Thank you Martin.
Curiosity and adrenalin would make it impossible to resist not exployering that fantastic and incredible place you have shared with you. What fun!
That was utterly superb, Martin. The start of it puts a lot of 'proper' TV shows to shame. Love the piece to camera with the hand held mic, too. I think, of all your videos, this is my favourite. Footage, locations, music, fascinating information. It all meshed together seamlessly. Thank you, that was wonderful.
Wow martin, you put some effort into this video, bloody brilliant. What a find that 252 year old tunnel is.
Absolutely
A truly excellent video, I only noticed 40minx in how long it was, that's how engaging it was....can't believe I've got 10 previous ones to see!
Another fantastic video Martin...one of your best. Castlefield is a masterpiece of British industrial conservation and you show the hidden gems so well.
Fantastic video, history, hidden infrastructure, engineering, bit of adventure, ticks all the right boxes.
Thanks very much
Thanks Martin - another fascinating look into Manchester's great industrial past....
I've been moored on a boat in Castlefield. When there is heavy rain, the Medlock tunnel can't cope with the volume of water and the balance goes straight under the building by the tunnel building and into the curved canal arm. It can flow quite fast.
Wow, all the old tunnels and bridges and all of the others old spots... Magnificent
Got to admire the amount of research and information you put into these not just showing them but telling the history of them too, one of the the best to date.
Wow, such a wonderful production. Every minute a true adventure filled with facts, illustrations, maps, photos and explanations. My goodness, that's exploring! Thank you so much :) Jim M.
Thank you James, glad you enjoyed
another video knocked right out of the park
Very, very interesting video Martin, and well put over. All that old industry forgotten about, until you come along with your crew and bring it all to the surface again. Every nut, bolt, screw and nail had a purpose some time ago, and it's amazing to see it through your adventures. Well done to you and all your friends.
Thanks Graham. Yes its a pleasure to find all this stuff