The River Medlock Episode X. The disappearing River Martin Zero 2026-09-21 | The River Medlock Episode X. The disappearing River
The Lost Rivers of Manchester. The Cornbrook Part 4 Martin Zero 2024-05-05 | In this video we explore one of Manchester's lost Rivers. The River Cornbrook. This is part 4 and the River Cornbrook now traverses underneath the Ardwick area of Manchester. We start near the Ardwick Apollo theatre. Towards Hyde Road and then underneath the Hyde Road Bus depot. We end up in Higher Ardwick Manchester in an area of former railway sidings. In this underground river urbex . We also take in the history of Manchester. As we look at the sight of the former Ardwick Cemetery. The wonderful architecture of the Nicholls School building and take in some old photographs of Manchester. As per usual our Cornbrook underground journey turns into a historical tour of Manchester
Looking for Lost Manchester Martin Zero 2024-04-21 | In this video we look for Lost Manchester. Through old maps of Manchester and old photo's of Manchester we look at the History of Manchester. We look at what is happening to Redbank carriage sidings in and around Collyhurst road. We find an old L.S.Lowry location and look at the Location of 'A Footbridge' a sketch done by Lowry. We take a look at the canals of Manchester and look at how the names of canals are influencing modern names. We take a look at three traditional pubs in and around Angel Meadow, Ancoats and around the Rochdale and Ashton canals. We look at housing in the early19th century and read what Engels said about Manchester in his book 'The Condition of the working classes'
Bingley 5 rise Locks. 250 years old Martin Zero 2024-04-07 | The Canal and River trust have invited us to the Bingley Five rise locks in Yorkshire. We are celebrating the 250 year anniversary that these locks that were built built in 1774 at the height of the canal building age. These are a civil engineering masterpiece. The Bingley five rise locks are one of the wonders of Britains Canal network. A marvel of Canal architecture. The lock gates are some of the biggest lock gates in the country. This is also one of Britains deepest canal locks. The Locks take the Leeds Liverpool canal up a 59 feet incline over 320 feet. Designed by John Longbotham of Halifax. A Pupil of John Smeaton a civil engineer and master Canal designer born in 1724. Smeaton is famous for Smeatons coefficient. We go through the canal locks and take a canal boat and sail up the locks. We interview canal experts from the Canal & River trust and go canal cruising. What more could you want.
Drained ! The Pontcysyllte aqueduct. A ten year event ! Martin Zero 2024-03-24 | In this video we visit the Pontcysyllte aqueduct in Wales. Near to the town of Wrexham. This UNESCO world heritage site is a masterpiece of Georgian canal engineering. Designed by Thomas Telford and built between 1795 and 1805. The aqueduct has been drained for maintenance a one in 10 or 20 year event. The aqueduct was actually built by a team of master engineers during the canal building frenzy during the late Georgian period in Britain. Thomas Telford amongst others were responsible for this cast iron giant that spans the River Dee. This video is a historic canal documentary that looks at the construction of the Pontcysyllte aqueduct and makes use of that fact that the aqueduct is drained and we can look in detail at its construction and how Telford and the canal engineers at the time put it together like a large meccano set. Canal history documentary.
The Lead mining Industry. Its remains in The Peak District. Martin Zero 2024-03-10 | We visit Lathkildale in the Derbyshire Peak district to look at the remnants of old Industry. The area has a rich history of mining. In particular Lead mining. We visit the remains of Mandale mine one of the oldest lead mines in the Peak district national park. We see lots of old mine adits. Very interesting is how the river Lathkill at time has many goits and mill streams on it. Mandale mine engine house had a Cornish beam engine inside that was used for pumping out the lead mine below. We visit the Town of Bakewell to have an original Bakewell pudding. We see a mine sough a drainage tunnel for Mandale mine and get to look inside. We also see how the Lead mining industry affected the surrounding landscape and see old industrial architecture when we look at the old Engine pumping house. This is a wonderful walk in the UK
Fish Rescue with the Canal & River Trust Martin Zero 2024-02-25 | Engineering work was being carried out on the Birmingham canal at Wolverhampton. So the Canal & River trust drained the Birmingham canal in a section between two locks. They then carried out a fish rescue. They used electricity Electro fishing to stun the fish and then gather them in nets and move them to a safe area of the canal. We see a few fish. Perch, Roach and an Eel. We speak to a fisheries expert from the canal and River trust and learn some fascinating fishy facts about Eels and canal fish in general. When lock gates are being replaced on Britains canal network parts of the canal have to be closed and drained. This is a fascinating time as we get to see a drained canal. Plus we see the fish wildlife living in the canal.
What hidden secrets did we find. Railways & WW II Martin Zero 2024-02-11 | Healey dell is a local nature reserve just outside Rochdale in Manchester, Lancashire. This local beauty spot is full of history. Old mills from the 17th century and even WW II world war 2 history. and of course a disused railway and railway history. There was a WW II munitions factory there, now abandoned. There are remains of old Fulling mills and hidden tunnels. The old disused abandoned railway line was the Rochdale to Bacup line. We take a look at Healey dell viaduct built in 1870. There afre the remains on an old waterwheel and lots of industrial history. This local beauty spot hides lots of hidden historical gems on this historic Urbex adventure. The star of the show is the river Spodden a tributary of the river Roch and the river Irwell.
Hidden gems by the river. #industrialheritage #oldrailway #abandonedplaces Martin Zero 2024-02-11 | ...
Engineering work on the Canal #canalside #industrialheritage #lifesbetterbywater #canal l Martin Zero 2024-02-06 | Engineering work on the Shropshire union canal at Ellesmere port. The canal and river trust are replacing the lock gates. So they have drained the canal lock
Engineering works on the Canal Lock Martin Zero 2024-01-28 | The Canal and Rivers trust are carrying out their winter engineering programme and are currently working on the Shropshire Union canal at Ellesmere port. The work is to drain the canal lock and replace the lock gates. This section of the Shropshire Union Canal was built in 1797 at the height of the canal building frenzy in Britain. It was Thomas Telfords last large civil engineering project. The Shropshire Union canal or the Shroppie as its affectionately known ends at this northern section and boats can gain access to the Manchester Ship canal. Previously to the Manchester Ship canal being built the canal basin sent boats directly to the River Mersey Estuary and onwards to Liverpool and Birkenhead and also out into the Irish sea. This is a canal history video as after we look at the canal lock we go into the national waterways museum. Amongst the many interesting exhibits in the boat museum we also see an original starvationer boat. The starvationer boats were very common in the mines at Worsley on the Bridgewater canal. This is a video about British canal waterways. The Canal and Rivers trust and Canal History in the UK. We also see how the new lock gates look and they are made of Oak. A great family video about canal conservation.
Christmas review of the year 2023. Gasworks, railways and underground tunnels. Martin Zero 2023-12-24 | In this video we take on a more festive podcast approach. We review the urbex adventures we have had over the year. Railway Viaducts, old victorian gasworks, underground river culverts and industrial heritage. We look back over the year and review all out urbex industrial heritage adventures. Mill chimneys as well.
The Cyrusher FR100 Folding Mountain bike Martin Zero 2023-12-21 | In this video we review the Cyrusher FR100 Folding mountain bike. The mountain bike has 27 gears and is a very smooth ride. It folds in the middle so this can be an ideal space saver when storing. With and aluminium frame its robust and light. It has 27 gears with a shimano gear set and front and rear shimano disc brakes. We review and put the bike through its paces at the local park. Here is the link to the website bit.ly/47t8AOd
The Isinwheel GT2. Off road E-Scooter fun ! Martin Zero 2023-12-06 | In this video we review an E scooter The Isinwheel GT2. We take the E scooter off road into the woods on the Upper Don Valley trail in Sheffield. The Isinwheel GT2 folds up nicely and can be carried. It has 3 modes Eco, Standard, and turbo. We go off road on the isinwheel GT2 and also test it uphill. It is quite fast and con go 27 miles before it needs Charging
The Lost rivers of Manchester. The River Cornbrook Part 3 Martin Zero 2023-12-03 | In this video we investigate one of Manchesters lost rivers. The River Cornbrook. This is part 3 and we follow its route in an underground culvert in Manchester. The route goes through Hulme and Moss Side. In order to see the route of the river when it ran open we look at old maps and see how Moss Side was a rural part of Manchester in the early 1800's and late 1700's. We see that Emmeline Pankhurst was born in Moss Side very close to where the Cornbrook runs. Looking at old archive photographs we can see how Manchester has changed during the Industrial revolution. In the underground river in the underground culvert we see architecture from the Victorian and Edwardian periods. We also learn that Thomas De Quincey lived in a house in Greenheys in his Childhood by the Cornbrook River. This is a History of Manchester Documentary style urbex vlog.
The Crazybird Jumper E-Bike review. With Martin & James Martin Zero 2023-11-29 | This week we go to the park and review an E bike. This E bike is the Crazybird Jumper E bike. Front suspension, disc brakes all round, and seven speed shimano gears. We try out challenges in the local park to test the E bike
The smallest waterfall ive ever seen !!! Martin Zero 2023-11-19 | In this video we visit the Levenshulme waterfall in Manchester. The smallest waterfall ive ever seen. Its actually a small weir but the locals have called it a waterfall. It is situated on the Fallowfield brook and the weir served an old Victorian bleach works. The Fallowfield brook at this point is running through a place called Highfield country park in Manchester. It used to have a brickworks and a farm in the area. The brickworks had lots of clay pits around it. Highfield park is now a nature reserve. We also take a look at the route of the Fallowfield brook one of 'the lost rivers of Manchester' and see where it joins the Platt brook. We also take a look at a pet cemetery that is situated in the park.
A throwback to the Dinting steam locomotive shed #industrialheritage #abandoned #history #railways Martin Zero 2023-11-09 | ...
The Woodhead Hell Hole Tunnels. A brief history Martin Zero 2023-11-05 | In this video we cycled to the Woodhead railway tunnels along the Longendale trail. A former disused railway line. The Woodhead tunnels were known as hell holes to the railwaymen that worked steam locomotives through them. The Woodhead tunnels were part of a railway line that was one of the initial cross pennine routes. Trans pennine route. The tunnels were blasted out of rock and the Navvies that dug them had a difficult time. Plagued by Cholera and industrial injuries. Later in 1953 a third trans pennine tunnel was dug and this was Woodhead 3. The line was electrified and employed the class 76 locomotives. I tell a story of seeing the British rail class 76 locomotives at Reddish depot in Manchester. As a trainspotter this line holds a special place for me. The Longendale chain of reservoirs can also be seen. A feat of Victorian civil engineering. The longendale trail is now a cycle route. We see photos of old steam locomotives in this railway history vlog.
An explosive demolition of a mill chimney Martin Zero 2023-10-22 | In this video we visit the site of Hartford Mill an old Lancashire cotton mill in Chadderton Oldham. The mill has undergone demolition and now all that remains is the industrial mill chimney. The mill chimney is going to be blown up demolition by dynamite explosives. After many delays in the chimney demolition the date was finally set for demolition October 2023. Hartford mill is an Edwardian cotton spinning mill constructed in 1907 by A H Dixon who was the architect. We look at our archive footage of the cotton mill before demolition and during. Finally we have some drone footage of the industrial mill chimney and we see the demolition by explosives in a controlled explosion. We look at some archive footage of Fred Dibnah the famous Bolton Steeplejack and his work on mill chimneys and how he laddered a chimney.
What was this massive chamber for ? Martin Zero 2023-10-08 | In this video we are in Manchester looking at the Moss brook. We follow the moss brook into an underground culvert in this urbex video. The culvert leads to a massive chamber with a flood control penstock. The penstock is a kind of flood gate that can control the flow of the moss brook in times of flooding. The moss brook can be diverted into a diversion tunnel that leads down to the river Irk. The area is Collyhurst in Manchester. Downstream of the moss brook was a lot of Victorian industry bleach works and engineering works. This Victorian industry needed protection from floods so in the Edwardian era around 1907 this flood control was built. We see the Moss brook in full flood and we understand why the whole victorian flood defence was built. We also go to look at the penstock control mechanism via a manhole shaft. We also look at a seewer overflow pipe, part of Manchester's sewer system. This is an underground urbex video exploring Victorian underground sewer and flood culverts.
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Railway tunnels and Viaducts explored on the Cyrusher Kommoda E-Bike Martin Zero 2023-10-01 | In this video we explore the Monsal Trail. Its an old disused railway line and we explore it on the Cyrusher Kommoda E-Bike. The Monsal trail used to be the Midland railway one of the main railway routes across the Pennines in the North of England. It is now a cycle trail. This route goes through the Peak district. It takes in some stunning railway architecture. Railway tunnels and railway viaducts all along the river Wye. We also see the remnants of the Buxton Limestone industry. This is one of Britains finest cycleways UK LInk cyrusher.co.uk/products/kommoda-ebike?ref=MartinZeroUSA Link cyrusher.com/products/kommoda-ebike?ref=MartinZero
What on earth is a Flint mill ? Martin Zero 2023-09-17 | This video is about Cheddleton Flint mill in Staffordshire. Our question was What on earth is a flint mill. Well flint is ground in the process of making Porcelain. Cheddleton flint mill is near the Stoke on Trent and all the potteries that were there in the 18th and 19th centuries. It is a water powered mill with two stunning waterwheels and it takes its power from the river Churnet. Inside the mill is all the engineering and mechanics that are associated with this type of 19th century water powered mill. The mill also had kilns for firing the flint and the flint was gathered and brought to the mill via the Caldon Canal. The mill is run bu volunteers and is a fascinating insight into the Stoke on Trent pottery industry and Industriual England in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Cheddleton Flint mill #industrialheritage #waterwheel Martin Zero 2023-09-17 | Cheddleton Flint Mill in Staffordshire. A waterwheel and water powered mill.
Inside a nightmare. Unknown Manchester #manchester #urbex #nightmare #underground #secrets Martin Zero 2023-09-12 | A journey underground Urbex Manchester. This is like being inside a nightmare
Inside the amazing Tower Bridge London #secretlondon #londonhistory #towerbridgelondon Martin Zero 2023-09-06 | Secrets of London. Tower bridge the best value tourist attraction for £12.50 Engine rooms and glass walkway. Historical London
The tiny Manchester Ferry youve probably never seen or heard of ...? Martin Zero 2023-09-03 | It's been carrying folk across the Manchester ship canal free for over 100 years. The Hulmes Ferry is a lesser know ferry service in Manchester that ferries people across the Manchester Ship canal between Flixton and Urmston. The ferry service was put in place to honour a public right of way across the then River Irwell. When the Manchester Ship canal was built a small bridge called Hulmes bridge was demolished, as part of the conditions of the new Manchester ship canal a ferry service was provided to ferry folk across the Manchester ship canal on demand and for free. We also take a look at Barton Locks on the Manchester ship canal. Whilst looking at the old course of the river Irwell
Flying Scotsman. Bluebell Railway, Sussex #flyingscotsman #steamlocomotive Martin Zero 2023-08-29 | Flying Scotsman at the Bluebell railway sussex uk.
Underground River Manchester #urbex #abandoned #manchester #torches #explorepage Martin Zero 2023-08-09 | ...
Throwback to an underground river #urbex #underground #riverexplore #manchester #urbexuk Martin Zero 2023-08-07 | ...
When is Cornbrook 3 out. Gasworks and Coronation street has changed a bit Martin Zero 2023-08-07 | In this video we visit the Rochdale road Gasworks and the site of the old Coronation street set. The Rochdale road Gasworks is being demolished making way for 'Progress' in Manchester. So we have an update on the site. We have been out filming Cornbrook 3 so we have an update on that for you. Plus we visited the National Mining museum. So basically this video is an update on the industrial and historical explorations we have done recently. We also take a look at the new Factory International
The impassable Chamber. The Worsley Brook Martin Zero 2023-07-16 | In this video we explore urbex a short section of the Worsley brook in Salford, Manchester. This section of the brook is underground and host lots of subterranean historical features. We pass by the Worsley Delph, the area that the Duke of Bridgewater had his mines and James Brindley was involved in the extraction of coal from the Worsley mines. The Bridgewater canal features in our story because not only do we pass underneath it. Parts of the dry docks for the Bridgewater canal drain into it. We see drainage channels underground constructed in the 18th century. The Worsley brook also played a role in an old Corn mill flour mill that had medieval routes in the village. It is probable that the brook turned a waterwheel for the old corn mill. We see lots of subterranean Georgian engineering and architecture in parts of the brook. The brook has a beautiful drop shaft that looks to be a wonderful piece of canal engineering. We go to the Old Warke Dam and take a look at the infall. James Brindley, Francis Egerton and John Gilbeert would have played a role in the alteration and culverting of this lost waterway of Manchester and Salford.
The Worsley Brook. New explore this Sunday #abandoned #urbex #salford #manchester #history Martin Zero 2023-07-15 | ...
Martin & James Cornwall Podcast Martin Zero 2023-07-09 | This is me and James doing a podcast style video on our recent trip to Cornwall. We take a look at Abandoned places in Cornwall. So I guess this is our guide to Industrial Cornwall. As well as all the obvious things like visiting the fishing villages in Cornwall like Newquay and Padstow we also visited the Eden project and The lost gardens of Heligan a very beautiful place. However we also wanted to look at the remains of Cornish Industry. This involved finding some old Cornish Tin and Copper mines or at least the mine engine house. We went up onto Bodmin moor and after looking at the River Fowey and the Golitha falls in some wonderful Corwall ancient woodlands we took a look at Wheal Jenkin Tin and Copper mine and then New Phoenix Tin mine. These Copper and Tin mines date back to around 1836 and were served by the now abandoned Cheeswring railway. Wonderful examples of Georgian architecture and old Engine houses. We also look at The Royal Albert Bridge at Saltash just outside Plymouth built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Hull fish Docks. Why did it end like this ? Martin Zero 2023-07-02 | In this weeks video we go to Hull and take a look at the the old abandoned St Andrews Fish dock. Why did it end like this. The Fish dock had been successful until the 1970's and it has now been abandoned and closed down. A major player in Britains fishing industry. Built in the Victorian era many of the buildings are also brick and steel 1930's architecture. This is Hull St Andrews Fish dock an urban explore urbex adventure brief history video about the abandoned buildings on the docks. Featuring @hullhistorynerd
Phoenix Tin & Copper mine. Bodmin moor Cornwall #cornwall #tinmine #coppermine #urbex Martin Zero 2023-06-28 | ...
James, Martin & team run the Manchester 10km run 2023 Martin Zero 2023-06-14 | We ran the Manchester 10km run in May 2023 to raise money for charity. many of you sponsored us so we wanted to do this running video. To show us running a 10km and to update you on how much we finally raised for our charity. The AJ Bell manchester 10k Kilometre run wennt from Manchester City centre out to Salford Quays and back. It was a hot day and james struggled
Five historical Gems around Manchester & Salford Martin Zero 2023-06-11 | In this video we continue our search for interesting historical gems around Manchester and Salford. Firstly we visit Poynton in Stockport to look at a 17th century Ice house. This historical grade II listed building belonged to Poynton Hall. Secondly and for the disused railway enthusiasts we look at some old railway lines and points around the Radcliffe area of Manchester. An old railway sign can also be seen and the old tracks are now being consumed by the trees. Thirdly we look at the Nasmyth steam hammer invented by James Nasmyth in Patricroft Eccles in Salford. The steam hammer was Victorian engineering masterpiece. Fourth we look at James Brindleys Stone aqueduct that carried the Bridgewater canal over the River Irwell at Barton. The Barton aqueduct was demolished when the Manchester ship canal was built and replaced by a swing bridge. Finally we visit Liverpool road station on the Liverpool to Manchester railway. We look around the arrivals area that dealt with railway goods. We see the original cattle ramp that is now grade II listed. This video is definitely one for the railway and engineering enthusiasts as it looks at Railway architecture and Victorian engineering as well as James Brindley canal engineering.
We found a mystery tunnel on the banks of the river ? Martin Zero 2023-05-21 | On the banks of the River Irwell in Manchester Salford we found a mysterious tunnel. Cut into the sandstone it didnt show on any of the old maps. We suspected it had a connection to the industrial past. So we decided to investigate. We strongly suspect this mystery tunnel is an overflow tunnel for the Manchester Bolton and Bury canal that was higher up the bank above alongside the river Irwell. Indeed there was a rather busy canal lock directly above called Giants seat locks. When we got to the end of the tunnel there was a shaft and indeed we surmised it was infrastructure for the canal. The Manchester Bolton Bury canal was built around 1791 in the canal building years. A prominent investor was Matthew Fletcher who also owned and ran the Wet Earth colliery. This is a wonderful piece of Georgian canal architecture. Music: Track Ascension by Jason Southern
We are still training for the run & we wanted to say thanks Martin Zero 2023-05-17 | We are still training for the Manchester 10km run. But we also wanted to say thank you for sponsoring us. We have now raised over £3000 for the Garden funds. So we went and met the rest of the running team because they wanted to say thank you as well.
Hidden away in a valley, This steam crane has sat here for 100 years ! Martin Zero 2023-05-07 | The Jumbles quarry steam crane has sat hidden away in a valley in the Forest of Bowland for 100 years. The abandoned steam crane is a wonderful piece of Edwardian engineering. It is a Smiths of Rodley steam crane. It was used at jumbles quarry in the trough of Bowland to quarry stone for the Stocks reservoir project. The Stocks reservoir was a reservoir for fresh drinking water built by the Fylde water company in 1921. There is also an abandoned disused tramway across the moorland that crosses the River Hodder. The tramway is in a state of disrepair its a 3 ft gauge that took the stone across the moor to the reservoir civil engineering project. A wonder setting in the heart of Lancashire.
Me and James are running for Charity Martin Zero 2023-05-03 | James and I are running the Manchester 10km run in May 2023 to raise money for an NHS charity. We are running to fund an Intensive care garden for the Royal Oldham Hospital. Great Manchester Run
New information on The Cheetham Hill Church. Martin Zero 2023-04-19 | New information on St Lukes church in Cheetham hill the 184 year old church. Its an abandoned church demolished in or after 1975. There was dry rot in the church. We explored the church on an urbex mission
A church 184 years old and its crypt that isnt a crypt. Where Mendelssohn played. Martin Zero 2023-04-16 | In this video we visit St Lukes church on Cheetham hill road in Manchester. The church was built in 1839 making it 184 years old. It stands whats left of it abandoned in a terrible state of repair. The main part intact is the undercroft or what may have been a crypt but its more likely an undercroft. This used to be one of Manchesters richest churches. The composer Mendelssohn played here on its organ. He played here in 1847. It was reported in the Manchester Guardian. The old graveyard is a sight to see and we look at some of the old graves. We also find a connection between two names in this historic video about English manchester history.
Manchester’s 200 year old Gasworks #urbexuk #adventure #manchester Martin Zero 2023-04-14 | Join us as we look at some industrial history in Manchester Uk these chambers are 200 years old. Will they survive into the future or will they be redeveloped. Have we documented a time capsule
Door hidden by brambles leads to 200 year old (tunnels ?) Gas works remains Martin Zero 2023-04-09 | A door hidden by brambles leads to 200 year old tunnel's in Manchester. Apart from its not a real door, they are not tunnels and they aren't quite 200 years old. Rochdale road Gasworks was built in 1824 it was also known as the Gould street gas works. This victorian gas works provided town gas for the city of Manchester. Much of it now demolished there are some hidden remains left behind. These hidden chambers are a fascinating insight into an area of Manchester that has lain abandoned and undisturbed for years. The old gas works in Manchester took coal from the nearby Oldham road goods depot and treated or baked the coal in the absence of oxygen and made Coke a smokeless fuel. But the main product was town gas. This video is an urbex explore looking at the history of Manchester in the UK. Or the history of England.
The old cinema where Jimi Hendrix & Pink Floyd played Martin Zero 2023-03-26 | We visit an abandoned Cinema in Stockport/ Manchester UK. In its later days it was a snooker hall. The Wellington Cinema Stockport was built in 1921. It was a local picturehouse showing films. It was taken over by the Essoldo cinema chain. It had billiard tables and a cafe in the basement. However later the basement was opened as a live venue club called The Manor Lounge Stockport. many famous bands played here including Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd as well as the Kinks, Tom Jones to name only a few. This is an urbex explore of an abandoned cinema in Stockport. After researching this grade 2 listed building I realised its importance in the local music scene.
The Railway Viaduct to nowhere trailer. #urbexuk #adventure #railways #disusedrailway Martin Zero 2023-03-16 | ...
