A beautiful Industrial ruin

In this video we visit Staups mill an industrial ruin. Staups mill can be found near the town of Todmorden West Yorkshire. This spinning mill that was built before the industrial revolution in the late 18th century now lies in ruin in the valley of Jumble holes in Yorkshire. We think this was a watermill or at least utilised the small river that runs past it. We also manage to cross the river in this countryside outdoor walk and climb up a waterfall. We also visit 'The Bridestones' Rocky outcrops made from millstone grit. Rock formations formed over thousands of years

[@MrYfrank14]

Great video. Thank you. I'm in the US and we also have places in the middle of nowhere. Even by modern standards they are hard to get to, and we have modern roads to get us halfway there. You just sit and wonder how they did it? When i worked in construction we built a road into a remote area and built a house, nearby was a concrete marker for the border of two towns. It was the size of a small car, I assume to make it permanent so nobody moved it by accident. Somebody, 200 years ago, must have loaded bags of cement and buckets of water on a whole bunch of mules and spent several days hiking out there and then lived there for several days while building it. Today you would have a hard time finding someone that would build something where that mill is with modern machines. And they built that mill with hand tools.

[@rjmun580]

Amazing. This must be one of your best videos, even if you did have to go over into Yorkshire to film it. If you look on the 1894 25" map you can see a small oval shaped reservoir just above the mill. It's fed from a weir on the river about 50 yards upstream. The Manchester Guardian of September 25th 1896 had an article which explained that the reservoir had been empty over the summer because of a scarcity of water which caused the puddling to crack. There had been a great amount of rain in the past few days which caused about 20 feet of the embankment to collapse. The flood damaged roads and houses further downstream.

[@MartinZero]

Ahh thats great thanks

[@missmerrily4830]

Thank you!

[@0richbike]

Outstanding...you got a link to the map?

[@rjmun580]

@@0richbike Use the NLS (National Libraries of Scotland) maps. In the `Series` maps section scroll down to the maps for England and Wales etc, then use the 25" to a mile option. If you search for Mytholm it should get you on the correct page which is numbered CCXXIX.4. There is also a option for searching by using these Roman numerals.

[@0richbike]

@@rjmun580 nice one. I love old maps

[@Lewistodd2008]

More info: During the dam collapse it didn't just damage the building but it also ripped a water wheel off the side of the mill causing catastrophic damage and a side wall to collapse no one was in the building when the accident happened.

[@ValeriePallaoro]

Hi Lewis Todd, could you provide key words for this info, so I can have a read? Good find. And excellent reason for abandoning the mill.

[@whiskeycook3323]

I don’t always comment, but today I felt compelled to let you and James know that I look forward to your videos. You take us to very interesting places I will never go. Thank you! Watching from Wisconsin

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Marie and regards to you watching in Wisconsin

[@MrYfrank14]

Hi, fellow American. I'm in Connecticut.

[@NinfaCarpentergeorgia198]

You just gotta love the Yorkshire weather!!! Lol

[@100SteveB]

When I see places like this i can't but help think about the folks that laid those stones, the guys that cut them. What were they like, how their lifestyle was. makes you think back to a time in the not too distant past, yet a time long gone. What an amazing place, some of it just hold on by the support of a few well cut bits of stone. Really worth the effort of finding the place, and thanks for taking us along on another history trip.

[@prdmason]

This brings back great memories from when we were kids and used to play in the woods here, swim in pools in the stream and stand under the waterfall where you and James got soaked- haha.. it was much nicer in the sun in the 1980s. Seems like the mill hasn’t changed much in the last 40 years- it was in a similar state back then and it’s still standing now! Fantastic video- thanks guys 👍☀️

[@MartinZero]

Must admit Id like to see it in summer Paul

[@helentownend1613]

OMG, I actually walked past you both when you were up at the Bridestones, just after you'd finished filming!! I thought it couldn't possibly be Martin and James so I kept walking. I am literally kicking myself 😅

[@MartinZero]

Oh yes I remember you. Pity we never said hello. I didnt fancy that walk you looked to be going out into the moor ?

[@helentownend1613]

@@MartinZero I really wished I'd stopped. There's the remains of the Bridestones shack which I think you'd both would have loved to have seen. It's a part of a house that someone carved out of the stones and was lived in in the early/mid 1800's ( it's actually listed on the census) Google 'fast end Bridestones' and have a look

[@MartinZero]

Ok cheers I will

[@MrYfrank14]

If you are not certain if it is them, just ask if you can borrow a spoon for your tea. if they say James forgot to bring the spoon, or if they offer you a drug users spoon, it's Martin and James.

[@maveric5381]

What a great video. In my younger days, I would have loved to do these days out. Thanks to you and your mates I can continue to have adventures with you. Hats off to you for going out in all weather.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks, yeah must admit despite the weather it turned out good

[@dartacus.spartacus1988]

Tell James he should start a KZbin channel I'm sure we would all get behind him and support him

[@MartinZero]

You would probably get 2 videos per year 😄

[@marieseaward9891]

James is great... He could do 'brew' tours 😂.. if he remembers the spoon and the bag 😂

[@chriscoalbran1829]

Great video Martin. You and James make a good pair keep up the good work.

[@hiker1658]

Another topper! Nice to have James back. The best videos are with you and James having a great time together.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks John

[@havingalook2]

So glad lovely James is back. Not the same without the brew master. Cheers

[@MartinZero]

When he remembers to bring the brew 😀

[@g2macs]

Martin finally felt content as his 'last of the Mohicans' fantasy was now crossed off his bucket list.

[@malcolmcog]

I love that you call old school plimsols pumps !

[@tardismole]

What a gem. Terrible weather, but it's a part of Britain. Wet and windy.

[@Designer22]

Hi Guys, Another beauty. Such a pretty little glade with the stream and all. Well done finding the stone with the date on it. Showing the old maps is appreciated. I can't gauge the temperature but it was well worth it going out in the rain (he says from his nice dry armchair). Keep up the good work. I really look forward to your videos. Its raining here as well if it's any consolation. Oh and to paraphrase the movie Jaws, "you're gunna need a bigger spoon". My youtube player translated "knob" as "knop" I think it was. "Knob", (laughter) brilliant. Cheers from Australia.

[@anvilbrunner.2013]

Five stars Heart warming. I did laugh when I saw that spoon.

[@JemTheWire]

Brilliant. Love your humour and banter with James. 'Run James Run' and I learn a lot too.

[@olr1home]

Like 'American Werewolf in London' but filmed starring Hilda Ogden and Ena Sharples. 'Did tha go under theer?' 'Eh?' 'Ah say, did tha go under theer? 'You what, love?' 'Oh never mind, lets 'ave a cuppa...' Smashing work as always chaps!

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Minnie

[@anneforster510]

Ooh Ena...

[@lesleyjoyce2802]

Thanks for another great video. You two are hilarious. Keep making it fun. ❤️

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Lesley

[@davidmunro1469]

Thank you Martin and James. If James visits the arctic he will wear socks and sandles and forget the brew and spoon. HA HA HA.

[@MartinZero]

Probably just forget where he is in general 😀

[@martin4787]

Thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish. Thank Martin and James. 🙂🙂👍

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Martin

[@anythingbootneck]

Always a joy on Sunday to find another video from you, I look forward to them very much. Thanks Martin and James.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Paul

[@BilisNegra]

At just two minutes to the end, I thought we would not hear the famous brew time tune this time! Fantastic place, thanks for the good Sunday chill moment.

[@laurieleyden3654]

Seeing you out there has made me turn my heating on! Very beautiful but cold I'd imagine. Thanks for another great and very interesting video.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Laurie, soo be spring

[@peterkitts8815]

James, I like the way you let your grandad win the races!

[@MartinZero]

He may be tall but he isnt a runner 😄

[@peterkitts8815]

That's cos he's weighed down by all the brew kit

[@cazman2011]

Wow, I don't typically comment, but this place was absolutely beautiful! I could spend an entire day hanging out there and taking photographs. Amazing fog too!

[@simonholliday9874]

Excellent vid as always. Picked a nice day for it as well. :) Make him run, James! The tables were turned. There's nothing like a cold, wet day out on the tops, followed by the extacy of thawing out after.

[@nickbenke3306]

You'd love Lumsdale, just west of Matlock! It also has Bailey's Tump! Well done on finding another well hidden treasure mate! Thanks!

[@martinellis7156]

Martin here watching from Toronto - I grew up in Shrewsbury and passed through the "Black Country" many times, visiting family in Wolverhampton when I as a lad. Had a wonderful holiday in a narrowboat in 1976 touring around the Midlands and I share your love of the old industrial remnants of Great Britain's past. Whenever I need to remind myself why I left England I just watch your channel - weather just crappy weather...hahaha....thanks boys, love the adventures....

[@dartacus.spartacus1988]

I'm a west Bromwich lad black country

[@MartinZero]

Yeah we are longing for spring now Martin

[@nesleinf]

You have the talent to lead us to the most fantastic places. Thank you and keep up the good work (and the lovely sence of humor). Best regards from Denmark

[@itsmeintorrespain2714]

Captivating stuff. I lived in Outwood (Radcliffe) for a number of years and loved the area.

[@MartinZero]

I love Outwood, good place

[@darreno9874]

This mill reminds me of Kennal Vale gunpowder Mills in Cornwall. I watched this on Sunday and we had a lovely sunny day( sorry to gloat) keep up the great work both of you. God bless

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Darren

[@TheRopeAddict]

The weather was perfect for this sacred location.

[@douglasthompson296]

Great to see t'prentice this week, so he's not been sacked.....yet 😀 its a flaming wonder the gable end is still standing after all the storms this last few weeks. Good old grit stones and lintels will last forever. Cheers Mateys.

[@MartinZero]

Yeah that wall !! Scary when that goes

[@bigbob8192]

Thank you for making all these excellent films Martin. Long may you continue my friend, always looking forward to your next release.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Bob

[@pilpelet100]

Thanks. That was great. The way the bridestones have eroded is amazing.

[@MartinZero]

Yeah I cant get my head round that one Ruth

[@emmapatton1028]

It looks like there are bluebells all over the place, it will look even more stunning in a few weeks time.

[@benhallifax1987]

Glad you got this recorded, as it was posted on Facebook that Staups Mill is now being taken down. The council informed the land owners they were liable for public safety around the remaining building.

[@UKAbandonedMineExplores]

Brew scene! You didn't let us Brits down! :)

[@RiojaRoj]

Another hidden industrial gem. Excellent, especially sat with a brew at arf 6 in the morning catching up on your travels. Well done Lads 👍

[@TheGodsrighthandman]

One of your best yet, guys. Excellent setting, photography, atmosphere and rapport . . .

[@MartinZero]

Thanks, yeah was a good laugh

[@acepilot2067]

Brilliant video. You two crossing the river can only be described as "elegant". 😁

[@mrbillmacneill]

Hey Martin and James! its spring weather though eh? Snowdrops up and about! ! Daffs starting show through the leaves around here now...

[@MartinZero]

Hopefully , it should be spring soon, I cant wait

[@dayvewatson8596]

Wow I really enjoyed watching 👀 thiz video fantastic thanks.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Dayve

[@Shoughton59]

good to see James back again, You make a great team. So interesting yet again. keep up the good work.

[@petersimms4982]

Like an old married couple ;) stunning waterfall , marvelous film :)

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Peter

[@billfunk1219]

Good show as always! The two of you are great to watch.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Bill

[@adrianstansfield]

Great video martin & james & keep them coming & remember going there when i was a young lad with my Dad & uncle 👍👍👍

[@johnhankinson1929]

It's a ghost in a beautiful valley, lovely description.. Well said Martin 👏

[@anthonyfound]

Thanks for this video, it really cheered me up. You and James make a great team, I was a Boys Brigade leader and often took the kids on NY moors and lake district adventures, Gill scrambling in winter and exploring in summer. Your videos bring happy memories!THANK YOU

[@lorrainemerry8661]

I always look forward to your videos. Beautiful sceanery and waterfalls.

[@andyrob3259]

My perfect weather for getting out and driving on the moors. Love it.

[@admiralcraddock464]

We like to complain about the weather in the UK but without rain and damp we wouldn't have the magical scenes like 4.55

[@malcbury9739]

Yet another fantastic video and incredibly atmospheric. You two crack me up with the banter, you are a fantastic double act! lol Keep up the good work.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Malc

[@jonathanchalk2507]

The intrepid adventures have done it again, through rain 🌧 hail and cold weather 🙌. More please.

[@michaelmiller641]

That's an amazing location! And those bride stones, hard to establish how they were eroded!

[@MartinZero]

Yeah am baffled about that one

[@wacholder5690]

You'd spared no expenses, risked health damage, withstand rain and wind - and come up with truely beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing !

[@larrymullins3853]

Even though I am irish, I live in Australia, I love this channel because in so many ways it reminds me of home, the weather the green hills , old buildings ect, great channel. 👍

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Larry

[@bcoldgoalie]

Quite the mystical location! " It looked bigger on Amazon"....😅 Thanks guys. 😊👏

[@daneclark3161]

Beautiful!

[@Peter-MH]

Closing in on that 100k! Will be well deserved! 👍

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Peter, still seems a long way off

[@gerryegan4872]

Great video guys, did this walk with my sons and a friend about 12 yrs ago. When I could walk. Long before having my wheelchair. The day was a lot better then too. Keep the videos coming guys.

[@MartinZero]

Great stuff, be interesting to see it in summer

[@peterduffield221]

great video again alway love to see James out with martin such fun together , keep it up guys ,

[@ianofthetaylors6288]

Absolutely loved this video. Historical content with masses of laugh n’ banter. Great work lads 👌😎👍

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Ian

[@ChristineCope]

Great video, thanks Martin and James. Looks like you had tons of fun. I much prefer when you stay above ground.

[@MartinZero]

Really ? I think we are due an underground one soon 😄

[@stuartfram5184]

Love these 2 guys

[@radio-ged4626]

Very interesting location. Amazing where they would build Mills to get a good supply of water power.

[@geoffair6461]

Yup! True Yorkshire weather! Entertaining video as ever. Just glad you found your way back to the car. As a side note: perhaps James should be called James , " la Cuchara " ( Spoon in Spanish !). Have a a great week .

[@carolynmalek3202]

Absolutely loved this video!

[@richardbidinger2577]

That is exceptionally beautiful scenery. On a bright sunny day, I could sit there all day with a good book and not have a care in the world. Too bad I live in the US, there's nothing like that here.

[@MartinZero]

Yeah id like to go back and see it in summer

[@Patriotmagnets]

Excellent video, them bridestones was ace. Love the spoon James. 😁🤟🇬🇧

[@stevemjryan]

I love watching these videos. Always planning the next weekends on them! Forever in your wake pal!

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Steve

[@sirroy3693]

Best video yet

[@jetsons101]

A bit of wind at the great rock? That shot with the TV van is perfect. I have never seen you get so wet above ground, and I have seen all your videos. Martin, it may have been windy, cold and raining but what a beautiful day and journy it was.

[@MartinZero]

Yeah it turned out worth going despite the weather

[@lazyhazeldaisy9596]

What a beautiful place the mill was in the summer that would be lovey, I thought it looked quite ethereal in the mist. Martins last words I think will be 'I'll just take a look in here!'😅

[@hotzenplotzcrewsiegen1839]

it's raining cats and dogs on your place.. Nice Video.. thanks for sharing

[@Porthcothen]

James should have his own YT channel " how to make a brew with James " or where in the world we brew with James today.😁

[@MartinZero]

You would get about 2 videos per year 😄

[@followthetrawler]

Another cracking video Martin... thanks for exploring for us!

[@annbarns652]

loved this

[@IanEvans27]

I grew up in Todmorden and never knew that was there - will have to take a look! Great video as always Martin.

[@MartinZero]

Well worth a visit Ian

[@anneforster510]

What a beautiful place, have visited somewhere not too far away, Hardcastle Crags, a lovely walk. The waterfalls and the old mill transported me back 200 years. I loved how mossy everywhere was too. Extraordinary place, thanks for taking us Martin and James. Yay teaspoon at last.🤣

[@MartinZero]

Yeah it was beautiful. Lets see if the spoon lasts 😁

[@cynthiatyler1606]

Beautiful place.

[@missmerrily4830]

Thank you for sharing this lovely video wih us. How beautiful, but what some weather! But great to see James alongside again and to see your two friendly faces in a world which has suddenly gone mad and to be able to switch off and enjoy the day with you. It really brought on the feel good factor. That ruined mill was so atmospheric. I understood exactly what you meant by its being a ghost of the past, and I could feel its history stretching back. That was a draughty spot for a brew but I bet you were really ready for that! Loving the spoon! A real pleasure and another corner of the UK I'd never have seen without you guys!

[@MartinZero]

Thank you, must admit the mill haunted me as well just its pure beauty and location

[@michelemcgarvey7517]

So much fun in the rain! Great video!

[@JeffinBville]

James is good for you, he keeps you young.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks, maybe one day he will out run me as well 😁

[@peterkilvert2712]

GREAT find, very enjoyable.

[@gparry42]

Wonderful film once again ! Thanks .

[@PhilWaud]

The bridestone gets like that because softer layers erode in the wind leaving a narrow pinnacle. Check out Brimham rocks for a great example. Good video, thanks lads.

[@simonv8279]

Looks like yet another example of anciernt man's work to me...not convinced by this bizarre erosion theory imho.

[@ValeriePallaoro]

@@simonv8279 Just cause you call it 'bizarre' doesn't mean it ain't true. Geology throws up lots of things, you just wouldn't believe.

[@stevesrepairs5778]

Thanks Martin that was brilliant, what a beautiful but desolate place but I bet it'll look even better in a couple of weeks when it's full of bluebells. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@debbiepitcher9806]

Brilliant Martin you can have a A* this week for the high quality James only C- as he forgot the brew. I love your videos and look forward to watching every week. Keep them coming we love you both

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Debbie, James can have an 'N' for Nob 😄

[@richardstott6023]

The mill is on the Hebden 22ml long walk/run event route held in January.

[@joysedgwick812]

Yeah, now I know I really do watch your videos carefully. I had just thought “surely they’ve been here before?”, when you reminded James of his first adventure with you. You always make me wonder what ruins explorers of the future will find of our world, bits of tarmac perhaps or piles of rusted metal from abandoned cars? Love your videos, always good to know someone else is out enjoying our isolated spaces whatever the weather!

[@70mmbobbyj]

Absolutely brilliant.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you 👍🏻

[@juliebeans7323]

Crazy weather, Awesome 'attractions' though even for the mist and rain. James, love the keyring! Brilliant, even if it's a little small!

[@user-yp6kn2uw4k]

An indescribable beauty, as in English engravings or paintings, only live. Thx💋❤

[@Db0y88]

Thank you for this lovely little find we took a visit today! Absolutely beautiful

[@MartinZero]

Did you find it ok, beautiful isnt it ?

[@Db0y88]

@@MartinZero I'm always on the look out for unique rural places, ie abandoned and places like staups Mill, I'm only down the road in burnley

[@rabidbigdog]

Hallo from Australia! We like rain, but this is how we think of the UK. Great stuff. :)

[@t_ruth555]

The bridesstones were absolutely beautiful, really enjoyed your video martin. 🔴🟡🟢❣

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Ruth, hope your well