Abandoned Village of Darley - Also known as Village of Bones

Join me as I go in search of the abandoned village of Darley (Village of Bones) in Shropshire, just outside of Broseley.

[@shirleysmout7183]

I used to live in the one cottage, without the sheep of course !!! Lived there as a baby in the 1950’s , no utilities whatsoever. ♥️I have several photos of the old place so love to see it again.♥️

[@ZuluTango9]

Oh wow! Thank you for sharing that Shirley. I’d love to see those photos! Do you happen to have them in electronic form? (Assuming you wouldn’t mind sharing).

[@bmc9504]

What's the location?

[@jamessparkman6604]

@@ZuluTango9 There is a bright side to that place being abandoned animals can thrive

[@officialtopictalk]

Shirley any chance of a post code for the village

[@ritasmith9553]

Such a lovely trip! Wonderful and exciting scenery, and interesting commentary. Thank you, Tommo! So many of us would never get to see and/or experience this if not for people like you! (From US)

[@ZuluTango9]

Thank you Rita! Glad you liked it, it’s motivation to do more like this. I’m on the hunt for more interesting places. Take care 👍🏻

[@interestingfamilyorigin3574]

Great looking place Those old houses/cottages would be great restored and turned into small hold farms nice peaceful and relaxing can't beat rural living good decent fresh air fresh food etc I'm from a farming background always loved farming the fresh air good fresh food etc despite farming being a seven days a week work life with no set meal times no day the same but i always found it relaxing As the saying goes if you enjoy your work it's not work I've always been an outdoorsy person from a very early age and I'm still an outdoorsy guy too this day unlike my much older 12 siblings ( half siblings and full siblings ) Anyway again great video continue enjoying ventures making and sharing your videos stay safe and well Godbless to you, myself and all the other good decent people

[@ZuluTango9]

It is lovely over there. I’ve been back since I made the video. I would imagine restoration would cost a fortune but would be great if it was kept authentic. Hope you’re well and enjoying the weather at the moment!

[@jondee6145]

Watching this video on a Sunday morning in Australia - really enjoyed it. Lovely to see a part of my home county that I’d not seen before.

[@ZuluTango9]

Fantastic Jon. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the message.

[@lorrainefletcher9087]

How lovely is that.

[@lizwatkins8723]

I'm from Broseley! Never even heard of this old village! But went to Wiley Village Hall a lot as as kid!

[@ZuluTango9]

Hi Liz. I heard about it by chance. It’s worth a look, lovely walk too.

[@sarahstrong7174]

Looks like you are having a good healthy walk there. Thankyou for showing us.

[@ZuluTango9]

Indeed, Sarah. It’s great and varied around there. Lucky to have it near.

[@philip2595]

So fascinating, thank you for the upload!

[@ZuluTango9]

Thank you Philip, I enjoyed this one 👍🏻

[@terrigabriel582]

Open beautiful country of days gone by, stone houses so gorgeous, I'm in the US, long admired these structures and history, thanks so much😊🙏

[@ZuluTango9]

Glad you enjoyed it, Gabriel. It’s lovely around those parts.

[@Aspeneyes777]

Beautiful video - some of the shots look like they could be paintings. My sister and I spent some time in north Staffordshire and I always wanted to visit Shropshire. Maybe someday. In the meantime I'm looking forwarding to more videos.

[@ZuluTango9]

Many thanks Laura. Shropshire does have some great places to visit. I very much enjoy living here. All the best.

[@krisographystudios]

Oh I'm so going for this one 👍 great vlog mate

[@ZuluTango9]

Cheers pal! It’s a great little place. Enjoy! 👍🏻

[@Makochin_K12]

hi！I'm always looking forward to it! From Japan

[@debsmostexcellentadventure5353]

Lovely video and a amazing channel,please stay safe debs xx new fan here

[@ZuluTango9]

Thank you, Deb! Much appreciated, and keep on adventuring! X

[@barryjacobs8524]

Thankyou for such an interesting place. England is still so beautiful. Still miss the country lanes after 40 years away. If only we could turn back time. So many places I didn’t see, didn’t know were there. Thankyou again I appreciate it.

[@ZuluTango9]

Many thanks for the kind words, Barry. It’s a great little find.

[@WyeExplorer]

Aaah, once you let the sheep in that's it they're buggered. Beautiful places though and what a cool walk getting there. Nice one dude. Mark (Hereford)

[@ZuluTango9]

Hey Mark, many thanks for the message. Looking forward to getting out a bit more further afield as soon as we can!

[@WyeExplorer]

@@ZuluTango9 That's OK. What do you reckon with letting the sheep in? Buggers em doesn't it? Yeah, it'll be a right treat once we get underway again.

[@ZuluTango9]

I’m defo no sheep expert but I think they’ve trashed the place 😂. Would be great if someone could actually bring the places back to life. A nice project!

[@WyeExplorer]

@@ZuluTango9 That would be cool. These old places have character.

[@karlkuttup]

that second house id have signs up saying id take care of it and keep it clean and do it back up clear the kitchen out put windows in from other side of the house ,and start like that ,got a cooker fire water all built in repair where needed

[@lorrainefletcher9087]

Really enjoyed that, I want to go

[@ZuluTango9]

Thanks Lorraine, it’s a lovely walk. If you’ve not seen the walk route yet, here it is: www.broseleywalkersarewelcome.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Honeypot-and-Darley-Abandoned-Village.pdf

[@vanessasimmons1175]

Two sweet cottages in an idyllic setting. Oh to have the money to restore.

[@ZuluTango9]

Indeed. Would be fantastic wouldn’t it.

[@iainholmes2735]

Great stuff. It's so strange, but once a place, town or business becomes economically unviable, the life can drain out of it very quickly.

[@ZuluTango9]

Indeed. And it’s intriguing to see what’s left! Leaves a lot to the imagination.

[@martinxplo]

Nice vid! Just subscribed!

[@ZuluTango9]

Thanks Martin mate 👍🏻

[@martinxplo]

@@ZuluTango9 you’re welcome. Take a look at my vids if you like 🤗

[@ZuluTango9]

Absolutely will do. I have subscribed too 👍🏻

[@stephengunrunnerhanson3550]

A great video and the old village but how many do we loose altogether and never seen again ,I think it's sad to see how there gently fall down

[@ZuluTango9]

Sad indeed. I do need to go searching for more. There must be more in Shropshire.

[@user-nx6cb9lo3z]

Очень интересно!! 😄👍👍👍

[@angieoneill626]

Been looking for this place for a while and having no luck. Does anyone know the exact location please

[@ZuluTango9]

Hi Angie. It’s here: Dropped pin goo.gl/maps/AwBuzBmTNUajydYR6

[@lorrainefletcher9087]

Are there any abandoned houses in / near Shrewsbury

[@ZuluTango9]

Hi Lorraine, I thought I’d responded to your comment but it appears not! I am going to do some research on more abandoned places. Some I’ve looked at are sealed off. There’s an abandoned hospital in Wales, I got all excited then found you couldn’t get to it. Will keep looking.

[@markpartridge9289]

Shame but houses are now being vandalised by local youths. Both Fire places have been smashed up. Youths seen bringing sledge hammer have done so much damage there’s talking of knocking them both down.

[@bongdonkey]

Is land expensive in this area?

[@ZuluTango9]

I don’t think it is particularly, when compared to the South of England.

[@ryanevans7592]

Where about is it

[@jamessparkman6604]

You know what I expect what we’re mean of this village in years to come nothing before long trees will grow there the buildings will crumble to dust

[@lorrainefletcher9087]

Subscribed

[@ZuluTango9]

Hi Lorraine, I’ve only just seen your comment, apologies. I’m not sure if there’s anything near Shrewbury but I am going to do some research. Keen to find another.

[@shabirjan9201]

i liked and subscribed

[@ZuluTango9]

Thank you 🙏

[@shabirjan9201]

@@ZuluTango9 video was awesome

[@ZuluTango9]

That’s encouraging to hear. I’m on the lookout for some more interesting places in the new year 👍🏻

[@MrRobwiza]

How do we find it

[@ZuluTango9]

Here is the walk Rob: www.broseleywalkersarewelcome.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Honeypot-and-Darley-Abandoned-Village.pdf

[@luke64336]

Could you repost the route please

[@ZuluTango9]

Here you go, Luke: www.broseleywalkersarewelcome.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Honeypot-and-Darley-Abandoned-Village.pdf

[@cindyeastbourn7642]

Why was it abandoned?

[@ZuluTango9]

Abandoned village of Darley, first mentioned in 1342, by 1609 there were several cottages on the site of possibly a C13th hamlet. In the 1780s the nearby saggar works using local clay closed then riverside areas lost their importance when the railway arrived in 1862 and people moved away. By 1911 Darley was just two residences and it was no longer recognisable as a hamlet by the 1980s.

[@kevincowan1913]

Bro , you really need to invest in a quad .

[@ZuluTango9]

Now there’s an idea!

[@lilikfarida6447]

oh kasihan .

[@rinkubhola1980]

Hello

[@shabirjan9201]

i m from Pakistan 21/12/2021

[@juliansolis6579]

De eso y nada es mil veces mejor nada. Fuiste y solo les tomaste video super rápido por afuera. Para otra vez mejor ni filmes y mucho menos compartas el vídeo.