Evolution & Destruction of the Birmingham Canals in 250 years! An 'on foot' expedition! 165

[@marsexpresschipper7915]

Nice one Lumpy. Like you, I'm so glad they didn't fill in the loops. The trouble is most boaters just pass through Birmingham due to its bad reputation and not explore its waterways. I'm sure over time this will lead to canals not getting love they need which is such a pity. The Birmingham Canal Navigations Society are doing a wonderful job to keep the history alive.

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

Thank you! I know!! Any bit of negative chat on social media and I'm straight into them! Use it or lose it!!

[@dulciebarnes6228]

Really enjoyed this. It’s fascinating 👌🏼

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

@@dulciebarnes6228 thank you! was a big edit that one!!

[@barbarataylor1535]

That was informational, thank you.

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

Thank you Barbara. 🙏

[@pathickman8880]

Faraday wharf, thanks Paul 😊

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

Damn that auto correct!!!

[@davidsedlickas8222]

Exceptional job Lumpy. Your historical vlogs are the best. Loved watching this. Inevitably canals in City centres got filled in to make building space.

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

Thanks so much. Wish I had time to do more!

[@dinomalta712]

Nice one Lumpy! Thanks for your time and effort researching all this forgotten history, waiting for more, Cheers, DINO and PANDA, ex Brums in Malta. Ps.We Never miss a Vlog.

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

Wow! Malta. What a beautiful place to live!. Thanks for watching.

[@beekeeperkev]

Another interesting VLOG on BCN would be all the boatbuilders on the system, those still there today, Caggy Steven’s etc then those no longer there Delph Lock Boats, Brumagen Boats, could make and interesting storyline

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

That'll take some research. I might just scratch the surface and see what appears!

[@paulturner7837]

Great vlog Lumpy. You done a great job showcasing the Birmingham canals. I’m much more likely to give it a go someday now. Liked the use of the old maps too, with the then and now shots. The old buildings look really interesting and there’s also the bonus of the pubs 👍 I quite fancy going to the black country museum so could double that up with a weekend hire taking in gas street basin. Thanks for the vlog

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

It's a real pleasure mate. Love knowing my stuff matters. Love influencing people to give Brum a go. Thanks for the feedback.

[@freespeech3673]

Beautiful library. I can't imagine why Birmingham City Council went broke!

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

Haha!

[@hooligan1949]

The best explanation of Birmingham's old waterways yet! More please.

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

That's very kind of you! Thank you.

[@garrystacey7018]

Interesting video thank for sharing.hope to see you both on the cut this year.All the best and keep the video rolling 👍

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

Cheers Garry! Yes hopefully pal.

[@keithphillips7320]

A very clear exposition - excellent use of the maps and a great way to spend a couple of hours waiting for Mrs L

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

Thanks Keith. The maps in the library were awesome!

[@trevorsurplice9630]

WOW That has got to be one of the best reference vlogs i have ever seen Will watch that again and again thank you. Hope you did not have to pay Congestion charges on your boat.

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

That's very kind! It was a beast to edit!! No congestion charge... But I wouldn't put it past it CRT!

[@stuartcox2785]

Great video and you look very similar to a handsome chap who helped me down the Aston and farmers flight

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

We made short work of that mate!

[@okm77]

Brilliant stuff. Lovely to see the walking routes along the lines of the old canals and wharves in this area.

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

I can't get enough of it! Thanks for watching.

[@peterfrench6891]

An excellent vid of the area and its history, as usual first class content by yourself.

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

Thank you Peter. I just love it!

[@pathickman9271]

Wow!!!!!! Thanks for that I love doing Birmingham and the loop's 😊 Do you know anything about Faraday wharf? I don't know how or why but that was the first place we moored when we were bringing our boat back from Gayton marina 10 year's ago. We had to go the long way round to Fazeley marina as Atherstone locks were closed for winter repairs

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

I'll have to have a look into gateway wharf. I'm not sure I know where it is but I'll check it out next time I'm up there.

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

I hate auto correct!!!

[@robertpearse9952]

Excellent vlog, you do this heritage stuff so well.

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

Thanks Robert. It's very time consuming but also very rewarding.

[@PK_Blinder]

Love these sort of videos showing past and present.... Birmingham's answer to Darren from AdventureMe... More please 👍

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

Haha! The editing was a nightmare!!!

[@PK_Blinder]

@@NarrowboatNatterings spot on mate....

[@peterfuller2156]

Great lesson on your home canal's top job sir hope you both are well take care.

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

Thanks Peter. Took some editing this one!!! Both well here. Best wishes to you and yours.

[@kevinreiling4251]

Good video, nice to see a blogger doing something like this, well done.

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

Was a big edit this one, but I enjoyed it. Thanks for feedback.

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Very interesting indeed. Thank you. 🙏

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

You're welcome Trevor.

[@sandrakent8049]

What a very informative video really interesting!

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

Thank you.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid cranking it on cut thanks lee

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

Cheers matey

[@naughtystudios]

What a Cracking Video bud. Well worth the wait. We’re cruising through Brum again in June. The more I learn the more I love Birmingham. Thanks Paul.

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

Thank you! Let me know when you're coming through and we'll get a drink if possible.

[@naughtystudios]

@@NarrowboatNatterings we’d love that. 👍🏻