Fresh water to London, the history of the New River

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@mickymantle3233 Жыл бұрын

I used to be a Riverman on walk 7 along the new River (from Cheshunt Herts - Maidens bridge, Enfield ). We used to cut the Banks with scythes & had Barges full of clay to plug the leaking banks right into the early1980's. Fantastic job.

@TheHistoryofLondon-PeterStone Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a job with plenty of fresh air! Did you have a little hut for making tea and sheltering when it rained?

@mickymantle3233 Жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryofLondon-PeterStone Yes ! The hut was along the towpath just north of Bullsmoor lane, Enfield. Right near to where the M.25 now cuts across. Quite understandably - the whole silent magic of the River went then - along with most of the nature in that immediate vicinity. Shame.

@lewis-m6y9i 3 ай бұрын

I often see New River signs out and about and have passed many a Myddleton Road. I knew a bit about the New River before but have learnt a whole lot more. Thank you.

@michaeldillon3113 4 ай бұрын

John Rogers would love this - he is fascinated with the historic and lost rivers of London .

@brendansheerin8980 4 ай бұрын

I agree

@AdrianaPossamai-p6s 6 ай бұрын

Such an interesting video. A great insight into the New River. Your speakers are so interesting. Well done on a fantastic channel.

@Perugia-v4l 3 ай бұрын

The New River. Something I have taken for granted. Really interesting. I will think of your video next time I see a Middleton Road. Thank you

@sianwarwick633 2 ай бұрын

Myddleton Square, near Old Street Station

@simonatuniquepropertycompany 11 ай бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed watching these first three videos, Peter. Ive a new found passion for london history so really looking forward to what else is to come on this channel. If you did take requests, it would be great to see more about some really old housing stock and horses people lived, in particular around Bethnal Green, Spitalfields and Farringdon. 😊 Best wishes for the success of this channel. Simon Stone

@TheHistoryofLondon-PeterStone 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, and glad you enjoyed the videos. More currently being planned. I've often written small pieces about Bethnal Green, Spitalfields and Farringdon, particularly with photos on Instagram. A video would be good... I'll bear it in mind.

@simonatuniquepropertycompany 11 ай бұрын

@@TheHistoryofLondon-PeterStone many thanks. Looking forward to them. Best wishes.

@ruthadamson4035 2 ай бұрын

Turns out I lived one road away from the New River in Bounds Green, never knew it was there

@TheHistoryofLondon-PeterStone 2 ай бұрын

It's one of London's great secrets!

@papaann4 3 ай бұрын

This is great. This History of all the places I grew up in laid Bare. So much I didn't know.

@TheHistoryofLondon-PeterStone 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it.

@Buzz-oy9yb Жыл бұрын

Phenomenal is truly the only word to describe this video! Never let it be said that there is lots of information out there on the New River and another video will not be interesting. Your video is really the best. Packed with information and interesting speakers. I have read Nick’s book on your recommendation and he seems a fascinating man. Rachel seems great too. So knowledgeable. You’d be great together doing a New River walk. The icing on the cake though is that I see that you have been contacted by one of Hugh Myddleton’s descendants. What an honour that must be. I hope they have given you just praise for your fantastic work. It’d be absolutely fabulous if they agree to do a short follow up video with you and impart some family history for us all to share. I watched your other two videos and really enjoyed them. This one though is in a class of its own. Videos of this calibre deserve to take you to Infinity and Beyond as the greatest new You Tuber in London. Well done!

@TheHistoryofLondon-PeterStone Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it.

@tonymccabe9176 Жыл бұрын

Excellent Thankyou

@TheHistoryofLondon-PeterStone Жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@rocktapperrobin9372 5 ай бұрын

Really enjoyable, glad I found this. I used to live in London but I’ve never heard of the new river, I thought all the modern supply came from the non tidal parts of the Thames or boreholes in the Chalk ( information courtesy of school geography lessons). That underground storage chamber of the Upper Pond reminded me of the Roman storage chamber in Istanbul - it doesn’t look as if the technology had advanced very far in the 17th century. Also interesting because I’m watching this just after the new government has announced its intended legislation to control the private water companies. The 19th cent debates sounded very comtemporary.

@TheHistoryofLondon-PeterStone 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it.

@williamorchard16 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Peter. How did they manage to bore the elm trees?

@TheHistoryofLondon-PeterStone Жыл бұрын

I have the details somewhere but not where I am right now. I remember (as Rachael says in the video) that it was a machine invented for that purpose.

@williamorchard16 Жыл бұрын

I am fascinated and would appreciate any information you could provide, please@@TheHistoryofLondon-PeterStone

@theelmonk 4 ай бұрын

The information and pictures are really interesting, but could be improved by marking the sites on a map. It takes a long time to find them as the story develops. Delighted that you also explain the most recent failure of the governance system where private owners again broke it, again due to the extraction of excess profits. I hope you're able to document a new solution, currently looking like a return to public ownership.

@DianeAbbott-q5j 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely fascinating video. I have lived in and represented Stoke Newington for 37 years. So amazing to find out the origins of some of place names and many geographical features

@TheHistoryofLondon-PeterStone 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Diane, glad you enjoyed it. You were my MP for 24 years but boundary changes for the most recent election mean I'm now in the Tottenham constituency instead of Hackney.

@sphinxtheeminx 3 ай бұрын

I take your point on spelling of Shakespeare's name - I believe he usually spelt it Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford.

@petergardner5002 4 ай бұрын

I used to work in Islington and was curious about the new river which ended nearby

@brendandarkside1207 4 ай бұрын

Duncan terrace

@hbrack7031 Жыл бұрын

always had a thing about Hugh Myddleton since learning about him in Primary School in Islington - never knew about the other bloke though! Fantastic piece, thank you so much. ❤🎉

@TheHistoryofLondon-PeterStone Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

@TheHistoryofLondon-PeterStone Жыл бұрын

By the way, after the video went live I was contacted by one of Hugh Myddleton's descendants, which was pretty amazing.

@Baz-Ten Жыл бұрын

A brilliant video! so much info that I will watch again

@TheHistoryofLondon-PeterStone Жыл бұрын

Good to hear. Thanks.

@lumby5919 5 ай бұрын

I love the New River, what a brilliant documentary! Many familiar sites for me in this video and great to know a bit more about where I grew up :) thank you

@TheHistoryofLondon-PeterStone 5 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.

@bertspeggly4428 2 ай бұрын

Very informative and interesting. I will certainly Like and Subscribe!

@TheHistoryofLondon-PeterStone 2 ай бұрын

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.

@mancroft Жыл бұрын

Excellent research! I learned a lot from this. Thank you.

@TheHistoryofLondon-PeterStone Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@theelmonk 4 ай бұрын

Why is the route so kinked at Woodberry Down ? The only bit I know is that adjacent to new river studios in Manor House - it's very interesting to understand the context and reason for the name.

@TheHistoryofLondon-PeterStone 4 ай бұрын

I suspect the route was following either the contours of the land, or property ownership. I often walk along the section next to the reservoirs at Woodberry Down, such a good walk around the nature reserve there.