Hidden Secrets Of The Mersey Tunnel | The Lost Liverpool Dock!

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AdventureMe

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@MrOVERANOUT
@MrOVERANOUT 2 жыл бұрын
I was born in 1948 and when I was 5 years old I went with my parents to Liverpool to visit relatives. I can remember going through the tunnel and then coming back on the ferry across the Mersey. I can remember walking along floating wooden docks that moved up and down when ships went past. My other memory of Liverpool was that there was a pub on every street corner.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Harr
@irenedavo3768
@irenedavo3768 2 жыл бұрын
@@AdventureMe my Mum born 1920 walked through Tunnel before it opened!
@suzyqualcast6269
@suzyqualcast6269 2 жыл бұрын
Scotland Road. Where the dockers wives, by neccesity, had to hover by the doors to grab their old man's wages before they blew it all at shift/weeks end. Sight of this turned my Grandfather, H G Wilding into a lifelong absenteemer.
@chaddamp2894
@chaddamp2894 2 жыл бұрын
lovely memory for you,they really mean so much don't they?
@NeilBates-k3t
@NeilBates-k3t 4 ай бұрын
I was born in 1951 in the fifties and the early sixties we used to visit my mothers sister aunty Lily they lived in New Brighton I was fascinated by the big ships going up and down the Mersey bringing goods from around the world my two brothers and my sister loved to go under the tunnel they were very happy days
@quadlink
@quadlink 2 жыл бұрын
What a great video... i used to work for Monks civil engineers back in the eighties for a while and we where relining the sewers all around bootle etc... you would not believe whats underground cast iron spiral staircases all decorative, yet nobody sees them, cast iron pillars all fancy. we had plans from the council on the sewers but we found some overflow galleries that where not on the plans and had nobody enter for well over a hundred years.. the fancy ironwork was amazing, iam in my late fifties now, remember it like yesterday. All the best to you sir and thankyou for the great content ;)
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. I bet there's so much we will never see. They made things to last back then.
@davewalkeden6932
@davewalkeden6932 2 жыл бұрын
@@AdventureMe If you get the chance someone, Darren, check out the Wapping Tunnel. It's got a rich history, and you were pretty close to the exit, just off the Dock Road. Keep up the great work, mate.
@TheBlackwolfYT
@TheBlackwolfYT 7 ай бұрын
A few months ago there was an enormous bike ride through the tunnel and back it was amazing to participate in. 😊
@jetsons101
@jetsons101 2 жыл бұрын
Darren, that hidden stonework is amazing, the craftsmanship is something to see. What a fun tour to go on, wish I was there tagging along. There is no such thing as a "temporary toll / tax" once is starts it never ends.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it was in such good condition
@jetsons101
@jetsons101 2 жыл бұрын
@@AdventureMe It looked almost like it was done yesterday. If only the workers could see their work today and how the city grew.....
@Oldbmwr100rs
@Oldbmwr100rs 2 жыл бұрын
The tolls, yeah. Same story with the golden gate bridge in san francisco!
@griffog2001
@griffog2001 2 жыл бұрын
Fond memories of driving through the tunnels as a kid in the 70’s on a day trip to Liverpool. Superb channel, keep up the good work.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Daz
@RustyLightningPhoto
@RustyLightningPhoto 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love that Ronny Pickering was on the phone. Brilliant touch of humour.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
I had to get it in there
@markosmith8037
@markosmith8037 2 жыл бұрын
Another brilliant AdventureMe video. The pace, quality and information is top level and the pacing is excellent. What a treat to watch. We knew this was going to be a good one and it certainly didn't disappoint - 10/10.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marko. Two more eps to come.
@markdolan1004
@markdolan1004 2 жыл бұрын
Great feature on the Mersey tunnels, so many more amazing historic sites in Liverpool for you to explore. Welcome to our City,hope you return and feature other sites soon.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
I will be don't worry
@Dan23_7
@Dan23_7 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing Darren thank you. I’m so glad they’ve kept that old control room as it was with all the old switches, fuses, and relays 🥰 I can’t wait for part 2
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan. I didn't know it was there. I was in my element
@michaelcharters5727
@michaelcharters5727 2 жыл бұрын
@@AdventureMe Red line High voltage Blue line Lower Voltage Passed through transformers
@martinmarsola6477
@martinmarsola6477 2 жыл бұрын
A very instructive and interesting video today, Darren. Thank you for the tour and time spent accomplishing this video. Patiently waiting for Part 2. See you on the next. Cheers buddy.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate
@visionsinblue7093
@visionsinblue7093 2 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for Part 2!! Excellent guided tour Darren! Another feather in your cap 😁
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
@thewiseman80
@thewiseman80 2 жыл бұрын
where is part 2 anyway?
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
@@thewiseman80 This Sunday at 6pm
@pattocetamol
@pattocetamol 2 жыл бұрын
I drive through the tunnel everyday and its given me a new found appreciation for it. I had no idea about the trams nor the ventilation buildings had all its original features. Amazing
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks John. Part 2 tomorrow
@peterking2794
@peterking2794 4 ай бұрын
I think the coloured lines represent the different electrical systems. The red lines indicate the high voltage system (maybe 11,000 volts), and the blue is the low voltage (6,600 volts). The two zig zag lines represent the step down transformers from HV to LV. A great video, as always. Cheers:
@WOFFY-qc9te
@WOFFY-qc9te 3 ай бұрын
17:00 Peter you are correct, I used to balance the fans years ago before they went over to Variable Speed Drives which made this panel redundant. The original system was a spectacular affair, the engineering over the ventilation system is masterful and made to last. There were very few problems with the system but is was very energy hungry before VSD which reduce inrush start current.
@simonbradshaw3708
@simonbradshaw3708 2 жыл бұрын
Another really interesting video series after the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. I look forward to more videos in the series. Thanks for sharing.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Simon
@stephenkayll5241
@stephenkayll5241 2 жыл бұрын
I worked at Bradshaw Rowse Harker architects and we had the original pencil drawn drawings for the various ventilation shafts and the Liverpool main entrance. They were exceptional drawings. The Birkenhead dock exit was also used in the film Jack Ryan and doubled as a New York tunnel. My son worked on the locations department for the film when it was filming scenes in Liverpool
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stephen.
@philiprice7875
@philiprice7875 3 ай бұрын
the 1st movie with jack ryan (hunt for red october) st Georges hall was dressed to look like soviet naval HQ but ended up deleted
@Sixty4Horses
@Sixty4Horses Жыл бұрын
I went on this tour myself 4 years ago, very interesting.
@lindamccaughey6669
@lindamccaughey6669 2 жыл бұрын
That was absolutely fantastic Darren. I so enjoyed that and so look forward to part two. Thanks for taking me along, please stay safe and take care
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Linda. Two more episodes to come.
@lindamccaughey6669
@lindamccaughey6669 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic
@andykopgod
@andykopgod 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fascinating, was glued to the screen watching this, so much history, and so much still intact from 100s of years ago. cant wait for part 2
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andrew. Two more to come.
@hollimurray8856
@hollimurray8856 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video! It was quite spooky hearing the air whistling through but it was great!
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Holli. Two more to come.
@lygase
@lygase 2 жыл бұрын
I've been on this tour a few years ago, it's amazing how much I missed first time around, another brilliant video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
@richardpowell1344
@richardpowell1344 2 жыл бұрын
Well,what can I say except 'brilliant'. I never knew anything about the Mersey tunnel until today. It's amazing to see all the old control room still intact as it should be. Preserved for future generations to enjoy. So thanks again for another cracking video, top rank as ever. Following on from your Take That promo last week,my missus and daughter in law have booked to see you at the Castleford gig. No offence it's not for me my friend,I'm more of a Pink Floyd fan. Cheers R😁😁
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Richard. Hope they enjoy.
@simonc858
@simonc858 2 жыл бұрын
Fabulous video, on my visits to The Wirral I always had to go through both tunnels, just because it felt like part of the visit, the satnav with the car in water always amused me too! thanks for this another brilliant video
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. Two more to come
@fcfubvvccdee
@fcfubvvccdee 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Love watching things like this . The architecture is fantastic. History mind boggling. Lots of hard work went into that . Thank you for sharing .
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bernie. Two more episodes to come.
@jennybates
@jennybates 2 жыл бұрын
I've been through the Kingsway tunnel, and my dad told me about the old Queensway tunnel. This video is very informative.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jenny
@eliz9369
@eliz9369 2 жыл бұрын
As usual, a fantastic video filmed and narrated brilliantly. I think Darren would make anywhere sound interesting, he is a fabulous film-maker. Can’t wait for more! Thank you.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I appreciate that
@shirleylynch7529
@shirleylynch7529 2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to next one. That was fantastic. You teach us so much Darren. So good. Thank you again.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Shirley
@KeithHornby
@KeithHornby 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent and very enjoyable, I remember seeing those square 'windows' going down towards the Pier Head. This shows how much land was created by concrete boxing the river front, emptying the water (not all of the water!) from the shuttered concrete grid foundation, allowing for all the roads and buildings you see around the Pier Head, to be construed upon!! People think it's solid ground? 👍🏻
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@Aussie00
@Aussie00 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Brilliant narration and perfect pace and amount of info delivered, your quality of documentation is top notch. Also as a lover of docos vocals are important and yours is so easy to listen to. Thanks from Australia 🇦🇺
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Katie. I try my best.
@ffrancrogowski2192
@ffrancrogowski2192 2 жыл бұрын
There's a lot to these Mersey road tunnels than I ever knew about Darren. That dock being down there is so stunning, and the water down below. The old tunnels control room is a marvel to see, with all the old dials and buttons being left in situ. Looking forward to the follow on program. Many thanks for this presentation.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
@archie8541
@archie8541 2 жыл бұрын
You can visit the old docks that are under liverpool 1, by booking through the maritime museum down at Albert Dock, believe the tour is free
@pyrodoll2422
@pyrodoll2422 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this fantastic video. As a North Walian it's great seeing parts of our capital city hidden away like this.
@comedyhunter
@comedyhunter 2 жыл бұрын
fascinating video, loved the Ronnie Pickering bit at 20:29 LOL, look forward to part 2
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. Not many noticed that
@lynnballington8467
@lynnballington8467 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Darren great vidio of Liverpool Merseyside tunnel really interested I love all your videos you take me to some interesting places you are amazing take care stay safe xx
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lynn, Two more to come
@agentbertram4769
@agentbertram4769 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting video. I worked on some new controls for the Queensway vent stations back in the 80s. When looking at the control panels I think that the red lines are HT (probably 6.6kv) and the blue lines are 415V 3ph.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
@octaviussludberry9016
@octaviussludberry9016 2 жыл бұрын
The original Liverpool dock opened in 1715 and is further up toward Liverpool One shopping area. It can be viewed through a portal in the street and parts of it can be seen in the Museum of Liverpool, who also conduct tours of the dock itself.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. I'll have to check that one out too.
@ghawkins24
@ghawkins24 8 ай бұрын
The 2 statues representing night and day are made from Black alabaster. They're supposedly priceless given the rarity of the stone, age of the statues and detail in the carving. Brilliant video thankyou. 😊
@shirleybuzzer1969
@shirleybuzzer1969 Күн бұрын
They are made of Basalt.
@waynepaxford7263
@waynepaxford7263 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video mate can't wait for next video 👍
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@ste.h9825
@ste.h9825 2 жыл бұрын
This goes beyond brilliant,we'll done.Thanks Darren.👍
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ste
@lokisgoddess8829
@lokisgoddess8829 Жыл бұрын
I've lived in birkenhead all my life and never knew there was a hidden dock buried under Liverpool. Am leaning new things thanks to this video
@Bond2025
@Bond2025 Жыл бұрын
Well I hope you know all about the hidden tunnels under Bidston Hill and Tranmere, they are really interesting. Wirral Council refused in the 80s to open them up as a tourist attraction, describing them as "damp, dark and featureless and of no interest to the public". They missed out on £Millions as plenty of people want to see all that. There are ways in and forums like 28dayslater have some pictures. There are also caves under New Brighton and I went down those in the mid 1980s, they are accessed from the back garden of a house near to the mini Golf Course. The owners opened it up for a day to get money for some charity event. They were smugglers caves, but the new owners are excavating them and do not allow people in. Near to Birkenhead Central Railway station there are two disused railway line tunnels that go down to Woodside, on to the site of the bus depot now. That area is soon to be redeveloped as a massive new housing estate - which will DESTROY the *ORIGINAL* Birkenhead Central Station Ticket Office which is just by the entrance to the Birkenhead Tunnel under the flyover. The developers know it's Grade 1 Listed, but have exposed it to help it erode and "fall down by accident" to avoid it getting in the way. Under Central Roundabout there are old Victorian toilets, still preserved and locked off to the public. There are lots of hidden things, but most fascinating is what is below ground.
@Sim2500
@Sim2500 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fascinating. So much information that isn't common knowledge. Great engineering construction from 90 years ago
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@gabrielleentwistle6181
@gabrielleentwistle6181 2 жыл бұрын
Super video my friend. We have such interesting cities and towns in Britain, so full of history. It's incredible what's underneath our streets. It's thanks to people like you who research and put these videos together that enlightens the rest of us. LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! More please! P.S. I am defo gonna get one of your B.R. T-shirts! Hey, we're getting there!
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gabrielle. I'm enjoying this one myself.
@groovydonkey
@groovydonkey 2 жыл бұрын
Tha must give you such a buzz seeing all of this stuff hidden underground and also the potential it could have had. The tour guide seemed to be very informative and let you wander around a bit. I have only been to Liverpool once and went on the ferry, but never knew tours like this existed. Another great video and look forward to Part 2.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. It only gets better, and deeper.
@groovydonkey
@groovydonkey 2 жыл бұрын
@@AdventureMe I look forward to Pt 2 of it. My tv goes off when I watch your videos. I have crap internet, so easier to watch on my laptop.
@Bond2025
@Bond2025 Жыл бұрын
There is no reason not to put an extra lane underneath for motorbikes or cyclists, maybe make it for one lane of cars. I doubt many would want to walk it. I have walked through both tunnels and it takes a while. I don't think a bus would fit through!
@uingaeoc3905
@uingaeoc3905 2 жыл бұрын
Over 55 years ago I was a telegram Boy in Liverpool delivering to the town centre business premises and the three Graces at the Pier Head - I always admired the detailing of the King George Dock Building ie the tunnels HQ.
@douglasthompson296
@douglasthompson296 2 жыл бұрын
hi Darren, fabulous tour into the dark belly of the underworld as a starter. Hope the Mersey Docks don't ask you to revise it for 'security issues' 😂 I lived for many happy years in L7 Smithdown Road and even worked in a company inside the Cunard Building for a while. I would happily live in Liverpool again, a fantastic city. Looking forward to the rest of this series. Cheers DouT
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doug. We'll they showed me it so they can get lost lol
@douglasthompson296
@douglasthompson296 2 жыл бұрын
@@AdventureMe well the same happened at WG , so fingers crossed!
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
@@douglasthompson296 No they didn't. I wandered off out of curiosity lol
@douglasthompson296
@douglasthompson296 2 жыл бұрын
@@AdventureMe how's Barney getting along, responding to his treatments OK I hope.
@nickthomas181
@nickthomas181 2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this, thanks Darren
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick
@suasnhammonds2011
@suasnhammonds2011 4 ай бұрын
When my husband’s father was a young boy, when Kingsway opened all of the people in Liverpool walked through the tunnel before traffic was allowed, he recollected the day all of his life, lovely man born in 1926, he was there!!
@pietweety7020
@pietweety7020 2 жыл бұрын
Fascinating pal been through that tunnel taking caravans to the Belfast P&O terminal many times Always feel a bit scared that far under the Mersey but thank god always made it😂😂🙏
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
I think bridges are scarier lol
@pietweety7020
@pietweety7020 2 жыл бұрын
@@AdventureMe plus it’s even better having Gary Barlow host the channel😂😂 cheers Darren looking forward to Holmfirth 👍👍
@rydermike33
@rydermike33 2 жыл бұрын
A tour I've always wanted to take. Many thanks for sharing, a fascinating video.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
You need to give it a go Mike.
@rydermike33
@rydermike33 2 жыл бұрын
Certainly will. Thanks again.
@driving_all_over
@driving_all_over 2 жыл бұрын
The last time I was up that way I deliberately drove the Queensway Tunnel eastbound twice just so I could do both the exits at the Liverpool end! A bit sad but I enjoyed myself haha
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
I still never have
@driving_all_over
@driving_all_over 2 жыл бұрын
@@AdventureMe Hopefully one day you will mate
@buffplums
@buffplums 2 жыл бұрын
Have been on this tour myself but the operations room was still functioning but had a lot of PCs which have now been removed. Must have been about 10 years ago. You have shown a few bits and pieces which I didn’t get to see in as much detail as you so it’s interesting seeing the things I missed. Great video mate
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris. Hopefully more to see in the next two videos
@howardrathbone2120
@howardrathbone2120 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, I have ridden my bicycle on the Liverpool-Chester-Liverpool charity bike ride many time, the Queensway tunnel is short and steep and the kingsway tunnel is long and not so steep! It was a highlight of the ride using both tunnels!
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Howard
@zippyisking
@zippyisking 2 жыл бұрын
Great vlog Darren. Don't know why but Liverpool is probably one of the few cities in the UK I have never been to
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
You need to head over. Very fascinating place.
@markgreen933
@markgreen933 2 жыл бұрын
Another great and informative video. Keep up the great work and thankyou.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark. Two more to come.
@rontanser9369
@rontanser9369 2 жыл бұрын
Wow that was very interesting thank you , it’s a pity they can’t make the old tram tunnel ,A cycle path it’ll be good for nowadays
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Yeha that's what I was thinking.
@havingalook2
@havingalook2 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing stuff. Loved it. Thank you.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@guthrieklokkeguy
@guthrieklokkeguy 2 жыл бұрын
Hi. Fantastic video!! I’ve lived on Merseyside all my life so been through both tunnels many many times. Sadly, I knew very little about the history of them. Now the blanks are filled. Also, I’ve spoken to a lot of other Merseysiders about my recollection of when I was a child, going through the Queensway tunnel, how there were traffic lights controlling the traffic at the junctions of the branch tunnels. No one else recalls this. So did I mis remember? But there they are in the video. So thank you for that! Les Deegan
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Les. You will see the tunnels better in part 3
@johnburns4017
@johnburns4017 2 жыл бұрын
Your memory is correct. The air was so bad in the centre of the tunnel some vehicles and motorbikes had engine problems. EVs will sort that out.
@fhwolthuis
@fhwolthuis 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video again, Darren! Well done 👍🏻👍🏻
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
@dabogeyman6280
@dabogeyman6280 2 жыл бұрын
Cracking video pal, Ronnie Pickering at the end finished me off 😂😂
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. Not many noticed that.
@stephengilchrist6595
@stephengilchrist6595 2 жыл бұрын
Great video tour. Very thorough. Much appreciated!
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Two more to come.
@johnmehaffey9953
@johnmehaffey9953 2 жыл бұрын
My daughter now lives in Liverpool, so looks like I’ve got something else to put on my to do list next time I’m over in Liverpool, very enjoyable post
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks John. Yes worth a tour.
@mikerogers5043
@mikerogers5043 2 жыл бұрын
Loved the video, looking forward to part 2. Did the tour years ago, want to do it again now! And you need to come and see us at Friends of Williamson's Tunnels, would love to give you the tour.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
I will Mike. Planning more for Liverpool in future.
@mrlister2000
@mrlister2000 2 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video Darren, and if I had known you were in my home town I'd have tagged along! I've never done the tunnels tour, but it is definitely on my to do list!
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Give it a whirl mate. Well worth it.
@deborahbrackenbury2207
@deborahbrackenbury2207 2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always, can’t wait for the next one x
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Deborah
@Ian-gw2vx
@Ian-gw2vx 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing! I know Liverpool very well as photographed many buildings but had no idea that this was here to visit so thanks for that. About 13 years ago I was given the keys to the then derelict Stanley Dock (now Titanic hotel) for the day by the security guard (I think it was Ronnie Pickering) as I explained I was a photographer. I managed to get some good shots, spotted some old props from past tv dramas that were filmed (also they filmed captain America/Sherlock Holmes) One image I shot was a big iron door looking into the warehouse. I sent it to a photo libary and spotted it used for the film poster of the movie Looper (they tinted it blue and added some cgi) with Bruce willis some time later. Suffice to say I got paid peanuts for it's use, but I can dine out on the Kudos I suppose. I think they are still renovating the main warehouse (largest brick built structure in Europe I think then) which I didn't have access to. That is something perhaps to consider. Also Williamson's tunnels are great to visit. They go all over Liverpool and they keep discovering more as they never got to the bottom of why the rich tobacco magnet built them.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ian. Glad you managed to see your pictures used.
@bp6375
@bp6375 2 жыл бұрын
Love these historic videos of times gone by. Very enjoyable. Thank you. As for bloody Ronnie Pickering on the dog and bone hahahaha.
@caroljones151
@caroljones151 Жыл бұрын
I grew up in seacombe. The house I grew up in was demolished during slum clearances to build the Kingsway tunnel
@ÆCME
@ÆCME 2 жыл бұрын
Great work 👍 Thoroughly enjoyed 💯 Fantastic channel...
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
@stephenharper9961
@stephenharper9961 2 жыл бұрын
Didn't know you was in Liverpool it's my home city, great video as always 🙂 thank you for helping me to see how beautiful life around us and the amazing history we've nearly let go completely
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stephen. More to come.
@stephenharper9961
@stephenharper9961 2 жыл бұрын
I'll look forward to it if you need any help with anything regarding Liverpools railways and old disused railways which we have alot of it, history which is currently changing very rapidily
@user-eg8pv2om7j
@user-eg8pv2om7j 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Thanks for your time, effort, editing and expense.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@lulug4283
@lulug4283 2 жыл бұрын
This turned up on me feed and what an amazing video. Really well made, educational, interesting....I could go on. Really well made. Thank you. I will now subscribe 👍🇬🇧
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lulu. Don't forget to watch the part 2. Part 3 is coming soon.
@lindseykaine-walley6339
@lindseykaine-walley6339 2 жыл бұрын
Again I have never been to Liverpool but it really does have some hidden gems about it. Another Ace video Darren. I really look forward to them every week. 😊
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@bd4_l
@bd4_l 2 жыл бұрын
Dang what a cool find. Old docks laying underneath and hardly anyone knew unless they went down.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
I know. I wasn't expecting this at all.
@raymondlee4767
@raymondlee4767 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Darren just goes to show how much history there is to be found, Nice one looking forward to the next part.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Raymond
@dantechnik
@dantechnik 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely superb . Fascinating video, that photo of the Port of Liverpool building with the arches underneath it incredible . Had no idea all that was underneath Liverpool. Love your work mate.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. Two more to come.
@76-UVB
@76-UVB 2 жыл бұрын
I lived in Liverpool when I was a kid, those tunnels and archways under the Pier Head were like the gates of hell in my mind.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
They do look sinister
@rossi6113
@rossi6113 2 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT. Thanks for posting.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rossi
@DarkArtsTV
@DarkArtsTV 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love your channel, been watching since you started but only just commenting. Keep it up, I love your passion!
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. Thanks for the support
@mariaud999
@mariaud999 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fascinating! Going to watch parts 2 & 3 now 👍
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@hoyhoytoo6772
@hoyhoytoo6772 2 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic video. So interesting and informative, full of facts and a good watch.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. Two more episodes to come.
@bobingram6912
@bobingram6912 2 жыл бұрын
Top stuff Darren, another 'what lies beneath' and we don't know it vid. I didn't realise I needed to know all that, can't wait for the next ones!!!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bob
@garethparr9482
@garethparr9482 2 жыл бұрын
What a brilliant fascinating video. Can’t wait for part 2
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gareth
@moxymagic
@moxymagic 2 жыл бұрын
I have been through the tunnels so many time but never knew there was a tour, will have to do this next time I am in Liverpool, can't wait for the next parts.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. You should. Its well worth it.
@ianlamb9606
@ianlamb9606 2 жыл бұрын
Drive through quite often, even cycled through once while doing the Liverpool Chester bike ride.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
I bet that was a hairy experience
@ianlamb9606
@ianlamb9606 2 жыл бұрын
@@AdventureMe they close it to traffic for the day, it's quite steep you can get some good speed on the downhill but takes some effot comming back up.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
@@ianlamb9606 Ahh that sounds good.
@ianlamb9606
@ianlamb9606 2 жыл бұрын
@@AdventureMe once in a life time, highly recommend
@bigbernie7260
@bigbernie7260 2 жыл бұрын
My Grandad came over from Ireland and worked on this. He used to help the navi's coming over from Ireland get digs.
@terryansell6641
@terryansell6641 2 жыл бұрын
This was so interesting thank you from New Zealand,your videos just get better and better
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Terry.
@rachelkitchin980
@rachelkitchin980 2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the next video (part 2) . Just got back from a holiday in Birkenhead to James street. We travelled from Bromborough train station. Was really affordable for the four of us.
@stephenharper9961
@stephenharper9961 2 жыл бұрын
You really are my favourite youtuber as you are bringing things back to life to me, the level of research and effort with every single video is amazing and well done
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Happy to help! Thanks for your kind words Stephen.
@garyroberts7173
@garyroberts7173 Жыл бұрын
Great video mate, really well done. Thank you
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe Жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
@amc5966
@amc5966 2 жыл бұрын
This is awesome. Never knew any of this. Thanks (as usual) Darren.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
@genericuser8157
@genericuser8157 2 жыл бұрын
The phone gag well done 😂👏👏👏
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Not many noticed
@throughtheeyesofachild61_45
@throughtheeyesofachild61_45 4 ай бұрын
Absolutely awesome. Thank you
@nicklowe536
@nicklowe536 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing how you get access to these places . Thank you so much for sharing these fantastic videos
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick
@johntheman2006
@johntheman2006 Жыл бұрын
Just watched this for the second time. Really good production, research and noticed the Ronnie Pickering nugget at the end!!!!
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe Жыл бұрын
Thanks John
@2E0UUU
@2E0UUU 2 жыл бұрын
I totally didn't expect Ronnie Pickering on the phone!! Brilliant
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
He's always calling to tell me who he is. I still don't know.
@nicholasburns7970
@nicholasburns7970 2 жыл бұрын
The stalagmites and stalactites are from the lime mortar. What a truly fascinating documentary.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nicholas. Don't miss part 2
@Cornsnakefreak
@Cornsnakefreak 3 ай бұрын
That was brilliant perfectly put together A* for production nice
@KeithHambidge
@KeithHambidge 2 жыл бұрын
Wow when I thought you couldn’t better the Winter Gardens these tunnels are fascinating Great video 👍
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Keith
@heavyt749
@heavyt749 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent as always Darren
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. Two more episodes to come.
@123tinhat123
@123tinhat123 3 ай бұрын
This a great tour I highly recommend it.
@CouncilOfWolves
@CouncilOfWolves 2 жыл бұрын
Lol Ronnie Pickering. Oooh? Ronnie Pickering. Oooh? Fantastic insight on the tunnels. Thank you. The docks have a fascinating history for me.
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate.
@brianbainbridge461
@brianbainbridge461 2 жыл бұрын
You're vids are great only recently found you on you tube thanks for helping to bring the wirral history to life ten out of ten I've championed you're channel around my mates and workplace Cheers
@AdventureMe
@AdventureMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian. That's much appreciated.
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