Is this a drone I see before me

In this video I try out my new drone up on Marsden moor in Saddleworth West Yorkshire. I look for the lost Standedge tunnel shafts and I also go to Look at an old Cotton Mill that I have filmed before that is in the process of demolition. So this video is part history as well

[@Almost_Famous_Ryan]

Best part of a Sunday is watching Martin's videos.

[@karina-jx4zv]

here tonight Saturdays Australia Melbourne

[@mainzman7239]

"Trying to make it into a worthwhile video to watch"? Damn Martin, you sell yourself waaay too short. Your videos are always well worth watching and now you have a drone....... Keep up the great work, I'm already looking forward to the next upload. Wow, that mill is one beautiful building, such a shame to demolish it. Your videos often make me sad Martin and this one was no exception. Not knocking you for that, please take it as a compliment : )

[@jensham1945]

martin totally underestimates himself and the pleasure he gives us.Thanks you Manc for the best You Tube Chanel. Don Coffery comes a very close second.

[@bazza5699]

"Trying to make it into a worthwhile video to watch"? Damn Martin, you sell yourself waaay too short. Your videos are always well worth watching i second that :)

[@nickwood4776]

Yep, no idea what he was thinking when he said that!

[@RiojaRoj]

Ditto...... there can't be many mills left. Iconic buildings in their day, a sad loss to our industrial past.

[@craigja1667]

His humbleness is a a virtue, great guy with always enthusiasm and interesting commentary and well researched !

[@AdamMacleod83]

Thanks Martin 👍 I really really want you to do a 'lost streets of Manchester' series... Looking for remains and evidence of dwellings!

[@swampthing20]

This x1,000,000. That would be absolutely sensational.

[@trainshistory7562]

It's not Sunday without a Martin Zero video.

[@steviebaby2857]

Who presses the like icon before watching Martins videos.

[@Paul-pb3vq]

Me

[@joanhesketh9419]

Me ,lol cause I know it will be brilliant. Sometimes he scares me I'm sat there telling him off .

[@austingupton8829]

With Martins videos, it’s just a reflex at this point

[@gilgammesh1]

Im a simple man. I like the video before i even watch it.

[@paulgrimshaw6301]

You're certainly not the only one who finds the Standedge tunnels endlessly fascinating. I still think the most likely purpose of the flooded pit near the old Flint shaft is a balance pit for a water powered lift. That explains the man made stream above, dug for feeding water into the balance weight to cause it to drop down the balance pit. The building above supported the pulley gear leading up from the weight and across to the main shaft, geared for lifting the lighter bucket which brought up material over the longer distance of the main shaft. Diagram on page 125 of the Trevor Ellis book. With 5:1 gearing then the balance shaft would only need to be 100 ft deep, and there would be nothing but an adit at the bottom to carry water away when the balance weight was emptied.

[@MartinZero]

Ahh thanks Paul. I kind of get it

[@fuzzwack1]

The trees growing out of the side of the chimney is amazing!!

[@Tobeshadow]

That flooded shaft is seriously creepy! Another fascinating video and really like the drone shots, top job!

[@martinjohnston6685]

Reminds me of the horror film ; Jugface;

[@johnrogers2826]

Worthwhile video to watch?! Seriously, I'm enjoying watching you drink your tea! All of your artistic offerings are fantastic!

[@Jack-xi8ji]

"Keep off the moors; stick to the roads; and the best of luck!" Forget the werewolf; those flooded shafts look as dodgy as hell. I can't believe that they've not been capped. Great scenery though and a great vid. Happy flying.

[@wladniem]

dangerous walking on them moors. Dibnah would have sorted the chimney out. Great video Martin love getting my fresh air from your vids

[@timewareCommunity]

Sunday night viewing at it's best. Cheers Martin!

[@nickwood4776]

The moors have a truly desolate beauty which you show to great effect. Stunning photography even without your new toy but the pictures down that second shaft were mind blowing. These films are starting to get too addictive Martin..

[@sputumtube]

I wonder if there are skeletons at the bottom of those abaondoned, water-filled shafts? And which miserable buggers have given this vid a 'thumbs-down'?

[@dave20thmay]

I really don't understand the thumbs down on any videos let along ones as good as this. Are they really sad bastards or just did it by accident and don't know how to undo. It does seem strange.

[@MrYfrank14]

thumbs down are from the guys that bury their bodies at those water-filled shafts. now that they have to find a new place.

[@heathhealey7049]

Another great video great pictures well done Martin looking forward to the next one

[@victorgoncalves2442]

Very nice video, don't smash that one !!! can't wait to see the video of the river Medlock , not far from home . Thumbs up.

[@markvanessadixon]

AWESOME, THE DALEK'S THERE AGAIN!! I LOVE THAT DALEK MARTIN!!

[@juliannesermon8057]

Those sound effects when hovering over the ventilation shafts... real nice work and attention to detail, as always! Once again, thank you so much for yet another awesome video.

[@anneforster510]

My heart was in my mouth watching your drone over that shaft Martin. I thought 'please not let him lose it first time out '😂

[@iankilcullen8539]

Hi Martin relating to another video refuge building.went there Saturday had a good drink there what a great place it is very cool inside cheers.

[@brianartillery]

Another absolutely fascinating video. Thank you, Martin. I always look forward to your videos, simply because, as I don't know your part of the country that well, I'll always, and it is always, learn something that I did not previously know. And it will always be of interest; the rivers, for example - a lifetime ago, I did O-Level Social/Economic history, of which a large part is the Industrial Revolution. If my books were to be believed, the only river in Manchester was the Irwell. Thanks to you, I know how wrong those books were. Cheers. You definitely used the right word to describe the abandoned shaft of Heathy Lee: 'Sinister'. I'd go a bit further, and call it 'Bloody terrifying'. No fence. No signs. No warning of any kind. Blundering into that just doesn't bear thinking about. It's the sort of place that, in the past, folks would have told you was the home of a Boggart, or Jenny Greenteeth. Nasty. Sad to see the end of that mill, too. I wonder if they will try to save all those great iron pillars for re-use? Lovely bit of industrial salvage, that. If only the great Fred was still with us - he'd have relished dropping that chimney and tower... I seem to have waffled on for too damn long. Thanks for the video, I enjoyed it immensely. Good to see Peter Saville's key disc on your cabinet, too. Nice one.

[@MrLargePig]

The drone is a great addition, glad to see it. Can't wait for more of the Medlock!

[@RingwayManchester]

Nice one mate, glad you got another drone!

[@billmonteith3806]

Totally look forward to watching anything by this man, really interesting and ignited my interest in history around me even more so.....brilliant.

[@Gribbo9999]

Thanks Martin. Nowt like a stroll on the moors on a beautiful day - even virtually - before going to the office on Monday morning. Very enjoyable. I could almost smell the brew.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you, I do love it up there

[@chrisspain5411]

As ever Martin, the photography, musicical background and your commentary were first class!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Chris 👍

[@jel5034]

I'd never have watched a video of anything like this but now i've subscribed, the joys of the unusual are here!! Top work Martin.

[@SkywatcherSandra]

Absotively awesomeness video. Ty for sharing your thoughts and time with us. Enjoyable. HUGS and blessings from NY State 👍🦋♥️🏞

[@rogergusty1722]

Martin, at about 7:40 you said that you wanted to include a couple of other things so as to make it 'a worthwhile video to watch'. By 7:40 you had already made it so worthwhile ... AWESOME in fact. Anything after that time was a bonus. We were then treated to another 13 mins. of AWESOMENESS! Another fantastic video, and already looking forward to the next one.

[@kdean9537]

@ DC03FAN well said!

[@murlthomas70]

I’m so glad you got a drone again, and glad you thought to go back to the moors. I loved the footage you got! Good job!

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Murl, yeah bit better than the Ladders 😀

[@ralphwest8156]

Superb video Martin, great footage from the drone' ...love the incidental music, really compliments the atmospheric shots'

[@davidbrearley1541]

Brilliant and scary at the same time.

[@John_C999]

Nice one Martin thanks for the video. Medlock part 7 can’t wait.

[@gingerbread6614]

Way to go. We love your accent, never lose it. That chimney is so neat. BThank is

[@breen38]

Great video on the shafts on the Moor. Whit the water inside looks creepy.

[@seasidesandles]

I was just watching Fred Dibnah demolishing factory chimneys. He would have had that down in no time. Haha. Great stories Martin. X

[@colwichjunction3366]

Great work as ever, thanks for recording our industrial history before it all gets demolished & lost. Love the drone footage of the shafts along with the music..... quite menacing 👍

[@MartinZero]

Thank you very much. Yes I do love finding the old Industrial stuff

[@adamdnewman]

Always love your videos Martin

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Adam

[@davidneesam2626]

Another great video, so much engineering in those vent shafts and pump building. The music is rather good.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you David and yes stunning engineering

[@rocketpoolpki]

Drone footage is so cool, really shows a wealth of information that previously was only achievable with pro tv/film gear ... the pump house and shaft caps have a haunting almost megalithic quality about them which is totally brought to life with drone footage and audio. Capturing the final throws of the mill is also a great idea, when it's gone it doesn't take long to forget the details...brilliant upload, thanks Martin.

[@MartinZero]

I agree and thank you very much David

[@emjay1952]

Always enjoy your videos. Drones have revolutionised amateur photography, particularly shots facing straight down. Fantastic.

[@MartinZero]

Yes I love the way technology has put this in the hands of Hobbyists

[@volvos60bloke]

Mate, seriously, you just keep on getting better. All the best.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you

[@natbilsby6809]

You need to get yourself up to Park Bridge as part of your River Medlock series. So much history up there, though it is a shadow of its former self and a bit closer to the river source. Pits, canals and railways as well as old iron works that made bolts for the Eiffel Tower!

[@BestUserNameUK]

Great vid' mate. That flooded shaft looks very foreboding😵

[@christopherescott6787]

There is something so fascinating watching a huge place being torn apart. The music adds a great deal more. Still a pity such a place it couldn't be re purposed.And as always, a thorough well done video. Thanks for making another great story come alive.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you very much Christopher

[@paulogden9809]

Thanks for another absorbing and informative video, Martin. Great to see you've got your "wings" back. Amazing footage.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Paul

[@fredygump5578]

Worthwhile? Just 1 minute of HD drove footage over a bunch of ruins is worth watching! This is good stuff. A drone is a great tool for adding to the stories.

[@MartinZero]

Yes true. Its great to see those places from above 👍

[@trevorwright6165]

well martin that made a great end to our sunday in the south and well done with the drone as well all the best from trev and christine

[@oo0Spyder0oo]

Oh man when you showed Flint pit again I thought you were finally going to put a camera down there, bummer! I remember the first time you showed us this pit, it would be awesome to see what's in there, could be a body lurking beneath, who knows?! Awesome video as always, cheers.

[@Chalky.]

I always tell people to buy a cheap drone you can afford to crash so you can hone your skills before buying something like a Mavic.

[@dalehorne9815]

What a great place Martin. Would dream of going places like this. Unfortunately around Hull they isn't much to explore anymore. Fantastic video once again mate.. :-)

[@GeraldineJayne]

Yaaasssss! Martin's got his wings back! 🙌💕

[@MartinZero]

For now 😆👍

[@glennrickwood7532]

Another great video Martin. I always look forward to watching your content. New drone is great, and seeing the event shafts from above was fab. 👍

[@annahasty7191]

When I saw that you had a new drone the first place I thought of was those tunnels . I am fascinated and terrified of that area. Thank you for another amazing video. Have a nice week.😀

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Anna, I think I share your thoughts about that area and those shafts

[@jenratcliffe7232]

Excellent stuff! Glad to see you have a new drone!

[@darrenhaynes865]

a nice part of sunday before i go to work.tks martin

[@ExploringwithCarl]

It would definitely be good to see cockrover out again. I'm surprised know one as fell down there. It bears thinking about. I will never walk around there in the winter that's for sure

[@MartinZero]

No , imagine that covered by ice then a layer of snow.... Scary

[@ExploringwithCarl]

@@MartinZero Yeah

[@DRMEEKS]

This is excellent, the views down those shafts where terrifying.

[@101jumpit]

The soundtrack adds an extra dimension to the word terrifying Martin :)

[@MartinZero]

Thank you. I did want to try and do something Dark 👍

[@davidjames9775]

great video Colin. Really look forward to them and really enjoy them. Thank you so much really appreciate them. Quality produced as well.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you David. Who is Colin ? 😀

[@davidjames9775]

Sorry Martin. I am in the early stages of a disability that affects memory loss. Can't wait for next video. Really enjoy them.

[@mrobich321]

Just to tell you how my broken brain works, I was floored by the fact that you traveled to a far away place with an almost empty gallon of milk. Thank YOU so much for making ME view YOUR world from the comfort of my own home. Wish I was there with you. :-)

[@MartinZero]

Oh yes its so nice having a cup of tea up there Michael. Thank you very much 😀

[@Simon_Nonymous]

As soon as I saw the opening, thumbs up. Great footage and music Martin! And a brew as well. Lovely. Top tip - save plastic mini bottles for millk for your brew instead of taking a litre bottle.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Simon. I never buy the small bottles

[@orlaobrien4329]

Another great video Martin!! I would love to go down into them Tunnels as i pass them all the time!! Can’t believe that Heathy Lee shaft though and how dodgy it is 😮

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Orla. No way would I go down the shafts. I have stood underneath them though

[@camofilms]

These videos are awesome, I'd never know other wise, so thank you

[@LiveoneLee]

I used to drive past Hartford mill everyday due to my job and I always wanted to go and do an Urbex of my own, then about 2/3 months after I started in the area I saw the demolition crews doing a reccy, probably found a few relics and now seeing your video months on from that is brilliant, I think with the chimney they will have to blast it, I think they will demolish the mill and then bring the stack down within its footprint

[@MartinZero]

Thanks, I think they are gonna drop it brick by brick to a level then use the high reach grab

[@LiveoneLee]

That would be the sensible but boring way Martin but I agree with you on it, I’ve only been watching your channel for a week and I’m loving it, keep up the excellent work

[@dchalkie]

Nice to see you’ve got a flying machine back in service, keep it away from the water! Nice little video, looking forward to the next one , thank you 👍

[@MartinZero]

Thank you David

[@stevelarkin3285]

Excellent Video's, thank you

[@UrbCrafter]

Congrats on the new drone Martin, broke my heart watching you trying to fish the old one out of the drink...

[@lawrencewright631]

Thanks for a great video Martin much enjoyed watching

[@MartinZero]

Thank you very much Lawrence

[@EdenValleyAdventuresUK]

Thanks Martin I found your video very interesting big like.

[@johnlaw3323]

Brilliant as ever Martin and as always very interesting,. That chimney wouldn't have worried Fred Dibnah pit props and fire and it would be down. I always thought his method was a fitting end to the chimneys with one last smoke. Thanks again Martin best wishes.

[@MartinZero]

Thats true John the chimney is seen smoking for the last time

[@maureenberls1281]

Martin does more for Manchester tourism with his energy curiosity and wonderful video than I can think of.Was there two years ago and am dying to return! Cheers from British Columbia.

[@Hvtesla]

It just HAS to be CoC Rover down that shaft, now that you've teased us with the idea! - Quality video as always Martin.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much, I'll have a think 😀

[@paulbeesley5743]

Great to see drone footage again Martin. 😃

[@andyhill242]

Glad you've got a new drone, Martin. Sad that another mill is soon to be lost, even turning them into apartments is better than demolishing them.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Andy. Yes appartements would be better

[@agentbertram4769]

Very enjoyable Martin. I used to live in Huddersfield and I walked a bunch of students up to these shafts one Sunday afternoon. They were from Greece and The Netherlands and they loved it. I also worked on the Daily Mirror printing works in Chadderton, (the old Ferranti factory). I'll be sorry to see the Hartford Mill going. I used to drive past it most days.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you, Hartford demolition has stopped at mo

[@ambrosiata]

Lookning forward to the new drone fotage.

[@ballardja1972]

Another great video thanks for sharing.👍

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Jim

[@catharineholton3559]

As ever Martin.. BRILLIANT work. I cannot believe that those shafts on the moors are still uncovered on this day and age. Frightening.. and i will watch the mill with interest. I loved those videos you And Conner did. Keep up the excellent work please .

[@tonyfarrell2886]

Cheers for this Martin👍

[@trevortrevortsr2]

Hartford Mill - That brings back memories Martin - It was a majestic building in its day - I earned "top up money" there while a student at Hopwood in the mid 1970 when it was Littlewood's catalog main distribution center - the canteen was amazing, proper dinners served by ladies who behaved like a favorite aunt - though I never realised it the building was already in its twilight years - I guess everything has its time.

[@MartinZero]

Yes Trev soon to be gone unfortunately. Sounds like it was a great place

[@pit_stop77]

That well/tunnel still gives me the heebie jeebies looking at it. 😱😱 but fab video as ever Martin x 👍👍

[@steveg4iwr]

Great video. Nice to see the drone footage. Happy flying.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Steve

[@danq.5140]

Outstanding piece of kit that drone is...now I want one ☺

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Dan, yes they certainly give a different view

[@garrystacey7018]

Great and interesting video thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@MartinZero]

Thank you very much Garry

[@salfordjc]

great video and well worth sharing.............thanx Martin

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much John

[@craigja1667]

Martin, great video thanks for all you do ! Regards Craig

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Craig

[@robertfletcher3421]

I am pleased you have a drone again. Some good shots on the moor. Those shafts are ae scary.

[@MartinZero]

Yes the y are Robert, and thank you

[@MrVxrman]

As mentioned before your video’s are a great watch indeed 😎 🍻 Martin 🙂🍻👍

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much

[@colmgriffin4021]

Hi Martin, you produce excellent videos. Thanks and keep up the good work 😁 👍

[@andrewparnaby5159]

Thanks for another great video, well shot and very interesting

[@sam020885]

Another fascinating video, good job Thanks

[@floor993]

Wonderful video again, thanks!!

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Flo

[@cypeman8037]

A cuppa, you got your priorities right there, excellent video, hardly a hickle pickle. 😂😂😂

[@chrisbow1776]

Tis the English way old boy

[@ZECH1189]

Rover video would be awesome as well! Great video this is.

[@bazza5699]

great music martin.. what a shame their knocking down the mill, all that history gone.. thanks for documenting it.. :)

[@MartinZero]

Thank you, yes it is a shame, not long now it will be gone

[@frankintegrity706]

Oh I love the Pennines .From Chesterfield too Northumbria.My job has me crossing them most days.I feel blessed.

[@MartinZero]

Great stuff

[@michaelwalters7333]

Great Video, Thanks

[@jason80892]

That drone footage gave me vertigo. Another very informative video with great sound track.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Jason, yep those shafts, and thank you

[@King786_]

Good vlog mate. Hartford Mill will be gone hopefully when the kids go back to school after the summer holidays. Keep these vlog coming mate great to watch.