Manchester, The Northern Quarter

[@Aesura]

Thank you for using my music Martin! lovely video, I liked the part about the record peddler :D

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much. Yes Record Peddler a record shop close to my heart. Your music made the video special. Thank you 👌

[@outsidethepyramid]

@@MartinZero at the end it sounds like sing me to sleep. nice.

[@comedyhunter]

Wow I love your music in this video, where are these tracks? dont seem to be on your channel.

[@adamdnewman]

Your music is wonderful

[@hippocritic]

I'm from Manchester and about the same age as you (54, as of posting). North-east Manchester and the banks of the river irk were my adventure-playground as a kid. (whatever happened to adventure-playgrounds?) I also have personal memories of all the places in this video... tib st; the pet shop, the joke shop; band on the wall and all the other places. It's weird when I hear you talking about memories of growing up in manchester. You could almost be talking about my life.

[@cbliss4046]

That took me back to the early 70s although a lot has changed. Getting the bus from Droylsden, going through Ancoats then into Stevenson Square. Affleck's Palace, Tib Street, the old wholesale fruit, veg and fish markets, Shudehill looking for bargains. Going past the Express building on the way home and seeing the presses going, printing out the newspapers. Those were the days! Thanks for reviving the memories, Martin.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Clair, great memories

[@MancunianDrummer4hire]

I was a record peddler apostle. Remember the Bowie posters on the ceiling? I got some amazing imports from those lads circa 1983, and the greasy spoon on tib st was where I’d pore over my spoils over egg and chips. Martin, do you remember the barrow boys on church st, and church st records, too? Dug McLeod

[@lescampbell4196]

Only really seen Afflecks and Tib St when we park up on our way to Fred Aldous. Got to have a good mooch one day. Read about a lot of what you showed, remember the pet shops as a kid

[@sandramalone9977]

of all your fab videos this one nearly made me cry, haven't lived in the north west for 10 years when I saw this I was instantly taken back to my youthful self, not called the orthern quarter then though, also took my daughter there when she was growing up, was great to see Tib street, we loved it there - Tib Street Chippy, the best place. I just might have to come back from North Yorkshire to spend a bit of time in Manchester again, but it might just be too sad. Thanks for all your wonderful videos, many, many great memories for me.

[@garycharles8649]

You need a spot on ITV prime time “Manchester with Martin” really cool video mate!

[@MartinZero]

Hi Gary thanks so much. ITV prime time I'd be too nervous, I'd be shit 😆😂👍

[@Cheeseatingjunlista]

Single handed effort bringing Manchester to global attention - keep up the blinding work mate!!

[@keelz291293]

Hi, great video, I love Manchester - have lived here all my life!!! Spent most of my Saturdays as a kid in town - going to drama classes at the ragged school, then into town with my mum. My mum used to work at the top of Sunly tower - when she used to take me into her work I used to sit in the window looking at Piccadilly gardens, people watching!!! I found your video re the northern quarter and its art very interesting. I was surprised that you omitted two of the most important Manchester Art - pieces of mosaic that are areound

[@yonmons]

Love your Videos I’m and old Bolton lad who has been living in Portsmouth 14 years makes me realise how much I miss the north.

[@yorkiepudd7404]

I forgot to mention i`m not one for this street art at times, but people like Tony Kelzo who portrait a reminder of past as a tribute of how it made us, and the journey to where we are now deserves praise. nice one Tony.

[@MartinZero]

Yeah I really like that mural and the nod to the old Orange Buses 👍

[@yorkiepudd7404]

As a kid seeing the Manchester bright orange buses was well different on trips too Belle Vue Zoo, compared to Leeds Metro green/cream and red West Ridng buses lol

[@MartinZero]

I remember those green and cream buses I think I went to Halifax once and saw them

[@johnmurphy1466]

Brilliant! Brought back memories when I worked in Brownsfield mill from 1980 to 87 for a bedding company called Sleepdown textiles formerly Colanie stitchers, good times.

[@maveric5381]

Another great look at Manchester. Tib st for me in the late 60's was full od pet shops, but I went there for the Army surplus stores. Lots of great junk, i can't remember how many combat jackets I bought there.

[@dougmorris2134]

Hi Martin, I enjoy this video so much that I have just watched it twice. Really interesting history, I love the street art and the music.

[@pascalomathghamhna4883]

Aah jeez Martin, it's the Manchester I remember & love. Band on the Wall, Tib St, Express Building. GMPTE orange & white buses, absolutely love it. Thanks so much!!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Pascal. Orange buses... say no more... Amazing 👍

[@stevehynes1508]

Fantastic Martin all about Manchester salford like this av roe home in patricroft and nasmyth,s hammer 250 yards then in the middle the queen arm's with had a visit from Queens Victoria so must history

[@christopherwhittaker2620]

Steve Morris of the Band on the wall was my mam’s uncle. I used to go to the band on the wall fairly regularly in the mid to late eighties and one night Steve Morris was there so I went over to him and introduced myself. I explained who I was to him. He basically said “ oh right “ and walked off. No free pints for me and my mates that night. And I loved the joke shop on Tib street. It also sold and hired fancy dress costumes. My mates and me would go their first on a Saturday afternoon and buy blood capsules and stink bombs. Always saving a few stink bombs to let off on the bus on the way home. Happy happy times. I really really enjoyed this video. I still love hanging out around the Northern Quarter when I get chance. Still a great area to go and have a coffee or a bite to eat or a few drinks. And of course Aflecks palace. Cheers.

[@MartinZero]

Cheers, like you many happy memories round there 😃

[@christopherwhittaker2620]

@@MartinZero absolutely

[@irvinehornby2142]

eternal thanks for revieving the memories. you need more nostalgic videos Martin, they bring such joy . thank you

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Irvine

[@malistz2035]

Tib street at night were packed with ladys of the night back in the day. As a manchester lad I am loving these videos, great vid.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you very much

[@havingalook2]

Even though this video is ancient in KZbin terms - just stumbled upon it lovely Martin and it was a fab video. You have wonderful memories of your youth! Thank you for letting us in on them. Cheers.

[@PhillyBill59]

Stepped into Martin's Manchester Time Tunnel and found myself at this offering. Super job...you should be on TV :)

[@MartinZero]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed

[@PibrochPonder]

The express building is from the 30s!! Honestly I thought it was from the mid 1980s. Awesome video again Martin (loved like live stream on Sunday). Wow I just can’t get over how old it is. That’s some amazing design work that was way ahead of its time, it really looks like it’s from the 80s not 50 years earlier.

[@richardwills-woodward]

Exactly what I thought too!! Blown away....although I would have preferred the original building was still there.

[@matthewhodder3029]

Bri!paint art thank you Martin. Another great Manchester advert

[@andyditchfield9757]

im so sorry martin that i have missed youre great vids, but catching up, great stuff mate every video, keep it up.

[@tonyhumphreys9127]

Another belter Martin, the Northern Quarter is one of my favourite places to wander around on my days off, so much history around there.

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Tony. Yep lots of streets to get lost in

[@adamdnewman]

Wonderful Video Martin! You always amaze me

[@RiojaRoj]

Ha.... brilliant! had to stop half way, ... I remember it as the pet n joke shop street, I remember it stunk a bit. You could buy anything from a goldfish to.a python !!!! And usually went home with a box of stink bombs !!! 😂 Second half : wow.... some great artwork, so, so many memories and emotions when I watch your stuff Martin, I'm sure I'm nor alone. Fabulous ! Roj

[@carllawton9520]

Thanks

[@MartinZero]

Thank you very much 👍

[@malcolmcog]

Thank you for this. I used to stay at the Brittania Hotel and had many happy nights at vt various bars in Tib Streeet and a few happy days buying stufff in Afflecks Palace

[@norfolkacallinnorth7443]

Remember Tib Street with all the pet shops,remember the Band on the Wall in the seventies,remember going to Black Sedan on Oxford road for bootleg album some of which I still have,they opened a branch in Rochdale that didn't last to long.Came back to Manchester two years ago after twenty five years,sorry the heart has gone,I know cities have to develope but sadly the city that taught me my engineering skills that allowed me to work round the world is a place I will never return to.

[@Diogenes652]

Love your stuff Martin and Tony's.

[@chrismcdonagh5108]

Another great production Martin. I still love wandering around the Northern Quarter on a Saturday afternoon. The place has a fantastic vibe about it. We normally have a 'rice n three' at This n That, a small cafe tucked away on Soap Street that has been there for over 30 years and serves up the most delicious curries in Manchester! I remember the joke shop on Tib Street very well and used to buy my blood capsules from there! It was nice to see the old Smithfield Market facade included too...my Grandad worked there all his life. Keep up the good work :)

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Chris

[@craigadam]

I used to get the 256 bus from Davyhulme to Stretford precinct and go to John Menzies to buy records and Sinclair Spectrum games on tape.

[@davidberlanny3308]

The Avro blue plaque was very interesting. Amazing to find a triplane on the top floor.

[@berylfairchild591]

another great video martin, i used to meet my friend for lunch on tib street in the 50's when i worked on poland street at tootals, also my dad worked at avro;s in chadderton so it was nice to see where it all started in the 1900's..thanks so much.. beryl

[@carllawton9520]

Thanks Martin the band on the wall I took my girl friend on our first date there in 1982 to see a friend of mine’s band playing who worked with me at Ferranti Oldham. We will be celebrating next year our 40 years together since the band on the wall thanks for the history love you videos they’re amazing. Cheers Carl & Julie from Middleton now living in Pembrokeshire 👍

[@settenor1963]

Wow Martin,I have so many memories of this area.Tib Street,Shudehill,the record stalls on the corner of High Street and Cannon Street.Some of the artwork is amazing.My eldest brother Joe had a lighting shop on Great Ancoats Street for a long time,Ancoats Electric on the same block as Volmax.A great look into the past ,Thank you for posting

[@MartinZero]

Hi Mike, thanks very much, yeah its a great part of town. 👍

[@jomays7280]

Nailed this one Martin. Really enjoyed 👍😄

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Jo 😀

[@wonderingmanc2392]

Thank you Martin ! I love to spend time in the Northern Quarter my self .

[@knowlesy3915]

It is full of character the Northern Quarter.

[@johnrogers2826]

Ah yes, the Saturday afternoon record hunt. We seem to have lived parallel lives across the ocean. We had Dr.Disc to find our 80's vinyl. Great times! Feeling so edgy and cool. Thanks for reminding me, now I can drive my wife and kids nuts with old stories! Ta!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks John, Long Live Dr Disc 👌😄

[@SMlFFY85]

I've always loved the Express Building, it's hard to believe it'll be 100 years old in not too long. The seats on those orange GM busses were so comfortable. High backed and thickly cushioned, so much better than the awful hard seats and no legroom you get now on public transport.

[@langleyauthor]

What a beautiful video. Watching it I feel very nostalgic of my own time living in wonderful Manchester. Thank you :-)

[@BrasherFox]

Great vlogs about Manchester where I have only been on a few occasions. Shows, as you say, the quirky places which are so much better and easy to remember. Keep them coming Martin and thank you.

[@MartinZero]

Hi Brian thanks very much. Few more in the pipeline 👍

[@GS-km5yu]

Another amazing post. I'm a big fan, would love to catch you in action one day. Keep them coming. I'm loving learning more about Manchester, it's emotional!

[@MartinZero]

Hello, Gurtekh hope your well. You will find me in the deep dark places in Manchester 😉 If you do see me say hello 👍

[@kohedunn]

Wonderfully informative , as always ...Thank you Martin..xx

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Anne

[@mattwuk]

Awesome video Martin, NQ is my favourite area of Manchester. Thanks bud.

[@MartinZero]

Hi Matt, yeah me to, its still quite original, I do love angel meadow as well.

[@johndufton9686]

Nice video. Real shame about Lindas Pantry. Too many independent cafes are closing and being replaced by corporate coffee chains.

[@ianinvancouverbc]

visited some of those record stores in May 2018 - love your channel Martin

[@paulbarnes8425]

Hi Martin great video..... I used to spend a lot of my time in the record shop on swan street in the early 80s great times.The northern quarter still holds the heart and soul of Manchester.

[@MartinZero]

Paul you went in Record Peddlar !!!? Yep NQ is a great place

[@paulbarnes8425]

Yes used to buy all my rare jam singles/imports from there.

[@MartinZero]

Great little shop wasnt it 👍

[@LancashireLarks]

Great video. My Grandad worked for Avro and the one at Chadderton/Miles Platting. Can’t remember now. But he used to work in the Lancaster Bomber there.

[@rupertstiltskin8778]

I worked at the Express/Daily Star in that building.I was a messenger for the Star in 1983/4.Brings back good memories.Made my connections to all over Manchester by working there,with lots of other young lads from around our city.Warren Dermody from the group,"Northside" worked with me.Lovely lad.All the messengers were.

[@kevster60]

Omg what a fabulous video I loved it loved it makes me want too visit the northern quarter looks so cool.

[@MartinZero]

Hi Kevster thanks very much. Yep great place

[@hamerd70]

Another class video Martin, I try to take in the Northern Quarter / Ancoats / Castlefield / Pomona as much as I can on my cycle commute each week so I've gotten to know all these areas but it's good to know a little history of them. It's a pity you didn't film the reflection from the footbridge over the canal at New Islington basin, it reads, Cast No Shadow although I guess the light has to be just right to fully view it. Great history regarding Anita street and Band on the Wall. Such a shame about Lindas cafe, been in there a couple of times since my wife has worked at Piccadilly station so we must try and get down there one last time soon!!! Finally, I love all the Kelzo artwork, it's so distinctive and his "nod" to the old orange n brown GM buses is fantastic, I remember them well. Kelzo has recently completed a big commission in Salford on the site of the new Littleton road flood defence, you should check it out (I'm sure it'll be on his website) ....it's on the site of the old Manchester (errr Salford!) racecourse at Kersal I've got a few shots of it myself which I should really post up on Instagram, it really is an impressive collection of streetart depicting the local history....Great work Mr Kelzo. Thanks for the video Martin...keep 'em coming mate. Dave.

[@MartinZero]

Hi Dave hope your well. I never knew about that reflection, I will have to take a look. Spent the weekend though trapsing all round those bloody streets 😀 Yeah Kelzo I love his stuff too. He told me about that Salford Project I must get over that way. When you say Race course was that Castle Irwell student village ? Anyway thanks Dave

[@hamerd70]

Martin Zero yeah.....castle irwell student village 👍

[@alanbg2278]

my dad was a bus driver in Manchester. I remember the horror when Leyland Atlatean buses came in. Forward steering,doors and no guard ! Then CELNEC , Orange, not red ! Great video as ever.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Alan

[@cbliss4046]

Alan BG - not contradicting you just asking a question - wasn't it SELNEC (South East Lancashire North East Cheshire)?

[@alanbg2278]

Clair Bliss Ha ! My typo type o’thing. I wondered how long it would take for someone to notice! You are correct of course.

[@rachelforrester2333]

Really enjoyed another piece of history. Thanks x

[@texhow1]

Hi Martin, I used to work with Gerard Tyson on the Highways Dept, his Dad ran The Band on the Wall on Swan St, I met Ged in Ashton U Lyne town Centre a few years ago, I also rekerbed & re paved Tib St with Relaying The Iron Kerb which was a first for any of our lads.

[@MartinZero]

Brilliant Terry. Ernie Tyson's son ? Yeah I love that Iron kerb 😀

[@neilmcca]

Thanks Martin, Great video, enjoyed Kelzo's input, great artist.

[@nikkihayes5411]

Great informative vid as usual.....as a postie, I used to do the 'Pomona round' in the 80's. Lots of little businesses hanging on for dear life as well as Stanton Stavely(manholes) and English Abrasives(sandpaper). On the second delivery there were lots of friendly pubs at the start of the round and by the time I got to The Star I would be very 'tired'. Dont know how many are left these days....have you done a vid of that?🍻🍻

[@paulfoster2984]

Brilliant Video. Thanks.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Paul 👍

[@rheingau2011]

Very lovely video and fazit, i totally agree with you.

[@Raffles666]

love your videos mate especially as I am now wheelchair bound and can't get around there myself :)

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much 👍🏼

[@briancooper6068]

Another brilliantly put together video Martin,my first school was on George Leigh st which runs parallel with anita st.fond memories of the joke shop and pet shop on tib st and to round it all off with asleep by the smiths👍keep em coming mate.

[@MartinZero]

Oh yeah George Leigh st that was where that old couple statue was in the video. Thank you very much Brian

[@Nathan.Manchester]

Oh wow I didn’t know that about Band on the Wall - I spent a lot of my youth in there - band on the wall is being expanded - another excellent video - fully watched as always - a like from me 👍👍

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Nathan, yeah has it got another grant ?

[@TheSadButMadLad]

Yeah!, The Northern Quarter, lots of history!

[@TheSadButMadLad]

It's totally changed since I remember it in the 80s.

[@MartinZero]

Its become very popular, it was always some run down streets at the back of Piccadilly

[@elizabethannferrario7113]

Great memories thanks Martin !

[@davidclark3603]

That was absolutely brilliant!

[@danny2me70]

Brilliant videos Martin, I'm a mancunian like yourself and the older I get the more fascinated iam about the history of Manchester and man don't we have some fantastic history, the more I learn the more I'm impressed, and watching your videos have taught me more about our fantastic city we love. Keep the videos coming Martin.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Danny, yes I think History is something you grow into

[@Dark_Marko_88]

Glad I subscribed to this channel it makes me even more priud to be a Manc. Gutted to find out about Linda's pantry I had a top brekkie in there a couple of years ago. Great bids keep em coming 🐝

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Mark 👍

[@christopherwhittaker3768]

Absolutely fantastic. I remember the joke shop Tib st. Used to go on Saturdays with my best mate Dennis. Be in there for ages. But fake blood, plastic " fang " teeth, & stink bombs. My mums Uncle Steve was a co owner of Band on The wall. He played Saxophone . My Uncle David worked at the daily express building . I have such fond vivid memories of that part of Town. Thank you so much for this wonderful video.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Christopher glad it brought back the memories 👍

[@malbancroft1932]

Another banging video Martin my wife and me love spending time around there and you've added a bit more colour to it with this vid cheers.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Malcolm much appreciated

[@HenrysAdventures]

Love the idea of "The Band of the Wall"!

[@MartinZero]

Yep Band on the wall, still there

[@bengallagher2574]

Another top video i love the old buildings my dads boss had a small lock up on port st where i used to wash and mind cars in the holidays happy days sadly it been demolished now

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Ben

[@derek-press]

A1 music was my Saturday day out

[@kollusion1]

Used to love dreaming about all the possibilities that all the equipment & instruments could do! And then on to Johnny Roadhouse.

[@johngoy9375]

Very good Martin. Music was evocative and absolutely fitted the subject. I learn so much from your videos - please keep them coming. I’d love to watch a detailed series on “underground Manchester”

[@MartinZero]

Hi John thanks so much for watching. Yep I did agonise over the music, glad it worked. I love Underground Manchester John, believe me if I get access to anything or learn anything you will be the first to see it in a video. Underground stuff is hard to gain access though. See what I can do 👍

[@johngoy9375]

Martin Zero the secrecy surround guardian and various other UG locations across our amazing city is intriguing to say the least. But your right and for obvious reasons the various owners don’t want just any body running round down there. If you get access to any locations I’ll offer myself up to hold the torch! ...looking forward to the next video...

[@matnichol]

Great video Martin. Used to take the 256 bus.

[@bcegerton]

Thanks Martin, brought back some memories of my childhood, being local ( Miles Platting ) until 77 then up to Openshaw, we were taken to Tib St every week, the pet shops and joke shop like you said, but not forgetting New Cross Army Surplus in the 80s. There was also a Martial Arts Shop on Swan St in the 80s, we could buy anything back then, nunchucks, throwing stars etc, age and I.d. wasn’t an issue. The canal next to Brownsfield Mill was our playground. I was in Tib St and other parts of the NQ last week photographing the Art Work, there’s a lot around Spear Street. Look out for Qubek, he does plenty of murals and amazing graffiti. Love Tony Kelzo’s work too

[@MartinZero]

Hi Brian thanks very much. Yep Tonys work features on the thumbnail for this video

[@bcegerton]

Martin Zero yes I noticed, I need to get the train to Victoria from Bolton next time and get off a stop early. There’s a pice by Tony on the platform at Salford Central

[@normanyates6735]

Another brilliant vid Martin, btw, the Lancaster bomber, That was one of AVROES!?

[@Kenners.]

Oh yes the 256 bus from Manchester to Stretford to Flixton many times travelled on that and also the 192 to Stockport in the 80s and 90s. And i got my Dog Lassie from Tib street pet shop in 1977. Gee im old. I wonder if the A and N store is still there too. I must take a walk down amnesia lane this spring time. Great Vid Martin. 😊

[@MartinZero]

Yeah the Army and Navy Store is still there 👍

[@brianfox1980]

Great film Martin this is my favourite part of Manchester there is a great market one a month in Stevenson sq once a month and a lot of the art is changing at the moment

[@MartinZero]

Hi Brian, i've never been to that Market I need to go

[@Rypeno]

Great video! Been watching your videos about Manchester and it's making me so excited to move there in a couple months! Such a beautiful city plus the amazing people who attracted me. Love the Asleep cover at the end.

[@MartinZero]

Hello, thank you very much. Where are you moving from ? are you going to be living here permanent ?

[@Rypeno]

No problem :) I'm moving from Exeter. I'm moving for Uni but I have plans to stay after because i've fallen in love with the city

[@MartinZero]

Brilliant, well I hope you enjoy living here 😀

[@marklawson8346]

Great vid Martin keep them coming 👍🏻

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Mark ✌

[@jakko58]

Really enjoyed this video. Hope to visit Manchester in search of industrial heritage when restrictions are lifted.

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Jakko 👍

[@paulAshtonAKAAsh]

Thanks great video love seeing my hometown, a manc born and bread but now living in London I do come back home every now and then but it is really nice to watch a video of home I know all of those streets like the back of my hand thanks so much

[@sheilawood4063]

You should pop in the Ancoats lad. Pub on Oldham street , a lot of old Ancoats people in there on a Sunday afternoon, the stories you will hear are brilliant

[@terryostype9099]

Really good video...almost a love letter to the city.

[@MartinZero]

Yep I think in hindsight thats what it was

[@terryostype9099]

@@MartinZero you do bloody good videos mate, really informative, well researched and with a real passion....plus you don't take yourself seriously and have a great sense of humour. Keep up the good work!

[@hanswahlberg1316]

I just discovered your videos. Martin Zero, but I´ve seen a couple before now but this is the best yet. Really professional and of course to me a bit sentimental being in Manchester in the 80s and realising it´s another city now, but yet it´s still there. Getting a little nostalgic but happy to follow your videos. Would have to go see Manchester again. 25 years ago since latest I visited from Sweden now. //Hans

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Hans. Glad you enjoyed. yes quite a few changes

[@alanvarrechia6338]

I remember Tib st well, It was always pet shops in my youth.

[@MartinZero]

I went as a child and only have vague memories, then was there all the time in the 80's but most of the pet shops had gone

[@stephl8304]

Just stumbled upon your channel by accident. Great content, I love local history. I like to visit Manchester especially Afflecks and the NQ. I must get some photos of the amazing graffiti.

[@MartinZero]

Hello Steph. Thank you for stumbling upon me 😀 Yeah the Graffiti is good. You and me both love the history 👍

[@Roblilley999]

Amazing Video Martin. So many memories as spoke about in a previous video

[@MartinZero]

Hi Robert, yeah lots of memories in this one for me as well 😃👍

[@matthewgartell6380]

I do maintenance work all around the m60 corridor and there are a couple of places on tib St. Tib Street tavern and residential buildings on your left while talking about the tortoise.

[@ShalomBrother]

What’s the old steeple behind the bank bang on 10mins? Looks like it’ll be right at the bottom of Oldham road?

[@MartinZero]

Is it in Cheetham hill

[@ShalomBrother]

It looks like a church next to the HBL bank, right opposite the end of Tib street?

[@randybissonnette2361]

Very nice video,Martin!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Randy

[@sputumtube]

Did I see a glimpse of Afflecks Palace or was it my imagination? Another wonderful vision of a not-so-distant past. Thanks. :)

[@MartinZero]

Yeah I was in Afflecks Paul 👍

[@arnoldgoldman1185]

Another item attracted my attention. It was the part about A.V.Roe building Lancasters for assembly out at Woodford. In 1952 I was in the Air Training Corps and from May to August in 1952 I went to Woodford every weekend learning how to fly gliders. At that time the Lancaster programme had finished and AVRO was building Shackletons which were parked around the airfield. The other plane they were building at Woodford was the Vulcan and we saw it in a hangar before it was public knowledge and we were told not to repeat what we had seen. We were at Woodford on a few occasions when gliding had to be postponed while the Vulcan was taken up for a test flight.

[@MartinZero]

Wow Arnold, thats brilliant and of course the Vulcan went on to be legendary

[@thomasmoore5700]

Just watched this video, brilliant, well done and thank you.

[@MartinZero]

Thomas, thank you very much for watching. Really pleased you liked it 👌

[@deniseburton3505]

Excellent.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Denise 👍

[@islaws4589]

Great vid! I was in Afflecks on Monday having a needle poked through my ears! My kids like visiting the Anime shops. It's a great part of the city & long may it remain quirky.

[@MartinZero]

Yes long may it remain the Quirk it is. You got your ears pierced ? I got my eyebrow pierced in 2000 👍😆

[@ronniebiggs4026]

I remember having the odd drink at a pub called Mother Macs ? Is it in the Northern quarter? Absolutely first class video ,music ,editing , Martin ( Chuck Norris ) Zero 👍is the real deal.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Ronnie

[@valerielongmore5040]

Brilliant!! Love all your videos.

[@utterlee]

Great video, nice personal history there. I lived in the NQ last year and loved it loads, miss it so much. Had no idea Avro started in that old mill! Passed it all the time in the way to Aldi!

[@MartinZero]

Ahh yes Aldi on the retail park 😃To be honest Lee I never knew either, I think I stumbled across the info and then the blue plaque confirmed it. Bet it was great living in NQ 👍