The River Medlock Manchester. Episode VIa

[@jetsons101]

Martin, this is a GEM of a watch from start to finish. It seems that after years of abuse, being polluted, being used as a trash bin, being culverted, used as a sewer and cursed as a eyesore the River Medlock stood strong and she is ready for her comeback. Thanks Martin for your time, effort and HARD work you have put into your River Medlock series. Thanks to the team.....

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Mike much appreciate

[@TheUpplanning]

@@MartinZero Thanke you for the big finale of the River Medlock series Regards from Sweden

[@suzyqualcast6269]

Imagine the days gone when it flowed quietly, twixt grassy banks, hardly bothered by humans and their build over intentions, cos there WAS such a time.....

[@jetsons101]

@@suzyqualcast6269 Well said....

[@louwrenspenning2763]

I am in New Zealand, and enjoy your program very much. You make the distant past alive.

[@swampthing20]

Seriously, since the days of The Love Boat and Bullseye is there anything more comforting on a Sunday evening than the Medlock music on a new Martin video? Bliss.

[@adminsasdefault2366]

Spot on (like a Sunday time team double bill)

[@quickclipsbyjmj]

There's one more thing more comforting. It's feeling safe on an explore with Martin. We never feel worried by the themes and information shared. Big Roy's looking slimmer. 👌 Great to see the culverts opened up for the park. At last, SPOONS!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks everyone

[@Simon_Nonymous]

A Chameleons fan I hope - but fab comment no matter what. I have my YT favourites and this is at the top of them.

[@caddycommercials8570]

@@adminsasdefault2366 yesssss

[@MancunianDrummer4hire]

I’m a clayton lad, born 1969, and the medlock was always a mystical watercourse, steeped in folklore ( the great flood of the late Victorian era) and it served as no mans land, when the raids occurred on clayton tip ( now vale) between us, and newton heath. I am a bit younger than you, but have the same sense of wonder about manchester and its industrial relics. I also have the same taste in music as your good self ( i was a drummer for the chameleons 12 years back) i worked extensively in pest control for 14 years, and around 2009, i was in the sub levels of the midland hotel working, in the maintenance tunnels. My trainer lifted up a grid cover, and lo and behold, there was the Tib. Flowing beneath. I hope you continue the Medlock going upstream from phillips park. There is an interesting service tunnel/ walkway via the old bridge, that branches off a path off bank st, once you walk under the old arches that went into stewart st power station. Still so much to know about the meddy, as you go up clayton vale. Dug

[@rich_devoto]

Catching up on Zero videos I might have missed and then your comment caught my eye 'I was drummer for the Chameleons'. Lucky bugger.

[@MancunianDrummer4hire]

It was brilliant. I had an amazing time, mate

[@Gappasaurus]

Can only imagine if security guards from the construction site happened to look over the wall while you lot were down there 😄 Guard #1: “Look out, there’s a gang of rough-looking lads making their way up the river!” Guard #2 [squinting to see]: “Oh, that’s just Martin and his mates having a trudge… must be another Medlock episode coming up.”

[@screwthecabal6453]

The spoons you just shown put a huge smile on my face!

[@navigator902]

Oh, good to see James is with you, the Brew Master. Oh Martin, you've done it again, brought me back ... back to Grandmothers little wee bit and bend.... Memories of Mama.

[@ponyboymb]

Ahhhh Brilliant, Martin back in the Medlock with the lads, in the culverts ✊🏼✊🏼🤟🏻👊🏻, great to the history of the area over the decades. ✊🏼🤟🏻👊🏻👌🏻🔥🔥🔥 Have a smashing rest of your week 🙏

[@countesscable]

There were so many 2 up 2 down terraced houses (euphemistically referred to ‘cottages’ these days). I was born in one and remember the tin bath and hot water being boiled in a galvanised bucket on the stove. I bought my own house-without a bathroom-in 1981. We put a bathroom in, so it was my first proper bathroom. I was 23.

[@Peter-MH]

Park looks great! Really like this trend of more green space and areas for wildlife within city centres 👍

[@MartinZero]

Yeah must admit its a nice job and we did need it

[@deanbr6ndo70]

I don't know what it is but when I see old photos , it gives me a sense of peace.great vid Mart.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Dean

[@mkendallpk4321]

Wonderful job. No boring sections at all. And thanks to Simon, no more spoon jokes. Thank you Simon.

[@MartinZero]

Cheers 👍

[@philhumphreys5096]

Outstanding video of an area I know well from the 1960s. These are precious memories recorded for all time. Well done Martin and your team.

[@glenntanner3]

Martin, I love that you share the history, it's one of the primary reasons i watch. I'm mid 30's American, so as you might be able to guess, I did not grow up with this. I love watching your journeys.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Glenn, glad you enjoy the vids 👍

[@christopherescott6787]

I cannot imagine living in a city with the rich diversity of historic locations. With every episode, I learn another fascinating chunk of history about Manchester and the environs around it. Thank you and the chaps kindly for all the extraordinary effort in showcasing and preserving the heritage of your city for generations to come. I do hope to visit and some it for myself.Cheers for Edmonton Canada.

[@countesscable]

Loved this. Martin is spot on about us Brits having a steaming hot cuppa on hot days. When I’m thirsty, only a nice cup of tea with milk will do.

[@areyouserious3092]

That photo is absolutely wonderful. I hope mum and baby had a good life.

[@TrueGaming140.48]

i didn't even know about this park and its oppen now, ill be visiting tomorrow, if just to gaze at some stone remnants along the medlock!

[@garycox2964]

Hi Martin and team I was born about 200 yards from the east end of the park in a two up two down in spire street Ardwick and everything you say in your video is 100 per cent correct me and my mates used to wade in the river in the sixties and it’s the first time I’ve ever seen the bottom of the river keep up the good work 👍 ps where the kids play area is it used to be a demolition yard I used to work there

[@MartinZero]

Proper connection to that area Gary 👍

[@garethparr9482]

Great to see the old girl again. Looking very nice and clear in parts. Loved this series!!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Gareth

[@jetsons101]

The River Medlock...... Coffee, ready-set-go......

[@MartinZero]

Here is a link to the Mayfield station video. When it was still semi derelict kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYqsn5SwbdNsf7c Music: Forgotten, Aurora B Polaris Aurora B.Polaris: soundcloud.com/auroraborealis... facebook.com/AuroraBoreal... twitter.com/abofficialmusic kzbin.info/door/bkRvTwVj... instagram.com/aurorabpolaris

[@Cartoonman154]

I think the government want to knock down Mayfield station so they can build generic modern buildings for the home office.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Another amazing video Martin it just got better and better . Love what they’ve done with the park but that viaduct at the end all in brick ! Stunning 😍😍🧱🧱🧱🧱🧱👍🏼

[@MartinZero]

I thought you might like that 😀

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

@@MartinZero 😍😍👌🏼🧱👍🏽

[@tomhiggins4124]

Hi martin , that was a cool ture of your neck of the wood,s !!!! , that massive viaduct, wow , the brick work you mentioned, at an angle, is a( SKEW ARCH) it is an amazing work of art , and old school propper brickwork !!!!!!!!!! Hope that help !! .

[@martin4787]

There's nothing I can add that hasn't already been said, except thank you Martin and gang for a beautifully made series on The River Medlock. Whenever I see the Medlock I always think of you and the gang. 🙂

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Martin

[@David_Owsnett]

How are we going to get down this river and sneak past security? I know! Let's go in a gang of 7. Great video Martin. An adventure with the lads and very atmospheric with the historical photographs. You are a wordsmith par excellance.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks David,

[@xr6lad]

That picture of them walking along in a group my first thought was: bldy ‘ell, it’s a Saga Tour group! Not a discrete stroll.

[@m.m.i.9586]

This is a wonderful new installment of the Medlock series! You guys never disappoint! Loved seeing the goose family's cameo near the end too, and James' reaction to a train whistle is priceless!! 😂

[@MartinZero]

Cheers. I though we might get trouble from the geese but all good

[@dereklucas8420]

I honestly think Martin, if it wasn’t for you and the Medlock series, these things probably wouldn’t of happened. Well done you, looks like someone in power watches your videos. 👍

[@GregPodster133]

The Talking Clock. Used it all the time ( pardon the pun) it cost my mum and dad a fortune, back in the day. But. Whow..great memories Martin. 👍👍

[@anenigmawrapped]

Great episode. Thanks as always.

[@MartinZero]

Cheers

[@MrLargePig]

I think you and your channel get a bit of credit, for this. I remember, when the Medlock series first began, that the river was a mess- trash everywhere, and who knows what, down in the muck. And I thought that there would never be the political will, to do anything about it. I am heartily glad to see that I was wrong, and that the people of Manchester have started the process of returning the Medlock to it's natural state. Good on ya, Martin!

[@MartinZero]

Cheers, it was a long time coming, at least one section is better

[@suzyqualcast6269]

Waint achieve that until the river is once again open t'skies, between grassed banks.

[@havingalook2]

That was very exciting. The reclaiming of the river is brilliant. Lovely James - what can be said - everyone should have a lovely James in their lives. He need not understand everything - truth be told - very few do, they just pull it off better. Lovely video - glad no one fell, tumbled or got wet. Well done Martin - James (Lovely James) and the host of other visitors. Cheers

[@MartinZero]

Thank you, I will pass on your thoughts to James 😄

[@richardlangly4635]

I'm a simple man. I see a video from Martin Zero about the River Medlock, I click on it. Simple As.

[@Seat1AJoe]

When this opens up @ 44:56 my heart skips a beat. Sofa king beautiful.

[@BLOWN8CYLINDER]

Cracking video guys..... Really enjoy these river video's 👍

[@MartinZero]

Thank you

[@Dave64track]

That was a really interesting watch I'm loving the fact that it's been uncovered after all these years. It would be quite interesting to watch after a heavy rain fall to see how high the water goes, I guess that's why they kept the high walls quite high to stop it coming over just in case. The old photographs and the overhead views really did show the area of brilliantly from then to now. This series has just been a real eye opener for all us views thanks for sharing your journey along the Medlock with us.👍

[@Simon_Nonymous]

A few miles upstream at Daisy Nook it can flood really badly, spilling its banks and shutting roads; not sure how that affects it downstream but it's a typical west Pennine river. Short, steep, and catching a lot of rain.

[@FilthyTheDog1]

Another great vid, mate. Great that they've opened the river up and done some tidying. Sad that many of the rivers in our cities were culverted and horrendously polluted so fair play to Manchester City Council for this project (assuming it's their work). Stockport, take note and open up the Mersey!

[@scottjlambert]

Almost 100 thousand subscribers Martin! I still remember when you had a little over 300. I knew even then that you’d be successful and here you are. This entire series has been spectacular. Cheers!

[@Stainless316L]

I worked in the iceworks building which was converted into a sock knitting factory. The building still had a really old cargo lift and weighing scale from the ice factory days the walls were all lined with 10inch thick cork insulation. I didn't realise there was an old swimming pool behind the iceworks originally. How times change in 100 or so years.👍

[@t77299]

well done as usual, worth waiting for, thanks Martin 👍🏻😄

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Tobbe

[@DavidSevern]

Couldn't contain my excitement when I saw this, then the the music and its like a new unseen episode of the A Team is on the telly.... Woooohooooo

[@MartinZero]

Thanks David 😃

[@numberonefan4699]

Outstanding video as always thanks Martin 👍

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Boss

[@brianartillery]

Great video, Martin. Nice to see on a summer's day. The voice of the talking clock (T.I.M.), Pat Simmons, died in 2005. It now gets a bit eerie: the machine that used her voice (which was recorded on glass discs), was on display, and working, at the British Horological Institute. On the day Pat died, though, so did the machine. It got slower, and stopped. I heard about this on a radio programme some years ago, and to be honest, it freaked me out a bit. Probably just wear and tear... But you can't help wondering.

[@MartinZero]

Thats Crazy Brian 👍

[@brianartillery]

@@MartinZero - Yeah. But what's weirder, it's true. It's 'My Grandfather's Clock', in real life.

[@shirleylynch7529]

Can’t find the words. Outstanding. Have watched the Medlock series a couple of times. Now going to watch it all again. Absolutely brilliant. Love the beginning and end with the old fashioned telephone. Martin you are in a class of your own. Lovely tea James. Fab spoons. What a great explore for all you buddies. Thank you for taking us with you.

[@CEng-ge6sw]

Very interesting, one of your best. Nice to know that there is now a green oasis in the middle suburbia.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you

[@simonmcowan6874]

Absolutely brilliant episode 12! Can't wait.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Simon

[@marieseaward9891]

You guys are great .. looks like the good the bad and ugly 🤣... Had my cuppa and biccie with you all 🤗.. James bought the spoon 🥳🥳

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Marie

[@roytabberer7427]

Good afternoon Martin, A huge thank you to you and your team for a very interesting video. You have certainly done a lot of research for this part of the River Medlock, along with the rest of the river. Don't lose your spoons.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Roy, good spoons them

[@mistreku]

Martin mate, after all these years following you, I think I know more about Manchester than my own city, despite never being in Manchester. Great content as always, mate, missed regular updates.

[@geoffpickering]

Great vid as usual. Looking forward to seeing the final section of the Medlock saga

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Geoff

[@wacholder5690]

Another good one from Martin & his team. Thanks for sacrifying your time for this again. Maybe two years ago I'd had never imagined to follow some folks on their subterranian voyages across a town I don't know at all. Not speaking of following *rivers* through it. But your enthusiasm and the interesting knowledge bits made me hook to it. Thanks for sharing and thanks to the guys as well. 🙂

[@christine8408]

Fantastic video Martin very interesting and informative as usual.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Christine

[@maveric5381]

Another fine video Martin. In the mid-1970s I was an electrician traveling the country to jobs. Some digs did not have baths so I used to use "Slipper Baths" as they were called. Newcastle, Leeds and Gloucester I remember.

[@MartinZero]

Yeah thats the term I came across, Slipper baths

[@StonedustandStardust]

Thank you, Martin, especially for the old photos.

[@stevesrepairs5778]

Thanks Martin for a fantastic adventure showing that with some help from us people nature can recover rivers and areas such as The Medlock. I remember being in a night club near Piccadilly in the summer of 1976 and the doorman shouted "It's Raining" and everyone ran out into the rain as it hadn't rained for several weeks. Thanks also for all the hard work digging up all the historical info' and also reminding me of how tough things were even when I was a kid. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Steve

[@davidclark3603]

Thanks for that Martin. It's taken years for true appreciation to come to light. It is wonderful there now that the concrete has gone.

[@davidhoult4653]

Martin you are a gem. Just watched this and many others of your vids. You are enlightening us of the areas we live and all over the Country. I am 77 . Born and bred next to Gas works Regent rd Salford . Loved my childhood . Fished on Cut canal .Had relatives in Ardwick Harcourt Street . Not far from this vid. Was brought up same as you. Two two down cold water tap bath in front of fire . Sometimes went for proper bath at Regent rd baths. Dad used to go in 7 stars pub in Ardwick with my Uncle Harold. Love to see the real places we loved . Know most of areas you explore. Worked all over Manchester Salford. Took Grandaughter to Museum yesterday in Manchester and Salford then explored Castlefield locks. Keep going Authorities should give you licence to Dolores with your mates , giving us more info than a lot of Books and it is real life. Very very interesting what you do. Thank you . Will keep watching.😁👍🤝👏

[@oldmanhuppiedos]

That's how I grew up, no bathroom in the house, once a week in the tub. We are about the same age Martin. And sometimes to the bathhouse on special occasions. Another nice vlog.

[@tharkthax3960]

History is so poignant, I just love it. Fantastic video, and real nice you sharing what it was like with you and your family during your youth.

[@charlesdickinson47]

Excellent as ever! Bring on Episode 12!

[@ColinHarperSummerson]

Cracking job of the park and great video Martin 👍 , 🙏

[@missmerrily4830]

What a fabulous video. A history lesson on the hoof. And heartwarming to see the area being regenerated in a way that'll give a new leisure facility to so many people. A cracking job Martin. So interesting to hear your own personal memories of the public baths. Thank you so much! 👍

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Miss Merrily

[@dayvewatson8596]

OMG we'rev you bin. 😍 thanks for coming back missed you 👍👌👍👌👍👌👍💜💯👍🙏

[@MartinZero]

I was here 2 weeks ago 👍

[@shilks8773]

Let no river in Manchester be un-waded. Keep up the interesting vids.

[@MartinZero]

Indeed 👍

[@redsteadyon]

That was as always ACE, I remember when we used to come home from school in Macclesfield we used try & guess what colour the river Bollin was going to be because it had some dyeworks on it & the one day that sticks in my mind was it was BRIGHT yellow, So looking at that old map there was dyeworks, printworks a tannery & that's just in that small view so I bet it was in a right state, Nice to see fish & other wildlife in it now, There is Trout in the Bollin now, Ha...

[@MartinZero]

Yeah the Bollin is beautiful now

[@timwy]

As ever brilliant video - amazing history guys !

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Tim

[@johncarold]

Hi Martin I have watched every episode on the Medlock and I love them. I like how they opened it up, I can't wait to see the final results when they finish. I noticed that some spots the water is clear and some times it looks dirty. I grew up with a creek that runs through my town and we used to swim in it. Do kids play and swim in the Medlock ? Thanks again for the video and information about what is happening with the Medlock.

[@johncarold]

PS , I know that I have asked you for a video of the Medlock after it exits the Sluice and drops into the river.

[@MartinZero]

Kids might play further up on hot days when it runs through the suburbs, but not that much. Most the time its cold here and getting wet is no fun

[@danieltoth-nagy5097]

I've seen kids playing in and jumping into one of it's natural pools near Bardsley Bridge on the A627 between Ashton and Oldham.

[@Simon_Nonymous]

@@danieltoth-nagy5097 around Daisy Nook I have seen kids playing in it too

[@tomsurbanexplore]

I'm impressed Martin wow the Mayfield baths pics pretty old back in the day I remember the telephone ringing up for the time that brings good memories it's good what they done to the river Medlock making it all nice & tidy should be good in years to come brilliant video as always look forward to watch Medlock 12 keep up the good work 👍

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Thomas, yeah the speaking clock 😀

[@tomsurbanexplore]

@@MartinZero that's the one they wer,re the days 👍

[@chase_me1990]

Hi Martin, Great vid as always - I've been following your series for years so I've been waiting for when you would get to this new section. @33:22 you mentioned that it gets quite narrow and think they will dredge/make this bit deeper. This won't be the case as channelling and dredging increases the flow of water which during flooding is the opposite of what you would want. they have created those beds on either side and sometimes on the outside of the river bend so that in times of floods, the vegetation will slow the water down to reduce flooding down stream. It also increased wildlife and as you saw later in the video (@41:40 and a lesser extant, @41:11), when they narrow the river down, but keep it relatively shallow, it creates almost like a brook creating specific and varied habitats along the river for certain types of wildlife like fresh water shrimps. It also helps with aeration of the water which would be needed is such a slow moving river.

[@MartinZero]

Sounds good, I did wonder, thank you

[@TheMancDroneGuy]

Wow only just watching this. Fantastic video love the whole of the Medlock journey

[@rontanser9369]

Lovely video Martin that’s nice to make in a park area did I see between the park and Manchester Picadilly the old platforms of Manchester exchange

[@adrianstansfield]

Martin & the guys a great video again 👌👍😁

[@Pulpy0147]

Fantastic video Martin, so glad they are making use of the space and retaining some features. Massive improvement on normal Lego tower blocks further down river. Brilliant!

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Brian

[@bikertyp]

Wow... the sound at the beginning starts like a new OMD video clip.... goosebumps everywhere. Now watching the movie..... :)

[@MartinZero]

Love OMD 👍

[@bikertyp]

@@MartinZero Hmmm. I guess we are not alone....

[@grimreboot]

Thank you for the upload:)

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Grim

[@jonty4664]

Brilliant ☕️👈🏻👍🏻

[@MrSteffen2020]

Thanks you Martin for nice video see you next time l

[@codedlAnguage]

Excellent 💝. This is where I live right on it. 💝

[@danielbarrows7144]

Love the spoons 🥄 now I’ll have to get me one! Lol

[@kennyyellop]

brilliant video excellent content riveting

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

That's hot here in the USA. This week has been 100 here. It's terrible and that is without the heat factor. Thus show was perfection as usual. Thank you.❤️❤️

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Patty

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

@@MartinZero your very welcome

[@althomas7937]

Brilliant - loved it and the whole series.

[@yonmons]

Enjoyed that even with the Boom Boom music in the background 😎

[@MartinZero]

Disco ! 😀

[@atilllathehun1212]

Great video as always Martin and team. I've lived in a few two up two down no bathroom houses myself. People of a certain age will know all about it. Love what they have done with Mayfield, def on my list for a visit.

[@MartinZero]

We went in for a drink last December, it was ok

[@suchcone]

Yaaaasss back on the Medlock! Another banging video already, need to get my dinner now and really settle into the rest of the vid!

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Cone 👌

[@PelicanIslandLabs]

Awesome historical images. Love the new look of this river. Things were definitely NOT better "back in the day".

[@roykemp4941]

The best industrial heritage channel on here by far , thanks 👍

[@louallen369]

Excellent video Martin. Very classy intro, and fascinating content

[@mickmallett7651]

Once again, your passion for all things Medlock is utterly mind boggling thankyou martin and entourage...... and not a lowered dingy in sight 🤣

[@paulwilson7234]

A very enjoyable video, thanks for sharing 👍

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Paul

[@ffrancrogowski2192]

Glad you covered this section Martin. It is so interesting, just like the other Medlock videos which to me are mind-blowing! I never knew that the river was just at the back of Mayfield station, and what is happening with this park seems a real good venture indeed. Seeing that bracket in between the walls at one stage was a great discovery, and also that other piece what was further along in the wall. Going under the huge viaduct that supports the lines into Piccadilly was a feat of mega-construction for it's time, by the Manchester and Birmingham Railway initially. Your videos are most excellent, Martin, as I've mentioned before, but the Manchester City Centre ones like this are what I'd call 'powerful'! Many thanks for this production which includes some lovely photographs and maps of old.

[@Andy-From-England]

What a belter of a video Martin love it

[@Boating_David]

My dad used to own a hardware shop and was still selling tin baths well into the 80s !

[@MartinZero]

Bloody flip

[@erikz2754]

Goodday Martin 35 is warm and it got warmer in the UK stay cool try a cold beer we in SYDNEY need sum sun we have had a crap load of rain it's LONDON temps. send it back down love the videos stay safe and cool

[@a40a40]

Martin your videos are GOLD. I really appreciate the amazing amount of effort and research required to make them. Rest assured in decades and CENTURIES to come your videos will be priceless. Well done and keep 'em coming!

[@bpresolve]

Fantastic Martin I felt that I was with you all (tears in my eyes) it made me home sick because I have been in Perth Western Australia for 50 years I emigrated here in 1972 but I have been back several times (for funerals) but your series on Manchester and its environs has brought back some great memories for me (Thank You) Like you said in the Doco it's getting hot in Manchester at the moment but its Bloody cold here in Perth with lots of rain (Manchester Weather) but in our summer we get temperatures of 40-43 deg C in summer for up to 4 weeks continuous and if you don’t have air-conditioning it is almost impossible to sleep at night. But you get used to it. Once again thank you to you and your Mob for the Videos. Bill From Perth Western Australia. Say safe every one.

[@jessegreenwood1956]

Out standing!

[@screwthecabal6453]

Thank you Martin. I'm in the US and this is fascinating to me. I don't know why other than maybe in one of my past lives I've lived there.

[@unholyaudiochannel]

Great intro Martin. Love Manchester 0161 xxx

[@MartinZero]

Thank you 😉👌

[@michelemcgarvey7517]

The construction is amazing!

[@jordandeasy5214]

Always always get goosebumps when I know a historical picture of our Manchester is coming up. Fantastic finds of the pictures of the baths Martin. You are the best at these videos mate. Well done and thanks