The Industrial place you never knew about ?

This video is about Cromford in Derbyshire and its role in the Industrial revolution. Richard Arkwright the famous industrialist set up the Cromford mill here in the 18th. Century. 1771. Cromford mill was the first water powered mill in the world and the site is now a world heritage site. He utilised water power for water wheels. He also cut into the Cromford sough a mine drainage adit for his water powered mill. The bear pit is a prime example of how they re directed the water towards the cotton mill. There is also a history of Lead mining in the area and we take a look at some very old lead mines. Finally we take a look at Sheep pasture incline on teh Cromford canal and also Leabrook pump house. The pump house dates from 1850anf raised water from the River Derwent into the cromford canal. this whistle stop tour of Cromford is an industrial archeological journey.
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[@MartinZero]

Adam = Forgotten Pumps on Instagram. Roy Below and Beyond on Instagram. Marcus = www.youtube.com/@thedrainmaestro also on Instagram The Drain Maestro Music Savk: Strange The Dreamer

[@andymoss2490]

Just a heads up , The incline plane you looked at by Cromford canal with the Pumping engine house and ex railyard ,well if you trudge up the incline plane you come to Middleton Top which still has the incline planes winding engine in place and is open sometimes .A rather large delightful beam engine and a visitor center for cuppas etc., Stay well ,stay safe and god bless .

[@dizstruxshon1012]

Great vid as always Martin, I liked the reference to Marcus being Post 10 ( the beaver dam culvert unblocker ) 😁

[@frontiervirtcharter]

The translucent white stone at 20:15 looks like fluorspar, which was mentioned along with lead as being mined in the area

[@andyhill242]

About 25 - 30 years ago, yes, I am that old; I visited Arkwright's mill in the early stages of restoration. They have obviously opened up a lot more in the area now. Another great video Martin.

[@brianartillery]

Lovely stuff, Martin. It's incredible to realise that, not too long ago, in the mid 1990's, Cromford Mill was a ruin - featured on BBC TV's 'Restoration' show. So glad it has been saved and is now a World Heritage Site. Cheers for that. It brightened my day. Nice one. Oh, and where's 'Brew Boy'™ today?

[@dianapatterson1559]

Martin, I've said it before: you are a great storyteller. But this time, with your excellent crew, you have produced a truly beautiful video. Thanks so much.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Diana much appreciated 😃

[@davidberlanny3308]

What an amazing place, so many different historic places to visit and plenty tucked out of the way in the woods as well. Big thanks to Adam for showing you around. You're nearly at that 100k milestone, I'm sure you'll get there before Christmas!! (EDIT: Before the nights out, well done Martin) Good luck from Spain!!

[@darkstatehk]

5:39 “what you up to post10?” Omg hahahaha nicely said Martin! Wheres the rake and any whirlpools? 😛

[@thhc1744]

LOL at the post 10 reference. I love that guy's videos

[@anthonyfenlon7389]

Another brilliant video Martin and the gang….well done. Don’t know if you’ve got yourself a new camera but the clarity of the shots is amazing…..especially the opening sequence, which is absolutely stunning ,I wound it back a few times just to see it again and again. And the autumn mists in the valley just add to the feeling of history…….one of your best!!!

[@MrAsBBB]

What an absolutely powerful opening! You should be proud of the material you deliver. These will be a fantastic resource for the future. In a way, you have made a mark in history. So long as these will always be available. You have done your bit to preserve for posterity. Many thanks as always.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much, I appreciate that

[@missmerrily4830]

What an amazing opening Martin. So atmospheric. I'm sure I won't be the first or the last to say you should be doing this professionally. Hi to all of today's team, and your joint efforts have produced a really stunning and interesting video! A great collab. It brought everyone's particular skill to the table. An amazing video on the power of water and the ways in which it was harnessed. Thanks guys!

[@lindamccaughey6669]

Wow that was fantastic. I could spend hours in a place like that. Pleased you coming back. Thanks so much for taking me along. Please stay safe and take care

[@leanneh5293]

Aww I love Cromford, I drive through it quite a lot when visiting customers and visiting family in Macclesfield. Lovely drive to do. Cracking video again! 😁😁

[@empireofnoise2200]

99.9k subscribers nearly 100k

[@andrewfound3269]

Hi Martin Thanks for yet another outstanding video showing our industrial past well worth a visit. Cheers Dorset Andy 🐝

[@darriendastar3941]

Lovely music. Lovely images. Fantastic commentary. Martin, you and the team are making videos that are just getting better and better and better every time you release one.

[@Peasenas]

Lol, Loved the nod to Post 10 when Marcus was clearing those grizzly bars.

[@Jimyjames73]

Hiya - @ 5:39 I got your reference about 'Post 10' - I've seen a few of his vids!!! Interesting about the Water Wheels - Very good Caves / Mines. Yes @ 24:04 - I have cycled down & up that very steep hill which leads to the High Peak Trail & you are right - further up the Hill is a Stationary Steam Engine (The remains of) which pulled the Wagons up & down) 🙂🚂🚂🚂

[@derelictmanchester8745]

Brilliant work Martin... waterwheels...the lead mines,yep got to have those in the collection...💯💯

[@TomRuthemann]

I guess it's time for a well deserved congratulation on the 100,000. Well done indeed, Martin, always a pleasure to watch.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Tom

[@TeriWilde]

Crickey... literally a mile or so from where I born... I was involved in a bit of restoration of various bit of the Arkwright Mills back in the early 80s when I left school and joined the YTS. so I've been up and down there a few times over 40 years ago. and a nice reference to Post10 when Marcus poked out the leaves from the sluice gate. Oh, and Gell/Gellia is pronounced , a mix of words for a steep sided valley The drinking of Milk to prevent absorption of Lead. Yes, because of lead mining, the water courses were often polluted with lead and if you look at the history of the surrounding area there used to be HUNDREDS of public houses, because the beer/ale making process filtered out the pollutants. Shame you didn't go down Godfrey Hole a bit further up Via Gellia

[@paulcharlesworth9114]

Another great video Martin. Cromford looks well worth a visit. Many thanks.

[@MartinZero]

Definitely Paul

[@misterbacon4933]

Just 100 subscribers to go! 100 K! You deserve it, Martin! Toppie! 👍 Greetings from the Netherlands! 🇳🇱

[@douglasthompson296]

Flamin heck Mz & crew, all that rushing water had me going to pee several times 🧐 Cheers DougT

[@RobEJC]

Excellent content PLUS dramatic cinematography, music, and quality editing. Well done, lads. Martin: Looks dangerous, let's send Marcus down.

[@petersimms4982]

Splendid chimney on the pumping station:)

[@MrRiverspider]

99.9k subscribers mate, oh lets have a brew to celebrate. Very well done another great video that place has got it going on everywhere you look. I'd love to see more 👍

[@MrRiverspider]

Congratulations on the 100K subscribers

[@HappyTyke25]

Another super interesting video lads. If you're ever around the Barnsley area, you should go to see the Worsbrough mill museum, it's a very old but still working flour mill With beautiful old buildings and water wheel. Maybe get in touch with Dave cherry a local historian, he's a mine of information on Barnsley history and it's rich industrial past,. And a very interesting bloke himself.

[@shepsavagetv]

Have you ever filmed in Castleton? Amazing history and amazing place, lots to see. Even the drive into Castleton itself is amazing, flanked on both sides by cliffs.

[@RogowskiBubba0864]

Great video and beautiful nature shots, thx 👌

[@The_Smith]

Love these types of videos Martin, able to see places I probably never will. Thankyou.

[@yorkie2789]

What an amazing place, I've added it to my list of places to visit.

[@petertrevena804]

Another great lesson about the history.

[@auser1484]

Looks to be another great video, look forward to watching this all later. Unboxing for the plaque when it arrives. 👍Hopefully I'll be 100k somehow although been around a while. 😁

[@roytabberer7427]

Congratulations on reaching 100,000 subscribers and a HUGE Thank You for doing what you do for us.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Roy 👍

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Fascinating video, looks like a great place to spend a good few days exploring all the history. Must admit I would be itching to get down into some of those water courses and tidy them up and also do some preservation of some of the sluice gates, wheels etc before it rots completely. Andy UK

[@norbertjohn]

Brilliant video......again! well done on 100k subscribers. Well deserved.

[@j.a.7764]

Congrats Martin, 100k! And thank You and your team for a fab video. I absolutely love those old waterways. Wish I had one in the garden.

[@bobingram6912]

Thanks guys for a brilliant vid. Worth a visit on a better day, although it did give it that damp, misty Victorian feel👍👍👍👍

[@simonbroberg969]

Ah Gelena.. Lead and SILVER! I watch a lot of old bunkers, castles and fortress' most of the time, but I also follow Cerro Gordo ore mine (Ghost town living) so I know it's not just lead. Love this, Good footage, hisory education, and a mine to boot. Well done, no wonder your getting the highest like to view ratio that I have seen for a very long time It get's better and better, I helped rebuild a lock on the Kennet and Avon canal. drove a little tugboat for British Waterways, and I see same type in one o the little clips (Only for a few days, due to illness, it was first job I tried after having an operation on my spine, loved it but the vibrations from those Lister 3 pot diesels was too much). I even lived in a narrowboat for five years. only thing missing is motorcycles, but that doesn't matter. I spent so much time on those myself when I was buillding my website, so nice to have a break from those sometimes.

[@MrSteffen2020]

Thanks you Martin for nice video see you next time

[@SAM-zt2uy]

Best chips EVER from the chippy in the square at Cromford. I know the village well and explored many of the local mines and the High Peak Railway.

[@dr.t.]

I liked this before even watching because i knew it would be another enjoyable history lesson, well done yet again 👏👏

[@mattf1986ut]

Well done mate on 100K subscribers, i think i started watching at 40K its great to see how you have developed over the years, well deserved.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Matt really appreciate it

[@lilchris26]

Nice video Martin, I must take a trip to that place sometime. Can not believe I have not been before, my sister lived at Whalley bridge once over. Chris

[@richardross7219]

Another good video. congrats on 100k subscribers. Good Luck, Rick

[@davidclark3603]

Your videos are getting better and better. Well done everyone!

[@charliepaynter]

"What you up to Post 10?" - another great channel!

[@jonathanchalk2507]

Great video guys, more please.

[@garethparr9482]

Brilliant again chaps!! What a lovely place cromford is. Feel a trip comin on 👍

[@Charstring]

Another great Martin Zero video - educational too. Yesterday I had no idea where Cromford is - even though it's really close to the centre of the universe (Sheffield) and my dad had a customer who farmed near Matlock, probably only a couple of miles away.

[@matthewcolley4640]

Another cracking video Martin

[@elainemclelland]

Amazing place. They may not have had electronic technology in those days, but their building know-how is beyond comprehension really. I'm in awe of it all.

[@CEng-ge6sw]

One of your best videos.

[@showmanpete2805]

great vid thanksfor sharing.....keep em coming

[@Phil-M0KPH]

Looks like a very interesting place. A part of the world I’ve never been to, but well worth a visit.

[@ForTheBirbs]

Congratulations on the 100K subs! Woo hoo! I loved the post 10 reference Martin - I've messaged him in past on Patreon and let him know of your channel. An awesome video as per usual! Absolutely fantastic. Did you sack James the brew-maker? lol. Cheers from Sydney, Australia

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Jim, yeah James couldnt make this one unfortunately he was in London I think, the big Jessie

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

Just in case you wanted to see it the pumping station is in steam on Sunday, I’m going to film it for my channel

[@AnubisRubberFox]

When Martin says "Hello my name is Martin" I get the image of a European Pine Marten in my head.

[@MartinZero]

So do I actually

[@746laurie]

Visited the area with my self converted campervan in 2003. Had a wander around Cromford, walked some of the towpath alongside the canal, walked down Sheep Pasture and Middleton inclines (and back up to get back to my campervan - hard going!), and rode some flatter sections of the Cromford and High Peak Railway trackbed. Incidentally, from the location of the water header tank and the angle of the buckets the big waterwheel looks to be what's known as "backshot" i e. the direction of rotation is opposite to an "overshot" wheel.

[@ralach]

Grats on the 100.000 subscribers, Martin :)

[@MartinZero]

Thank you 😀

[@chrisgrallelis90]

Great work love what u do.

[@DavidMorley]

Going to be at 100k and well deserved!

[@elizabethannferrario423]

Great video guys thank you , my Regards liz x

[@RaggyAl1971]

Pronounced VIA JELLIA.That's how me dad and uncle used to pronounced it.

[@ludo9234]

Walked around the area quite a bit. Nice cafe just up the road.

[@seany84uk]

Well done on 100k subs!!!

[@thehouseholder5468]

You get better every time Martin ❤

[@flyingfox7854]

Another brilliant video Martin ….. and another place to visit added to my list of places to visit … thanks to you and your team of amateur experts ….. 👍

[@peterbrameld696]

another great video, Martin, please, please, go back to the pumping station on the open day, plus those lead minds are crying out for a more detailed explore. Many thanks for going places that I can no longer go, cheers Peter

[@kevanparker908]

There is also a steam winding engine at the top of the incline now sadly only powerd by compressed air.

[@martinquinn7804]

Hi Martin great documentary enjoyed Watching I've spent lots of time down here loads of history ❤️👍

[@mikesheldon1957]

I know about Arkright's Mill, run a many race to and from that mill and I'm from Derbyshire

[@aelfweard9242]

Nice reference there to Post 10.

[@Goldenrod01]

Looks like it’s going to be another interesting watch tonight Martin, always look forward to see you exploring these old relics. Much easier to do at this time of year now that summers vegetation has thinned out I’d imagine. (On another note; I was heading over Marsden moor yesterday to have a look at the quarry on Pule hill and could swear I passed James, I don’t know if he looks at these comments but would love to know if it was him or if my mind was playing tricks ha ha)

[@2vsuperdave]

Martin...take a trip back to Arkwrights mill in Cromford..theres a small suprise weve been working on ..

[@MartinZero]

Something new since I went ?

[@2vsuperdave]

@@MartinZero indeed yes

[@martynbuzzing3327]

Love all that old stuff. Canals, pumps , mills, love it all. Just wish someone wouldcut back the foliage.

[@jonntischnabel]

There is another water wheel in rowarth Derbyshire, last time I visited, it was actually turning as well! Maybe you could pay a visit sometime.

[@barbhenderson4867]

A great interesting video Martin, Arkwright was a genius, I’m sure he lived in Preston? X

[@Finchcustomputters]

Yep, he was born here in 1732. Arkwright house still stands in Preston where along with a team of engineers he designed the famous water frame. I’m not sure where he lived in Preston though but I know he died in Cromford and he’s buried at St Mary’s Church

[@lawrenceflanagan5037]

very,very enjoyable Martin,thanks.When you find abundant free energy you don't turn your back on it,not like today's abundant sea power

[@mhgreen]

Thank you for this! We would love to hire you on for a private tour sometime in the future. Nothing hard to get to, just sort of a highlight reel of your videos from the last couple of years.

[@MartinZero]

Yeah cool name where you want to go

[@Nastyswimmer]

8:29 - it's backshot. It has buckets and a high water feed like an overshot but it turns backwards.

[@alanmusson8710]

So interesting what’s on our doorstep!

[@laurencecharlton8760]

Top class,as always.Did they have anyway of dealing with a flood event?Lots of ponds,but the channels appear small,there would be 1 in 50yr events dry/wet.👍

[@Eeveevolve]

I understood the 'Post 10' reference :)

[@rosewhite---]

first wheeel is actually a breastshot wheel as water dropped straight down from the header tank. header tank filled by gravity head of water from higher up the hillside.

[@martinprice8935]

Our company Bridgecraft Engineering we’re based just at the back of Via Gellia Mills where you were filming for 15yrs and we made new bearings and a shaft for the Cromford wheel recently, they have yet to be fitted. The water isn’t pumped to the top of the wheel, it just rely’s on the head of water from the pond above. They would have needed a water wheel to power the pump required which would have been pointless given that the pumped water would have been only driving another water wheel. Sorry, bit of a schoolboy error there 🤣

[@TheOneRiv]

About the water needing to be pumped up to the top of the waterwheel, I wonder if that flanged pipe coming out of the dam at around 6:27 originally fed that, and the pipeline is since gone. That’s only speculation of course, since I have no idea of the distance or elevation difference, but it could make sense

[@caroleast9636]

You wouldn’t pump water up to that tank. I’m amazed that you would even think that. The water would naturally flow into the tank provided that the pipe was supplied from a high enough level.

[@markrobinson1458]

Fascinating place, the milk issue, when I worked at Chloride Ind Batteries back in the late 70s, they'd give you free milk and regular dentist check ups on site, it was to keep your calcium levels up, we was working with lead daily with the lead acid batteries,lead poisoning eats away at your bones, apparently, I'll have to visit that place very soon 👍

[@robertrosicki9290]

I find it very interesting that Martin uses the sentence tag " eh?" on occasion at the end of a sentence or question. Being Canadian I've heard "eh" used all my life. Really makes me wonder if the use of " eh" is only common in Martin's part of England or more widespread in the UK? Mades me wonder if it's use here in Canada is a holdover from our British colonial days. Makes a guy think, eh? Know what I mean, eh? 😄

[@lorrainemerry8661]

It looks like an amazing place. Fancy trying to send the young lad down to the tunnel. I bet you would send children up chimneys back in the day lol ( only kidding)

[@chucky2316]

He loves it

[@michaelgillett5477]

What about milk? When welders are welding, galvanised metals they’re always told to drink milk to settle the stomachs. I could remember my father telling me this many many years ago. Enjoy your program, Michael.

[@mileshigh1321]

Marcus is the new UK Post10 Hahaha!

[@1omega3]

Where did you get the opening music ?

[@maggiefleuriot4427]

Such lovely scenery, but no brew?😆

[@otakarkuby3926]

Keighley Low Mill was started 5 years after Cromford, completed in 1780. Reason I mention it though is it would lokk great if they restored it but instead they have planning permission to gut it further and make residentials and/or commercial converstion. At least its not being demolished... Though on that subject, the most Impressive/scary Mill in Keighley burnt down last year Dalton mill, I'm ambivilant about its future.

[@brianberthold3118]

as always another great vid .. now i want to go to the UK to explore lead mines .... saying it sounds dumb ..... lol

[@robinenbernhard]

5:37 love post10 joke haha.

[@crudburgerwithfries3614]

Water wheels, gravity, storage ponds, dynamos. We are surrounded by free, clean, abundant electricity sources but we dont use it. Them georgians and victorians would kick our heads in if they knew how we 'ran things' these days.

[@psy0rz]

shout out to post 10

[@l30njam3s]

Mate I've got waterproofs. If you need any dodgy stuff needing doing for a video. I'm your guy. Obviously free of charge, I love adventure and your video's.. only downside is you will have to pick me up and drop me off 🤣🤣 do it for the vid 🤣.. also the video was quality and the bear pit was interesting

[@ktmmark]

The steam engine the pulls the carriages up runs on Bank Holiday weekends at Middleton top.