The Industrial place you never knew about ?

[@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

[@reubenlongworth3586]

Memories of childhood, Alderley edge roman times, for mining. Glad you found part of Cromford and high peak railway X rooby

[@grahamwickens8802]

Just caught up with this one. Another excellent adventure !

[@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.

[@danehardinge8801]

I live in Bakewell and this is the second great video of local places I only had an inkling about. I got thrown out of the Monsall Trail tunnel under Haddon Hall!

[@epj900]

Amazing to find that you have never heard of Cromford. The Cromford and High Peak Railway is world renowned among railway enthusiasts circles, and it's connection to the canal was important too

[@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.

[@Babygrumplin55]

Nice to see Marcus' dad supporting him in his quest for all places dark and dank. Its great when father and son have common interests, just like Martin and his son James.

[@artvanwag3257]

I worked on the Cromford Canal for a year back in the 80s ..

[@petedemaio168]

Martin coming over to 'my' territory, amazing. Giving it the brilliant Zero treatment. Finding hidden parts that most don't know and just drive by. Congrats on 100k. Finally.

[@empireofnoise2200]

99.9k subscribers nearly 100k

[@Magdalena76h]

I've been to Cromford a couple of times and I love it!! The canal is worth a walk, the Mills are fascinating and there is a wonderful secondhand book shop! It is the industrial history which fascinates me the most, but all packaged in a pretty, charming Derbyshire valley... By the way, Arkwright's house is now a hotel and I have stayed there! It is lovely!

[@alexac3098]

Subscribers ticked over from 99.9k to 100k while I watched! Congrats Martin - and thanks for a really fantastic video today. Wish I was over there to take a trip up to Derbyshire and see those sights. The Bear Pit was fascinating, I could spend a whole day exploring that and the mills. Thanks to Adam for his help, he should start up a KZbin video for other Industrial Archeological enthusiasts!

[@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

[@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?

[@EATSLEEPDRIVE2002]

5:37 “what are you up to, Post 10?“ And they say the perfect crossover doesn't exist.

[@teresasworld3374]

Hi Martin Just stumbled across your channel as I'm planning to visit Cromford Mill tomorrow. I have a little KZbin channel called Teresa's World. It’s a hobby, I have a VW T4 camper and do various things. I'm also following a book called ‘A History of England in 100 places’ written by John Julius Norwich - this book has taught me so much! My project is to visit all the places featured in this book. My channel is not a history channel but I just like to give viewers a feel of a place and make them aware it exists and is worth visiting. I'm in awe of your incredible engineering knowledge - you remind me of Fred Dibnah - I wonder if he was your role model 🤗 Just want to say what a great channel you have, congratulations on all your subscribers. I find it hard gaining subscribers - it's a slow process - well it is for me!! Happy travels … I’ve hit subscribe 👍🏼🤗

[@petersimms4982]

Splendid chimney on the pumping station:)

[@jacquelinefilby1842]

Good to hear you mention Post 10! I love his uncloggings😊

[@barryhansen6854]

Thanks for this Martin and Crew, it bought back memories of beautiful warm shirts that my mum sewed to cloth us all by buying Viyella fabric to cut up and sew. My mum was a seamstress by trade so there was no shortage of well made clothes, still have some to-day and I'm 68yrs old and they fit as they did when made when I was 17yrs old.

[@davidmunro1469]

Thank you Martin. This video is a time machine.

[@RobEJC]

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

[@Peasenas]

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

[@jetsons101]

That heavy mist at the Via Gellia Mill really sets the mood. It's amazing how water with a little help from gravity can do so much work. Martin, this was a outstanding journey, this is one adventure I "really" wish I was part of the team. So much history packed in one video, top notch job. Thanks to you and the team for this great watch and thanks for keeping your history alive.

[@jonrutherford6852]

The mist impressed me mightily. What a setting for a thriller or good horror movie, eh? Or a TV series, provided it be a high-quality one.

[@kevanparker908]

Via Gellia pronounced here in Derbyshire (I went to Benjamin Outram School) Via as in Viaduct and Gellia Jelly with a A on the end. Great video however!

[@simonbroberg969]

5 days later, 29k views & 2.6k likes which is very high. Mosst are lucky if they get 50% likes of the views. Not the sort of thing I usualy watch, but really glad I did. Makes a change from unused and abandoned bunkers and forts.

[@jetsons101]

@@simonbroberg969 Martin Zero will always please the viewer.....

[@shirleylynch7529]

Absolutely stunning. Thrilling to watch. Filming outstanding . Well done to you all. What an explore

[@tharkthax3960]

What an adventure you guys have had! Just fantastic. Liked the post10 reference 😁 Congrats on 100k subscribers, I'm glad I'm one of them.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you, Iam glad you are as well 👍😀

[@thhc1744]

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

[@briankinder9292]

Liked this one, my family lived in the area, Ible, Middleton and Bolehill in the 1700's, at least one was a lead miner. Before this we were connected with a lot small mills on the side of rivers, related to cloth products. Look forward to more content from this area.

[@m.m.i.9586]

What a rich history that place has! The story of the bear pit is wild. That must’ve been some high drama, back in the day, with the water exiting from the mine getting blocked every weekend! 🤭😆

[@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!!

[@ianhudson2193]

Unfortunately, the cast iron feed trough over the road at Criford Mill survived until about 15 years ago but was smashed out by a skip lorry which failed to stop.....

[@MartinZero]

Oh No thats bloody shit 😟

[@darkstatehk]

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

[@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 😃

[@geoffpickering]

Due to failing eyesight I can no longer get to visit places like this. Thank you, Martin for you brilliant vlogs. Keep them coming 😀

[@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

[@bcoldgoalie]

Congrats on 100K Martin! Well deserved and this is one of the best KZbin channels out there. Another great video with amazing historical structures. 👏👍

[@paultaylor1666]

Great job, well done and the reference to Post 10 made me chuckle.

[@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

[@mkendallpk4321]

Thank you to Adam for showing you around Cromford. What an interesting place!

[@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!!!

[@Swaggerlot]

I think you were looking at quartz crystals in the lead mine. Quartz was deposited in veins associated with volcanic activity and lead as galena would have been deposited around those veins. Lead was being mined on the Yorkshire Dales in Roman times.

[@andrewfound3269]

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

[@stephengreen8150]

My Great,Great,Great Grandfather is Sir Richard Arkwright, the village of Cromford was built to house the mill workers and remains pretty well unchanged since that time a man well ahead of his time. Worth visiting, the Greyhound hotel built at that time in the middle of the village is actually pretty good to help you with your stop over.

[@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!

[@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

[@bethsheeba1198]

One of the most interesting videos I have seen. Well done Martin and team. cheers from Oz.

[@stattoborough]

Oh wow 😮 looks amazing.

[@peterkitts8815]

Liked the reference to Post10

[@sapper82]

Pronounced Via JELLIA if you don't mind, Martin! I live in the house on the other side of the road from the end of the path across the mill dam so if you drag your backside down here again, call in for a cup of tea and I'll give you a bit more about the Via Gallia and the stream that runs through it, including the now filled in pond that fed into the pond you shewed in the opening. It's probably worth doing another full video on the Via Gellia its self as there is a hell of a lot of interesting stuff that you missed, including the old lime kilns just up the road from the pond. Drop me a line if you're interested. I'm always willing to put the kettle on! Regards the wheel at the basket place in Cromford, it IS a breastshot wheel, not an overshot, all be it one with a very high water inlet to get the maximum turning effort out of the water. If you look at it from the road and imagine it as a clockface, the water came in at about 11 o'clock which caused the wheel to spin anticlockwise. An overshot would have the water coming in at 1 o'clock and spin clockwise. If you look at the buckets on the wheel, it is obvious that they are set to spin the wheel anticlockwise. The water incidentally, came from the top pond. 20m10s I think you are looking at Flurospar

[@nigeldewallens1115]

that was just fantastic to see! Please thank all your friends for creating a great video and thank you too! 😉🙂👍I forgot to mention! My ex departed brother in law used to work in the tin mines down in Cornwall and told me! He could hear the sea above him!

[@johnstilljohn3181]

Blumin' marvelous - mines, water power, railways and some scuba shots....!

[@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

[@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.

[@vivo-audio]

It's great to see so many early industrial water management systems that are still intact in the UK. The Moors in Spain and North Africa were the Masters of water management, developing on techniques the Romans left behind. Much of this infrastructure still exits in Southern Spain, but when the Moors were finally expelled in 1492, they took their secrets with them and the fountains ceased to flow.

[@RoperGaming]

Loved the little "post 10" shout-out. Another amazing video as always.

[@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.

[@mistreku]

Great vid mate, as usually! One piece of advice, if I may. Be careful around the mines and in this time of the year, leafs could hide a rotten floor.

[@mikewood142]

Yet another great video Martin, I visit the Cromford area a few times and really enjoy looking around the industrial village and the old mill site, but I never knew that there was more to the area, like the places you went to look at. It's a great shame about the Cromford water mill no longer working 😢 I remember seeing it in action when I was younger and have some old footage of the wheel going round. As you like your old industrial stuff, like myself, whenever you get some free time, get yourself over to Chesterfield where I live and come and have a look at the old Robinsons paper mill and works, attached to one of the mills called the canon mill, where they made canon balls, there's an old water wheel, but sadly in disrepair 😢 but it's clear to see and look at. Been told that the historic society are trying to get funding together and hopefully get it working again? Just incase you are interested, look up online for the Boythorpe and Walton works in Chesterfield and it may tempt you for a visit one day? The work site is massive and the old workers cottages can be seen on the walk too. Anyway there's an idea for a future video maybe? Anyway keep up the good work mate, I really enjoy watching all your videos and you make them so interesting too. All the best from. Devon Mike 🚂

[@markmunro8753]

Thank you Martin, England is a beautiful dream.

[@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) 🙂🚂🚂🚂

[@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

[@stephencleaves]

Thank you Martin, Marcus, Roy and Adam for bringing such a wealth of industrial heritage to us, a fascinating place and definitely one on my list to visit when I venture up that way next year. 👍

[@derelictmanchester8745]

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

[@ronaldnolan9036]

Martin, your taking me back 57 years and I still remember that area well. Regards from the Philippines.

[@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! 😁😁

[@hovermotion]

You deserve it Martin and crew. Great vid , never heard of Bolton Abbey until this video.. All the best Jim👍🏻😉

[@snapper7903]

Lovely content as always.

[@oldmanhuppiedos]

Beautiful intro Martin, soothing on a Sunday evening. This vlog is also a discovery for me. Another tidal wave of information, Interesting Vlog.

[@jasonwelsh5986]

Congratulations on 100k subscribers Martin been watching your videos for years really enjoying them.

[@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.

[@porkscratchings5428]

Brilliant find, another one for the bucket list when I next pop up that way fishing and have a mooch round the area. 👍

[@stevesrepairs5778]

Thanks Martin, and the team for this very interesting historical vlog. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@AnyoneForToast]

Your filming quality is getting quite smashing, even underwater! What we need to see now is fish in the Medlock...

[@EffektivMusic]

Couldn't help but notice you mentioned post10 at 5:41 or thereabouts. Another brilliant channel aswell as your own!

[@paulwilson7234]

Excellent Sunday night video. 👌

[@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. 😁

[@mrfoodarama]

Congratulations on 100,000 Subscribers Martin! What an accomplishment!

[@MartinZero]

Thank you very much, been a journey 😀

[@bobdews3693]

Brilliant Martin, look forward to the next installment, cheers.

[@hughrpotter]

Another great video. For the full history of local lead mining (which dates back to Roman times) check out the Peak District Mining Museum in the Pavilion in Matlock Bath (weekends only in winter). Well worth a visit. Oh, and it is Gell as in Jelly🙂

[@davidsedlickas8222]

As usual superb filming and commentaries. Thanks so much team. Thoroughly deserved Martin 100k subscribers You are very good at what you do. Keep safe warm dry and virus free all

[@madgebishop5409]

05:38 love the Post 10 reference 🤣

[@paulcharlesworth9114]

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

[@MartinZero]

Definitely Paul

[@williamrobinson7435]

Thanks Martin and team for another great film! Most enjoyable as ever. 🌟👍

[@aarondunn5029]

I would like to say I am really enjoying your videos I searched on KZbin for an adventure and found you it’s not only an adventure it’s educational and I’m a Lancashire man from burnley keep it up definitely deserves a sub 😊

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much 👍

[@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

[@richardlowe4751]

Fabulous video! FYI the water leading through the pipe to the penstock of the first wheel is not pumped but relies on the water source upstream being higher than the penstock. Just like lady isabella in Laxey.

[@lazyhazeldaisy9596]

Wonderful scenery Martin I just love waterwheels there is something so genteel about it, and the pump house at the end was simply gorgeous, hope you go back in the Spring maybe to check it out. Thanks Martin I really do look forward to your vids!

[@David_Owsnett]

Excellent video Martin. Its amazing what they achieved back in the day with the technology they had.

[@jasonschott5925]

I went here with my mum on holiday once. We looked around at the history of the town. Plus liked the post 10 reference on the video. I follow him as well as you

[@yvoheaton6402]

Know the area very well after years of walking and cycling in the Peak...its incredible and very special.

[@UsualmikeTelevision]

Fantastic! The look of overcast England in the old industrial era makes it genuinely look like we are back in time! Well done Martin!

[@yorkie2789]

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

[@johncarold]

Thanks, Martin and friends, I don't know why, but I just love water wheels, especially when they still are working. To bad you wasn't there when the pump house was open. Thanks for the video

[@misterbacon4933]

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

[@christophernorton33]

Thank you, guys.Fantastic what a find. Cromford is one place I must visit. So amazing to see so much still there after all these years.👍😃

[@johnn8244]

Thank you for another interesting video. I am looking forward to seeing the pump house open day.

[@worldtraveler930]

Excellent video work keep it up!! 🤠👍

[@MattBrownbill]

I ate a Bakewell tart while watching this, inspired by a previous video. 😅

[@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.

[@wacholder5690]

My favourite sunday evening program. A good team effort, I'd say. A region I - most likely - will never be able to explore myself. So: Thanks for sharing !