A Disused railway line. A colliery and a Power station

In this video we walk along a disused railway line to look at the remains of an old Colliery, mine and look for the remains of a power station.The disused railway line is the East Lancashire railway Manchester Bury and Rossendale line. The Colliery , old mine is the Outwood colliery in the Irwell valley near Salford and Manchester. on this countryside walk we are looking for clues to the Industrial past. This area was once very Industrial. There is little left of the old mine and power station. We discover a railway bridge a fine example of Railway architecture. We look at some old maps to try and find these abandoned places. This video visits abandoned places and old industrial sites to examine the Industrial history of Salford and Manchester.

[@adelestevens]

Go back to Ringley Road Station and go on top of the road bridge. Head towards Whitefield and you come to a car park for the outdoor trail (about 200 metres ). The buildings on the left of the car park (most recently a little engineering shop ) used to be the bath house for the colliery miners to wash up after work.

[@itsmeintorrespain2714]

Go a little bit further on and you will come to a turning on the left into Chapeltown Road. I lived there for 10 years from 1994 when the colliery was less overgrown. it was a lovely area for walks.

[@quickclipsbyjmj]

Let's see the clock tower.

[@cliffthewanderer]

That was also the site of Woods Brickworks.

[@brianharrell885]

What’s the deal with all the golf clubs in the area? Assume those are newer but appears golf has taken over from coal (or textile) in this part of the nw

[@MartinZero]

Ahh thanks Adelle

[@cliffthewanderer]

I was brought up in Ringley in the 1950s, went to Ringley St Saviours school, If I had a quid for every time my mates put me in those stocks etc, I love your vlogs Martin but this one in particular, because I am so familiar with the locations, I Started work in Radcliffe in 1960 and remember the Power station which was just off Sion st, there was also a brickworks near Outwood colliery, you c@n still find the wagon way that went through Ringley woods from Outwood colliery to the MBBCanal. This was my playground as a child and still find great pleasure walking these tracks. The Tower was part of the first Church built by Nathan Wallwork in 1625, and I remember as a 10 year old attending the centenary celebrations for the new church in 1955. Been watching with great interest your Brindleys Vlogs, which again I am very familiar with, Ringley is of great historical interest thanks for highlighting it, look forward to all your you tube content.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Cliff. Ringley is a hidden gem

[@barrymonchez9043]

This is honestly the best content on KZbin, keep up the amazing work Martin!

[@RichieWellock]

these days its not sunday its Martinday

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Barry, you are very kind

[@MartinZero]

😀👍

[@peterbustin2683]

I love Sunday nights again watching this, which is far more educational & interesting than Top Gear !!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Peter

[@auser1484]

Zero....and the masters of Urbex! I am Martin, Prince of exploration and defender of the secrets of Manchester history. This is Connor, my fearless friend. Fabulous secret knowledge was revealed to me the day I held aloft my magic camera and said by the power of history...

[@MartinZero]

Uncanny how did you know about that ?

[@auser1484]

@@MartinZero It's just that similarity in appearance, sorry to let one of the secrets out. Good video as always.

[@brianartillery]

That bridge? Beautiful. Five hundred quid well spent. I have read that when some mines were cleared, all the spoil tips were bulldozed over the sites, and left to nature. The mental image of the pithead gear vanishing into the pit, is a terrifying one. Great video, as always. Nice one.

[@douglasfleetney5031]

Certainly at two of the four Kent Pits that is what happened, Tilmanstone and Chislet. Betteshanger was levelled and an industrial park built but the slag heaps are now a nature reserve as they were some distance from the pit, Snowdon still stands abandoned but most of the slag heaps were removed for road improvements around the area.

[@MartinZero]

I do think at some point the place has been landscaped and bulldozed

[@JamesStaples]

£500 in 1677 would be around £111,000 today

[@JohnGrayOnline]

Hi Martin Brought up in Bury (Mum worked in Rammy) about 100 yards from the Irwell, went to school at De La Salle Weaste Lane Salford (no Catholic grammar school in Bury) and for some years caught the 7.52 train from Bury Bolton St over this line, past abandoned wagons, electric wires and pit buildings at Eastwood, at speed past Ringley Road, main line at Clifton Junction looking down on the Exide plant, past Agecroft pit, got off at Pendleton Old station and Salford bus-ed or walked it to school ... and years later went to study geology and geography at Manchester Uni. ... all the above is by way of explaining why I enjoy so many of your great videos! The locations, the history, your accent (a more Mancunified version of my own Bury accent), a cultural delight. My favourites include these around the Irwell Valley, the ones you did about Angel Fields and of course your brave ascent to the top of Peel Tower on Holcombe Hill above Rammy :) Thanks for them all! John

[@jdinnen1]

Fantastic video. You mentioned that there is no recognition for the mine or its workers. I think based on your research recognition is warranted. I hope the authorities that govern the wet earth colliery take note of your videos and research and mark the site.

[@Basaljet]

Miners lives matter!

[@MartinZero]

Thank you. Lets see what happens

[@paulcrook2968]

Only discovered your channel in the last few days but I've been binge watching it amazing work, I love it. I had to comment on this one as this is where I grew up, moved to Ringley road just past the colliery from Salford in 1969 aged 11, I played all around there I worked on all the farms around there in summer. My sister was married at St Saviours church and the Horseshoe pub next to it was my dad's sunday afternoon crib playing local. If I remember rightly there is a plaque on the opposite side of the bridge heading back to Clifton in memory of the navvys who lost their lives building the railways. Thank you for such an amazing channel and bringing memories back, I am going back there again as soon as I can.

[@LOTPOR0402]

Those village stocks should be put back in use

[@cliffthewanderer]

As a child in the fifties, we used to be put in the stocks on our way home from school and had to be rescued by our best friend, or In turn rescue him. I only have happy memories of being brought up in Ringley.

[@Doobie3010]

Mark cbay now,now every village needs its idiots!

[@LOTPOR0402]

@@Doobie3010 True , and this is the best place for them .They could have this and the hangman's noose next to each other ,as a deterrent

[@davidbrearley1541]

Mark cbay yep and who I’m thinking should be in em lives in no 10.

[@Doobie3010]

David Brearley Yep,best use Case!

[@anneforster510]

It's amazing that there were so many collieries in that area. We were taught about the Lancashire coalfields when I was at school but today's kids won't have a clue about this history. Thanks Martin for taking us there. Ringley looks a lovely little place.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Anne, yes its definitely worth a visit

[@mancsphil]

Brilliant vlog Martin as a Mancunian from Droylsden many many thanks 🙏 for uncovering our past history we really appreciate what you do 👍👍🤚

[@MartinZero]

Thank you very much

[@pwhitewick]

Very jealous of how much you have to explore around Manchester. Great vlog as always, thanks for taking us along.

[@MartinZero]

I think we are due a cuppa

[@whiskeycook3323]

Wonderful to sit with my lunch and enjoy your lovely video

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Marie

[@trek520rider2]

Thank you. Can't get enough of this stuff. It's amazing how soon stuff vanishes. I come from a village that had two mills gone from busy as hell to vanished in my life time. OK I'm 75 but still it's not that long. There was even an iron smelt mill where we used to play as a kids but we didn't know that. Local industrial archeologists discovered it 30-40 years ago. There had always been a hill known as Smelt Mill Brow but nobody thought to investigate it. Dated from the 1400s apparently. It's a lovely little village you should visit if you're ever in the area, Sutton-in-Craven.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much and That sounds great. Sutton in Craven I will look it up thank you

[@trek520rider2]

www.nmrs.org.uk/record/sutton-in-craven/ I found this link but it's frustrating because you can't get at the information. It doesn't say whethr you have to join or what.

[@mikeclarke3882]

Hi Martin, What a great spot you found. Thanks for showing us around in the heat. I'm always amazed at how quickly nature reclaims the land. I think you're right, the buildings were not only demolished but the land was flattened over too. Fantastic stone work on the bridge and clock tower though hey! Like you, my thoughts are always drawn to those who lived out their lives when places like this were less idyllic. The smoke filled air and damp, dark, mornings that would have echoed to the sound of a thousand clogs and hobnailed boots making their way to the wheelhouse are gone now. Replaced by nostalgic dreams of 'better days' that were anything but. But as long as folk like you are out and about, places like this have will never disappear entirely. Stay safe, stay healthy, and thanks again for bringing us along on your explorations....

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Mike

[@bobingram6912]

Martin, you made that trip into the undergrowth worthwhile, then turned what remained into a very poignant rememberance to those workers and lost souls at the height of the industrial revolution. History bulldozed into oblivion and now a peaceful backwater. As usual you put heart and soul into history. 👍❤🐝

[@MartinZero]

Thank you very much Bob

[@mufcglen1878]

Where the colliery was sited there was also a brick works. This was my playground as a young teen. Climbing into the old buildings, it made me think it bombed out and what it must of been like to be in a post apocalyptic landscape. Loving the work Martin.

[@MartinZero]

Wow I would have loved to have seen some of those buildings Glen

[@briancopp4024]

Keep up the great videos Martin

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Brian

[@ThePablo1911]

That bridge is older than my country!!!! Greetings from Argentina Martín! Y know my english is so poor please dont roast me people.

[@totherarf]

Pablo ... Welcome! ..... Why would anyone want to roast you? This is Lancashire lad! 'utch chair up an' pour thiself a brew an' we'll chunner on a bit! (Don't worry if you cant understand the last bit ..... it is Lancashire Dialect) ;0)

[@ThePablo1911]

@Rob B 👍👍👍

[@ThePablo1911]

@@totherarf Thank you Dave!

[@MartinZero]

Hi Pablo. Your English is great. 👍

[@ThePablo1911]

@@MartinZero Thank you so much, Martin, you are a great and humble person. And you make great content too, I follow you since the great video you made about the wooden Door In the canal. I learnt your language by myself, and because of that I'm very doubtful about it ( i'm pretty sure i've made a lot of mistakes writting this) but Thanks to you and the marvelous community you made for the support you've showed me!!!!😀😀😀😀

[@PurityVendetta]

The Radcliffe power station closed 4 years before I was born and there's literally nothing left. It really does bring the transience of human endeavour into sharp focus. Thanks for yet another fab video Martin.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Sophie, yeah its completely gone

[@PurityVendetta]

@@MartinZero If you're ever in my neighborhood I could take you for a walk down the remains of the Newcastle canal branch (Newcastle under Lyme) as well as the Potteries loop line. I will look forward to the next video.

[@squeakonline]

Walked over the bridge every day for many years to get to Primary school next to the Church. Walk over it now to go drinking in the Horse Shoe (then stagger back over it afterwards) - Growing up with this stuff in your life and you take it for granted. It's astonishing that a bridge built generations ago is still doing it's job.

[@MartinZero]

Hi Paul. Yeah I imagine it can be taken for granted but folk on here seem love that bridge

[@lazyhazeldaisy9596]

I do so love your video's Martin big red arrow saying Nothing here and 'Here we are a brick and another brick' oooohhh! BEAUTIFUL bridge though, keep them coming I can't wait for your next exciting adventures. Thanks Martin.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much. I do like finding the odd brick 😀

[@jesterjoe8377]

A lot of people (me included) don't realise how much history is around us. I'm from Little Hulton (for my sins) and have passed through and by Ringley many times. Never seen it look as good as your video. As I have said before, I love history and hope to follow in your tracks and visit some of these amazing places you bring to us. Well done and thanks Martin.

[@MartinZero]

Not far from you in Little Hulton Joe

[@UKAngryAthiest]

I'm from Little Hulton originally funnily enough and now live in Radcliffe. I've walked around this area a fair bit and I'm surprised that you didn't find the large electricity sub station just a little distance off the track bed and a little further down towards Radcliffe on the opposite side to the pit. It's surrounded by high fences and has lots of power cables feeding into it from the pylons nearby, I took it to be what's left of the power station.

[@brit_in_bc1661]

Best part of Sunday Is watching your vids Martin, It's like you been making them all your life, very Informative and well presented, way better than anything on TV, cheers from Vancouver, hope to get back over there one of these days.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you, you are very kind 👍

[@nmb46]

Enjoyed that one Martin, my Dad was the Vicar of St Saviours in the 70s and early 80s, The landscaped bit with the clocktower was very overgrown and unkempt when my Dad took over the parish and he was responsible for the landscaping you see today. I remember as a kid seeing the ancient coffins in some of the family crypts after a digger fell into one whist the landscaping was being done. Most of the gravestones that were lifted are set around the perimeter of the lawned area and some are very ancient. Mum and Dad are now buried next to the church.

[@MartinZero]

Hi Nigel wow your Dad was the Vicar thats brilliant. I saw the gravestones around the perimeter. The digger story sounds a bit gruesome. Thanks again Nigel

[@valerielongmore5040]

Aw that was really great, made me happy to watch, thanks Martin, another triumph!

[@MartinZero]

Thank you very much Valerie

[@beverleypearson2646]

I love that bridge! It’s so beautiful around here......near where I live 😄

[@MartinZero]

Its a belter Beverley

[@mariaud999]

Beautiful bridge - reminds me of the old Penwortham Bridge here to the south of Preston, over the River Ribble

[@MartinZero]

Oh I think Ive seen that 👌

[@mariaud999]

@@MartinZero yes it's a beautiful old bridge over the Ribble, only about half a mile from home. In very much the same style!

[@Tuberuser187]

Ahhhn! Can't watch right now, so will leave the like and come back later.

[@joylunn3445]

Just looking on Google Earth. From the Outwood Trail there is a flat line that runs north of what was Higher Heaps, it looks very posh now. Heaps Cottage is the Equine Vets. The fields are the same shape as the map. Fascinating.

[@MartinZero]

It is a very nice area Joy

[@simonross8218]

It's great to see you back at your best! Getting out and trying to see things - no bulls*** , just trying to find things.... Great vlog as always Martin, thankyou!!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Simon

[@mrwilks4827]

Keep up the goodwork martin , first class m8

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Mr Wilks

[@michaelwalters7333]

Thanks for the Videos Martin👏

[@MartinZero]

Thanks for watching Michael

[@leilabennett1366]

Thank you for posting that video. There are places like that everywhere. Places that are gone that should be remembered. Shame. We have our share. There is a missing canal in Basingstoke.

[@MartinZero]

Hi Leila yes we have lost so much. And wow an entire Canal

[@leilabennett1366]

@@MartinZero not quite the entire canal. Just the end that gives it its name. The Basingstoke canal doesn't exist in Basingstoke. Th rest of it is still in use. It dissappears into a blocked tunnel. I'll let you read the story if you're interested.

[@johnrogers2826]

Good day now! Another good one, brilliant!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much John

[@Steve_Wardley_G6JEF]

Hell Martin, if you made these video's 24hrs long I'd still watch the bloody lot in one go. I clicked on this one and thought, Oh No, it's only 22 minutes long. I live at the other side of the country but feel I know the area's Industrial past well now. Keep em coming.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Stephen. It would have been longer but I cut a lot of the meanderings in the undergrowth

[@3-4-3football3]

As always Martin another enjoyable film. Love all the wandering around in the undergrowth trying to find things. It’s a great touch as many don’t show you there exploits where the don’t discover anything. Glad to see your well keep up the good work👍

[@MartinZero]

Thank you very much

[@sidewaysaction9983]

Back of the net Martin, half time Disney advert = KZbin stardom. Loving your work and effort.

[@MartinZero]

Back of the net !!!😀 Thank you

[@sidewaysaction9983]

@@MartinZero and that's from a Leeds lad.

[@notsohairybiker]

Most structures built around that time, with normal maintenance, will outlast all of our modern buildings.

[@bendeleted9155]

At the same time, it's amazing how mother nature reclaims the land in some parts of the world.

[@venge1894]

Any structure maintained will last. Regardless its astounding that humans have built structures millennia ago that exist today in some form.

[@brianberthold3118]

rock will last much longer then steel

[@simontay4851]

Most structures? All structures. Rock lasts forever. Stone bridges are the oldest in the UK and need very little maintenance. It doesn't crack or rust like concrete.

[@jeffreyquinn3820]

Very few of the buildings from older eras actually survive, so we only see the ones that were built to last. A lot of the ones that do survive were in some ways monuments to the people who paid for building them. The ones that ordinary people lived and worked in were rickety hovels. Today's mega-wealthy don't have enough long-term focus to build monuments to themselves.

[@northerncounties1392]

This is exactly what I do. Look at old maps, find something interesting and go look if any things left. Win some, lose some. Anyway, always interesting videos with lots of background history thrown in 😊

[@MartinZero]

Its rather addictive isnt it

[@JustMeZero988]

I know this is two years after this video, (in fact it is actually March 2023 so it is almost 3 years ago) but I am going through all your old videos one by one. So, in the video at the end, you mentioned that the clock tower you shown and you that was the only one you know about. Well in Salford, there is one just at the start of the M602 out of Salford. It is on the left as you drive towards the M602 from Manchester and it is on the corner off TRAFFORD ROAD and ECCLES NEW ROAD. (just wish they would let people add photos on these comments so I could show you, but hey ho). So I hope that adds to your knowledge. Great Videos Martin. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@victorgoncalves2442]

Nice , short but full of history , great job . Thumbs up

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Victor

[@dayvewatson8596]

Love 💘 💖 ❤ 💕 💗 ♥ 💘 fanks thanks again eye love going down 2 outwood some of my relatives live there eye love that place so peaceful and friendly

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Dayve

[@phildavis4878]

Awesome video Martin always feel like your videos if I can make me wish I could love that so beautiful I hope you're doing well and keeping yourself at always look forward to your video of my friend have a good one

[@MartinZero]

Thank you very much Phil

[@Tony-xx2vs]

Ringley. Never heard of it till your video. Thanks Martin

[@MartinZero]

Now you have seen it

[@MarkJT1000]

Just given a Thumbs up for a video about a man who goes looking for a colliery and finds ........ a brick. 😀

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Mark much appreciated 😀

[@andyhill242]

I would love you to make a documentary series like your friends from Foxes Afloat, Martin.

[@MartinZero]

Do you mean like their Amazon series

[@andyhill242]

@@MartinZero Yes, not sure what your theme could be though, so much to choose from, lost rivers of manchester, forgotten manchester?

[@lilchris26]

Another nice video Martin. I have been down the Outwood trail so many times, walking and cycling. You may know that the railway has a lot of history from Clifton Junction.The East lancashire railway shared running rights with the L&Y railway into Manchester from Clifton Junction and the junction was the scene of a battle between the two railway companys.

[@MartinZero]

Yeah I heard about that Stand off

[@jontownsend8090]

Ringley looks great in that strong June sunshine, will pay it a visit when able to do so, thanks again for another insight into our industrial past.

[@MartinZero]

Definitely worth a visit Jon

[@yorkie2789]

Fantastic stuff Martin. So this time you didn't get to find what you were looking for, no problem look what you found along the way!

[@MartinZero]

Yeah Ringley is a hidden gem

[@lancemumford3106]

Martin, it was a short and sweet video. Thanks. Dean, enjoy your music for the videos. Thank you .

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Lance

[@clagfest]

Top tips. Take a large machete to deal with the undergrowth. You seem like a nice bloke, so I doubt the Police would be too concerned.

[@markiangooley]

I wonder if one can still get machetes there...

[@dickiedollop]

I use one on my allotment but always think that someone will report me for violence to the undergrowth and wrong think no doubt somebody will be offended by my large chopper.

[@AndrewHalliwell]

If there's giant hogweed about, best not. The sap of that stuff is life changingly bad if it gets on your skin.

[@simontay4851]

Life changingly bad. Wow, really _that_ bad? What does it do to you, severely burn you?

[@chrisrobson5187]

@@simontay4851 Dubbed 'the most dangerous plant in Britain', scores of adults and children are now being treated after unwittingly coming into contact with its toxic sap. It can cause blindness, and at worst, the burns suffered could be fatal, experts warned.

[@juliacarr47]

Thanks Martin, another great video. I love the storytelling way you bring history to life.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Julia

[@billy.g3597]

I was born and raised about half a mile from Ringley bridge. That part of the Irwell valley was dominated by Kearsley power station. It was demolished in the late 80's.

[@MartinZero]

Yeah another one gone. I showed a few pics of it in Wet Earth number 1 Cheers Billy

[@billy.g3597]

@@MartinZero If your ever in that area again take a look at Kearsley mill. It's about half a mile from Ringley bridge. I think it's been divided into commercial units. This old mill building probably the last one standing for miles around.

[@nigelmattravers5913]

Martin, every one of your videos is intriguing. I never knew there were so many collieries in the Irwell Valley. Thank you for your videos from an ex-Mancunian living in Hong Kong.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Nigel. I must admit I am learning about all the mining myself by doing these videos

[@davidmicheletti6292]

I really love this old rail bed walking trail.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you David

[@johnfinlay6144]

Brilliant. Lovely bridge. When you think, it was built in 1677 and is still in use. Today we struggle to build bridges that last 50 years!

[@FeoragForsyth]

Michael Finlay That 1677 bridge doesn’t have 40-odd ton lorries going over it every few seconds! Our bridge that “didn’t last 50 years” (Forth Road Bridge) was carrying several times the traffic it was designed for when it was decided another bridge was needed. The world famous bridge next to it has only lasted as long as it has due to constant maintenance, though the new paint seems to have resolved the constant painting issue.

[@MartinZero]

Its definitely a fine build Michael

[@garrystacey7018]

Another great video Martin Love the way you bring things back to life when you describe how it used to be Thanks for sharing looking forward to the next video

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Garry

[@MrTallwilly]

You should add resturaunts that are old and have history in the places you visit. Some old pubs and shops that have been converted from something else would be interesting. Thanks and keep the videos coming.

[@peterkilvert2712]

Many thanks again Martin, the history of Outwood Colliery is fascinating. I've walked along the Irwell Valley way some years ago and branched off to the left (at outwood sidings) to a footbridge across the Irwell where there is a good view of a weir (shown on your map). Maybe the weir provided a deep pool for cooling water for the power station. But there was a run off (leat) from the weir (on the north bank of the Irwell) to Mount Sion paper works, (worth a look). Also, back to the Irwell Valley way heading north to Radcliffe, there is a wonderful high bridge crossing the Irwell. Also at Ringley, there is the remains of the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal, with evidence of locks. And of course further up the canal at Prestolee the fantastic stone aqueduct. Many thanks and Best Wishes Pete

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Peter. I know that Leat you speak of

[@markrobinson1458]

Lovely around there all year round, it's a place I cycle often, usually link up with the old disused canal to prestolee locks and the meccano bridge, well worth a look, great vid once more Martin 👍

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Mark

[@ianr]

Brilliant video again Martin! That whole area is jam packed with historical sites and artifacts, too many to mention. 🙂👍

[@MartinZero]

I know Ian, it keeps on giving

[@alancasey2650]

Thanks for showing the stocks Martin, used to visit them as a youngster 50 years ago when we lived in Kearsley

[@MartinZero]

They are great arant they Alan

[@chrisrobson5187]

Great to see you back in action Martin, fascinating as ever. Must commend you on the fabulous shot of the bee in the flower.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Chris, did a few attempts and they kept flying off before I captured it 😀

[@rachelforrester2333]

Another relaxing chilled video, thank you Martin xx

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Rachel

[@elizabethannferrario423]

Hi Martin stunning bridge it’s amazing , check out marple and Samuel oldknow who ran a mill and shafts are all around marple plus an old standing church clock at all saints , along with a shaft filled in now down too a child falling down the shaft ,and the canal network it’s an amazing place well worth a look around also marple lakes which were all part of Sam oldknow , intresting, I was born 8n marple in 1951 so yes a lot of history here .regards liz

[@MartinZero]

Marple is definitely somwhere I need to visit Liz

[@hamerd70]

Great video Martin, I'm familiar with the area but never looked into the history. If you ever do a full length feature on the Manchester, Bolton, Bury canal you will be revisiting this area as it's route from Clifton aqueduct takes it behind St. Saviours and the Horseshoe pub over Ringley Road, onto Prestolee Aqueduct and up to Nob End/Meccano Bridge.

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Dave. I am thinking of doing it

[@jennythescouser]

Martin, don't apologise for short videos, they're all great.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Jenny

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Lovely stuff Martin, Some Stunning craftsmanship on show there , nothing we build nowadays will be here in 300 n odd years superb 💪🏽🧱👍🏼

[@MartinZero]

Yep that bridge is a hidden gem

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Martin Zero 🧱👍🏽

[@FeoragForsyth]

Now you’re definitely in my neck of the woods! If you follow the tramway on the map, heading north east towards Outwood Road, you’ll see a coal depot. There were definitely buildings still there when I was very wee. I think they were demolished in the mid 1970s. The school over the road from there was my first primary school. I’m sure I remember there still being buildings at the mine in that period, too. According to my mum, in the early 70s, I slept through an earthquake caused by some of the mine workings collapsing.

[@chrisshearer845]

It's all gone now. Buldosed over. I went to that school as well 👍

[@MartinZero]

I can imagine that earthquake was real as well

[@patricklinsley1070]

Great video! We really enjoyed it!

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Patrick

[@andrewschmitz9707]

Loved it. Danny's map was powerful,seeing how many people worked so hard to provide the fuel of the era. By the way Danny,loved the vlog bit back with Martin with your art.

[@MartinZero]

Yeah he's done some work on that map

[@dayvewatson8596]

Snighole your next place you need to go. Bury .Helmshore. cloughhead quarry 💘 that place full of history you might love 💘

[@grahamhall8249]

Great video again Martin, it made me think that it's funny how many collieries have underground fires just before closure. The last one I know of was Daw Mill in Warwickshire. I've wandered over the site from the road, and seen it from the railway, and there's just bits of concrete here and there. Obviously there is a big space by the railway, but If you didn't know, you would never know there was a colliery there. It was a big site in its day, with rail connections. Now all gone.

[@MartinZero]

Yeah I think its a theme. Bradford Colliery Manchester is now Man City.

[@bobdews3693]

Hi Martin, again another superbly interesting video. Keep up the good work. Cheers, Bob

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Bob

[@teresaoswell6981]

Hiya another interesting video the history around us is amazing thank you for taking us along with you I enjoy listening to all the information and facts you share take care 🤗

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Teresa

[@richardtierney7724]

Fabulous again! Lived for many years in Little ever, explored all around Ladyshore and the Bolton Bury Canal, never knew about the mines just a couple of miles away. Ringley/Stoneclough many a happy hur down there.. Amazing history Martin.. thank you very, very much... You know, you could set up a tourist walking group just around this area and North West Manchester :-)

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Richard. I am thinking of getting something going

[@ivanhockenhull2604]

Sterling stuff, Martin. You did appear very furtive in this video and it certainly added to the atmospherics. I live in Jersey but I was born in Salford. Great music once more.🇯🇪

[@MartinZero]

Too many Cyclists creeping up on me Ivan 😀

[@martinpiggins5772]

Good stuff Mart, great little vlog👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Martin

[@stuyates76]

Excellent video Martin. As always. Interesting and informative 👍

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Stu

[@maxcowell3920]

Thanks again Martin - great vid - always makes me a bit melancholic as I'm from Birkenhead - the old ship building town and nearby liverpool and, during the 60's when I was under 10 my Dad took me to the old docks - which were at that time still all there but completely abandoned - with bits of newspaper blowing about etc. The feeling I had then was a sadness for the end of an era I'd never seen - but I'm glad I did see the last gasps of our great industrail past.

[@MartinZero]

Yeah its sad to see those places go. I wish I could have seen more in this video. Cheers Max

[@timdaugherty5921]

Love love love old British history!!

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Tim me too

[@TheRattyBiker]

Brilliant as ever!

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Michael

[@gingerbread6614]

Very good job. And it was a nice walk. Thank you so.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Sir

[@andyhill242]

I suppose with expectations as low as 1 brick, you're often going to get nice surprises!

[@andyhill242]

You keep on with your wild goose chases, Martin, one day you'll find that golden goose. Love your videos.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Andy

[@hanskniezand2049]

Not one brick, but TWO! Ambassador you spoil us.

[@MartinZero]

Don't get used to it 👌

[@davestarkie9977]

No plaque but as always your video is a fitting tribute to the history of these forgotten places one thriving with industry. Such amazing insight into our local history.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Dave

[@lindamccaughey6669]

What a fantastic video Martin. That bridge is just beautiful. Enjoyed you battling thru undergrowth glad you did t hurt yourself tho. Another top video and thanks for taking me along. Stay safe

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Linda much appreciated

[@rydermike33]

Fascinating as ever Martin. Many thanks. The village of Wybunbury is close to where I live. There isn't a lone clock tower but a solitary church tower. And very fine it is too.

[@MartinZero]

Sounds Good Mike

[@PeterT1981]

Brilliant as always Martin. You are a master adventurer/explorer and raconteur. Great work!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Peter

[@honourandvalour]

martin you was only 500 yards from were i live you should have called me m8y another great video if you go back on to the main rd there robert fletchers paper mill stoneclough that was knock down but there is a building that was left alone there still so much to see thx ste

[@MartinZero]

You live at the Colliery Ste 😆👍

[@TeleToastTom]

Thank you so much for your interesting and educational channel! I am living in an old coal mining area myself (Ruhrarea in Germany) and it has always fascinated me to track down old history.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you very much Tom, regards to Germany

[@Arnie10101]

Ah, now you’ve found your way to my old stomping ground over 45 years ago! I‘m amazed that there’s nothing to be seen of the old power station! Back in the very early 70s that was all wide open with dirt roads and trails eventually leading back up to Ringley Road via Wood Street. It was a very popular area with the lads who had old junker cars to race and rally! Of the power station itself, little was left standing, just a large open concrete area with vertical concrete pillars outlining where walls once stood. But, there was loads of cable to saw into lengths and weigh in!

[@MartinZero]

Wow thanks for that Insight. Almost a forest now

[@Arnie10101]

Also down that very area, Martin, was Bottom o’ th’ Fields, a small hamlet consisting of about 20 houses, a couple of shops, a pub and a bowling green. Not a trace remains as it was all demolished in the 50s.

[@frizzlefry5904]

With thoughts on resets at the moment, you can see how history dissolves into the undergrowth, amazing stuff Mart.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Frizzlefry

[@wacholder5690]

Hi ! It's sunday and Martin takes us out on the countryside. Really nice to see that nature takes back what would otherwise had been some sort of emptied out industrial estate no longer used. Well ... the vain search for remains turned up with beautiful pictures of nature. I'm glad with it. Better luck next time Martin when it comes to ruins and industrial leftovers of some sort. :-)

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much. Although disappointed about the Colliery I suppose its a beautiful area

[@localresidentofgortonmarke8415]

This Video was very interesting! I enjoyed it alot, This is Tony's son Leo.

[@MartinZero]

Hi Leo how you doing

[@MrSteffen2020]

Think you Martin for nice video see you next week

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Steffen

[@kohedunn]

So much info about a part of the country I know little about, even though I was born in Halifax and my DNA goes back a few thousand years..! Thank you Martin for a great video which has picked me up , as all your video's do , on a wet morning here in Alberta ! xx

[@MartinZero]

Thank you very much Anne for watching so far away in Alberta, it means a lot