The Mount Sion Beam Pump.(The Black Cat mystery)

[@martin4787]

Words escape me Martin. I've been sat here riveted for 40 mins Martin. Thank you to you all.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Martin, I was worried I talked too much 😁

[@martin4787]

@@MartinZero Certainly not Martin. I loved all of it and thanks once again to you all.🙂

[@simontay4851]

No, absolutely not. If you didn't talk about it, i wouldn't learn anything.

[@NeilRoberts-bu4oy]

A great find.😊

[@jenbrignell5598]

The repurposed steam engine...Boulton and Watt. At the end. It was CRIMINAL to see it left in such a degraded condition. Considering that it was an important part of our proud industrial heritage. Thank you Martin for another great vid

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Jen

[@christopherescott6787]

28:42 An excellent example of why one never explores alone or without proper gear. A very hazardous place indeed. Thank you for putting such an effort to a wonderful story.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Christopher

[@paulmilner8813]

The best film yet from Martin and the lads. I hope that the local history people can get involved and save the remains of the beam pump for the future, maybe even restoring it.

[@garybrignell1831]

It must be Sunday and another worthy upload from Martin . Can't wait to see this new video . Thanks Martin .

[@MartinZero]

Thanks. It’s a story I’ve been waiting to tell for a while

[@jetsons101]

Martin, all your vid are from the heart, that's why they're such a joy to watch. I don't want to bore everyone with a long-winded comment so I'll just say, "This was outstanding." Thanks to Martin and everyone involved.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you , much appreciated

[@jetsons101]

@@MartinZero And for me it all started with the River Medlock years back. lol

[@elainemclelland]

I was almost in tears when I saw the rusting hulk of the once majestic pump. So sad that it's being allowed to rot away. I wish someone from the Museum of Science and Industry would rescue it. As for Roy ... the man is fearless! I was all tight-chested when you were in the tunnels, the stuff of nightmares. I think Roy had a squeaky bum moment stuck in the mud! Thanks again for a first class watch of something so interesting.

[@binarydinosaurs]

I'll never tire of watching stuff like this, such fascinating history of our heritage. The hidden stuff that was never meant to be seen, the inner workings. Awesome. Cheers Martin and the lads.

[@marcbeebe]

Love the old mine works and mills videos! You'd never get such built today.

[@wideyxyz2271]

Brilliant video, but criminal that such a historic piece of machinery has just been left to rust and rot!

[@MartinZero]

I know, tell me about it 😟

[@missmerrily4830]

If anyone had told me a few years ago, before finding your channel Martin, how interested I'd become in the history of Manchester and its surrounds, and especially its industrial history, I'd have laughed. But it's now a real treat to find another of your videos ready to be viewed. And you do a magnificent job of bringing it all to life. You definitely faced some challenges in this one, even down to being threatened by cattle. Brilliant work in finding the sough outflow. And finally that wonderful old steam engine. Its day done and relegated to history. But all things must change. Thanks Martin, Roy, James and Liam. And James, excellent brew, everything there, and never mind the teasing over out of date brownie bites. Never wrong to be economical..... 😀 That was a mega and treacherous journey but a fabulous video!

[@debonweb]

That's exactly how I feel! You've put it so well 👍

[@MartinZero]

Thank you so much 😊👍

[@barryhansen6854]

Martin at 12:51 the photo shown is taken March 1953 as the top line on the board the guy is holding states so you are correct. Awesome video/story.

[@VanaPica]

Martin and team, you delivered a master piece. Appriciate the effort and detail you put in.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed

[@delveinwithdamo]

Been waiting ages for someone to make a video on this. I used to live in Radcliffe and go for frequent walks down the parting of the Weir just to look at this engine. Excellent video. Glad its getting the recognition if deserves

[@ffrancrogowski2192]

Another fantastic Manchester area video, Martin! Both yourself, Roy and the lads struggled through all that thick undergrowth to show us the interesting aspects of the industrial past. It seems like the banks of the River Irwell have been swamped with endless factories, mills and mines over the past two hundred years and more. You've done some fantastic research to show and explain to us the workings of items in this particular area, with maps, etc. You brave these certain tunnels, but I must say, I was really concerned with Roy struggling in that deep mud! To discover that old beam pump was absolutely remarkable, too. A brilliant film indeed, Martin, just love the work you do on these programs. Thank you.

[@Theoobovril]

Another expert video, Martin, you and your teams knock the pants off our Television companies.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you 😊

[@robmez]

Martin at his best ,stunning work ,still one of the best on KZbin

[@MartinZero]

Cheers 😀

[@PhilHolcroft]

As someone who played in this area as a child in the 70's, before Cams Lane estate was built I found it facinating to see you explorin my playground. Phil

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Phil

[@jetsons101]

My son just made a fresh pot of Coffee, now time to enjoy a new vid from Martin Zero.

[@MartinZero]

Enjoy your coffee 😄

[@jamescoughlan9881]

Keep doing what your doing Martin & Co! "Bravo"🤗🤗

[@roytabberer7427]

Martin, I feel that there is no need to apologise for all of the talking. I thoroughly enjoyed this video, you made it so interesting that the 40 minutes absolutely flew by. A huge thank you to yourself and the team for providing me with interesting facts and information. See you on the next one.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Roy

[@perrystalsis55]

What an incredible find! Don't apologise for talking Martin, I could listen to you all day! ☺

[@dougmorris2134]

Thank you Martin and friends for taking me and all of us viewers on this fascinating journey through a part of our industrial past and heritage and to find the treasure of the old Boulton and Watt beam engine still in existance, but so very sad to see it in such state of dereliction. Best wishes from Oxfordshire.

[@christophernorton33]

Thank you, Martin . That was fascinating . The old pumping engine at the end is an amazing find.😀👍

[@MartinZero]

Yeah, I love that thing

[@timwy]

Absolutely fantastic video guys ! That engine really should be taken away, restored and put back in pristine condition to reflect it's true importance in history !

[@MartinZero]

Yes definitely agree

[@petenicholson3318]

Your videos are pure escapism. So refreshing. Thanks

[@-r-495]

Giant hogweed, Fallopia japonica, all those neophytes 😔 Thank you very much for taking us along!

[@jennythescouser]

That black moggy sat on the wall was a nice touch. Keep up the good work, guys.

[@MartinZero]

👍

[@stuperambulist5154]

Started watching your vid’s when I was stuck in MRI recovering from pancreatic cancer in 2020, have watched full back catalogue and everything since. This one’s up there with the best mate, please never give up making them, Sunday wouldn’t be the same.

[@MartinZero]

Cheers thank you. I hope you are recovering well 👍

[@dieselmanmike]

Brilliant video, such a shame some of our engineering history is left to decay with no celebration or marking of its existence. You have placed this once fine working machine back on the map in this video. Great work again Martin and team. 👍

[@michaeldutsonlandscapephot2184]

Ten out of ten for this video Martin. Great job in telling the story too. Really well put together. Essential Sunday night viewing.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Michael 👍

[@SirSidley]

You never cease to amaze me on your quests to find our industrial heritage still hidden in the landscape. Thanks for risking your lives to record these gems for posterity ❤

[@MartinZero]

Thank you 👍

[@ShawnD1027]

This is one of your most intriguing episodes! The end was quite satisfying!

[@Peter-MH]

Fascinating stuff! This is one of the standout industrial archeology episodes on this channel I think - excellent work! 👍

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Peter

[@TheSynthnut]

A fascinating tale Martin, well told. Thanks for putting the efforts into bringing it all together. That giant hogweed had me seriously worried though, properly nasty stuff.

[@malcolmcog]

That was fascinating, old mines and a steam pumping engine converted to use water instead of steam !!

[@jessegreenwood1956]

Damn fine expedition!

[@carlmorton2556]

Nice one Martin and the lads proper enjoyed watching it amazing lost industry and the work in those castings for the pump it would be great if it was renovated 😊

[@niallh8129]

Great video! The river Irwell is full of History

[@AndyDavies-dv1vl]

Excellent video Martin, well researched and presented - thanks guys.

[@caddycommercials8570]

Phew was getting withdrawal symptoms guys thanks for makin my Sunday 😎🇮🇪🥰

[@MartinZero]

Cheers 😀👍

[@malcolmfoster2937]

Great video Martin. Well done to you and the lads. Keep up the good work.

[@andyn3532]

You would be in your element in the Yorkshire mining museum all the machinery and tunnels you could dream of. I was there a few months back and they were selling off miners brass tallies for the upkeep of the mines so I had to buy one. 😊

[@havingalook2]

Never apologize for talking or the length of your great 'lessons" in history. How would we know if you didn't bring these to us. Many thanks.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you 😊

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Finally sat down and finished watching. Thoroughly enjoyed it Martin the whole story and great to see the outlet and the pump found at the end . Shame under the factory was so treacherous there was some amazing stonework and structural masonry down there, very cool. Our forefathers were genius the way they manipulated water for power even using water to pump water just amazing and very humbling. Great video Martin Thanks 🙏🏽 🧱🧱🧱🧱👍🏽

[@lindamccaughey6669]

What an excellent video. Love seeing all this old stuff and how they work. Having said that, the last part made me quite sad. A pump that worked hard all those years then just left. I know I’m pathetic but I think they deserve being looked after. Thank you for taking me along. Please take care

[@MartinZero]

I feel the same Linda 👍

[@blackthai5023]

Yeoman work guys, thanks for bringing us along

[@keithfarrell3370]

The quality of your presentations just gets better and better

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Keith 👍

[@stevenjohnparker6538]

Hi Martin, shared in Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal Group.

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Steven 👍

[@oldfart6318]

Fantastic adventure, thanks for persisting and posting.

[@andyroberts9562]

Catching up on your videos at the moment thanks for taking the time to put this one together brilliant stuff as always 👍

[@misterbacon4933]

A perfect story! Make more like this! A really nice find. Greetings from the Netherlands! 🇳🇱👍🏼🇬🇧

[@richardbird4702]

That was a wonderful piece of of physical research. Congratulations on a fine piece of work. Like others, I was sitting rivetted with your video. Great stuff.

[@buzzrabone]

Great video Martin. Would love to see a video on Outwood colliery I grew up playing around those pits in the late eighties early nineties. Great times.

[@MartinZero]

I think I’ve done one

[@JonVear]

Wow Martin . Brilliant vid as always . Big love to the crew

[@Peetmarr60]

Excellent Detective Work Martin. - Great Video Editing. - A Fascinating Story. - An Element of Danger and Excitement. - Crickey it Deserves an Oscar !

[@hymermobiler]

Great story really enjoyed it thank you. What a shame that engine is rotting away.

[@charlesmarston7290]

The pmp has such a story it needs to be persevering for future generations

[@hamshackleton]

I presume you mean preserving, not persevering! 🙂

[@simontay4851]

PreserveD. You don't say needs to be preservING.

[@keithrimmer3]

Thanks for that wonderful history lesson Martin, what a shame it can't be restored

[@MartinZero]

It would be nice to restore it but its kinda beautiful as it is

[@christinecallow8588]

Thanks Martin and gang - very interesting. By the way, loving the daleks on your desk

[@LordoftheBadgers]

Lovely with the sad music when you get to it. Wonderful vid mate

[@bazra19]

I had to stop very early on to thank 7you fore NOT drowning the video with music, it was there but very quiet. Thank you. Of course after thanking you I went back in. Thank you lads.

[@grahamhall8249]

Brilliant vid Martin, it was so absorbing. I enjoyed every minute of it, well done to all the team!

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Graham

[@dougwalters5763]

Martin Thankyou for sharing.....................one of your VERY BEST Thanks to all the team.

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Doug 👍

[@martinroberts4365]

Great video Martin. Thank you.

[@sethkaye7897]

Brilliant video, many thanks for the time and trouble to catalogue this period of history, the Industrial age and it's workers are truly deserving of more recognition, you do a great job.

[@jonnojamwood]

Proper job mate. Down here at the bottom of Western Australia our historical monuments dont go back very far😅, only fence posts an ship wrecks. Love your work

[@MartinZero]

Cheers John 😄👍

[@Charliegeorge65]

Could watch these all night Martin, brilliant.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Charlie

[@KenAnderton]

Thanks for bringing back memories of my childhood in the sixties, the annual National Hunt race day on Cockey Moor, my dad letting my sister fall into Dingle Reservoir when he took us fishing and the many all day adventures with a gang of kids exploring the Irwell Valley from Sion to the River Croal. Not sure how any of us survived.

[@MartinZero]

That sounds like fun 😄

[@TheUpplanning]

Thank you Mr Martin for i good video about The Mount Sion Beam Pump.(The Black Cat mystery) sending warmest regards from Sweden

[@MartinZero]

Thank you and best regards to Sweden 🇸🇪

[@bernardcooke]

what a team great work never give up .

[@chrish5319]

Wow, just wow. My heart leapt when you cut from the museum to to pump on the Irwell. What a smashing find. A combination of dogged research, passion for our industrial past and intrepid exploration. Wow again and thank you all.

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Chris 👍🙂

[@andrewclarkson5603]

Another facinating program Martin. did you notice the remains of what appears to be a water turbine or wheel among the pipework at 14.44.

[@o0mdtl0o]

Brilliant video martin, i live a stones throw from this location, and im a regular to the weir in the intro,

[@MartinZero]

Good area isn’t it

[@DHunti]

Great video this has one 🙏✌️✅

[@johnball1087]

Brilliant, great story, told well, I do love watching your stuff, keeping alive the industrial history of not only the north but the whole of the UK

[@MartinZero]

Thanks John 👍🏻

[@russchapman2281]

What a great video,so much information,such a shame the engine is sitting rotting.Keep up the good work :)

[@davidhodkinson5164]

Industrial Heritage at rest , do the people at Manchester's science museum know about this ? Excellent vid as usual , Martin and the team has done us proud once again 👍 Dave (bus museum)

[@stuartjames222]

Superb..... one of your best 👍👍

[@johnstilljohn3181]

That is absolutely fabulous...! Amazing that the pump is still there - well done for finding it. Also, that looks like a collapsed water wheel at 14:45....

[@darriendastar3941]

A lovely, sad story, beautifully told Thank you.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you 😊

[@ianhudson2193]

Brilliant! Back to old brick & stonework.........and fascinating old machinery.....👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Munguy-i8j]

Thank you Martin and team . You can get iSome spanners and get that machine running😂😂😂❤

[@MartinZero]

I'll try 😂

[@stevemc8742]

Just watched your latest offering, and as always I was spellbound. I lived just round the corner from Radcliffe, Whitefield actually, but spent a lot of time there, thought I knew all about the place, but seems not. Great vid though looking forward to the next one.

[@stevemc8742]

Got a question for you now. Did you appear on Stars in there eyes, as Rod Stewart ??

[@topshot2787]

Great video again martin n the boys. All the best from Lancashire.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Topshot

[@U34CH]

Excellent video and story Martin. I see why you had the passion about this story, I was captivated with the whole story and location. The engine remains need conserving before the elements get too much of a hold.

[@davepfizer]

Great story Martin. Yet again you bring your local history to life

[@chrisfallon83]

I loved every minute Martin ! I have watched you for years and you get better and better Thankyou and your lovely mates ..

[@alanarmer8069]

Another great video Martin 👍👍👍

[@MartinZero]

Thank you

[@lonemonaro1455]

Thank you Martin and Crew, as I sat mesmerised watching a very well constructed and videoed episode. It really piqued and held my interest right to the end.👍👍 :)

[@MartinZero]

Thank very much 👍

[@rossendalecollieries7995]

Hi Martin excellent video and it was plain to see that it is a labor of love.. My van been in for MOT today so spent a lot of time looking into the subject. Never met Ken Howarth in person but talked to him on the phone quite a few times...great guy. From what I have so far gathered, Black Cat...great name.... but not that significant in scheme of things...looks like workings early 1840's in Trencerbourne and Doe seams. There was a third shaft associated just to the south....Kepples deep pit...90 odd yards to 9' mine (Doe?) and 123 yards to 6' mine ( Trencherbourn). The strata rises very steeply to the NE. It was part of Andrew Knowles Radcliffe Collieries and at that time the boundary was the Irwell in that royalty. There were much earlier pits, one called Balance which probably indicate they had a water balance winding engine. It was a vast open area incorporating Allen's Green, Green Lane, Mather croft and many more. I doubt that little pipe could handle all the water from such a vast area...maybe water filtering through the mud under the tank. What is realy interesting on the first OS map; if you look to the left of Black Cat and you see ' Old Engine pit' There is a body of water leaning it to the West, on older maps it is marked as 'Old Canal' thats worth chasing up. Kind regards Clive

[@MartinZero]

Thanks, yes I did notice old engine pit. Old canal hmm 🤔

[@Electobat]

Beautiful video thank you for putting in so much effort into it!

[@nezbitt1469]

Wow what an amazing video, so much time, effort & research gone into bringing us that story, amazing that pumping machine still there & mostly complete. Thanks guys really enjoyed that 👍🏻

[@MartinZero]

Thank you very much Nezbitt 👍

[@nesleinf]

Thank you for a very thorough (spelling?) investigation into early industry developement. Every time i admire your daring journeys into the watery underground. I would'nt do it. I like the way you always are historical correckt and going into history with an open mind without trying to dramatice it as so many other urban explorers often do. Keep it coming! Love from Denmark

[@chucky2316]

James is a fine swordsman martin becareful he may have youre eye out over a eccles cake. Another good video

[@MartinZero]

😁👍🏻

[@Paul-pb3vq]

Hi Martin see you in Fort William yesterday, Loving the videos, Was going to come across the street to say hello but you had your two friends with you. Love the industrial history. Keep them coming fella.

[@l30njam3s]

That was brilliant and a proper sad ending 😢 👏👏👏

[@pietweety7020]

What a great story and video. Thanks for all you do 🙏👍

[@MartinZero]

👌😊

[@alanjones4622]

Thank you Martin another professionally produced and presented video. I always look forward in eager anticipation when you post anew video.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Alan

[@shirleylynch7529]

Wow. Powerful stuff. This is by far a masterpiece of masterpieces. What a work involved putting this together. It was a magnificent video. So informative and educational. At the end when you found the old mechanism and played the music I felt quite emotional. Well done to all of you brave boys filming this for us. Thank you.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Shirley