Manchester's Lost Island of Pomona

[@stephensomersify]

Very well researched - professionally presented - If only history were taught like that in my school days

[@gilgammesh1]

These videos always make me wish i could go back and just see these sights in person.

[@MartinZero]

Me to, me to. I long to see it.....😩

[@MrDegsy69]

Grass Mask Ovelord i did manage to see it one time in my life from a glass roofed tourist barge similar to ones in Amsterdam sometime around 1970 on a school trip when i was in infant school. The view of the working docks was truly awe aspiring and has stayed with me for the rest of my life. I am 57 years of age but just wish our family could have afforded a roll film camera back then.

[@clarenicola1]

Sounds like it definitely left it's Mark on you.

[@mickydub3]

LOVE THE PASSION FOR THE HISTORY OF MANCHESTER ................. " GREAT JOB "

[@johnturner45]

Martin you are probably the best producer on KZbin the work that goes in to making your videos is better than anything on TV. My friend you are the most informative and entertaining person on KZbin. You bring history alive. Keep up the good work

[@jamie7056]

Fascinating film Martin,you put such a lot of work into these.Thanks for making,much appreciated-better than the telly anyday

[@MartinZero]

Mike thank you so much, means a lot 👍

[@thedr.feelgood]

YES .... These clearly take a lot of planning , and carrying out. Informative and enjoyable, just great !

[@petemoore6590]

T.V. Is doomed with this quality of video, who needs them, well done Martin.

[@davidmg1925]

exactly

[@rossmercer8894]

Fascinating but unfortunately i sence all bull shite. ...your guy didn't build the palace, it was already there. ..n your factory explosion story, with its walls clearly still intact, damaged the nearby palace structure? THE MASSIVE SOLID STONE PALACE, r u kidding, but the "smaller" Albert Hall survived the blitz? Come on pal...all cos door men wouldn't let him in a party, ha. And where's your photographic evidence of him building his palace, where's the statue to this great man, know ones never even heard of him. Surprised Brunel didn't build it. Ha ha. So I wonder the real reason it got demolished? eerrrrm...cos it doesn't fit in, cos it doesn't make any sense, cos it was to good architectural looking..cos we dont know who constucted it and what it was realy for ....cos stuff needs reseting..., cos a guy smoking his pipe? cos we carnt build anything nearly as good these days ...cos it doesn't fit the time line. Dunno... it's a mystery not history. It's clearly a made up story and was demolished on perpose, just like Dresden. And as long as people belive in this fancy full nonsense will get know where. Apart from that, great manc video. peace.

[@kenlowe3673]

Thanks for the video. I knew the Pomona Docks well in the 1960s and 70s. These docks were built to accommodate smaller ships, - those engaged in coastal and Irish Sea trades, as opposed to the larger ocean-going ships which berthed in Salford Docks (Docks 6 - 9) downstream and around the corner. The shots from 'A Taste Of Honey' were filmed at Barton Bridge and Salford Docks and the ships shown in the film were too big to come up to Pomona Docks. During the late 60's / early 70s, No 3 Dock was adapted for roll-on / roll off heavy lift traffic, where big electrical transformers and the like from Ferranti and GEC etc were loaded on to specially-built ships for shipment round the coast to power stations etc. Another interesting traffic was Guinness from Dublin which came in their own ships up to Cornbrook Wharf, just upstream from No 1 Dock. I sailed from No 1 Dock a few times in sand barges, which used to bring sand and gravel dredged from the River Mersey off Liverpool / New Brighton. The docks finally closed in 1982. The 'North Westward Ho', by the way, was berthed at Slate Wharf, upstream from Pomona, in the early 1970s.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Ken for the Info. Very interesting. I would of loved to have seen the Docks as they were in the 60's Thank you

[@kenlowe3673]

Yes, I find it quite sad to see the old Pomona Docks area as it is now. I'm hoping one day to compile a book about the Ship Canal and its shipping, (if I can convert my old slides to digital). If any time you have any questions about the Canal or the Docks, please let me know. - [e-mail]

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Ken. You must do the book and let me know. Slides to digital I think is easily done. I am interested in The Bridgewater and Rochdale canals

[@MartinZero]

James Brindley's weir

[@cubicinches18]

Ken do you remember the stench from the soap works???

[@lawrencelowe193]

Hola Martin. Towards the end of this video. Which I loved. I was HOPING you were going to match the film locations with the video portions of A Taste of Honey. On another video where you went up stairs near a railway from the same film. That matching was so right on. The match up of The Top Centre Mooring was perfect. Thank you..We love you in California..

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Lawrence

[@nicksmith3704]

Martin,it was my uncle Albert who owns it, I worked on it in 1975 76, it used to have the kitchens at the back, all the waste got thrown out of the port holes. You could see rats running round the edge. At xmas when it got busy you could feel the boat rocking. They had a barge at the side for beer bottles and barrels it was my job to go down and bring them up, one night I had to go down and fetch grates I opened the trap door went down hearing the rats squealing ran backup up the stairs when I gust of wind Closed the hatch on my head, I broke all the bottles, lifting it up I found nails protruding through, to this day cannot believe I mist all the nails , I still remind myself after 50 years. Great times.

[@oo0Spyder0oo]

The video editing is sublime in this one, really top class documentary style. Had me engrossed as usual, thanks.

[@elizabethannferrario423]

Hi Martin remember the ship disco boat with its red engines , my hubby took me there before we married and my gosh the fun we had ! We loved it but I believe it sank ! Great video Martin .

[@MartinZero]

Oh the Westward Ho. Sounds fab

[@sandykenuk]

It didn't sink, it went to Liverpool then ended up on the themes. I was a dj there, glad you enjoyed it.

[@RingwayManchester]

Mate your best video so far, fantastic! Great story, great presentation and easy to follow!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much 😀

[@anthonykeaveny8860]

And what about the 'Cornbrook' video ? I change trams there and never knew the story of the brook and how the metro station gets its name. Fascinating

[@karaloca]

Great viddy, I live 2 minutes walk from here and just a few things I’ve learnt are: 1. The Cornbrook River ends by falling into the docks at Pomona. It travels under the Bridgewater Canal, remains covered and the only sign of it is a hole on the side of the dock in which it pours out. 2. There are many tunnels under Pomona which were used whilst the area was used as a dock, I’d be interested to see if any of the recent development has uncovered these tunnels. 3. From Pomona if you follow the Irwell towards the city, you get to Hulme Hall Road, named so because once there was a great Manor House, Hulme Hall on the banks of the Irwell. It was destroyed to make way for the canals and railways.

[@MartinZero]

Hello, I do know of the tunnels unfortunately one of the entrances is now a building site. The Cornbrook also makes a brief appearance at the side of the Bridgewater canal at James Brindleys weir. Great info thanks 👍

[@karaloca]

Martin Zero I only know the tunnels existed, I have no idea where the entrance was. Do you think the developments will disturb them are are they deep enough to remain intact?

[@MartinZero]

I think they have already disturbed them, I dont think they were that deep.

[@johnhankinson1929]

fantastic video Martin , I live in swinton and watch all your great vid's about Manchester and surrounding areas, I used to court a girl called linda , who lived on Almond close in Pendleton and we used to go to pamona night club back in the late70's and a great time was had . Good luck with the rest of your video career and i'll keep watching

[@peterfryer9615]

i watched this first in 2018 i have been hooked on your documentaries ever since

[@heavenshuskywarriors3473]

I'm so greatful that you made this video. I had the oppertunity to visit here recently and your video gave me clear bearings to where I was. It's badly over grown now and nature is deffinately reclaiming it although they are building homes there now, it has a haunting feel about it when you see the disused office block and stairwells, over flowing litter bins and broken street lights. It's sad they never placed a memorial to those lives lost.

[@MrPreston1179]

Great videos Martin. After watching this one, I set off on a little journey on foot from Wigan to Pomona Island via the Leigh branch of the Leeds Liverpool canal and onto the Bridgewater canal, to do a little exploring. It was a long trek and the light was fading on arrival, so I went back to the Lost Island of Pomona again the following day with my daughter. This time in the car, with a shorter walk from Stretford. Thanks for educating me about this place. Keep up the good work. Cheers!

[@sandmanjono1239]

Martin this is really superb interesting & well shot video. Well done mate 🏆

[@Nathan.Manchester]

Like no.4 I love seeing the history of our great city - your videos have me watching from beginning to the end - well done - 👍👍

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very Much Nathan as always for your support 👍

[@ianwebster3489]

My Dad just discovered your work. Keep on it! We're from Middlesbrough but I moved to Manchester in 2010. Absolutely fascinating history and I love that you're putting this stuff out there. Dad loves to come to Manchester and see the hidden history of the place. We're going to have a lot more to explore because of these videos.

[@stephencooper350]

Brilliant, I remember going to the ship pub in the early 80s, it was a decent place but the walk to it from the main road was grim, down dark semi derelict streets.

[@MartinZero]

Yeah the place is a bit threatening now at times. Cheers Stephen

[@holliesfriend4104]

Sir - your informative historical videos just keep getting better and better. That one has left me speechless. The aerial shots and the haunting music...pure genius

[@MartinZero]

Thank you, yes I did love using that music

[@richhough6093]

Things come and things go . Thanks Martin for bringing to past back for us .

[@johnrooney1749]

Thank you so much for a insight of old Manchester. As I am Manchester born brought up in moss side worked for NCl delivering parcels for British rail old Watson St deans gate. Then transfered to Mayfield St. A lot of the places you have shown I remember takes me back with a nice smile thanks again. Of Chester Rd near the Manchester regiment pub there is a long set of arches railway ones there is the arch going to the Guinness dock as you drove through the arch on the right hand side there was a reproduction copy of the rocket.made by apprentices at longsight British rail work shops I seen it 1971 with a driver as I was a van lad.it was fully rusted up wondering what happened to the rocket.

[@2e0rdu1]

Another great manchester production, Cheers Martin 🐝🐝

[@MartinZero]

Hello John and thank you 👍

[@matthewriddioughboylan2630]

Absolutely love this, keep up the great work and great to see a local lad bringing the history of the city to life and with such passion too. 👍👍👍

[@simonprice8737]

What a sad story....thanks Martin,and the docks, and Taste of Honey, amazing another winner sir !!!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Simon, yeah it is a bit of a sad story really

[@learningto-ir8no]

What a great video. Best by far great pics and great drone shots.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Kyle mate 👍

[@Ryan-py9lj]

Absolutely adore this channel, only recently found. Learning some of this lost history of my city is great, gives me great pride. Thank you Martin!

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Ryan 👍🏼

[@davepfizer]

Another brilliant appraisal of our recent history that you just can't find in books with the guided tour that enables you to picture and place that history. Many thanks Martin.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you 👍🏻

[@The_Original_KL]

Imagine if they rebuilt a botanical garden on Pomona island, instead of boring flats.

[@MartinZero]

It would have been a brilliant opportunity. So much wildlife around there

[@petemcr]

But instead, they're just going to rebuild Picadilly gardens, like that will keep unsavoury characters away

[@paulsenkans3401]

I hope these history videos are being shown to the Manchester schools.

[@stevenruddy2527]

No chance of that I'm afraid. The elite don't want us to have a proud history of ourselves anymore.

[@JudyEvans-i6l]

Wonderful !! - thank you so much for this. You have done an excellent job. My father was born in Salford in 1934. He always maintained that he learnt to swim in the Pomona Docks.! He met and married my Mother and they moved out to South Cheshire. After he passed away my husband and I thought we'd bring some of his ashes back to the docks to scatter. So one rainy day in Manchester in 2020 we managed to locate the docks (I'd never seen them before) and "broke in" over the fencing, making our way to the last existing dock. - just around where you were filming - so it was great to see it on a sunny day. Not sure what to bring his ashes in we opted for an inconspicuous paper bag. We got to the waters edge to perform our ceremony. However, as we gently threw the bag of precious ashes into the river Irwell, we were horrified to suddenly find below us, appearing from nowhere, a flotilla of ducks and swans - who had obviously mistakenly took my father's ashes for a bag of something more delicious ! Fortunately as the mass of birds closed in, our paper bag and its contents sank. - and so narrowly avoided their imminent attack. Relief all round ! Though I rather think my father (a massive wildlife fan all his life) would have been laughing at ill thought plan, and the possibility that he could have ended up consumed by the eager waterfowl. On the downside, your video also served to remind me that I wished that I'd asked my father many more questions about his Salford, and dockland days, before he had passed away. Thank you again for this interesting background history all the same..

[@deborahrobertson7900]

I'm from Worsley, and live in Scotland now, with my dad. I watched and loved the Pomona Island movie. Dad remembers so much than me, of course. I'll look for more, now. Genuinely loved this in its entirety. Debbie :-)

[@HelenaMikas]

A brilliant video Martin ( love the chair ) Agree 100% . My last update was that Peel holdings are building on there .Seems many groups tried to fight the planning on environmental grounds but , surprise , surprise were squashed .What's new .Bad enough to trash the nature side but what is the killer for me is that none of the real estate will be affordable housing .Be sold to the wealthy from over seas on a buy to let basis ......Tragic what has happened but even more tragic was is due to happen .... Lovely work * .Helena

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Helena. Your correct on all counts. I was filming those little birds and thought of you. I tried to get more birds in but elusive to my camera 😀👍

[@blueheart1946]

Fantastic, thanks, Martin, you're a star.

[@barrybutler6375]

WOW, What a great Video, i enjoyed every bit of it, I now live in the New Forest but was born and raised in Ashton -Under-Lyne, with relations in Manchester, Grandma and granddad, you took me back in time and gave me loads of interesting information about mine and Lancashires past. ive subscribed to your Vlog and hope you keep up your fantastic historical work, History needs people like you, Well done, Great Job , Hope you can manage to keep up your great historical work, FANTASTIC JOB. Live long and prosper, Regards Barry :)

[@brendankershaw2808]

Another great informative video mate. Superb stuff . Great background music also. Keep em coming . Regards.....Brendan...

[@mikegreyfromnz]

Always an education from you Martin. Thanks again. Well worth the watch

[@lockout1bikes]

Great video yet again Martin If I recall you got to the Westwood Ho just up from mancunian way towards white city. There's a small row of shops on left the road opposite went down to the Westwood don't know if they are still there but there were signs on some of the walls and bridges. The swing bridge in the video I remember seeing the fire brigade in 1976 hosing it down so they could open and close it because it was stuck as it had expanded with the heat.

[@MartinZero]

Hello again, bloody hell the hot summer of 76 eh, that must have been good to watch 👌

[@lockout1bikes]

Martin Zero hi Martin yes I spent hours with me mates watching them do that one and Barton it would be all over the news cause traffic could not get past.

[@llauncher5170]

Well done Martin, you are a worthy chronicler of the history of the fine city that is Manchester... thank you.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you

[@joanhesketh9419]

Thank you Martin another brilliant video, I'm loving all of them this I knew nothing about very interesting so sad that it's being built on again . X

[@MartinZero]

Hi Joan, thanks for watching. Yes it will be built over and its too late to save it

[@briancooper6068]

Your best to date Martin if you don't mind me saying so,that chair would cost a fortune at one of those bespoke furniture shops in the northern quarter 😂 am getting worried now we might lose you to tv.keep em coming mate.👍

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Brian. TV, No Id rather just build my channel 😃

[@anthonykeaveny8860]

Brian , How right you are. He is going to get Snatched . He is already selling millions in Berghaus and North Face and He Doesn't Know it !!

[@donsuccone]

I've watched quite a few of your videos over time and I must say the footage and presentation is excellent and highly informative! Well done, keep up the great work!

[@bmphillips15]

Brilliant mate. Love your work. Love Taste of honey. Manchester is always changing, pride in is past present and future.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Bernie

[@nigelblair2182]

Love catching up on your vids. So much historical info. A few of my cousins worked at Colgate Palmolive in the 70's and I think 80's. They brought home so much soap etc. I have never been so clean and fresh smelling. Especially now at 64 😊

[@petedemaio168]

I've just re-watched this. It's such a great story and you tell it really well. I've always loved your title photo: if you ever released an album, this is the cover!

[@MartinZero]

I would love to see that on an album cover Pete

[@michaelwalters7333]

Very Interesting, Very Awesome

[@countesscable]

Absolutely brilliant. Well researched and beautifully presented

[@Cheeseatingjunglista]

Loved this one, Ive watched it three times.... thank you mate!!!

[@MartinZero]

Thank you

[@patsy4023]

I find the history fascinating Martin. Makes a big difference to videos with just music, really enjoying watching and listening to all your videos.

[@davidwaterhouse2552]

Brilliant film Martin, I have had a lifelong fascintaion with Manchester (Pomona) docks and Salford docks, I made many visits down to both when Salford quays was first developed and you could still see 'three' Pomona docks. My Dad took me to the wharf on the canal when I was very small and a Naval Submarine was berthed there, very intersting stuff, keep up the great work pal!

[@MartinZero]

Hi David, thank you very much and I am very envious of you seeing it back then 👍

[@lawrenceflanagan5037]

If it was about 1950 ,that was my first visit to the docks too.

[@christopherwhittaker2620]

This wax absolutely fantastic. Thanks

[@EXPLORINGWITHMEDAVE]

Loved this Martin so good,onwards.👌💪💪

[@johnhayward7173]

I used to enjoy Fred Talbots (Where's Fred) slots on Granada reports. Well Fred is otherwise engaged now so I think ITV should give you a similar role. How does "Martins Meanderings" sound?

[@MartinZero]

Sounds good. I shudder though at the Fred Talbot link 😆

[@kevinrichardson1114]

Martins Mooches?

[@sputumtube]

I was thinking along similar lines John. Such a rich treasure trove of well presented information would fit in with educational history programmes in schools/BBC/ITV etc. Martin's entire series has been an eye opener for me, and I dare say it would be welcome to a much wider audience. It would also give well deserved recognition to Martin for this ongoing, excellent body of work.

[@Gribbo9999]

My Mum who died in 1996 would have loved your videos. She lived near the Salford docks and was bombed out three times during the war. I'm really sorry I can't watch them with her. I was really thinking hard why I knew the word "Pomona" . Only when you said Pomona Docks did it click. I remember hearing it when I was just a scrap of a lad in Salford in the '50s. Thanks for the memories and a lovely bit of history.

[@JonnyInfinite]

The less said about Fred Talbot's slot the better And what have we got for tonight? Twenty years.

[@georgeedwardscott7159]

A taste of Honey is a fantastic film, one of my fav. I think Martin should be made an ambassador for Manchester. Thumbs up if you agree!! Nothing I like more then a few glasses of vino and a martin zero vid binge. Love it. I don't even live in Manchester or anywhere near but Martin makes Manchester a fabulous place to visit with an amazing history and culture which Martin brings to life with every vid. Cheers dude. Love love love it. You are a very special bloke. Keep it up. Xx

[@MartinZero]

Thanks George your very kind. Really appreciate the support and am glad your liking the vids. Where are you from

[@georgeedwardscott7159]

@@MartinZero I'm from Newcastle upon Tyne which is a lot smaller then Manchester but has a lot of history and places to explore. Its a fab city but I may be biased lol

[@marilynfauguel5655]

An absolutely fascinating video. Left me wanting to see more. Thank you so much. 🙏 !!!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Marilyn

[@robertdavenport1109]

So fascinating. TOP VIDEO. Loved all of it told some friend. I’m in withington I love all your content Martin.

[@davedear929]

Just found this video. So interesting and brilliantly presented.. Martin you are the man. Catching up with all your videos now. Thank you.

[@amandabrown3946]

Martin love your videos,lived in manchester in the early eighties,with my then very young manchester husband, i was from london. We woud walk some sundays through manchester looking at the old buildings,getting drunk in some of the old pubs,crawling home at teatime.i will never forget my time up there i am 60 now manchester has a part of my heart.thankyou martin.

[@daveflick12]

Absolutely brilliant martin. I was wondering when you were going to make this. I knew quite a lot about pomona but I would say ive also learnt a little more. Thank you for that. There is another lets say secret garden just up the raod near man united ground. Well worth a visit. Regarding blue plaques just over the water is a plaque for Dorothy Gladys "Dodie" Smith (3 May 1896 - 24 November 1990) was an English children's novelist and playwright, known best for the novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians..

[@MartinZero]

Oh right ? where is the plaque ? Whats the secret garden ?

[@daveflick12]

Martin Zero The plague is on the house where she lived. I will get the exact address for you and also the garden address.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Dave 👍

[@daveflick12]

Martin Zero Dodie's childhood home, known as Kingston House, was at 609 Stretford Road right in front of the blue building called westpoint. I will get the Secret garden next.

[@MartinZero]

ok thanks

[@brianaveriss7972]

Fascinating video, thank you Martin.

[@garthhanson7923]

Nice easy going little film,immensely interesting,TV should snap this guy up as he shows his passion for the area.a weekly programme like this would be a hit.!

[@MartinZero]

Hi Garth many thanks. Its an amazing place when you know its history 👍🏼

[@lazydazy5159]

Yet another fantastic video. I love Manchester and the history of Manchester. You bring it alive.

[@Nikki_Holland]

Well researched and very interesting. It must have been fabulous in its day. Thanks Martin

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Nikki, yeah would have loved to seen it

[@cjw2661]

You are wonderful at explaining things. And make things very interesting. Thank you.

[@Drivershell53]

brilliant. you tell an excellent story. huge thanks. Very much enjoyed watching this video.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you

[@judithappleby6199]

An interesting, well-researched and presented piece of history.

[@MartinZero]

Hello Judith thanks so much

[@OnyOner]

wow man, I'm a Greek living in Manchester for 15 years now. I have walked countless times by the canals and in the streets of Manchester, and I must say, just having watched a few of your videos, you have answered so many questions I've had about what I've seen. Bravo! fascinating work!

[@MartinZero]

Thank you

[@ronniebiggs4026]

Yup dude The lost island is a ......Greek Tragedy 😂😂😂🇬🇧

[@bartvanderveere7592]

Hi Martin, so far I have been watching your movies in random order, apart from the Medlock sequence. My plan now is to watch them all. You remind me of my history reacher at high school who was so inspiring that I wanted to study history myself. What I like is that you take a lot of time to inform us about what has been, what’s left, sometimes nothing, but most of all that your stories and footage really create a kind of ‘feeling’ of the things that where there, once. I think I sense you are being sorry sometimes for what has been lost, and happy about what is still there, sometimes just the tyniest traces of history, and that you are truly happy, or even emotional about it. Say ‘river Tib’ and we viewers sense you just love it. Thank you very much.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Bart. I think you very much summed up how I feel about these videos to be honest. Thank you for watching

[@dchalkie]

Great video Martin, I am sure you could get a spot on tv showing your videos. Thank you👍

[@MartinZero]

Thanks David 👍

[@kennethdougall5141]

Just watched your video about pomona island in 2020,so its probably a bit late to see what you saw,good video really enjoyed it,i wish i could have seen this video earlier,stay safe❤👍

[@iainbullock]

Excellent video Martin, I've since visited after watching this, thanks for the idea

[@rosshilton]

What a bloody excellent video. Really really interesting. Well done....

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Ross 👍

[@barrytipton1179]

Martin you should consider being a full time Manchester guide .... and is it happy new drone .... I can remember having a few pints in the old Pomona pub circa 1971...keep up the good work regards.barry

[@MartinZero]

Hi Barry thanks very much. No the drone footage was from 2017 mixed in with some from my mates drone last week. The Pomona pub 👍

[@jezswallow9801]

Brilliant video. Loved it!

[@marshjacqueline07]

So interesting. Used to go dancing on the ship. Never realised the history! Thank you.

[@simonhayton5072]

Allways brilliant Martin sad but brilliant thanks 😊

[@raven19702003]

wow so amazing ..the history on my door step ..thanks martin :)

[@gingerbread6614]

Very interesting. Thank you

[@AndysDiary]

Smashed it as per usual Martin 👌👊 can't tell you enough how much I enjoy your videos man, I'm discovering history about Manchester I never knew about so thankyou for that!

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Andy, much appreciated, thanks for the support 👌

[@AndysDiary]

Martin Zero you are welcome buddy! Keep up the fantastic content! 👊

[@marilynfauguel5655]

Very interesting and amazing video, also very sad.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Marilyn yes its an incredible story

[@robertwhiteside4483]

great piece on manchester history

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Robert 👍

[@bettyswallocks3540]

Hi Martin, another fascinating video, many thanks.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you very much as always 😃👍

[@nickraschke4737]

Your films remind me so much of the history of my town, Newcastle NSW, Australia.. We made steel here for a hundred years. All gone now. Just toxic pollution and government neglect to remember it by. The black and white photos you include here are like a time warp back to my childhood. Keep up the great work mate.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you very much Nick

[@christinecallow8588]

I have only just discovered your videos Martin. So very interesting and enjoyable. I don’t know Manchester at all but even so, I find the information you uncover fascinating, especially when backed by old maps and photos. Thank you so much.

[@antohosm43]

Brilliant video of a unique place! You set a very high standard.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you very much

[@RetroRatz]

Lovely video! Well put together! 100% educational and entertaining. Thank you 😃

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much ✌

[@49thorpe]

Thank you Martin absolutely brilliant not lived in Manchester since 1961 but a real home person that I miss it so much I grew up in Old Trafford when Trafford Park was booming still would love to come home again and live if I will look you up, thank you again

[@georgiegemmell3992]

One of the things the me struck about this video is how the history of Pomona is largely missing from the Manchester history books I have. Where it is mentioned it is a reference to Bellue Vue as competition. How strange some of Manchester leading authors of Mancunian history simply gloss over The Royal Pomona Palace. The significance of this island is huge. Of course watching this video made it really hit home. There is nothing structural left to indicate how vast the palace was. Also I love all three songs you have in the video it sets the mood and really makes it and whimsical very nostalgic.

[@allanspence1347]

This brought tears to my eyes, Martin. Thank you so much for this. ❤️

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Allan glad you enjoyed it

[@allanspence1347]

@@MartinZero you do great work.

[@bertaga41]

This is brilliant. Thanks so much!!

[@davepowell1521]

Brilliant and fascinating video mate! When I left school in 1984 my first "job" was on a YTS for Henry boots building which was at Pomona docks!

[@profpep]

Lovely work Martin. one of your best yet.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Mike

[@yvettev.warburton3585]

Absolutely fascinating! A beautifully produced and incredibly well-researched documentation of a place I've lived in close proximity to (Clippers Quay) for almost 15 years, yet (until now!) knew so little of its history! So happy to have found your channel - thank you!

[@MartinZero]

Thank you

[@chrismarshall3972]

a very different video from the wonderfull Martin Zero but i watched every second with interest, very informative. Excellent to watch and absorb all the history of this almost forgotten place.......

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Chris

[@ianbrown9108]

Very interesting video. I've used the tram from Piccadilly to Media City many times and often wondered about the origin of the name "Pomona".Loved watching this.👍

[@ianetchells7358]

Another great video Martin! Such rich history behind an anonymous patch of land that most people wouldn't look twice at.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Ian, yes I love that place and its history

[@christopherescott6787]

Hauntingly beautiful.....

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Christopher

[@repairupdaterepeat5815]

Why are you not on nw tonight? This is brilliant!

[@jimmcculloch3786]

Absolutely brilliant Martin, as a Salford lad now living in Knutsford I find these films amazing. Thank you. If your ever in Knutty, the drinks are on me :)

[@jimmcculloch3786]

Cheers bud, just watching your film around Angel meadow :) God bless them.