Exploring a Drained Canal Lock

[@syxs621]

I can’t believe they didn’t clean it while it was drained, absolutely mad

[@madshagger8371]

Sy Xs I totally agree. Clean the whole thing out and create a healthy environment for the fish etc. if it’s a nice clean waterway, kids might go fishing etc instead of playing video games getting fatter and fatter.

[@corin164]

I guess that if it wasn't enough in the budget to replace the gates, there definitely not enough to clean up all the crap out of the canal.

[@lisapincott1414]

If it's clean people would still put crap in it, they always do

[@lisapincott1414]

It annoys me more that people have to keep clearing, cleaning litter that other people can't put into bin.

[@lordthomastravis1617]

Also it might lower the signal Cray fish population!

[@ValeriePallaoro]

That actors doing his bit (0:20 and then again from 8:40) to get across to us the feeling and worth of the 1800s, absolutely fabulous. It's lovely that there are people who recognise living history works so well to give us insights into the past. Thanks for editing them in Martin Zero

[@tonytucker5266]

I can't get my head around how a bit of scaffold and tarpaulin can literally hold back millions of gallons of water like that.

[@fluxington]

From my basic physics knowledge, it's the height (or head) of water that creates the pressure - not the amount or volume. For example, 100 litres of liquid in a vessel 10 meters high would produce the same pressure as 100000 litres of liquid in the same vessel, but more pressure than any amount of liquid in a vessel that was only 1 meter in height.

[@mountainman5025]

It's not a tarp, it's a high tensile barricade used to hold back flood waters.

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

Gosh I would want to get down in there and look for cool stuff !! I live in the USA and when I go tubing down a river I bring my snorkel and goggles, I find old bottles, keys, sunglasses and a wallet with money and cards.....happily found the owner as it had only been in the river for 1 year ! So having a dry river canal with such history to explore would be amazing !

[@AnonAnonAnon]

Great video, again. Bringing history to life. What annoys me though is, money wasted on vanity projects by this and other governments and councils which could be used to dredge the whole of the canal system around the city centre. When I read that a couple of million was used on a bronze statue for a politician no one has ever heard of I think, money wasted. Dredged and clean canals would enhance the whole area. They stunk this summer in the heatwave.

[@MartinZero]

Hello thanks very much. It was amazing walking through those Locks plus the little play they put on

[@ronniezzzz]

cant believe they wont clean out the mess

[@MartinZero]

I know its a bloody shame 😦

[@raphlvlogs271]

They didn't figured out a safe effective way to do so.

[@voidofspaceandtime4684]

@@raphlvlogs271 How?

[@lordthomastravis1617]

Ekki is red colour and hard as bell metal !! Used like Teak! .my Dad was in charge of the West bridgeford bridge repairs!. Used ekki as replaced foot ways! I have a bag of offcuts! I use for knife handles in my custom blades ! Its beautiful material!

[@wladniem]

my grandad was a canal boatman and would have traveled on this canal often, thanx Martin

[@MartinZero]

Great stuff Nina thank you 👍

[@hyperflowfans]

I don't ever comment on videos but I have to say this content is so cool man. The history that they tell is truly amazing.

[@lisab3396]

The lock and canal system is absolutely fantastic. I love watching the video's on various canal boats plying the canals. I for one would have loved to volunteer to clean out those locks.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Lisa

[@dieselmanmike]

Your face Martin when the volunteer was telling you about the shaft down to the Tib. It fascinates me too especially when it’s opened the normally sedate Tib must really roar with that lot falling 20ft ! Great videos.

[@spottyskunk1898]

Love the use of the footage of historical reenactors to put the canal into context for what it was for initially.

[@MartinZero]

Hello yes, It was a little play they put on for us. It lasted longer but I had to cut it down 👍

[@nancyhiler7389]

Interesting to learn about the different marks on the bricks. Lots of stuff in the canal. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@hasenpfefer7]

Yes all the fish have been "moved" plot twist: no fish to begin with.

[@MartinZero]

There are some fish in there. People fish along its length 👍

[@markcoyle5648]

The easterns are decimating uk fish stocks at an alarming rate. No catch and release for those people, they will eat anything that is free.

[@johnortmann3098]

@@MartinZero What species of fish?

[@solatiumz]

@@johnortmann3098 blog.fishtec.co.uk/beginners-guide-to-canal-fishing

[@MartinZero]

@@johnortmann3098 Not sure John. Not really an expert. I definitely imagine there will be Pike

[@sharonstuebi8181]

I look forward all week to my Sunday lunch watching your videos. Always a pleasure! Your fan from Peru

[@MartinZero]

Hi Sharon thanks very much

[@bluazur55]

I took a canal boat trip around the UK back in the '70s and I remember going through Manchester. I'm fairly certain we docked at the spot in 8:43 for the night. Great video.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much, great stuff 👍

[@AnEnglishmanInNewYork71]

I was born and grew up in Manchester. I live in the US now but as a little kid, I used to imagine what would be in there. Thanks for the video!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Lee 👍

[@andrewschmitz9707]

I love seeing all the work that went into what so often people just walk by. On a good note,the public genuinely seemed to be showing interest.

[@benking9503]

They should let self employed scrap metal collectors go in there and take what they can, since they don't want to spend the money to clear it themselves, and it's a shame we can't track down the people responsible for throwing rubbish in there and then dredge it and dump it on the driveways of the perpetrators to see how they like it!

[@ardkoreable]

how the fuck would you track someone that dumped a STOLEN bike or umbrella in??tell me inspector sherlock holmes lol

[@Tocsin-Bang]

@@ardkoreable Sherlock Holmes was a "consulting private detective" to quote his amanuensis Dr. John Watson, hence he was not a police inspector.

[@DG-mv6zw]

Stephen Cook Kudos to you, mate. Sherlock would've been proud of you. It seems the logical reasoning of Kenny Clauw is as bad as his punctuation and grammar! 😃

[@ardkoreable]

@@DG-mv6zw come one have a try in dutch or french and lets see if your grammar is 100% oh yea right you only know 2 words

[@ardkoreable]

@Bradius Maximus and like they would something leave in the handbag before dumping it in the canal and i dont think the victim has anything back then thats in a good condition

[@ohbobpleez]

I liked the info on Masons Marks and how they get paid.

[@MartinZero]

Yeah me too, I would overlooked those marks but so glad I learned what they were 👍

[@StevenRides]

I read this comment as i went past the part. It's very interesting.

[@ralphthebulldog5163]

Thought you meant the Freemasons 😆

[@jimmyviaductophilelawley5587]

Hi Martin....wow can't believe this is nearly five years ago! This was the first video of yours I ever watched and have really enjoyed watching your journeys of discovery. I notice you're creeping ever closer to that magic 100k subs mark....can I just say well done for not succumbing to what must be good offers for sponsorship. I presume one day someone will wave a cheque at you that big you'd be mad to say no until then thankyou .

[@jayd1974]

Interesting video.Fairplay to da fellas who dig out da canals 200 years ago some men👍👍

[@nuvostef]

The lad talking about the African wood is...quite attractive! 😄😉 Thank you for the fascinating story! 🤙🏼

[@jilly5909]

Thank you so much for making this video, so informative and fascinating. I really enjoy your enthusiasm!!

[@ianburr1177]

Thanks for sharing your series of clips with us.. fascinating. I live in Birmingham, another City full of canals. You have sparked an interest in me and I fully intend to investigate the canals and hidden watercourses of 'Brum',

[@littletraveller5428]

This is British engineering to be proud of.

[@peteon4wheels627]

Some of the best in the world mate.

[@maryrobins8246]

You're amazing!!! I smile all the way through your vids. I live in Cornwall but I'm a Manc through and through. Keep going lad. You're doing a fantastic job!!! 😀

[@lisab3396]

A basic but fantastic approach and look at the canal system. But I had to go back and look at the section 8:45 and think how beautiful this is! Just soo much history and richness in this!

[@MartinZero]

Lisa, Thank you very much. I am not an expert on canals just a very enthusiastic and interested party so this is just my take on this wonderful day. Thanks for watching, hope you like my other videos 😀

[@jonesfactor9]

Hopefully seeing all that garbage discourages people from tossing their trash

[@Cany0many]

Thank u Martin 4 this video, I hope that the Manchester authority do their best 2 keep it clean.

[@bigadefourfiveonezeroseven4063]

Just came across your vids ...love old railway lines...keep the good work up ...very enjoyable 👍

[@louisemissouri4410]

Sad that the community couldn't get together and clean the canal with the authorities paying for the dumpsters to remove it.

[@corin164]

I think it might have something to do with liability insurance if someone one was hurt or killed during the clean-up.

[@nevillemason6791]

The authorities couldn't pay for dumpsters as we don't have any named such thing. We only have skips (which you might find are the same thing!).

[@samholdsworth3957]

What a fascinating and entertaining video! Thanks

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Sam 👍

[@MidnightVisions]

They couldn't even be bothered with picking up the big garbage, like the bicycle or umbrella? So much for the Canal & River "Trust",,, more like Canal & River "Turn-A-Blind-Eye" [EDIT] They are going through the effort to drain a lock section, and no matter how you look at it, that is the time to clean it out, even if its just the big stuff. Even if the trust doesn't have the manpower to do it themselves, There must be local volunteer groups or the Canal community themselves that would volunteer to help pick up the big stuff themselves. There is zero reason why the local city would not supply a dumpster bin or recycling bins for glass, metal, etc for this purpose! Has anybody even asked?

[@xxyxnxwxaxx9724]

There is that many miles of kanal and damaged locks and top and bottom gates the trust are fighting a losing battle. There simple isn't enough joiners. There is only a short amount of time the locks are shut down in the wintter months maybe in this period I would got top and bottom gates fitted if they made the budget to allow that. That would been very rare. It's just pathetic. Same as the roads really. Just on the canals it's more noticeable and I can understand the frustration of the boaters as they pay for the upkeep but pure and simple it's a fight against a losing battle. A lot more things can be done better. Meetings dont mean nothin as points that are valid dont go to the top. Big money spinning organisation.

[@gingervirus2988]

When it comes to “cant be bothered”, why not direct your bile at the lazy, filthy bastards who dump the shit in the canal in the first place!

[@sinista6536]

Dunc Livingstone Because that goes without saying and is obvious. As should be removal of the obvious large items, but clearly not

[@martinmarsola6477]

An interesting video today, Martin. Definitely a great video! Cheers Martin!

[@toysandgameswithesmeeandis4096]

What a fantastic video. Great channel too mate. Keep it up. Today's kids need this kind of education. Cliff.

[@brianfox1980]

Yes I went down there as well god we know how to dump rubbish in the canal lol another good film Martin

[@MartinZero]

Hi Brian, What day was you there ? I went on the Sunday

[@russellcook4792]

That's how it looks under the water everywhere there are boats, in Houston TX a diving company that I worked for as a welder got the contract to remove a bunch of cars from the canals and the divers said there were hundreds of cars in the canals and the city of Houston eventually gave up because it cost to much time and money to remove them all and they are still there

[@christophernorton33]

The canal & river trust slipped up big time by not cleaning out lock 90 at Deansgate. Great video Martin.

[@joshurrr]

They should consider using Australian iron bark for the gates, we build jetty’s and piers out of it and some are 100 years old in salt water too.

[@adambrown2626]

Spot on Josh, Aussie Ironbark or blackbutt would sort the problem..

[@merledoughty5787]

Hello Martin from down under in Kiwi land. I must say I enjoy watching your videos and where you go. What strikes me is that much of the hidden world under the brambles etc where it is not cleared away, I keep thinking this man needs a machete or at best a battery line strimmer those places are gems, I love it would be doing this sort of thing at an instant if I lived in the UK, so much old Victorian Archietecture and I think of those men that built those bridges and tunnels and all that brick work, are these places under some sort of care like buildings. I enjoyed the look at Clifton Collery amazed that that to is left to the wild, that big basin should be cleared of scrub, watching your videos I am truly in awe of what went on in the building of Britain and to see the canal where the Duke of Bridgewater got the coal from, those children to, A big thanks for such interesting topics.

[@karina-jx4zv]

It's brilliant when you are able to find someone who has some knowledge of the cannels

[@peteb2]

Absolutely incredible these silly POMS would go to the cost of fixing the lockgates after draining the canal section but not take the opportunity to remove all the toxic filth, muck and junk dumped in it.

[@vmm5163]

We're all silly billies here

[@spencers4121]

There job if I'm not mistaken is keeping the locks operational. They run on a limited budget, nothing to due with the government.

[@TheDoosh79]

We have no money, basically. Silly or not, things don't get done for free.

[@stevelomas4119]

@peteb2 Perhaps we should have got convicted criminals to do it ? Oh...we can't...they're all in Australia.

[@ratbagkennedy]

This came up in my recommended so I clicked on it as it reminded me when I spent a good twenty minutes looking around a drained canal in Manchester a few years ago. Turns out the canal is the same one at around the same time! Amazing video, subscribed 😊

[@sarahstrong7174]

Thankyou for sharing this video. Very informative.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Sarah

[@dulls8475]

So the gates had been done in 2004 and need replacing again??? Who was the contractor??????

[@amyweatherald6058]

I mean 13 years submerged in water will rot wood...

[@dulls8475]

@@amyweatherald6058 Not proper hardwood. It should last longer, much longer then that...

[@20kilovolt]

@@dulls8475 hardwood should last more then 30 years.

[@678friedbed]

wood completely submerged can last thousands of years. they have pulled logs out of bogs many times hundreds if not thousands of years old sometimes.

[@dulls8475]

@@678friedbed \\it's a good point but a lock gate is not fully submerged. All I know is that if the lock gates are built with the correct materials it should last longer then that.

[@mrkangaroo83]

It is interesting that this has popped up today for me, I'd walked along the Bridgewater Canal from Stretford to Castlefield to visit the National Trust's Castlefield Viaduct. Afterwards, I'd carried onto New Islington Marina and back down to the Rochdale canal to Castlefield.

[@antonclark3420]

Brilliantly produced and interesting...

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Anton much appreciated

[@chewy5563]

Well I've learn something new today. Very interesting video, Well presented

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much 👍

[@tommyb9430]

Least they could do is clean it out first...disgusting!!!

[@MartinZero]

It sure is 👍

[@rjk69]

Are you offering to pay Tom?

[@steve30b]

Brilliant information Martin. Thanks a lot..

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Steve. Hope your well 👍

[@manc7808]

Another great Video Martin, thanks and keep up the good work

[@MartinZero]

Hello, Thanks very much 👍

[@mrlister2000]

How did I miss this video? I know I'm nearly 5 years late with this comment, but after watching your video and the response from the Canals & Rivers Trust, all I can say is typical. Here was an ideal opportunity to clean that long stretch of waterway, get rid of the silt that has built up and do a bit of good for the environment by removing scrap metal that actually pollute the canal system. But no, it costs too much blah blah blah. The money that could've been made from the scrap metal would've paid for the clean up operation. This was an excellent video Martin, and I apologise for not watching it sooner!

[@AvaT42]

Thank you Martín. I took your advice and just browsing through picking whatever takes my fancy.

[@MartinZero]

Great Sonia hope you enjoy 😊

[@paulhunter123]

this is what people in prison should be doing cleaning out canals, not playing playstation smoking crack

[@paulhunter123]

@@tomsparey176 you think they dont have drugs in prison?

[@melbournetransport8987]

Yeah playing PlayStation and smoking crack is for us law abiding citizens on the outside

[@nicholasthornley9708]

Wouldn't it be better to help prisoners get new skills? Why not teach them to read and write and do basic maths?

[@thekrunkymonkey]

You could pay people to do it instead and then your country's unemployment rate might be lower & you might have fewer prisoners in the first place.

[@rerun3283]

People in prison should be making KZbin videos about canals in Manchester? Sounds like a solid plan.

[@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

My word. So interesting. Thank you

[@MartinZero]

Thank you much appreciated 👍

[@watomb]

They spent so much money on that scaffolding. Skid steer with excavator could have clean that lock up in an hour or two. Great video

[@sinubiochex]

Liked so much!! Just had to translate, the whole video, into brazilian portuguese, amazing!!! CC in PT-BR. Thanks for the video Martin!!

[@harrowtiger]

Excellent video, thankyou.

[@riverhuntingdon6659]

It'd be messy to clear all that junk, but at least the muddy stuff could be purged down those old drain holes you mention, using one of those pumps and canal water from behind the work area. The metal stuff could then be picked up by a crane with a magnet, the ally cans saved, and the rubbish that remained'd be a smallish fraction of what you see, so not too expensive to dump. Another great video from you too. Subscribed and bell clicked.

[@MartinZero]

Hello, I do wish they had cleaned it up. many thanks for Subscribing 👍

[@spencerwilton5831]

River Huntingdon Where do you think those drain holes go? Down into a river, that's where. Flush everything down them and you're simply moving the problem. The waste needs digging out and dumping, but the cost would be enormous.

[@Nathan.Manchester]

Great job again keep up the good work - it’s a shame they didn’t clean it imagine what visitors to our city think when they see the rubbish floating in the Canal?👍👍

[@MartinZero]

Yeah its a great shame they didn't have the budget to clean it as well

[@manc7808]

ManchesterDrone Every canal in thd world will be exactly the same, I watched a video ages ago where they drained a canal in Paris to clean it, they found motorbikes and all sorts.

[@schirmeyerb]

@@manc7808 I live in PARIS...if I remember well..they had empty (canal Saint martin)......and they had take out... (weels...engine..motorcycles probably stolen..caddies..ect.....)...it should be compulsory to clean all inside..

[@lesliebarnes8407]

you wanna see some of the rivers and canals out in s e asia!! the rubbish in them is uneal!!

[@MyCatInABox]

This was a very interesting video.....good stuff!

[@Naparky1]

Another great informative video Martin! Excellent work matey.

[@MartinZero]

Hi, Neil. thanks a lot mate 😀

[@terryansell6641]

Very interesting as usual thank you from N.Z.

[@jordyr2262]

From a geologist perspective in regards to the different stone used. I would think the higher stone would be less permeable to water and a stronger structure. The below sandstone would be more susceptible to erosion over time, but as the flow in canal is much less an your average river it would take many decades or even centuries, to really undercut enough to be a issue with handling the above weight. Therefore the stone used above would act as a structure namely to hold a stable, and more pleasing appearance. That would be my guess.

[@waynewilliams3380]

I enjoy these history clips.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Wayne

[@IceDaemon]

That looks quite awesome.

[@steveooooo4423]

You rock,, great to watch 👍thank you 😊

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Steve

[@gazbradster]

Another fascinating look at Manchester Martin, Really enjoying all your videos :-)

[@MartinZero]

Gary Bradbury Hi Gary Cheers. Draining that Lock was an opportunity not to be missed 👍

[@duncanhowarth9514]

I came across your videos recently and find them very interesting, what with being a Manc lad myself. Bit of news that you might not have seen yet; A stretch of the Caledonian Canal has been drained out at Fort Augustus while they replace the lock gates. While it is drained they have opened it to the public. The story is on todays (10.03.2019) BBC online news. Just so you know.

[@DVincentW]

Stunned fish. Like "...stunned from soup. Your knees will buckle!"

[@kevinparkin5438]

Hi martin I've just watched your video on the 200 year old trap door really was interesting fantastic how the wood looked after all the years under water see that you didn't like the pike much so all i can say about that is on your pike another great video all the best kevin ps last time you sent me a reply you said that I would like to explore the under ground tunnel under the iron works and i probably would see you later

[@harrystevens3885]

Can't afford to clean our own canals out yet give out foreign aid by the bucketful.

[@TakeMeOffYourMailingList]

[citation needed]

[@s.sestric9929]

Tax cuts to billionaires.

[@rjk69]

A clean canal or a few lives saved Harry?

[@harrystevens3885]

14 billion and a few lives!! Shows how much they waste and steal , I wouldn't give the fuckers a penny.

[@rjk69]

@@harrystevens3885 Well thank goodness Harry you were born into a privileged society and don't face a daily struggle to survive. Well done Harry.

[@dalehorne9815]

Start of the video made me laugh. The first Earl but quite a recent bike in the background. Back to future in Manchester lol. Great video though 😀

[@guillaumeklimczak7563]

Fantastic video, loved it

[@MartinZero]

Thank you 😊

[@hughbryson1372]

It takes an excavator to clean out that area an trucks to haul it away the cost would be huge and the whole undertaking would be funded out of the taxpayers pocket. The lock gates are being repaired not replaced. This is just a small portion of what lies at the bottom of a canal that is more accessible because it is in the city center. There have been many cleanups of canals but the issue of dumping refuge and garbage plagues many waterways throughout the U.K.

[@thra5herxb12s]

This has nothing to do with the Government or the Taxpayer. This Canal is owned by a trust.

[@hughbryson1372]

And seriously where does the trust get the money from thin air.

[@coondogtheman]

They should let the public go in there at their own risk and pick what they want out of that. Scrap metal collectors, magnet fishers etc. I watch a lot of magnet fishing videos. Amazing some of the stuff they find.

[@elizabethannferrario7113]

Hi Martin I can understand the trust has only a limited amount of money and yes of course the gates must come first but sad they were unable to clear the rubbish accumulated on the canal bed ! But maybe soon they could when it completely silts up !

[@MrBigblock427]

fantastic. cannot say any more than keep it coming

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Jon much appreciate 😃

[@neilbain8736]

I like your music. I just wonder what lurks in that mud. There'll be a good few quids worth of scrap aluminium cans cos its clubland, and possibly an array of hastily discarded weaponry for the same reason, dating back to the days of the Hacienda and Madchester. Social archeology. In our canal we got a cross section from turn of the 20th Century drinking habits, WW2 date stamped munitions and well rotted crown stamped weapons and remains of popular batteries of the day.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Neil glad u like the music. Yep a treasure trove hidden under there

[@agentbertram4769]

I am surprised that they didn't dig out the locks and dump the waste somewhere appropriate. Cost is always a problem. The loch looks to be completely full of debris right up to the scaffold walkway. Can you explain what depth of water there is after the renovation? Thanks.

[@welshpete12]

Those stone masons marks are very old idea . Each stone mason would have his own mark . That once he had passed his apprenticeship , he would use for the rest of his life . They are found in castles all over Europe . With a mark used by one man . Showing that the same mason travelled hundreds of miles to do his work.

[@garrystacey7018]

Interesting video thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@CityMancBusGroup]

Dunno if youve ever noticed Martin but on Water Street there is a lock and approx 40 foot of canal that goes no were. Its at the side of the V&A Marriott hotel and it comes off the main Manchester to Liverpool canal and looks like it would have gone under the old Granada Studios site.

[@MartinZero]

Hi Thomas, See My 'Manchester Salford Junction Canal' Video and 'Magnet fishing for my lost drone' That Canal features in both those videos. 👍

[@AbrasionUK]

Interesting video Martin. Cheers.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks David

[@BelowLA]

Great video. The history is so dope.im so unfamiliar with the UK

[@MartinZero]

Cheers thank you

[@snook1249]

Bridgewater is spelt BRIDGWATER . The town removed the E in a protest against Elizabeth 1. They get really arsey if you leave it in.

[@MartinZero]

However I am talking about the Canal not the town ?

[@snook1249]

@@MartinZero my mistake. I didn't realise there was a Bridgewater canal and a Bridgwater canal!

[@MartinZero]

@@snook1249 No Problemo Stephen. Sunday lunch is about 3pm at mine your more than welcome 😀Cheers Stephen

[@BossySwan]

They need to get over themselves.

[@petejohnson1724]

I am a great supporter of the canals but this should have been dredged at the time of this lock emptying. these were dug by hand so why can we not do it by hand again. In our prisons in this country and we have people on licence because there is no room in the prisons, sitting in cells doing nothing no payment back to society. civil rights say we can not have chain gangs but why not these people went against society so the chain gang should be brought back . for those that become trusted there are skills that can be taught to those who want to learn but good honest hard physical work would be a benefit to people coming back into society. society would feel it's getting some payback for what they did wrong.

[@MartinZero]

I think it was the sheer cost of safe disposal Peter 👍

[@riverhuntingdon6659]

Well now. It'd be a " Demeaning Punishment " for the poor chavvy crims and no doubt in violation of " there yuman rights innit ". Believe me I'd like to see these idle bu99ers put to work too !

[@flybobbie1449]

So it's safer just to leave it in the centre of Manchester. Logical thinking.

[@ur2c8]

Reminds me of the day I spend litter picking with the local Groundwork Trust.There were about a dozen of us from the Trust (all volunteers) and about a dozen lads doing community service. About half way through the job it started raining and I immediately noticed all the community service boys running to their van for a cup of tea. I had no intention of quitting and immediately thought of the old saying, "One volunteer is worth ten pressed men". I turned round to tell my fellow volunteers and found that they had also all disappeared and were now sheltering in our own van. I was the only one still working!

[@MrLibbyloulou]

And I KNOW THOSE IN PRISONS WOULD LOVE TO BE "free" cleaning these canals and getting the air and exercise..

[@mikeede49]

Another good video,keep them coming.Best wishes from a fellow moocher.

[@MartinZero]

Mike Ede Hi Mike thanks a lot. More mooching to come 👍

[@darrenscaysbrook6038]

Great vid and now I'm more knowledgeable. Cheers.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Darren much appreciated

[@madshagger8371]

Thanks for these videos. Excellent. Surely they could spend the money cleaning it out rather than all the money they spend on queen Lizzy and family.

[@MartinZero]

I agree. And thank you 😊

[@merledoughty5787]

I would want to pull and weed spray that budleigh along the canal it amazes me the amount of scrubby things that grow along the canals and walkways. martin expect more questions if you don,t mind I am fascintaed by it all, I wanted to come to the UK years ago and do a canal journey at least you and others who post on KZbin allow me to explore with you

[@holdfast7657]

It's possible the quarried sandstone was harder than the existing bedrock. The makers tool marks were good to see. The other tool marks were punch faced and just for decoration.

[@AvaT42]

This was really interesting. I was surprised at the larger items in there, even An old bicycle. Too bad it could not have been dredged and cleaned up. Should have had mud larks down there digging up all the treasures!

[@MartinZero]

Hi Sonia thanks very much. Yes such a shame it wasn't cleaned at the time 👍

[@MsMesem]

@@MartinZero Almost certain to find some items of financial and /or historical value in there. Quite daft to not take advantage...it's not nuclear waste or even medical. ...just metal and plastic .

[@charlestlawson6806]

If you go to Winsley nr Bradford upon avon , there is a dry canal there and you can see the trapdoor ( well where it used to be ) and the passage the water would take to drain the canal, DOROTHY HOUSE HOSPICE CARE HOME, WINSLEY ,Used to be a PRIVATE SCHOOL FOR BOYS , called SUTCLIFFE SCHOOL . we used to go for walks down to the canal , and look at the dry canal , ,But looking at google maps just now ,The canal is now back in use ?.

[@raymondj8768]

another great video ! you do really good work dude keep it up !

[@MartinZero]

Raymond thanks very much 👍

[@robertk9043]

C'mon man, get down there in your gumboots and look for relics!

[@solatiumz]

You have to be very careful walking in the mud of a drained canal, there are many tales of people doing as you suggest one minute and up to their waists in the mud the next.

[@alanjeff505]

Would you really want to dig around in the murky depths of accumulated gunk, shit and all kinds of trash.

[@boyracer1213]

another great vid martin 👍

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much. Pity about all that rubbish eh

[@joeclarke9782]

Thanks for video. Im sure there would be a lot of legal liability if they allowed public in that filthy lock - that fish can survive in!

[@martinfitzpatrick1551]

Im always photographing the marks on stone, they fascinate me . I recently bought a book on Stone walls their history and styles.

[@MartinZero]

That would make a good video

[@nigelkendall5892]

I've noticed marks on stone buildings and often wondered what they were for, didn't realize they had a book about this subject

[@GOLDSMITHEXILE]

sometimes marks carved on stones is where the masons used a pincer hook and chains to haul them up into place. The 2 pincer points sit in little recesses either side of the stone block. You can lift a big weight of stone without needing anything under the stone so it can lay on the mortar undisturbed. I once studied a stone viaduct where every stone had them, some stones were half a ton or more @@nigelkendall5892

[@vmm5163]

I scrutinize OS maps for what remains of benchmarks. A lot of the old stone gateposts with them on are no longer there. Most on buildings are there though. If I feel I won't get run over I do a rubbing of them on paper and photograph them, but it's dangerous on some lanes. Plus, they're just at the height a dog pees so sometimes a photo is all I will do unfortunately!