Mudlarking under an old bridge at a forgotten village History of a long gone community

Mudlarking under an old bridge at a forgotten village with the history of a long gone community. Join us as we go where we shouldn't normally go, as there would be far too much water above our heads!
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00:01 Intro
00:08 Drive in Wales
01:04 Llwyn-onn reservoir
04:26 Old bridge revealed at Llwynon reservoir
08:28 Mudlarking near an old bridge
19:54 Phil in the shed
25:17 Dam at Llwynon reservoir
32:45 Goodbye
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[@rosiamorrison6531]

Oh my , this was a wonderful adventure Loved the bridge and yes Phil's village creation in memory of those you paid such a high cost. The scenery was beautiful of course, and Manky enjoyed it so much too . Caroline was brave to go under the bridge and it was very nice to see the underside . Well done and looking forward to so many more. Blessings till then . 💕🕊🍁🍂

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

It was a very special place Rosia, and we're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed the trip and the craft piece. Caroline was rather brave and her filming did capture the bridge beautifully. Every blessing and thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@shannonkoeller8378]

Love the slate silhouette, what a wonderful reminder of the local history. And as always lovely scenery and history.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thank you Shannon, so glad you enjoyed the history, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@suehoughton6946]

Love the town scape you made with the old tiles. 😊

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thank you Sue 🙂😎🐼

[@elizabethrobison-berlie9736]

The music choices throughout the video were phenominal!! Thank you, Caroline! I enjoyed seeing the bridge and Phil's art work. Both were reminders of the importance of knowing w. hat once was. Thank you both for taking the time to show us.

[@59tante]

agreed

[@antionettechesser5645]

Loved the video and was so wonderful seeing guys guys enjoying your lark together thank you for sharing the history of the place

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thanks Antionette 🙂😎🐼

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

We're so pleased to know that you liked the music Caroline chose Elizabeth... It's good to remember what was, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@carolmilburn2324]

Love the project Phil!

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thank you Carol 🙂😎🐼

[@pauldurkee4764]

I guessed from your opening shots, sheep!! You are either in Wales, or you've pulled a surprise and decamped to New Zealand. 😂

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Yes, Paul, we're outnumbered by sheep in Wales 😄 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑

[@pauldurkee4764]

@@LetsgowithTheJohnsons I'm a Taffy also Phil. 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑

[@kimberlymolitor354]

Thanks for taking us along! I am amazed at the talent it took to make the arches of the bridge so long ago. Too bad those pieces couldn't be repurposed into a memorial of the hamlet.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Our pleasure Kimberley... Yes, such craftsmanship lost to the river. The fact it's still standing is a credit to the people who built it... thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@leanneh5293]

Another fab video!! Loved the shed creation Phil. I got a little tipsy at the end of the video, the brick drinking game got me again lol! Great to see Manky enjoying a bun with you Phil, he's just so cute!! I love my Friday evenings with you guys! ❤️❤️

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

That's great Leanne, Thank you... Glad you managed to get a few drinks in 😄😂 Manky says 'HI' ⭐🐼⭐ It's great to have you with us, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@beingwoman5817]

I think once the bridge heard your respect and intentions toward her village of long ago. She reveals bits of them she misses so from so long ago.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

It always pays to respect the past and tell it's stories as you see them. It's a lovely thought that the bridge gave up treasures from it's forgotten past, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@sharimullinax3206]

The bridge is lovely. There was a wooden bridge in my neighborhood when I was a kid. It went through too many floods, sad to say the new bridge is ugly concrete and hard to see around. The slate village is brilliant!

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

So glad you liked the bridge Shari, and the craft... Concrete rarely looks as nice 🙂😎🐼

[@debcattell7059]

What a beautiful bridge 🥰 the drought though is not good, but hopefully some rain will come again soon. Phil your slate house display is amazing and such a lovely way to remember the village and times gone by. Thank you both for sharing with us ❤🥰

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Yes Deb, not good that there's a drought, but it was a good opportunity to tell the story of Cwn Taff Bridge and the community that disappeared under the water. And yet again the bridge displays how broken can still be beautiful. So glad you liked the slate houses, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@hazel3564]

Beautiful bridge, what a shame. Thank you for letting us see it!

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Yes, Hazel, even in it's battered state the bridge still has beauty, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@tarrasams7423]

Hello 👋 from New York USA Thank you for Bringing me Along with you Guy's I can't wait to see Where you Go and What you Find Next 😊

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Hello in New York Tarra, and thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@evie6304]

Wonderful video….Phil..loved your slate village as a tribute to the one lost….guess we are all seeing the changes in our different parts of the world!

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Tank you Evie... Yes, the world is changing so fast and we are all feeling the consequences. So pleased to hear how much you enjoyed the video and the craft, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@hazel3564]

What a lovely little hamlet you made with the slate! You saved a bit of history for posterity

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thank you Hazel 🙂😎🐼

[@marybeth6272]

The slate house sillouette was really a nice tribute to the lost hamlet... very artistic 👌

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thank you so much Mary Beth 🙂😎🐼

[@AmandaandPandora]

Very enjoyable, great editing Caroline and Phil nice slate artwork.🥰🍀

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thank you so much Maria, and thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@michelegrady1142]

OH MY GOSH PHIL! That memorial village is fantastic! I bow to your imagination and creativity. It actually brought a tear to my eye as I thought of the people that this reservoir-creation affected. It’s such a beautiful tribute!

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thank you so much Michelle, I really struggled to even find the words for what I was trying to do, but your response makes me feel I did it, and that's good. Take care and thanks for sharing 🙂😎🐼

[@pigoff123]

Thank you for sharing history with us. It is very important to keep history alive.

[@Bridgetgethins]

I love history. I live in one of oldest cities in the US- Richmond Va. If I had not become an actor- archeology was next. Back to the Bridge you all shared with us. It was magical too. Thank you again.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Very true Pat, and it's telling the stories that brings the history into the present 🙂😎🐼

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

So glad you liked the location for this video Bridget... What a lovely word to describe the bridge, "magical". As you may have guessed, I love history too 👍 thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@lyndapeterson9948]

Thanks for a great show, what an idyllic spot. Caroline, I will look forward to watching your ‘how to make welsh cakes’ segment😋. Phil, I really do admire your welsh slate village. See you tomorrow.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

It's great to hear that you liked the location and the craft Lynda, as well as the Welsh Cakes 😄 Here's a link to an old video where Caroline did her Welsh Cake recipe, hope you make them and like them kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp3Kk2Sprqekjrs 🙂😎🐼

[@anncollins9203]

Lovely little tribute to a lost community.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thank you so much Ann. 🙂😎🐼

[@karenstewart8818]

On hols, but there's always time to watch the Johnsons!! I found a brick!! I'm along Lake Champlain in New York and did my first mudlark. Oh and a ball because.... I loved today's video. Lovely project and now I want to make Welsh cakes.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

watching us on holidays, you are a dedicated follower Karen. Congratulations on your first Mudlark 🏆 and finding a ball as well as a brick! Here's a link to an old video where Caroline did her Welsh Cake recipe, hope you make them and like them kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp3Kk2Sprqekjrs 🙂😎🐼

[@karenstewart8818]

@@LetsgowithTheJohnsons Oh, sweet! Thanks so much!

[@gatorgogo2742]

i enjoy the rides so much with the beautiful scenery. the ancient and bridge was interesting. and phill your tribute to the lost town is awe inspiring. thank you both

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

We're so glad you enjoyed this video and found the craft 'awe inspiring.' Thank you for your lovely comment, and thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@59tante]

of course you rock. it makes me sad about how much habitat is being destroyed

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Yes Laura, the price of progress can be too high sometimes, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@annettefournier9655]

Thanks Phil and Caroline. Beautiful stone bridge peeking back out in the drought. Excellent tribute village Phil ,complete with chapel ! I couldn't believe you walked under that old bridge Caroline. My heart was in my throat! I'm such a cautious chicken.😁

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thanks Annette, we're so glad you enjoyed this trip and the craft. Caroline was brave, but we did check as best we could first, as that was a long way from civilisation if there was an accident 😱 thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@rachelmiller764]

The bridge was beautiful 😍

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

We loved it too Rachel 🙂😎🐼

[@terriatwell4041]

I had a chuckle when Alex said " I love finding limbs." Sounds like something out of a horror movie if you didn't know the context.

[@deniseview4253]

Glad you found some treasures. The bridge is a beauty. Country again I say is breath taking.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thanks Denise, great to hear that you liked the location, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@karencross1964]

Very nice way to commemorate the village. Lovely bridge. Not lost now you have pictures of it. So sorry the wood pieces were too big. They were awesome.🇨🇦

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Very true Karen, we can't reverse what's been done, but we can share the story and keep the memory alive, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@sarahstrong7174]

Thankyou for sharing.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

You're welcome Sarah, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@myrthagunter4141]

Fantastic bridge , and beautiful valley . Phil the US government displaced people here in my State so they could build a dam. Look up Fontana Dam , and Oak Ridge in Tennessee . Love the history . When they constructed the Blue Ridge Parkway they made bridges and tunnels. Using the same techniques of masonary stonework that is featured in the bridge your standing in front of . Truly a work of art ! Caroline I always enjoy seeing the flowers , and plant life in your videos . TY 😇

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Wow that's a huge dam compared to ours Myrtha and over 1300 families relocated is an awful lot of people! Stone arched bridges are beautiful, and even all broken down that Cwm Taff Bridge was impressive. Glad you enjoy the nature shots too, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@margaretlynch1494]

🙋‍♀️💕 Beautiful people on a lovely day, larking at a wondrous spot, and sharing it All with us! You are good friends and I'm happy to sofa lark along!😆 It's the village and the church! Worth 1,000 words, Phil!🏆

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Gosh what an encouraging comment, thank you Margaret and thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@angelamillard6418]

It is so amazing to see all the historical treasures brought back into view worldwide recently. The bridge was a stunning addition to the list!

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Yes Angela, while the global water shortage is very concerning, but at least we can tell the stories of communities around the planet that have been forgotten... thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@cathielewis1768]

Just beautiful and the history is awesome

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

That's great to hear Cathie... Thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@kerryhitzke4490]

Love your channel! Your little village sculpture is very whimsical.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thank you so much Kerry, glad you liked the village sculpture, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@iamshotty]

7K!!!🎈🎉🎊🏆Congratulations beautiful Johnsons!!! And I absolutely loved this formally underwater old hamlet!! The old bridge is beautiful and so good that you managed to see it and film it before its future demise. Phil, the slate silhouette was beautiful. I Love love LOVED this whole adventure! Thank you xx Teresa 🇦🇺❤

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thanks so much Teresa, getting those last 50 subs to get to 7K seemed to take forever, and then this video has attracted over 50 subs in a week! So glad you 'LOVED' this adventure, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@iamshotty]

@@LetsgowithTheJohnsons ❤💜💙

[@irenesidebottom8957]

Absolutely love all the scenery and the sounds of the water. I really enjoyed the adventure today!!

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

That's great Irene, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@kathleencallaghan4867]

Thanks for the journey.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Our pleasure, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@katrinejones7548]

I can't believe all the years I've travelled past that reservoir that I've never heard the history of it until seeing this. You two should be presenting a TV series about Welsh History. Much more interesting than any visitor board that you can read lol. I love the slate village you've made. Lovely having something to represent the lost village.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thank you for such a positive and encouraging comment Katrine. I love history and really enjoy discovering untold stories and sharing them with people. Glad you liked the craft too. 🙂😎🐼

[@joheldenbrand4985]

Love the slat village,

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thank you Jo and thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@ksfarmmom]

I, too, know of two towns here in Kansas that had to be relocated due to reservoirs being built. The little slate village is so perfect. And, I would love the recipe for those Welsh cakes.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

This seems to have happened all around the world, as people moved into major towns and cities and needed vast supplies of water in one area... So glad you liked the slate village, and here's a link to an old video our ours that includes Caroline cooking Welsh cakes kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp3Kk2Sprqekjrs&ab_channel=Let%27sgowithTheJohnsons%21 Thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@missmerrily4830]

What a beautiful representation of the lost village you made. I'm loving your videos which are not only full of interesting content but which are clearly made by two people with a deep connection to both times past and natural beauty. Thank you!

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thank you so much Miss Merrily, we really appreciate your kind words and positive feedback... We never feel that a trip is wasted if we find a story worth telling and sights that fill us with wonder. The bits and pieces from pots to pipes are just a bonus, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@davidstevens6463]

Loved this, and the music, the Bridge was so lovely too see, wow to think it’s usually submerged with water, 🧡Sam🧡

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Great to know you enjoyed the music as well as the video Sam. Caroline spends ages choosing which pieces to put where, so your comment is a real encouragement. It did feel weird knowing that we were walking on ground that may not appear again for decades! Thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@colleenfellowes3418]

I just watched a documentary about Centralia Pennsylvania, USA. Talk about a forgotten Community. It’s burning to this day !!!!!!!! Literally burning !!!!!!!!

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Wow Colleen, there's so much going on all around us and we don't know! So many places now forgotten... Take care and thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@mudlarkingmarionette]

Love a bit of history

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

That's great 🙂😎🐼

[@eddiek0507]

interesting video Phil & Caroline, watch you don't get cut off when the tide comes in lol...🤣👍🏻👍🏻

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Glad you found it interesting Eddie... But I don't think we were in too much danger from rising water levels 😄😂 thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@kathryndeloria1834]

I love the slate house piece, it conveys the nostalgic feeling well!

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thank you Kathryn 🙂😎🐼

[@susancousins8766]

I always love the place’s you go, that river was wonderful and telling the history was awesome 👏 I am so happy Caroline that you got this video of the historic bridge and the underneath where the stones are falling apart 👍😊 You madam are a brave woman 💜💜💜😊😊😊

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

It's great to know how much you enjoyed this adventure Susan, and I agree, Caroline was very brave, but we were constantly checking for any movement, just to be careful. Thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@joyceowen6495]

Clever piece of craft philxx

[@christhompson4270]

I love this video and what was lost when the water rushed in and covered it up. The history lesson was amazing and the slate piece you made in the shed was a perfect representation of the town, well made Phil. Take care and thank you for sharing 👍👏❤️

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Glad you enjoyed it Chris, and thanks for another very positive and uplifting comment. You take care too, and thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@lisaminglet7229]

Wonderful adventure with the Johnsons.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

That's great to hear Lisa, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@marykaystreasures]

Such a beautiful place such a peaceful area thanks for sharing I enjoyed your video 😊😊😊😊👍🗝️

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

We're so glad you enjoyed the location and the video Mary, it was peaceful and such a privilege to be able to be there, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@cyberleaderandy1]

Cool video and the two villages in the Peak district, under the Ladybower dam are Derwent and Ashopton. Derwent had twisting streets of pretty cottages, alongside which the River Derwent flowed under stone bridges. It had a small but tight-knit community, with a number of houses and a school. The village church of St John and St James was built in 1757 and seated 140 parishioners. The village of Derwent also boasted a graceful country manor house, Derwent Hall. Built in 1672, Derwent Hall was an impressive building. At one point it was owned by the Duke of Norfolk, and stood in magnificent gardens with ornamental trees and a large fishpond. Ashopton was larger and busier than Derwent, being located on the main road between Sheffield and Glossop, and standing at a crossroads where a journey could be broken. It had a large, bustling coaching inn, The Ashopton Inn, which was just as popular with visiting tourists as it was with local villagers. Ashopton also had a Post Office and General Store, a Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, a garage and numerous pretty stone houses and farms. Its industry was largely based on farming and an annual wool fair was held in the village every July. The buildings of Derwent and Ashopton were purchased compulsorily by the Derwent Valley Water Board between 1935 and 1945, despite much local opposition. The villagers were moved on and rehoused close to the village of Bamford, the bodies of their relatives were exhumed from the churchyards, and all the buildings were reduced to rubble. The Ladybower Dam was subsequently used by the "Dambusters" to practice before their famous raid in WW2.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thanks for sharing the story of the Derwent & Ashopton villages Andy. Telling the story keeps the memory alive and we can all grow wiser by knowing what's gone before. 🙂😎🐼

[@batmscot6149]

Love seeing the coos on the road here In the Isle of Skye we have the moorland magitts all over our roads ( they are commonly called sheep )but from a distance they look lve maggots. HAHA.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

😄 We get cows, horses and sheep on the roads around here as much of the highland is common land and the commoners have rights to graze... But moorland maggots 🐑🐑🐑🐑 😄😂 That's a new one for us! Thanks for sharing 🙂😎🐼

[@rockreader4298]

Wonderful weather and beautiful, historical location for a mudlark. I adore old bridges. The more primitive, the better. Artfully and uniquely made slate barrier by you, Phil. ( : Thank you, Manky and Caroline, for taking us along.

[@patcardiff2563]

Thank you so much so i teresting

[@patcardiff2563]

Interesting

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thank you... And we agree, even in the poor state of repair this bridge is a marvel to look at, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Our pleasure Pat, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@yomama8873]

Very interesting thank you 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💖💖🐼🐼

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

You're welcome, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@johndboy1965]

good evening all lights camera action

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Hi John 🙂😎🐼

[@martinemjt]

flooding beautiful architecture! sad! that s history!

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Yes, progress has a price Martine, and we owe it ourselves as well as our ancestors to remember, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@sisD]

Great day ✨JOHNSON’S✨ 🌺 Slate City came out great! Scary to see how much water is missing. Same here in Texas. Hopefully some rain will correct some of our mistakes. 🥺 It was fun being there. Nice weather too. Thanks for sharing. 🌺

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

So glad you enjoyed this trip, as you say there water levels are scary, but the experience of walking there was incredible. Thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@gabrielebehr563]

Great Video. The beautie of the nature. These houses look so pretty, you both are very special people. Thank you👍

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

You are so kind Gabriele, thank you for your encouraging comment and thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@amyohl5037]

Loved the energy and beauty and history.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

That's great Amy, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@larkdavis6041]

Of course I love your trips and the history lessons but I think its so sad that something can't be done to preserve that beautiful bridge! Caroline congratulations on your mini hoard!❤

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Sadly Lark, there is so much lovely architecture lost all around the world, which is sad, but we're glad we got to see this bridge and film it before it disappears forever. Thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@georgielancaster1356]

I so wish it could have been collected, now that people value old stone work. Either collect and sell to raise money for some thing for animals or insects or plants under stress, or used for making sections of the walk safe for wheelchair users.

[@59tante]

thanks for your light

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

You're welcome 🙂😎🐼

[@lfurches]

I'm sorry you are having a drought over there. We seem to be getting a large portion of the water here. It has been a wetter than normal summer here I think. Now the weatherman may not totally agree, but it has rained almost everyday for about two weeks. This week it was drier with only rain on Monday and Thursday. Anyway, enough about the weather, Phil's slate collage was very nice. Good job. I have never worked with any kind of stone except to polish them when the boys were little. It was a fun video with a poignant historical message. The bridge was amazing. I'm glad you found some bits that were part of that community.

[@sarahstrong7174]

There must be a marble there somewhere.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

You're probably right Sarah, but they were well hidden 🙂😎🐼

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Yes Laura, it's been very dry here this year, which is unusual because we expect it to rain even in the summer, that's why they like building reservoirs here. But the levels a re very low now, and a drought has been declared to curb the use of water for leisure, and no hose pipes are allowed. Great to hear you liked the slate craft, I was relieved that it worked out okay, as it was a first attempt. The bridge was a rare find but as you say it was nice to find a few bits we could bring home too. Thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@tracyruth4247]

Another wonderful and interesting video...thank you! Phil, your craft was beautiful and very touching, l about cried when I saw it. I love your videos!! 😊👍

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Glad you enjoyed this video Tracy, and I'm so touched by your response to the Slate Village Silhouette... Thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@peggyjenkins5525]

The sky is so beautiful

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

It is indeed Peggy, such a lovely setting, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@patwithers1448]

Love from the old lady in Texas USA may God bless you always

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thank you Pat... Take care and thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@sianwarwick633]

Hope you are getting your water levels back. I'm changing what I said because this is great that you went down into the former village. It's fascinating

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

The levels are still very low Sian, which isn't good, but we were glad we took the opportunity to record the bridge and found a few treasures in the river below, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@WhatSarahLikes1]

I'm so glad a Troll didn't grab you under that bridge Caroline.

[@sarahstrong7174]

I know & she didn't even have her lucky boots on!

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Luckily, the Troll hadn't heard about the drought Ruru Sarah, so Caroline was safe this time... thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

👢👢 That's a thought Sarah 😱

[@sarahstrong7174]

Lovely place.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Glad you like it too Sarah 🙂😎🐼

[@nilsarivera612]

thank you for the history

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

You're welcome Nilsa, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@cyberleaderandy1]

Theres a similar village in a Derbyshire reservoir and in the last week two people have needed rescue by the mountain rescue unit because they stuck in deep mud. Its certainly getting dangerous now that the weather is wet trying to visit these "lost" villages.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

You're right Andy, now the rains have started, it's best to stay away. Not worth dying for!! 🙂😎🐼

[@cyberleaderandy1]

@@LetsgowithTheJohnsons Absolutely.

[@susanpye9821]

Such a beautiful place I would have loved to see the the buildings before it got buried in water

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

So glad you liked the location Susan... I've done a bit of reseach and here's a link to a site that has pictures of the Cwm Taff Bridge that we visited and other buildings that were taken before the reservoir was built. www.alangeorge.co.uk/cwmtaff.htm thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@marydegenkolb9603]

I believe the word you are looking for is Continuity, everything connected to the past and future. We have a situation here in America. The Reservoir Lake Meade is drying up due to a decades long drought. And now is critical! Bodies, towns, boats are all being found as the Reservoir dries up. There will be numerous states that will have to go on rationing of water very soon. Even mysterious missing persons from the 1940's are being found!

[@cjcarver6290]

HaHa! You beat me to the punch. I wondered if the body they found in the barrel was that of the union boss that went missing in the 70s. I had heard he had crossed the mafia. I can't remember his name. edit - Jimmy Hoffa.

[@marydegenkolb9603]

@@cjcarver6290 Jimmy Hoffa? It turned out to be a kid that was involved with the mob. DNA proved his name. He has a living sister.

[@cjcarver6290]

@@marydegenkolb9603 Ah, that's sad

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

'Continuity' That's a very good word Mary, thank you. Gosh, that's incredible about Lake Meade, thanks for sharing 🙂😎🐼

[@wildlifeathome]

This reminds me of Vatsetz reservoir when they removed the dam. It was an odd feeling to walk around where I once fished and watched beavers and other wildlife that resided there. That huge log would look great in a garden, of course it has to be so large that it will stay where it is forever more than likely. Cheers!😊❤

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Yes, it does feel surreal to walk where millions of gallons of water should be! The log was very beautiful, but very big too!! Thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@wildlifeathome]

@@LetsgowithTheJohnsons Always a pleasure.😊

[@cdmikie]

It is great to see a place and think of it as it was, not as it is. I am wondering if the Government bought the land from the people or were they just told to get out.

[@sarahstrong7174]

Compulsory purchase.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

There was compensation, but as Sarah says there was no choice as the purchase was compulsory. And quite often the families living in these hamlets were Tenants so the money went to the land owners, ans while they were rehomed the community was broken up. 🙂😎🐼

[@calgram]

It's so sad to see a piece of history like that lovely double arch stone bridge just left to be inundated again. I wonder how old it is; was it roman, or medieval? So glad you shared with us. Thank you.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

The bridge does look sad as it decays, and the return of the waters will probably bring it down this time. I don't know how old this bridge is but it's been there for centuries at least. We're glad that we were able to make the video and share the story as it's stories that keep the place alive in the imagination long after the stones have been swept away, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@melmoland988]

love them stripey wellies

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thanks Melody, and thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@melmoland988]

@@LetsgowithTheJohnsons I could watch all day

[@doncook2054]

The bridge looks like gravestone for the stolen lives......

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

That's a very graphic and poetic view of the bridge Don, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@WhatSarahLikes1]

You are doing so well since your stroke Caroline. Hugs from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thank you so much, while things are not as they were before, we're so blessed to be where we are!🙂😎🐼

[@TheAmber52]

Loved the video and Phils art work was truly made from the heart. When I find money I like to put in my piggy bank and count it at the end of the year to see how much I’ve found within the year. So far the most I’ve found in a year has been £4.21 .

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thank you for your encouragement... Caroline used to pick up all the pennies that the other students threw away in the college, and then use them to get a coffee from the machine in the Foyer 💰 Thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@4950joan]

Just found your videos, very interesting and love the history, I live near The Carsington reservoir in Derbyshire, it’s worrying to see how low it is, I’ve never seen it so low since it was built

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Welcome to the channel Joan. The water levels are at a disturbing level across the country at the moment and the prospect of them reaching normal levels aren't good in the foreseeable future. And from the comments we've had it's a problem around the world. So glad you enjoyed the history, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@meichong8278]

There is more to the water levels than 1st meets the eye ( around the world ) which I can only assume is to reinforce & accelerate the climate change gloom & doom .In the past when high temperatures were predicted for an extended period every precious drop of reservoir water would be kept and built up in preparation but now even when trouble ahead is predicted reservoir are made to make regular spills /releases of water throughout the year under the guise of protecting one species or another in rivers or various habitats & these spills / releases can be substantial .These initiatives have been lobbied & demanded by the various green parties in countries around the world but are conveniently never spoken of during times of drought as the main focus is to convince us all its part of the impending climate disaster.

[@reginaromsey]

The little. Town is a bit like Brigadoon, only emerging once in a long while. At least we hope the reservoir will fill again and stay that way.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Yes, Wanda, that's the hope, as the drought is spreading and the farmers are struggling. Thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@gailharris3992]

Wow Phil it says alot at least to me

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thank you so much Gail, and thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@amyohl5037]

The slate village👍💖

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Glad you liked it Amy, thanks 🙂😎🐼

[@lyndapeterson9948]

Hello @lexie b hope you’ve had a great week

[@themcgeefamily7514]

💙💚

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

🙂😎🐼

[@sarahstrong7174]

Those look like 'Penny Bun', Cep mushrooms, they are meant to be edible & taste good but I am no expert so please do not take my word for it.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thanks Sarah... We often think, they look like edible mushrooms, but we never take the risk, as getting it wrong can have very nasty consequences 😱

[@kathleencallaghan4867]

Poor bridge.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Yes Kathleen, it can't take much more 🙁

[@robinmcknight3731]

Phil does this reservoir connect with the Talybon reservoir???

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

There are a number of reservoirs in the area Robin, and 3 of them are on the Taff Fawr River of which Llwyn On is the largest, but the Talybont Reservoire is on the Caerfanell River. Thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@philipcallicoat3147]

When was the bridge built?

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

That's a good question Philip... It's on OS Maps in the mid 1800's but it could well be older than that, some in this style are medieval, but this one would probably be 18th century. I noticed on the maps that there was an area marked as a ford a little lower down, which was probably the place to cross before the bridge was built. Thanks for asking 🙂😎🐼

[@amyohl5037]

I to gush over the smallest glitter stones😅

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

They are so pretty 🙂😎🐼

[@sarahbowman7566]

It's a village in a reservoir which is low... Shocker! Pennines has one too and guess what... it ends up low most summers. Your in Wales not Lake Mead ffs

[@limmoblack]

Gosh, you sound like a nice catch for somebody.(Such a lovely name too).

[@georgielancaster1356]

Aren't you the jolly joy to have around? If you aren't interested, why not just leave? Nobody is interested in your miserable opinion. An apt user name, by the the way.

[@marinoceccotti9155]

Will this bridge be reconstructed ?

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

No Marino, when the river refills the dam, it will probably destroy what's left of it, as the force of the water rushes in. Thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@cjcarver6290]

With the waters receding at Lake Mead they are discovering human remains. Hope you don't find any there!

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

We'd heard about Lake Mead 😢 it's very sad... thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@dblyth5098]

Perhaps a Film about this Lost Village is in order.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

That's a thought 🤔 Have you seen the video we did a while ago of a forgotten village? Here's the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5zbpp6gmcuArZo 🙂😎🐼

[@dijohns4018]

😘😘😘

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

🙂😎🐼

[@barbaracarter8129]

So how much in American money would that be ? Or how much is 5P and all them others you found ?

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Hi Barbara, the 28p would be 33 cents, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@cathymaxcy3391]

essence

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

That's a good word Cathy, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼

[@lucindalandphere860]

Sorry , I Can't even watch the video ! It skips forward , lags or just gets stuck on one frame . Never had that happen before ! :(

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Sorry Lucinda, it's a problem that KZbin are aware of and have been working on for months. It only happens during the Premier, and then plays perfectly afterwards. So hope you are able to enjoy the trip 🙂😎🐼