Exploration of Ladybower Reservoirs giant bell mouth overflows known locally as plugholes. With water levels low the bell mouth are fully exposed, and we could not leave without looking inside.
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@AmbiAnts5895 жыл бұрын
A long time ago I actually made it to the 6th step down. I still wince at the thought of it. How stupid a thing it was to do and how easily I could have slipped down. I also tried the tunnel and got about 50 meters in before I realized I'm afraid of dark tunnels. Never again. This is why I stay indoors now in the warm with my cup of tea and watch your videos instead. Many thanks :)
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Interesting to hear that,the things you do probably in our younger days. It looked tempting but I knew the night of the drop. As you know those steps are big and slippy. Would of made a great photo, really show the size up, but not without a role and harness now. Really interesting comment,all the best Pat
@GG-gotr65 жыл бұрын
Your actions give me the same queasy feeling as these dudes climbing and hanging from cranes - the stupidity of youth? How close you were to a swift demise...
@dazzlerby5 жыл бұрын
@@GG-gotr6 On a hot sunny day those stones would be dry as a bone. But still, I wouldn't do it now, maybe 20 years ago!
@GG-gotr65 жыл бұрын
@@dazzlerby I'm pleased you lived to tell the tale .... older and wiser. I drive a lot slower nowadays.... :-)
@timmylumsden80605 жыл бұрын
@@billbaker9623 God's still watching me...but I'm 60 years old...your Dad was right!!!
@craiggreaves54735 жыл бұрын
10 out of 10. I can listen to this guy say ploog ole all day.
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Thanks Craig
@kubeek5 жыл бұрын
@@patrickdickinson6492 I have real trouble not closing the windows, as the plugole is really getting anoying
@jojodancer49475 жыл бұрын
Me too ha ha haaa!
@tohellorbarbados49025 жыл бұрын
He says plugole. Southerners say plogole... or plagole. The south has completely lost the ability to pronounce "u" differently from "o", or "a".
@OnceShy_TwiceBitten5 жыл бұрын
@@tohellorbarbados4902 I cant, because it makes ME out of breath just listening to him lol.
@TerminusVox5 жыл бұрын
And now I don't have to wonder what's at the bottom of a plug hole! Thank you Patrick!
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Glad I have been helpful, thanks Pat
@eggy772 жыл бұрын
Same here, being scared of heights/falling etc always get fearful looking at that plughole and thinking you wouldn't want to fall down there... I wonder if anyone ever has got too adventurous and reached their ultimate demise. Great vid btw, only your 2nd video I've viewed but I've subscribed so in for the ride now.
@donkeyotay55 жыл бұрын
a lot of folks do become so curious about mysterious structures, holes, caves, etc that they find themselves taking silly risks to see what's at the bottom of a well, or how stable a supporting beam is. You did that in such a responsible, informative and intelligent way that I'll never have to inch down those slippery terraces to see over the edge for myself :) in smaller reservoir overflows i've seen meshing blades and even screw type rollers for stopping branch and reed blockages(giant meat mincing machine, basically) and realised at that moment that I'd almost killed myself being stupid. All that and top class photography and charisma - you're a champ !
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks really appreciate your comments although you scared me with the mincing machine. All the best and thank you, Pat
@ruthb76055 жыл бұрын
It's so nice to see this type of exploration done sensibly and without trying to over sensationalise it, places like that are incredible enough on their own.
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ruth, zI wanted to make people aware of the dangers, but at the same time show everyone what a massive construction it is, all the best Pat
@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne5 жыл бұрын
Already in the run for 'Best KZbin Video 2019' in my humble opinion. Thanks Pat, keep up the fantastic work you do.
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
So kind of you to say, really appreciate those comments, all the best Pat
@phillkirby4 ай бұрын
A drone would of been handy in this situation ...awesome little documentary 😊
@nyrongristwood4 жыл бұрын
I've seen this plughole and others and when the water is flowing down them there is something almost primevil about them They are spooky
@cjbecker16834 жыл бұрын
Imagine the time & labor it took to build this. Absolutely amazing & intriguing to me.
@daleHarrison933 жыл бұрын
any carp in there lads?
@Pablo-dw3wd3 жыл бұрын
@@cjbecker1683 Exactly the power of the working class is unmeasurable
@gbpl10103 жыл бұрын
Primeval primevil. Good words to describe.
@mahir62393 жыл бұрын
I don't want to get close
@bubba2000art4 жыл бұрын
Sir, I for one am glad and THANK YOU for putting this on KZbin and for all your exploration videos and hard work. I honestly think the knowledge that you can share with regard to local history, well, if I was still teaching I would of shown your videos at school. Hope that you're keeping well Sir, and I think I speak for all your viewers in saying THANK YOU! x
@patrickdickinson64924 жыл бұрын
Such nice comments which I really appreciate, love all aspects of exploration, from research, filming to final editing, thanks again, all the best Pat
@marvinc9994 Жыл бұрын
"if I was still teaching I would of shown" As a teacher, you _should_ have written "would HAVE.............", surely ?
@benking95035 жыл бұрын
Human engineering is astonishing really, and for some reason I love drainage and architecture, this video beats people setting fire to themselves and sticking wasp nests down there trousers for views
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ben how they built this with the size of the stone blocks I don,t know, and I bet everything is perfectly level and vertical, thanks Pat
@kingo555 жыл бұрын
Have you got links to those videos too? (asking for a friend)
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
@@kingo55 not got any links but a bit of search on the internet should reveal a lot of information, thanks Pat
@joeboscarino23805 жыл бұрын
I beg to differ , it depends on who is burning and if they are free to flail around a bit .
@rocketraccoon19765 жыл бұрын
I just quit viewing this vid to go search for people sticking wasp nests down their trousers. Thanks! 😄
@scottberg98935 жыл бұрын
Came for the thumb nail pic, stayed for that great voice. I really did enjoy this video.
@patrickdickinson64924 жыл бұрын
Bit late I know but thanks, Pat
@1spiteri3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, blooming good video.
@davidg53695 жыл бұрын
Thanks Patrick, as you were showing that I was simply amazed at the enormity of that construction project and the number of men it must have taken to build it. A testament too that it has lasted nearly 80 years. Without videos like this people forget or never know history and take everyday conveniences for granted. From the east coast of America have a splendid day.
@wyomingadventures5 жыл бұрын
So true, if someone doesn't explore stuff like this and show people it would be lost.
@rogerkearns80945 жыл бұрын
+Patrick Dickinson 13:02 _Can you hear that reverb?_ With that enormous, horn-shaped funnel above you, you were probably heard all over Derbyshire. ;)
@henrybyrd54025 жыл бұрын
What an excellent piece of work! I won't call it a "Clip" because this was a production far better than many TV programmes of this kind. Well done Patrick.
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate those comments Henry, makes it all worthwhile, thanks Pat
@BigKelvPark5 жыл бұрын
To be fair, it's not bad but a TV production company would have had a localised microphone rather than shouting to the remote camera/phone. Too much echo for me. Great footage though.
@ronnieg63585 жыл бұрын
Yes brilliant production but not without a lot of work. Loved the first bit, didn't think you'd be stupid enough to go near the top, but I was scared for you anyway. I've seen this in full spate. A really spectacular sight!
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
@@BigKelvPark thanks Kelvin I did use a local mic when remote from camera, and rely on camera mic when within range, thanks Pat
@sonyas73775 жыл бұрын
He should get noticed and go on to do real documentaries x excellent 👍
@simonwilson18245 жыл бұрын
I have watched lots of KZbin videos of people going inside the plugholes but never going right to the end looking up . . . till now. Excellent video 👍👍
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Thanks can,t only go in part way, got to be a full explore or nothing, all the best Pat
@simonwilson18245 жыл бұрын
@@patrickdickinson6492 your welcome. Thanks for doing it but stay safe.
@roypocklington4304 жыл бұрын
Your films are what youtube were made for! Im a West Yorkshire lad and know many of the places you explore. Your films are very informative, but much more than that they are so enjoyable to watch! We used to do just what you're doing; admittedly many moons ago but still now if I pass a tunnel portal hidden away in the undergrowth at the side of the motorway or some old industrial site that urge to go and explore is still there. `This film in particular has blown me away! I have pased the "plug hole" so many time both empty and and full and like everyone wondered what is down there: now I know. Thank you! The photo's are stunning. really something else.
@timblake57115 жыл бұрын
Amazing, I watched the overflow one first and didn't realise how big it was till i saw this one! Thank You
@Sion.Ryan.Green.5 жыл бұрын
tim blake me too!
@NoxiousNoodles5 жыл бұрын
Just imagine any poor fellow stood watching the plughole only to hear your echoing voice come out the hole and giving him the shock of his life.
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Yes I thought that myself, would of been a laugh, thanks Pat
@AshinAsia5 жыл бұрын
I thought if he could have done it at night and shined that torch up, and someone captured it, there would be global talk of it!
@LucidComposureUk5 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha brilliant!!!
@epasko57135 жыл бұрын
I couldn't help it but to remember that character always muttering to himself In the Background of Pink Floyd Studio Tracks., Great Video! Loved it.
@jamesstepp99825 жыл бұрын
@@AshinAsia "I tell ya-there's SPACE ALIENS down there!! I SEEN 'em!!" LOL!!!
@WiltshireMan5 жыл бұрын
You do go to some interesting places Pat. Thanks for taking us "down the plug hole" :) Sandy
@josephdickinson53415 жыл бұрын
Hi Sandy yes can,t drive anywhere now without scanning the area for drains and tunnels, and then I,ve got to go and have a look. Great places to be on a winters day, no rain, no wind and no people, perfect place to film in, all the best Pat
@darren250619653 жыл бұрын
Oh the irony, you work hard all your life, little time to enjoy, and then when you reach retirement you discover (and share, Thanks) so many interesting things, right on your doorstep. Now is the moment when you realise your not as fit as you were, and you are far closer to the grave than the cradle. Life can be so cruel at times. Thankfully we can experience many of these treasures thanks to people like you sharing their experiences, which frees up our now very valuable time to go and enjoy some other areas of interest. Thanks Patrick.
@patrickdickinson64923 жыл бұрын
Hi Darren yes suddenly you realise most of your life, you have just had, where did it go ? nothing you can do about it, just enjopy what you have got.....thanks Pat
@valsblackcatsrule87405 жыл бұрын
Amazing! The echoes were fantastic. Thank you for sharing!
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Yes fantastic !!
@leewilliams61745 жыл бұрын
Love your videos Patrick it's fantastic to learn about the wonderful part of the country you are from.
@richardlong47845 жыл бұрын
Hi Patrick, I was born in Sheffield and I've visited Ladybower many times as a child and adult and seen the overflows but never when the water level is so low. As you probably know Ladybower is owned by Severn Trent Water Company and although its relatively close to Sheffield it actually feeds into Derbyshire and down towards Derby. I worked for Yorkshire Water for 33 years before retiring recently and know that there is a connection into Yorkshire to allow a transfer of water either way should the need arise, however I don't recall it actually happening for many years. I would be great to film the point where the water splits at a time in the winter when the reservoir is actually overflowing. When I started to watch I thought you were going to fly a drone through it I never thought you'd actually be able to get inside. Thank you very much for posting this film.
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Hi Richard and thanks for all the information, I new it came under Severn Trent, although so close to Sheffield. Amazing area and amazing place to explore, all the best Pat
@AlisonBryen5 жыл бұрын
Ahh Severn Trent...my water supplier! I have to filter my water as it tastes very chemically straight out of the tap 😫
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
@@AlisonBryen yes I know what you mean, thanks Pat
@richardlong47845 жыл бұрын
Generally speaking filters such as Brita don't remove chemicals from the water - to do that you'd need activated charcoal(carbon) but what they do is make you leave the water in the fridge while they "filter" it, it is leaving it in the fridge that removes the taste. Chlorine, which is used the disinfect the water is very volatile and will evaporate all on its own if left in a jug overnight in the fridge. What filter's do is remove money from your wallet unless of course you are using one to clean water taken from a river or pond if thats the case then carry on but for tap water a waste of money.
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
@@richardlong4784 thanks John for that Interesting information, just did not realise call that, thanks Pat
@GrimUpNorth_yt4 жыл бұрын
The world's just a better place with people like Patrick in it. Top bloke.
@patrickdickinson64924 жыл бұрын
Thanks, we lads from up north look after each other, thanks Pat
@peterschmidt6444 жыл бұрын
What a fascinating video and tour of the reservoir! Loved it. Thank you so much Patrick for such a fantastic explanation of the plug holes and how they work. WOW! Awesome video of an engineering marvel.
@patrickdickinson64924 жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter, such amazing feats of civil engineering, on a big scale, all the best Pat
@evanofelipe5 жыл бұрын
A very interesting exploration, well produced and informative, thanks. This is the first time I’ve come across your Channel and was impressed by your photography and attention to detail. Thanks for sharing, just to add, I’m hooked and now Subbed. Incidentally, your efforts pay mute tribute to the humble workers tenacity and brick layers who laboured to build this architectural wonder during one of the most difficult times in our history, namely the 2nd World War - brilliant
@adrielrochamartins45913 жыл бұрын
It completed resovoid and to 😨😱😨😨😨😱
@mohartley76075 жыл бұрын
Brilliant Patrick....once again my immediate thoughts are always towards the Labour force that achieved so much.....thanks for all your efforts it is appreciated Thanks Mo Wilts
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Hello Mo yes such hard work for the men and families that built and lived round the Resorvoir, all the best Pat
@JohnFox-X333XXX4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fabulous personal guided tour of the plughole Pat, thanks so much for posting it. Very clear, well spoken, and unfussy. My late father was a water engineer, specialising in purification from reservoirs for domestic and industrial usage. In my childhood I visited many reservoirs with him during school holidays, but he was never able to take me inside a dam structure. On what would have been his 100th birthday, I visited Talybont Reservoir and was given a superb tour of the water treatment works below the dam by a Dwr Cymru Welsh Water engineer, but still didn't get to see inside the dam structure! I have absolutely loved watching this video! Just brilliant.
@patrickdickinson64924 жыл бұрын
Thanks John, great comments, I can understand your passion for these massive structures, I probably should not of been there, but felt safe, and great ace to film, all the best Pat
@WarHawk-5 жыл бұрын
The 'mist' he felt was actually the spirit of the plughole . . . glad he made it out alive!
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Really made those photos, thanks Pat
@simongilbert24125 жыл бұрын
Comment from Australia. We enjoyed your video. Look forward to the next one. My wife’s from Manchester and she says your accent brings back memories.
@railjoe15 жыл бұрын
You had me going there when you said you were slipping , I thought you had more sense than that. Then you cleared that thought with how you took the video, I knew you were smarter than the people taking selfies in crazy locations. I have been enjoying your adventures and really enjoy your photography and videos. Keep safe and healthy.
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Hi Joseph yes just to add a bit of drama, although perfectly safe as you saw.The size of the plughole gets me is massive, all the best Pat
@chilman64615 жыл бұрын
@@patrickdickinson6492 haha I was thinking are you mad
@johnm20125 жыл бұрын
He had me going for a moment there, too. I didn't realise how steeply sloping that wall actually is. I was watching on my phone, holding it at arm's length and sweating!
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
@@johnm2012 hi John even worse when you know there is a 100 foot drop !!,...... Pat
@stevel69433 жыл бұрын
Pat's channel is better than anything we see on the telly. So much preparation, effort and commitment. Thanks for all your work Pat you really do entertain and educate. 👍
@patrickdickinson64923 жыл бұрын
That's great Steve, at the end of the day I want people to be entertained by my videos.... thanks Pat
@stevel69433 жыл бұрын
@@patrickdickinson6492 no problem Pat. I'm actually watching your channel now with a nice glass of Wainwright's. All the best.
@halazi23023 жыл бұрын
Patrick Dickinson - my daughter and I are new to you videos and we are instant fans of yours - fantastic commentary and we appreciate all the effort you have investing in sharing these videos all round the globe - we enjoy them all the way from "down under".... The Ladybower is the jewel in the crown we must add !
@patrickdickinson64923 жыл бұрын
Thanks and welcome to my channel, Ladybower was such a massive construction, biggest pipe I had ever stood in, most of my recent videos are about wildcamping, or in my shed pub which I built during our covd lockdown, all the best Pat
@halazi23023 жыл бұрын
@@patrickdickinson6492 Hi again Patrick - I can't recall if I thanked you for replying to us (so thank you) and was wondering if you could send me a quick note via e-mail as I would like to ask you a little favour if possible ? e-mail: hpanagios@hotmail.com - Cheers H
@mwsparky25 жыл бұрын
Who on earth were the miserable boring people who gave this a thumbs down, they must lead very boring and uninteresting lives... Brilliant video Pat... 👍👍👍
@paullevi55985 жыл бұрын
@im batman LOL
@delboytrotter88065 жыл бұрын
I'm bored......
@mwsparky25 жыл бұрын
@@delboytrotter8806 if you are bored, watch something else which pleases you... 👍
@jpaulc4415 жыл бұрын
they probably didn't like his voice
@Mozarts-Sister5 жыл бұрын
They is jealous, innit
@MrVinnyh5 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed that Patrick, with a little bit of a history lesson as well, Great!
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Hi Vince yes all part of the presentation, thanks for watching Pat
@pzmcgowan5 жыл бұрын
I could watch this guy all day. His videos are informative, well edited and he's clearly passionate about his subjects. Get him on TV now !
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul appreciate that, thanks Pat
@Nttmf2 жыл бұрын
Excellent to see this. Just look at the engineering that took to make this. All the men that grafted to make this and probably could not be done the same today. The stone work is unreal around that plug hole. Those stones are there to last. Great vid mate.
@patrickdickinson64922 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, yes a type of construction we may not see again, built with little mechanical aids and just lots of skilled manpower..... thanks Pat
@johnferguson89935 жыл бұрын
Pat, that was a fascinating video thank you very much and I love learning stuff that I know nothing about but it was as scary as hell for me. When you were looking down into the plughole I thought you were going to slip and you sent my heart racing. Thank goodness you showed us that you were just using an extra-long selfie stick, I was much relieved. Fantastic acoustics in the tunnel, as a musician I can't help but notice these things. Many thanks once again and I hope you don't get into trouble over where you've been.
@Fiifufu5 жыл бұрын
plugol
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Yep that's what it is, a plughole, thanks Pat
@Chrisfrom_Dallas5 жыл бұрын
The 'pint o' ale theis', also wasn't a beer, I realized, somewhat later.
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
@@Chrisfrom_Dallas thanks Pat
@vrccb4 жыл бұрын
No. It is pronounced 'plug'ole'!
@thetraveler36034 жыл бұрын
😊
@MarcKreutzer5 жыл бұрын
Hey Patrick, i am from germany and i was working the last two and a half week in Sheffield. i visited the Ladybowers in Peak District and some other places in and around Sheffield. i wish to say thank you for the insights and keep the great job up. thumps up! Greets from germany, Marc.
@amytickhill76779 ай бұрын
This is 1 of my favourite places to go with my partner. We're local and still amazes me everytime we go. Always wondered where it led to, glad to see this😊
@patrickdickinson64929 ай бұрын
Great to share the hidden wonder of the Peak District, I always have a look when out this way....... thanks Pat
@djs50745 жыл бұрын
Top job Pat. I'm fascinated by dams and spillways even though I have a phobia of them. Turning the light out tonight maybe an issue 🙈
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
You want to see it when it's overflowing, quite terrifying, sleep well, all the best Pat
@johnm20125 жыл бұрын
I know exactly what you mean. I have a similar morbid fascination. I watched this on my phone but held it at arm's length most of the time. I'm glad Pat posted this because I got to see something that I would never want to experience myself. I do worry about fearless but foolhardy kids watching and copying him though.
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
@@johnm2012 comments noted, thanks Pat
@AlisonBryen5 жыл бұрын
I'm exactly the same, I'm terrified of oversized engineering, water filled tunnels wide open spaces, deep water and heights yet I'm drawn to these types of videos again and again and again! Morbid curiosity is an interesting phenomenon!!!!!
@yosieposiejones65905 жыл бұрын
I hear you! I am exactly the same. Seriously freaky but I can't stop watching!
@stephenelston75965 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pat for this illuminating presentation. I remember visiting in February 2010 when our elder daughter was at Manchester University. The water was cascading down in torrents then. I still have the short videos - and the noise was spectacular. Thanks too for the information about the landscape. You made me almost want to buy a tent. Good luck with your next adventure. From a soft southerner.
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Hello Stephen you were lucky to see it overflowing, seen it myself but never thought to film it. Maybe a while until its overflowing again, water levels so low, another dry summer and we may be in trouble, thanks Pat
@stephenelston75965 жыл бұрын
@@patrickdickinson6492 If ever you'd like a record of that Sinkhole in use (could be e-mailed as only a few grainy seconds and less than 15mb) just let me know. Best, Stephen
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
@@stephenelston7596 thanks Stephen
@petersmithyt90915 ай бұрын
This is awesome. I. Love going over the M62 and looking at the Ladybower Structure. To see workings is fantastic. You are a legend thank you.
@patrickdickinson64925 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you Peter, yes the plugholes are a awesome sight........ thanks Pat
@RM-io7qo5 жыл бұрын
Good for you, Pat, and Well Done! Truly awesome scenes and photographs. Take care...
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Thanks John, just uploaded Plughole in "action"........Pat
@travellifewithjobo57405 жыл бұрын
Near the end,The long building in the background was part of the waterworks but I think is now flats.The beautiful house was(perhaps still is) a Waterboard workers home.Many years ago my Reliant Fox caught fire opposite the house.The engineer living in the house spotted my fire,rang the Derbyshire Fire Brigade and brought a large bucket ,climbed over the wall and degged water from the reservoir,which was full.He said there was no shortage of water to put the fire out.It worked and was out when the firemen arrived but they checked the vehicle carefully.I had the Fox repaired and used it for many years and it was eventually was made into a sports car ,a Tempest .Ladybower cant have been used to put out many car fires .The engineer at a later date took me round the main water processing plant further down the valley.
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Wow such a interesting story and glad everything worked out OK for you, all the best Pat
@almuric1baggins3375 жыл бұрын
Naughty boy breaking the rules! My word, how sad, never mind! (in the voice of Windsor Davies). if people had never pushed it or broken the rules in the past; we'd still be painting ourselves blue and living in caves! Long live the spirit of adventure! Nice video my friend. Very informative. Keep boldly going where no-one has gone before. :)
@davidmasker83635 жыл бұрын
You my friend like M.Zero are A-o,k.Great video and you have made me very happy.Please be safe and from Rhode Island in U.S.A. Have a brilliant day.
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Nice to hear from USA, I like Martins vidios as well, all the best Pat
@mauricepianiste4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Patrick for sharing your explorations the average people would probably never have the chance to experience. You've being doing an awesome job!
@patrickdickinson64924 жыл бұрын
Thanks Maurice, this was a awesome place, glad I had the opportunity to film it, all the best Pat
@deano435 жыл бұрын
Thanks Patrick for the interesting video, I can see that you put a lot of work and research into your videos, maybe invest in a drone rather than a long camera mount, could make it safer too. Keep up the good work and I hope your channel does well.
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dean appreciate your comments thanks Pat
@chrisdavies735 жыл бұрын
Bloody ell Pat, you be careful! The last time I saw a hole like that I had to buy her a bag of chips before I got so much as a kiss.
@josephdickinson53415 жыл бұрын
You must know some right women, haha, thanks Pat
@BRM1015 жыл бұрын
Chris Davies 😄😄
@petersurguy41795 жыл бұрын
Be careful what you say as I'll tell your missus
@mike3112715 жыл бұрын
lmao that's what i was just thinking with regards to my girlfriend lmao
@themagicrat88035 жыл бұрын
I normally strap a plank across my arse and hold a flare just in case
@Telthecelt3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing, Patrick! How could I have missed this for so long? I've seen a video of this in full flow before but never appreciated the scale until you stood beside it. I had a little laugh at your 'slips' as I guessed you were toying with us. :) The torch-beam photos are something else. You need to have an exhibition of all this incredible stuff. Your light-painting shots are superb. It is a great feature of KZbin let us all see, find out and explore things to widen our outlook. Like travel, KZbin broadens the mind. Well done and thanks again. ATB, Terry
@patrickdickinson64923 жыл бұрын
This place was massive, like you said you really appreciate it when I,am stood next to it. Inside , again just a massive drain pipe, a great place to play about with a camera for a few hours, glad you enjoyed my little trip underground, all the best Pat
@sheep1ewe5 жыл бұрын
Nice video! i hawe sort of phobia for those intake holes (but not the tunnels for some reason...) but i often wonder how they look from the inside when they are not filled with water, especially those old ones.
@chrismayer39195 жыл бұрын
And then suddenly...SEWER MONSTER APPEARS!!!
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
I think they are fantastic places, we are all different, Pat
@sheep1ewe5 жыл бұрын
@@patrickdickinson6492 Yes it's realy amazing, especially knowing that they did not had acess to lot of our modern materials and tecnology. (I am also the one wich, despite of my phobia, always want to climb down in those suspicious holes, caves and tunnels if i got a chance, it's good that You also talk about safety in those videos.)
@tommonaghan1115 жыл бұрын
Terrifying. I don’t think anyone will want to go down now so you’ve done a good public service film, like those grainy 1970s ones where they show death ahead, except your film is full of amazing light paintings. Man-made waters, the stuff of nightmares for me.
@josephdickinson53415 жыл бұрын
Does look a bit terrifying when you look down from the top, even more so when the water is poring down the plughole, it is correct to be fearful of these places for your own survival, all the best Pat
@tommonaghan1115 жыл бұрын
Joseph Dickinson I wonder if anyone has actually accidentally gone down one, and if so, did they survive. At least we now know the plughole doesn’t terminate at the centre of the earth 😊
@peterjansen54985 жыл бұрын
I live in Hobart Tasmania. We also have a Derwent Valley and Derwent river. It runs through several dams feeding hydro power stations. Both our Derwent Valleys are very picturesque.
@jamesf88643 жыл бұрын
Just showed this to my girlfriend (having watched it myself when you originally uploaded). The slippery walk over to the plughole had her terrified! 😂😉
@patrickdickinson64923 жыл бұрын
Just to add a bit of drama to the video, thanks Pat
@jamesf88643 жыл бұрын
@@patrickdickinson6492 Hollywood, eat your heart out!
@craiggodfrey27893 жыл бұрын
Fantastic clip .. I`m from the South Island of New Zealand ... your reach is far with quality informed clips like these .. cheers.
@patrickdickinson64923 жыл бұрын
Great that my videos travel so far, this p!ace was massive, glad you enjoyed it, thanks Pat
@teddine73665 жыл бұрын
didnt anybody notice the cave man drawing at 12:45
@alienseven5 жыл бұрын
saw that, was wondering if anyone else caught it.
@muddgoat59005 жыл бұрын
The devil looking picture on the right very faint 👹👀👌
@RobertLoves5 жыл бұрын
I see what you saw there.
@johnnyrandom1005 жыл бұрын
looks like a MAN U red devil to me. Ladybower is not far from Manchester.
@Dave-hu5hr5 жыл бұрын
@@johnnyrandom100 So you're not from the UK then.. Lol.
@keithmoreton17645 жыл бұрын
Amazing explore Pat, thank you for sharing. Love the fact that you do your research and make it very informative.
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Thanks Keith, yes the research is a very interesting part and I learn alot about the history etc, all the best Pat
@pauld.12564 жыл бұрын
That is the first virtual colonoscopy of ladybower l have seen... well done Pat!!! Your a hoot...love your work!!
@patrickdickinson64924 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul
@daveslifeover655 жыл бұрын
You had me Patrick, I imagined you slipping and sliding down that incline at the top of the overflow. I am so glad you use the pole instead. If more people knew of this channel you would have 17 million subscribers.
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Thanks John, just thought I would add a bit of drama and excitement to my vidio, seemed to of worked, all the best Pat
@mrblond7505 жыл бұрын
That brick work look amazing!
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Yes a work of art, thanks Pat
@adrielrochamartins45913 жыл бұрын
@Adrielrocha martins
@adrielrochamartins45913 жыл бұрын
To vendo que isso e assustador nao e
@h15films5 жыл бұрын
Great little film, you made it very interesting so well done.
@bispybristol4 жыл бұрын
I'm here after watching those 2 People get ridiculously close to this.
@MyMeiga4 жыл бұрын
Same here :)
@bingbam50934 жыл бұрын
lmfao me too
@patrickdickinson64924 жыл бұрын
Yes saw the news item myself, sort of grateful for publicity it brought me, thanks Pat
@andrewcruz19315 жыл бұрын
Amazing video ! I just heard about these ‘bell mouth spillways’ and was instantly fascinated! Again, amazing video !
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Its the size of the thing that impressed me, thanks Pat
@Daracdor5 жыл бұрын
Pat , I watch all your vids & love the laid back humour you add . Quite often we go walking and when we reach an area that looks challenging I sometimes do a impersonation of you saying " I`m here on a wild camp " Middle of December we walked from Castleton over Winn hill & down into Ladybower . The water was just as low and as I looked down into that very same overflow I said I bet Pat is down there right now … a month later you were ! Very strange . Regards .
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Wow what a coincidence. I try and add humour of my own kind, I ,am not a too serious person and I want my vidios to be exciting but fun at the same time. There are too many other serious things in life as it is, all the best, Pat
@BurtonOutdoors5 жыл бұрын
Very interesting Patrick, brilliant production, really enjoyed it, I wouldn't worry about the fact it was restricted... you gotta do what ya gotta do. Stunning images too Patrick. Just brilliant, kept my attention the whole way through. Lee
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Yeah that's my thought, chance if anybody saying anything is remote, just get on with it, the for watching,. Pat
@EscapeMCP5 жыл бұрын
@@patrickdickinson6492 When (/if) the waterboard find out, they can see you're only there due to a genuine interest (in both the historical and engineering aspects). You're condemning stupidity around this thing and being safe whilst you do it. They'd treat it as a free PSA I'd imagine.
@jeffg7brj5484 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Patrick, very informative, I for one am very happy that you posted this to you tube. I am disabled now and this is the only way for someone like me to be able to see stuff like this. I used to walk for miles over the moors around Rochdale and half of Lancashire. Born and bred in Littleborough, but lived in Sheffield for a number of years before heading back to home ground.
@patrickdickinson64924 жыл бұрын
Hi Jeff, glad I can bring you these amazing places into your home, I love making them as well, all the best Pat
@claudbutlerroux75103 жыл бұрын
These plug holes always scare the bejesus out of me, seeing your video makes them less scary .Thanks Patrick 😊
@patrickdickinson64923 жыл бұрын
That's good, can be a bit scary for all of us, especially when water is pouring down, thanks Pat
@24bellers205 жыл бұрын
You had me Pat. I thought you’d slipped in. 😂😂
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Yes thought it would add a bit of excitement, thanks Pat
@danhensley16295 жыл бұрын
A very amazing feat of masonry work.
@petecernan2568 Жыл бұрын
Stood there as a child on a school trip in 1974 water was overflowing and it frightened me to death never forgot that image
@patrickdickinson6492 Жыл бұрын
Hi Pete, yes it is definitely very intimidating, looking at the water just disappearing ........ thanks Pat
@bostedtap83995 жыл бұрын
Truly exceptional exploration, and even better photography, plenty of repairs on the vertical channel to horizontal, ref brick work. Thanks for sharing and best regards from the Black Country.
@danielmarshall45875 жыл бұрын
Mr Dickinson has indeed put full effort into this vid, really good presentation and photography.
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Thanks really appreciate your comments, thanks and nice to hear from the Black Country, Pat
@sindento19425 жыл бұрын
I remember my parents taking me there in the late 50s when I was 6.It was in full overflow mode and was absolutely horrific,luckily I wasn't tall enough to see over the wall and hid there after the initial viewing being held by dad.It still gives me shudders after all these years. I don't think parents then,who'd been through the war,had as much empathy for kids like now,maybe it's gone a bit too far and kids don't experience as much of the world on their own.
@mrk.dilkington4 жыл бұрын
I had a similar experience at Llynn Celyn reservoir, when me dad thought it would be fun to walk down to the overflow with me on his shoulders..scared the shit out of me.
@LHoriginal2 жыл бұрын
@@mrk.dilkington you are one of our most valuable costumers
@nemoniente58445 жыл бұрын
...thank you... I've always wanted to see what these were like inside...
@philjones3335 Жыл бұрын
Only just found this video, probably the best video I've seen on KZbin, love your stuff Pat
@patrickdickinson6492 Жыл бұрын
Hi Phil, really nice of you to say, must admit it was a bit of a adventure, plenty of adrenaline flowing..... all the best Pat 👍
@dan.100 Жыл бұрын
Found this quite by accident just from someone on Twitter posting a photo of the plughole with the reservoir in spate. Super video Patrick. Really enjoyed it.
@patrickdickinson6492 Жыл бұрын
Great to have you along Dan, certainly is a awe inspiring place....... thanks Pat
@clairependrous45125 жыл бұрын
Flippin' 'eck Pat, you had me going at the start of the video thinking that you were walking across to the top of the plug 'ole! ...Those things really scare me, but what a fantastic video, another great explore and more superb photography. You really should put on an exhibition.
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Thanks Claire, that was to add a bit of drama and excitement, and I think it worked, nice to talk to you, Pat
@basbastian29985 жыл бұрын
Great video. And your pictures... Amazing. I like your exposure and balance in the pictures. A tad harsh, but that is the way i like it. And it works great for silouhette (sorry not native English, I'm Dutch). Thanks to you, I don't have to go down that hole. By the way. At the beginning of the video, I was thinking you made it with a drone. The pan left to right, when faking to slip, it was just not natural. But using a long stick.... simple and just as effective. nice creative thinking. I like it.
@seamanjive4 жыл бұрын
Wow....I couldn't watch the bit where I thought you were climbing down to the plug hole! Fantastic vid, brilliant!
@patrickdickinson64924 жыл бұрын
Thanks just a bit of dramatics, thanks Pat
@nickfry77055 жыл бұрын
Excellent, many thanks for this. We did the "Derwent Valley Walk" last year and stared at the overflow many times in wonder. No need for me to risk my neck to find out now so thanks for risking the KZbin police. We did however start our walk at the actual source of the Derwent on the moors above Swains Greave. A fantastic walk done in stages throughout the summer. Recommend it to anyone.
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Hi Nick, this was a awesome place to explore, always wanted to have a look down there, all the best Pat
@robaylmer24505 жыл бұрын
An excellent documentary Pat, worthy of the BBC! I hope you don't get into any trouble, but very worthwhile and enthralling - scared me witless at first with your selfie stick! Drama aswell!! well done and keep up your excellent video's - paramount though is keep safe. best regards :-)
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Yes after 40 years with Yorkshire Electric, safety has been ingrained in me so always at the forefront. Just wanted to add a bit of excitement which I think I did, all the best Pat
@andygee19725 жыл бұрын
It's miles better than anything on the BBC and he doesn't steal money off us
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
@@andygee1972 thanks Andy appreciate the comments, thanks Pat
@crzy1gs5 жыл бұрын
This is so cool! Wish I'd known about this last weekend, I would have gone and checked it out. I did a hike from Hope > Losehill > Mam Tor > Edale > Wild Camp > Win Hill (where you look down on Lady Bower reservoir!). Love the Peak District (mainly for bouldering) wish i was closer as 2.5-3hr drive makes it a bit less accessible. Great video as ever :D
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Yes amazing place luckly only 20 mins away so always round the area, all the best Pat
@ivanjednobiegowiec765610 ай бұрын
... and funnily enough, only 9 months later, in early October 2019 these were overflowing with water :) And Derwent Dam was overflowing over the top of retention wall :D Great exploration mate! Thanks! Cheers! I.
@patrickdickinson64929 ай бұрын
Yes the reservoirs soon fill up, must be in the perfect catchment area, just a pity they can't store the excess water........ thanks Pat
@BobBob-uv9fq3 жыл бұрын
I like how the music builds the tension up ,it’s excruciating 🤩🏴
@patrickdickinson64923 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bob, thought it fitted well... thanks Pat
@unixtippse5 жыл бұрын
Take my upvote, mad old trespassing englishman.
@thetraveler36034 жыл бұрын
Martin Schmitt u hAd me laugh 😂 🤣
@theheftyhiker8475 жыл бұрын
Pat thank you I have always wondered what's at the bottom of them since being a kid!
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Glad to provide you with the answer, all the best, Pat
@chris_hayes5 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@dannytomlinson45335 жыл бұрын
Chris Hayes massive ploogol! Thanks for the video...Awesome!
@Hypohair4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video. I am sick so could never get anywhere like that nowadays and never saw it in my youth. Thanks for posting.
@patrickdickinson64924 жыл бұрын
Your dry welcome to come along, all the best Pat
@SqubaSquid3 ай бұрын
Such a cool video. I also love how you’re narrating the photos you’ve taken within the tunnel…while in the tunnel. A minor thing but it’s better than doing it at home or a studio.
@patrickdickinson64922 ай бұрын
Yes it’s got to sound right, so important , it’s those little things that makes all the difference……thanks Pat
@6yjjk5 жыл бұрын
Watching this is good exercise - my arse twitched for 20 minutes straight. I don't care if it took two years to fill that reservoir, I'd STILL be terrified of drowning in there. As for the top of it, you wouldn't get me and my kayak within a mile of that thing. Just no.
@speleokeir5 жыл бұрын
My gran's labrador got sucked down the overflow pipe of a resevoir on Saddleworth moor many years ago. Amazingly it came out the other end and was fine, but my mother always kept us well away from it as kids after that.
@monad_tcp5 жыл бұрын
away from the dog? I'm kidding, I know.
@ColinPaddock5 жыл бұрын
My butt clenched a lot harder when he was looking down the top. Heights is a bigger phobia for me than drowning. That was a lucky dog BTW.
@speleokeir5 жыл бұрын
@@monad_tcp lol. Yeah and the reservoir.
@6yjjk5 жыл бұрын
@@ColinPaddock Heights, drowning, underwater machinery - for me, the Holy Trinity of Nope. I love dams but they creep me the hell out.
@step21915 жыл бұрын
Thanks Patrick for taking us there! Hope to see more of where you travels take you!
@Timmysminivanventures5 жыл бұрын
Almost half a million views on this pat. I remember your channel when I bumped into you up on kinder scout pat and uou only had a few subscribers back then. You deserve it mate! The best channel I know. ATB
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Thanks Timmy, yes sort of amazed me how many views this got, some videos I spend ages filming and editing for very little views, but I suppose that's KZbin for you, thanks Timmy, all the best Pat
@___David___Savian3 жыл бұрын
When Patrick was talking at 6:51 with that heavy echo reverberating I immediately thought that would have been a great place for John Bonham from Led Zeppelin to play the drums in the song When The Levee Breaks. That echo delay would have been exquisite !!
@patrickdickinson64923 жыл бұрын
Yes David, I would be the perfect location for Led Zep, and many other rock bands, people outside would have a amazing show, all the best Pat 😊
@___David___Savian3 жыл бұрын
@@patrickdickinson6492 Hey Pat, I'm an American from across the pond in New York City -- Manhattan (USA). When you have your next ice cold pint on camera could you mention me and say hey David, cheers as you are about to drink it. I want to feel like I'm having a pint as well with you. Thanks mate. Cheerio !!
@sirtinley-knot29445 жыл бұрын
Pat "This is a covert operation to get to the outlet, and it's covered by cctv" next camera shot.... Pat: *"WE'RE OUTSIDE THE OUTLET NOW"*
@UAPJedi5 жыл бұрын
Brick Builder UK Pat is a legend! True Brit Grit👍
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Once I had my film footage then I was nt bothered who saw me, I no the area and could easily out run any water board worked, would of added to the excitement, thanks Pat
@neiledmonds91755 жыл бұрын
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@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
@@neiledmonds9175 explain !
@neiledmonds91755 жыл бұрын
Patrick Dickinson : No idea what I did, probably just pressed wrong button. Hope it was nothing offensive!
@TheMendipman5 жыл бұрын
Another 'dam' fine video Pat. Happy New Year! Noel
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
I like it Noel, you should've on the stage, all the best to you for 2019, thanks Pat
@havingalook25 жыл бұрын
Brilliant - nothing short of. I was there a few years back and the water was low and always wanted to see the out put part so many thanks indeed for that wonderful view of the tunnel - well done indeed. Cheers
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Yes great place round Ladybower, so much to see, water levels still low, so might be a water shortage if we don,t get alot of rain, thanks Pat
@cazzab999 Жыл бұрын
A really interesting video. Good to know where these unusual places go. A fascinating insight. Thank you for posting Patrick. Happy travels ! ☺
@patrickdickinson6492 Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, such a great place , that very few people see....... thanks Pat
@acceler95 жыл бұрын
Cat drawing spotted @ 11:52. Great video!! Thanks!!!
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Yes I,be seen it, thanks Pat
@f.d.english50805 жыл бұрын
Over 3,000 "I love when he says , Plug Ole" comments and rising!
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
That's my Sheffield accent for you, thanks Pat
@Brend.05 жыл бұрын
I wonder if i moved to Sheffield from the US how long it would take me to pick up this accent. 🤣
@OneMiketoLive5 жыл бұрын
Wow! What an amazing structure! Thanks for posting this. You're right; many of us (your viewers) would never have a chance to visit such a place. Thanks again.
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video could,nt miss this had to get out and film it, appreciate your comments thanks Pat
@ailinos5 жыл бұрын
One of the villages that was "drowned" during the construction of this sometimes shows its remains when the water is low! Thank you Wikipedia for that random factoid 😊😊 Needless to say this is a fantastic video, well done!
@patrickdickinson64925 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that, remember wandering round the ruins in the 1990,s when low water levels as it has been last year, thanks Pat