Exploring Sheffield's Underground Rivers, MEERSBROOK

[@Bettys_Eldest]

The structure at 22:30 is a storm sewer flap valve. A penstock is a blade valve which is raised or lowered by turning a thread. When I left Sheffield in 79 I went to work for the water authority in London, like you I spent my working life with the one company, retiring early after 38 years. A couple of months after joining I was taken by the reservoir foreman down a shaft into a culvert between two reservoirs in the Lea valley. I thought this was great and on return to the office proudly told everyone about it. Minutes later I was in the office of the Divisional Manager and within a month over two hundred people had gone through confined spaces and breathing apparatus training. The foreman was lucky to keep his job, I had been taken underground without and permit to enter documentation, given breathing apparatus with no instruction as to how to use it. For nearly 20 years people would mention it. At the time it was an adventure, but don't think I would want to do it now. My daughter gets up to all sorts of really dodgy things geocaching, she knows better than to tell me about it.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for the information on the valve, wondered what it's actually use was, I can relate to your story from work, similar to you I worked for Yorkshire Electricity Supply's industry for 40 years and now how strick safety and procedures were, all the best Pat

[@CharleneRees-g8j]

No its not its a fanny flap

[@TheDantheman12121]

@@CharleneRees-g8j ffs mate. lol

[@wonkylommiter6364]

We appreciate the effort you go to keeping your vids continuity going mate! you must have to walk out of shot, come back for the camera, reposition camera, climb up/down walls to start next segment, etc etc! many thanks for the great vids you put out. ;-)

[@robduncan599]

Sir you are a class act. Worth every minute . Tks

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Rob Duncan hi Rob and thanks for comments, such a interesting place all hidden from view, thanks Pat

[@markevans1973]

That was so enjoyable to watch.love your professionalism in filming all your videos,you film various parts and make it appear like you have a film crew with you.loved it when you walked out at the end with the camera on you ,makes it so enjoyable.been watching some videos lately on KZbin and they are very different to yours , you are so relaxed in all yours I never realized how many people are scared of wild camping complaining of safety the whole video.look fwd to your next vlog. The more I watch the more you amaze, mark

[@claudbutlerroux7510]

Thanks for another great video.

[@dreadnought50001]

Great video Patrick very interesting, think I may be doing this Sunday

[@thomaswalton992]

Sheffields Indiana Jones , my backs herting just following you through the low bits of the tunnel, cheers smashing footage 👍

[@BSPIVEY100]

Patrick, you are a super star. Greetings from Baltimore Maryland

[@MartinZero]

Brilliant Patrick. I kept wanting you to go back but willing you on at the same time. Kept me watching till the end. I need to get some waders and do something similar on my channel. 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Martin Zero Hi Martin yes great explore did not look much at first but just kept going on and on, have a look at my Megatron videos, now that is a awesome place, all the best, Pat

[@calvinmarkpayne]

My two favourite KZbinrs! Pleased you have seen each other's stuff :)

[@richcampoverde]

@@patrickdickinson6492 you have the approval of martin zero that alone is sufficient for me to sub to your great channel

[@johnrogers2826]

@@richcampoverde here, here. What a great collaboration idea here!

[@spoid54]

have you and Patrick ever done a video together? Would be great to see 2 fellow northerners doing some underground explores

[@basedglennuk]

Fascinating, Pat. And that tree growing up at a right-angle at 26:28 was amazing. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glenn UK Hi Glenn truly amazing place, could not believe it when I saw the staircases, nice to have that stream at the bottom of your garden, all the best for 2018,. Pat

[@nowthenad3286]

Agreed, that tree was stunning. No commentary at that point, though, as our intrepid explorer sneaks along the bottoms of people's gardens, hoping to avoid any awkward questions.

[@basedglennuk]

@@nowthenad3286 Or a well placed airgun pellet 😀

[@Artbox49]

Absolutely brilliant. Never thought I'd say that about watching a feller wading through a culvert! Really interesting and some good information.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi and thanks, if you look back at some of my videos you should come across, Megatron, amazing place under the city of Sheffield, all the best Pat

[@KevinBenecke]

It's interesting how they even had railings going up the stairs in there.

[@staples4335]

Would be for tunnel inspectors. More than likely a safety requirement.

[@mohammededwardmaged7501]

They are everywhere, Even in the 1860s fleet culvert.

[@WELLINGTON20]

The railings are made extra strong screwed into the wall, I am suprised there were no chains from either side of the parallel walls.

[@GeminiWoods]

Just stumbled across this video and channel. Beautifully filmed and narrated. Subbed!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Robert,mixture of tunnels drains and wild camping, although can put a video on of anything I,am interested in, thanks for subbing and hope to keep you entertained through the next year thanks Pat

[@robertoreilly6424]

Patrick the welly&wader explorer wonderful

[@GRHDA]

Have a good one Pat and carry on with the magnificent filming of places that 99.99% of us would never see without great lads like yourself,

[@patrickdickinson6492]

GRHDA Hi and thanks for that much appreciated, got a few got ideas for next year, all the best for 2018,. Pat

[@MrZyptuous]

That was very interesting. Loved seeing the oldest portion of the bridges. Wonderful camera work. Stumbled on your channel and subscribed. Greetings from Nashville, Tennessee, USA.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Lovely to hear from Nashville, and great that you found my channel and subscribed, hopefully keep you entertained through the year, thanks Pat

[@davidberlanny3308]

Hi Pat, Another really enjoyable video. I'm glad you didnt get caught out in a flash flood. Great photography once agian. Good Luck from Spain!!.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Nice to walk up a staircase, underground with water flowing down.....Pat

[@WiltshireMan]

Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you too Pat. This video like all the others was very interesting and enjoyable to watch. It got me thinking. I am sure there are culverts around Swindon where I live. I shall put on my researchers hat and buy a pair of waders and a bright torch:) LOL. All the best Sandy

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Wiltshire Man Hi Sandy and thanks for comments, be careful it can become addictive and you will find yourself looking up every outlet or hidden drain you come across, and have you time for another hobby?. Always nice to talk to you and all the best for new year, Pat

[@samc705]

You be careful down there Sandy...It's not up in the air like you're used to lol.

[@abefrohman1759]

Wiltshire Man Paramotors and tunnel walking your a many if many hobbies Sandy. Merry Christmas.

[@andrewcheetham1635]

Fantastic video. I grew up in Norton and always think about the history of this little known river every time I cross it. To think that it has been part of the boundary between Anglo Saxon kingdoms, then Yorkshire and Derbyshire for centuries!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Andrew, yes all hidden away but such a important river and boundary, and all sadly forgotten, such a lot of history under our feet, thanks Pat

[@jennisayer7621]

Thank you so much for making this video, it was really interesting, especially the 18th and 19th century bridges.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Jenni Sayer Hi Jennifer it's amazing how they incorporate the existing bridges into the new culvert, I ,be seen many times on the River Porter, see my videos I made early this year. Thanks for your comments and all the best for 2018. Pat

[@aflatminor]

Loved the vid!! I find subterrania very interesting but have worn out knees and hips so watching the walks through is the next best thing!!, Many thanks Patrick 👍😎😎

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Your very welcome, must admit my back did,nt feel so good after crawling through this, but all part of the challenge, thanks Pat

[@jimp514]

Great explore. Have a good Christmas Pat

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Jim P Hi Jim surprising what is under your feet, all the best Pat

[@RadioBass]

Excellent vid. A great insite into the lesser known parts of this great city.

[@jeremyblatherwick3794]

Amazing that the old bridge (7.25) incorporated in the culvert has been doing the job it was designed for for 250 years(?). A great connection with the past.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes could,nt believe its age when I read up on it, pure history, thanks Pat

[@HuntersMoon78]

You and Martin Zero should do some collab video's

[@patrickdickinson6492]

I love Martin's channel and the Manchester explores he does, spoken to him many times, thanks Pat

[@trevorwright6165]

WELL PATRICK we started today with one of your trips and we ended the day with your very interesting films so thank you very much and see you again cheers from trev and christine

[@therevster9828]

Great stuff mate thnx.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

The Revster thanks for that, felt like a real adventure down there, all the best Pat

[@chockybob]

well made Patrick. in 1963 as a young child we moved onto Albert Road and the river runs right underneath the bottom of our garden. during summer holidays a few of my friends and i used to do the "River run" on a regular basis.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Nice place to live and a enjoyable childhood by the sound of it, thanks Pat

[@darrenmeears4667]

Very interesting especially the name meersbrook very simler to my surname without the brook of course 😲👀👍

[@JasonJason210]

You've got some nerve to venture so deep into tunnels like this. Very interesting video. Thank you!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Usually venture in a bit at a time untill I,am familiar with the place, great to go to places few visit, thanks Pat

[@CostelloPlays]

If you explore alone you need to be careful. You could fall and snap a leg any time. And tunnels can fill to the top with water in minutes.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

carlcostello360 hi yes I know the risks, usually venture in a bit at a time using a walking pole to check depth so after a few visits I ,am familiar with the drain or tunnel. Spare torches, wife knows where I,am and, when" it rains don,t go in drains " But I appreciate your comments and safety comes first, thanks Pat

[@CostelloPlays]

Patrick Dickinson sometime there can be no rain in the area that you are in but 10 or 15 miles away it could be raining buckets and if the tunnel or drain goes that far the water and can surge down the tunnels and drains and get you by supprise even with no rain in your area. Be careful 👍

[@BritishEngineer]

In the arched culvert, to the left and right are the superstructural load bearing parallel abutments and under them in the subsurface in the soils are the foundations. The top curves are the load bearing protractive voussoirs that are very strong. It seems at one point due to some hydraulic based erosion, new channels were Installed. In the bazalgette fleet culverts they are often lined with a HECP blocks like Accrington & blue bricks which are hydraulic erosion control products. In the 1950s, the things in the corners of the structure are known as haunches and are designed to stop the culvert structure from buckling under high quantities of both vertical and horizontal loads, in some cases in much larger culverts, the haunches are large enough to act as almost a gradient, therefore reducing both velocity and friction induced based hydraulic erosion. With the phasing in of precast cellular units, more and more culverts will resemble the octagon shape. That concrete chamber was installed to make way for that approximately 1 metre diameter RCP lateral line and possibly a fluid dynamics correcting structure. this line is possibly sensitive and the chamber will also reduce quantities of hydraulic fluid resistance and turbulent hydraulic flow. The staircases are a good fluid controlling alternative to a hydraulic gradient which would normally speed up fluid velocity, the stairs convert the velocity into both audio and thermal energy. After the RCP, the brick arch showing lots of efflorescence and to the outfall of that lateral, the penstock is designed to prevent backflow so it could be a CSO system.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Wow some amazing technical information there and I can see how it applies to this culvert construction you must be a expert in your field and I really appreciate your knowledge..... thanks Pat 👍

[@outdoorsboy6537]

This is the video I came across that inspired me to go out a take a look - for me it's rivers and streams at the moment

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi yes rivers are great places to explore often forgotten and hidden away, but full of history, it's the unknown that attracts me to the culverts, you just don,t know what is up there, thanks Pat

[@chrismayhew3651]

That is absolutely brilliant Pat. I found the entrance on google maps but I didn't manage to find the exit, I'm keen to tie up that loose end if you see this. Thanks for putting in the effort to create this, I feel I have been entertained, educated, and traveled to the far side of the world!

[@tomgreen3732]

Brilliant little film that. I used to live on the road you came out on. Happy memories of sitting by the river at the bottom of my garden.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

David Critchlow-Wigg Hi David beautiful spot at the bottom of those gardens with your own little brook flowing by, happy memories, thanks Pat

[@MoonMoon-rm2vg]

Great video thanks Pat. Glad I've got the day off I've got time to watch them all, Megatron next looks amazing.

[@Engineer9736]

22:36 I think it’s a one-way valve. If the passage you’re walking in is filled to the ceiling, it will prevent the water going up that pipe.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

It's a penstock valve I believe so water pressure will open the vale, and like you say water cannot flow back up the pipe, amazing place, thanks Pat

[@margaretstone9170]

Patrick you are a blessing to Sheffield ex pats and Sheffielders This was just sent to a comment about the Meers Brook on a Sheffield fb GROUP Cheers Ann Wardley in Fenelon Falls Ont

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Ann and nice to hear from you in Ontario, the city is fast changing with new developments and buildings above ground, luckly these underground places stay the same as when they were built, thanks Pat

[@TheProletariat.]

If I ever take a trip to UK I'm definitely messaging you to hire you for as a tour guide!!!! Its cool seeing all the neat places you must know of but you are a wealth of knowledge as well!!! Very interesting and amazing stone and brickwork!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Kelly, the more I look round the more places I find, and I love researching the history. Got some great places coming up later this year, all the best Pat

[@andrewschmitz9707]

So well stated Pat. I sure am looking forward to visiting Manchester in 19,shall have to keep you posted.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

You will have a great time in Manchester, thanks Pat

[@johnmaxfield1147]

Bonkers & brilliant. Cheers.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi John, an interesting place to spend a day, who would of thought underground stair cases with a river running down, amazing,........thanks Pat

[@PixiesChannel12345]

Cracking explore mate, I bet your the only person that has gone and walked through that tunnel in a long long time a huge like from me.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for that, certainly a very long one, but loads of varied features, all the best Pat

[@luciascalisi7172]

Fantastic! Loved the facts & the pictures & the trips.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it!.....such a interesting place, loved the staircases under ground..... thanks Pat 👍

[@flatbrokefrank6482]

Patrick does the air quality in the places you visit necessitate the use of a Canary - Another great video - ATB

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Frank, I did think a lot about air quality and dangers but in all the culverts and tunnels have a draught of air flowing through, so feel safe. It is important to be aware of the dangers, a canary would be a good idea as 4x gas detectors can be around £500+ and oxygen sences only last a couple of years. All the best Pat

[@Carolb66]

Absolutely stunning video, you are so interesting to listen to. Loving your videos you make me laugh as well! From a Yorkshire Lass. ❤

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Lovely to hear from you Carol, you wouldn't believe all these secret places that lie below our feet, this one at Meersbrook was very long at nearly 3\4 of a mile, and not very high a back breaker...... thanks Pat

[@jeffturner8927]

Fascinating! A great history lesson. Thanks for all the effort you put into these videos. I often just think about all the back and forth and setting up etc. Very entertaining and informative. Perhaps you should consider carrying a fishing rod with your waders. However, that might arouse even more curiosity. 😀

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Jeff, yes I do spend alot of time walking backwards and forwards, but it gets me the footage I want. Such a interesting underground culvert, so many different sections and construction methods,.... all the best Pat

[@imayad]

That looked so Indiana Jones as you went up those staircases. You always have a great video. Subscribed.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

imayad thanks for that, hope to have more exploring vids later in the year, thanks for subbing, Pat

[@cblack1green]

I love these underground tunnels, you are are brave man Pat , I don't think I could handle those low parts. It's like I am walking with you down there the way you film it. This is better than TV programes. All the best Chris.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Chris, a bit of a killer on your back this one, thanks Pat

[@francoisdastardly4405]

Absolutely amazing massive brick work !

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes and built by hand so long ago!

[@antsuxx]

What a fantastic bit of exploration,your as good as anything on TV Patrick,keep safe,best wishes ,Ant

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Ant thanks for those comments, this small drain had so much to look at, you would never of though it to look at the entrance, thanks Pat

[@clairecooper197]

That was great. Your photography skills are amazing. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Claire amazing that this is all hidden under the streets of Sheffield, a great way to spend a few hours, all the best Pat

[@clairecooper197]

@@patrickdickinson6492 It really is, it's got me thinking about potential underground waterways where I live in Essex. I need to make sure I don't do a you, And get caught!! 😂😂😂

[@mikefisher9992]

Another very interesting video. The penstock valve you referred to is called a double hung cast iron flap valve, probably made by a Stoke on Tent company by the name of Hartley. I worked there for a number of years sadly now gone like so many old firms.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Mike, very interesting, fills in some more history about this culvert, thanks Pat

[@jameschang8122]

thats cool how you show things like this you are showing use the old history way back when keep up the good work and be safe and have a great weekend jim

[@patrickdickinson6492]

james chang thanks Jim it suprising what is hidden away under your feet, I,ll have to find a new drain to explore, all the best Pat

[@kevinbateman4001]

Another classic Pat. I watch these vlogs from Africa and they keep me entertained so keep it up. HNY.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Kevin Bateman Wow that's a long way away,bet your warmer than we are, it's going to snow tonight, great to here from you in Africa, all the best Pat

[@kevinbateman4001]

yes Pat pretty far. I live in Devon but work out in Mali, you tube keeps me sane. lol keep up the vids lol.

[@OscarLodge]

Another brilliant walk through again Patrick'... the news clip was interesting in order to see the history of something that was yet to be completed. Your 'one man' film work and in particular.. the 'continuity'.. of your progress is as ever.. smack on. Living in Sheffield... I can see that you entered on 'Saxon road' .. and did your end chat at 'Northcote avenue' - junction 'Cat lane' Good work.. keep em' coming.. Cheers from Dj.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi David, you got those locations spot on. As I said I spent many years looking into the river at Saxon Ed when working in the Electricity Substation, never imagining I would be crawling up there when retired. Hoping to bring you more " explores " from our great city of Sheffield soon, thanks Pat

[@OscarLodge]

@@patrickdickinson6492 Gotcha'.. thanks Pat'.... I look forward... and stand by..... 'All the best' to you... from Dj.

[@OscarLodge]

Btw .. Pat'.. just out of interest...'Substations' - as a Fireman.. (retired) we were out on a call - and inside the huge one.. 'Moore street' - 'Hanover way' - (probably the main station)...as we made our way around.. there was an unearthly ear splitting ''Crack'' which scared us all to death... we were told it was contact breakers - coming in ? an amazing place to see too. /.. Dj.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

@@OscarLodge Hi David yes now the substation well, it's Sheffield City 275/33 KV s/,s. National Grid were responsible for 275 KV side and I looked after the 33 KV switchgear, a switchboard of 12x 33,KV Circuit breakers basically supplying all the west of the city. The noise was probably national grid airblast circuit breakers closing, all the best Pat

[@famousgrouse1966]

Another superb video. Great knowledge with facts and figures adlib, you clearly love what you are doing. It would be great to see the outlet in full flood as a comparison. Keep them coming and all the best.

[@jamessmith6402]

Brilliant video certainly one of the most entertaining you tube I've ever watched 👍 thanks Pat 😄

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for that, unbelievable that all that is under your feet, lying there unknown by most people, thanks Pat

[@andrewwalmsley5628]

Thanks Pat for taking us on another interesting trip

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Andrew Walmsley Hi Andrew this one turned out great especially those staircases, all the best for ,2018. Pat

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Andrew yes so much to see down this one, all the best for 2018 Pat

[@timstephenson4520]

A fascinating insight to what is under our cities. interesting video

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes Tim, who would of thought this was under Meersbrook, all the best Pat

[@hattiefalgate8440]

Great video Patrick! As a uni student who lives near there it was really interesting to watch! My mum and Dad love your videos too! Thanks!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Hattie and glad you enjoyed the vidio, when you live near it makes the vidio mean so much more, thanks Pat

[@cushybunt]

Keeping with the Christmas theme, all I can say is "You've got baubles". Well done.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi and thanks for the comment, once in the culvert felt fine and very safe just a amazing place, all the best for 2018 Pat

[@patrickmawson1142]

Brilliant adventure Pat. Lovely photographs. I felt that I shared the journey with you.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Some amazing brickwork down there, like works of art, thanks Pat

[@paolobelocchi2539]

Thanks a lot Patrick! very interesting video and a clear lesson for my english!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Your very welcome Paolo, thanks Pat

[@Noblelox]

I loved this. When I started I didn't think I'd watch the whole 28 minutes of it, but here I am at the end ;-) It was one man and his tri-pod, and I appreciate the effort of running back and forth to set-up the camera and go back to film the shot, makes it that bit more professional looking. Apart from the continuity error of turning your torch off twice when you were coming out, you did a bang up job sir!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Noblelox Hi yes amazing explore such a inignsificant entrance lead to 3/4 mile of interesting culvert, the staircases were the high light,running out of places to explore underground in Sheffield. Not sure if you have seen my Megatron explore vidios but again in Sheffield they are unbelievable, you could put a row of terrace houses inside. Every explore since does not come anywhere near Megatron, have a look, all the best Pat

[@janecme]

Thank you so much for all the effort you've put in and I hope you're well and still having fun

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Always having fun, that's what life is about, enjoying my break and had some great trips.....I will be back in November....see you then..... thanks Pat

[@steve7803]

Found my new favorite urban explorer. Impressive camera work and very interesting places not to mention all the knowledge of the history of these places. Thank you for sharing

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Very kind of you to say, I do tend to alternate between exploring and wild camping, but hopefully will keep you entertained, thanks Pat

[@jasonleming2541]

You Sir, are amazing! Love your videos. You go places that few will go and answer questions that i wonder about. Keep up the cool videos and be safe out there!

[@georgegunn9387]

Hi Pat...Well mate...you've done it again, another great video brilliantly filmed and edited. Watching it was really absorbing and you deserve lots of credit for putting it all together in professional like fashion...take another bow mate! Seasons Greetings from George (Devon)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi George nice to hear from Devon, and thanks for the kind comments, makes it all worth while, all the best for 2018, Pat

[@FireMissionAlpha]

Probably _the most_ underrated channel on KZbin. Just found you and I’m hooked :)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

That's a great thing to say, and it's good to have you along, hole to keep you entertained, all the best Pat

[@errorgorilla]

Fascinating, thank you. I used to live on Albert Road, in the flats next to the old Heeley tramshed. I'm assuming then that the Meers Brook goes underground just before Brooklyn Road and then flows downhill on the left hand side of Albert Road, under Chesterfield Road and then into the Sheaf.

[@christopherraab5260]

Thanks for another interesting explore Patrick. A welcome escape from the winter weather here in upstate New York (-7F/-21C) as I watch this at 09:30. Could use some of that geothermal heat you were experiencing!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Christopher Raab Hi Christopher wow I thought it was cold here but very rarely drops below -1 to -3 but felt so warm down there. All the best to you in the USA for 2018. Pat

[@daveshongkongchinachannel]

Thanks for another fascinating video. Watching all this makes me want to go straight out and find the nearest manhole cover!

[@shiralleehaggart72]

Just subscribed to your channel. This was a very interesting video of you walking through this underground river and seeing how well built some of these tunnels are especially the Victorian parts of the tunnel. Thank you for a great video Pat.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi there and thanks for joining me in Meersbrook underground river, hope you enjoy my other underground videos, if I could recommend Ladybower Plughole for its sheer amazing size..... all the best Pat 😊

[@shiralleehaggart72]

@@patrickdickinson6492 We stopped off there on our way back from Cumbria after a holiday this weekend just gone.I have always wanted to visit Ladybower because I am fascinated by it and I thought of you while we were there because I watched your previous video of you walking through the tunnel. I am still trying to work out which direction the spillway tunnels go before ending at the entrance to the outlets the other end.

[@DeanRead]

Really enjoyed this Pat, I live in the area so often wondered where Meersbrook went

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Dean, nice to hear from you, I'm having a bit of a break from Your at moment, I'm sure you'll appreciate how time consuming these video take. Meersbrook was a fantastic drain to explore, so many different construction techniques, I opted one of the drain covers off one day hoping to come up in the Old Crown cellar, but I was in the back yard of the railway shop, a really long drain this one, at 3\4 mile long you can spend a day down there,....... all the best Pat 😊

[@DeanRead]

@@patrickdickinson6492 hi Patrick, having a break from YT uploads myself too. I went for a wander down to the outlet a couple of days ago with the dog when the water levels were high. I bet the culvert was working overtime in recent days. I’ve really enjoyed your videos of exploration in the Sheffield. Moved here a few years ago so enjoying learning more. All the best.

[@filizozmen6459]

This video is worth watching, and this information is coming from a KID, who is me!! Patrick's videos are really fun to watch, and it's easy to see he is very brave to go through tunnels and tunnels of of the dark culverts!! I hope you'll be able to do some other rivers in other major cities, like Bradford' s lost Bradford Beck, or even Some of London's..!! Btw 2 dislikes = PEOPLE WHO ARE JELLY/ JEALOUS

[@alisonlee3314]

I'm a new subscriber and find your videos fantastic Pat. I've never been to Sheffield, but I'm fascinated by industrial heritage If you ever make it up to Glasgow, I would love to show you our forgotten places.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for subscribing, Sheffield has a rich industrial past, but alot of it has now gone. I have been to Glasgow on a couple of occasions when changing training stations, I was impressed with all your old buildings very impressive, and thanks for the invitation, thank you Pat

[@fareedtv8525]

Visit to Meersbrook Park ( Sheffield, England ) Video+HD Pics kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaSonommjqxrrdU

[@proffessasvids]

madness! thanks again patrick.. extremely interesting to go through such an unseen structure xx

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes a certain amount of madness helps in places like this, amazing place, thanks Pat

[@61shotbeehive]

Your'e a wild man, you are! Way to bring eyes to the unseen worlds around us.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi and thyanks for the comments much appreciated, such amazing places hidden from view, all the best Pat

[@antonieharms3229]

Yes! Another Pat! Can't wait to watch it tonight. Keep up the good work!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Antonie Harms Hope you enjoy it all the best Pat

[@martydav9475]

Another fascinating and thought-provoking film Patrick.I must say though it does look a bit scary down there.Best wishes,Martin.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

marty dav hi Martin, once your down there feelsfine, too much to look at , thanks for comments all the best, Pat

[@franm1721]

Fantastic Patrick , I could feel your pain on some of those sections, really interesting and well-documented thank you hope to see you soon.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Fran, you would not of thought such a little outlet would lead to such a long tunnel, the low bits were not good on my back as you probably saw, hopefully should have a wildcamping trip on later today, thanks Pat

[@franm1721]

look forward to it Patrick, you take care.

[@daveeboney7089]

Thanks for taking the time to video your exploration of rivers and tunnels...I find them totally amazing and have watched them a few times now......great work patrick

[@patrickdickinson6492]

It's amazing what unknown pieces of Victorian engineering lies beneath your feet, just waiting to be explored, thanks for watching my vidios, all the best Pat

[@BrasherFox]

Nice one Patrick, was begining to think you had got lost in one of them there culverts. All the very best and good camping.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Brian E Hi Brian yeah spent last 3 weeks sorting my son's car, then Christmas, don,t know where all the time goes, just managed to get this explore in before Christmas and hopefully back out camping in new year, all the best for 2018. Pat

[@wednesdayupnorth4347]

Love your video diaries Pat. Absolutely fascinating. Thanks for sharing and please keep them coming!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Will do, love making them, thanks Pat

[@jackflak8293]

Awesome video....very interesting history lesson....nice still shots very cool....see you next year...

[@patrickdickinson6492]

jack flak Hi Jack yes amazing what you can find locally with a bit of searching, hopefully out camping in new year, all the best Pat

[@codyhodson7321]

That was amazing! And you did the camerawork solo. I am truly impressed. Thank you!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Cody, yes all my vidios are done on my own, filming can be a bit of a challenge but enjoyable at same time, thanks Pat

[@claudbutlerroux7510]

Thanks for another great video.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Your very welcome Claud

[@61shotbeehive]

Very beautiful shots near the end. Happy Christmas! Stay warm.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Cloud Nectar hi thanks for comments, amazing place just under your feet, all the best Pat

[@the486kgman2]

15:27 Please can you explore through the tunnel on the right or do a season walking through those types of tunnels that flow in

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Interesting thoughts walking through the seasons, not sure about winter though, thanks Pat

[@andersonpassini4666]

when there will be a new video on the channel a hug. I'm from Brazil, I love your videos so much

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Nice to hear from Brazil , Anderson, amazing place complete with staircase, all the best Pat

[@andersonpassini4666]

@@patrickdickinson6492 I am grateful for your friendship to make videos like this one showing the tunnels that perform water from your country congratulations on the video

[@gantmj]

10:41 Google satellite shows this area during construction. If you look at Google's street view of Chesterfield Road, and change it to 2018, you can see the path of the river in the disturbed asphalt. If you go back to 2016, you can see a road cutout right above the waterway leading to a rollup door that is never open, even after the model train store took over more space on the other side of it. The store even has virtual tours you can also see while in street view, and there is no tour of that enclosed section. I wonder what is in there. Also, Open Street Map shows the approximate location of Meers Brook.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Sounds very interesting this, I will have a look, I did pop open a manhole cover and came up in the backyard of the railway shop,so on right track, thanks for the info, Pat

[@MrAustruck]

I always thought I was a strange person as I am fascinated by underground infrastructure. I explored stormwater and anything I could find as younger man but now I am older I have felt embarrassed to continue. I am so glad I have discovered videos like this as I realise I am not alone, I am not crazy I am not strange . I live in Melbourne Australia and our city is not even 200 years old so we really do not have the history of UK or Europe ,we sure do not have canals

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Josuah, no not strange at all, I think we all like exploring new places, the excitement of some new underground place is always exciting, a voyager of discovery, carry on exploring, it's good to do something different, all the best Pat

[@Anybloke]

Thanks Pat. Looking forward to the next one.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Somebloke hi and thanks, got a few ideas for 2018, all the best to yourself in 2018. Pat

[@paulrobinson2168]

Love the mix of video and light painting shots. Great videos👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

yes seems to work, thanks Pat

[@jamessones4044]

When Toys “R” Us was built at Brent Cross my school was right next door, we got to explore and make a camp in the Culver that went right underneath Toys “R” Us. Our camp consisted of half a dozen doors that were stretched across the gap. We was in there in a rainstorm ones. It’s amazing when you look back to the stuff he got up to as a kid. There’s other tunnels in the area that we used to explore, I remember disappearing up a pipe and slipping over into that green goo😂😂

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi he's there are so many amazing tunnels and culverts hidden away, just got to be careful, remember the saying....when it rains, don't go in drains......sound advice......take care..Pat

[@aarondunn5029]

That was awsome i would love to explore this and Megatron but i wouldent feel safe and i think ide panick so ill stick to watching your exsalent vidios keep up the good work

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoy them, I will try and keep you entertained, Pat

[@wasskachov]

Awesome, I've walked these streets for many years and never knew these tunnels existed. I lived on meersbrook Road and never questioned where the river at the end of the garden led. I just used to wee in it when I was drunk.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Nice to talk to a local person, yes quite suprising what is beneath your feet, thanks Pat

[@kenlampel1956]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, these vids just get better and better, thanks from sunny Florida. God bless you and yours Pat.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

ken lampel Hi Ken, jealous of your sun straight away, about 0 C temp when I filmed this, but thanks for your comments and all the best for 2018. Pat

[@forestdweller3210]

Fascinating video - thank you for sharing this adventure! I really like how the often the construction style changes down there and it was wonderful to see the ancient bridges and Victorian brickwork.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Danielle Britton Hi Danielle amazing little culvert with so much to see, to think the brick bridge's were Vi tourism and stone ones even older. Seems to be the done thing to incorporate any existing bridges into a new culvert so you end up with a mish mash of different culvert construction. Thanks for your comments and all the best to you in 2018,. Pat

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Should of said Victorian, it's this predictive text taking over, Pat

[@forestdweller3210]

I often have trouble with predictive texting! Best wishes for 2018!

[@jonathan461965]

Thanks for posting Pat. A very interesting and fascinating video of something we don't always realise is there or get to see.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Jonathan Peake Hi Jonathan yes you just don,t know what is under your feet tall tales amazing place especially those staircases, all the best for ,2018, Pat

[@petemoro4938]

Great video Pat! It's interesting how sterile the tunnel gets after the 260 year old bridge incorporation section at Chesterfield row, plain concrete without even any archways. I am hooked on your travel documentaries my friend, you are not alone when you are in those tunnels. All the best from Vancouver Washington USA!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Pete nice to hear from Vancouver, yes can,t beat some nice brick or stone work over plain concrete, thanks Pat

[@martincocker1043]

Very interesting watch ..thankyou Pat

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Your very welcome Martin.... thanks Pat

[@lancemumford3106]

That was another interesting trek, thanks for taking us with you.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi it a pleasure to be your guide, all the best Pat

[@gpk7683]

So I kept thinking Patrick what are you doing in there. But once again you've managed to take us on an adventure and brought us back to safety. I breath a sigh of relief and wonder where we are off to next. Be safe and have a very Merry Christmas.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

paul keese Hi Paul yes let's check the safety side of things Iike a risk assessment and always be a plan B if a problem occurs. Got a few plans for next year. Looking forward to 2018, all the best Pat