SURVIVING SALFORD 2.0 - (Documentary)

[@Pinkeyes_1]

Magical moments in history documented and re discovered, and presented in a truly original and beautiful format from the heart for others to share, and undoubtedly learn from, by an incredible producer that truly understands the relevance of our social history, this making him surely one of the truest of artists amongst all modern historians and documentary producers of today, and with an incredible inspiring passion for his craft that is clear for us to resonate with and him sharing it with us, a once forgotten history, that will now live on in our history and the next generations history for far longer truly amazing incredible inspiring work indeed one love to you Mr Monkey John Wick ❤️🔥🙌🏼🤩🙏🏽

[@daftmonkey7296]

WOW! What can I say to that John other than thank you from the bottom of my heart! Your words really do mean a lot to me and I am so glad that the video and resonated with you and other. I am truly humbled by what you have said! Thank you so much mate❤️🙌🏼

[@lindaruss2880]

I thank you sir, very well done indeed x

[@deeppurple883]

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[@DadsGreatEscape]

Just me or does anyone else get a lump in their throats at the very ending "you just have to look a little harder". I love how you present these videos with so much emotion and honesty. 👍

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much for taking the time out to watch the video Chris, it really does mean a lot. I’m so glad that you had a connection to the video. Take care mate and have a safe & happy Xmas 👍🏼🙌🏼

[@steaminglion4067]

Another amazing vid. this is far better than any of the shite they put on mainstream tv. You have a amazing talent for what you do. 👌

[@daftmonkey7296]

Steaming Lion that means a lot that mate thank you so much! ✌🏼🐒

[@_idonotconcent]

Our history is being wiped out all over the world right in front of our eyes with all that's going on 😲😢Great video 👍

[@daftmonkey7296]

Dingbat 1 too true! Thanks for watching mate, glad you enjoyed it ✌🏼🐒

[@simoncarter35]

You must get rid of the old to bring in there new. Labour council, sure isnt for the working local people.

[@chrislees202]

Such a brilliant Vlogumentary again. So sad that the history of our towns and cities are being erased all the time. I know times change and we must move with the times, but why cant they (The Investors) incorporate old with new. Don't remove from the face of the earth all traces of our history and historic buildings and landmarks, and instead be proud of what we already have and give old structures a face lift. The old theatre in this video being a prime example. All that history at the end of the video of the covered up bricks and paving stones right at the end of my street. Very moving video and as usual beautifully delivered.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Chris Lees I completely agree mate, you are spot on. Let’s hope they do combine the old and new before it’s to late. We have a lot to be proud of in regards to our history! Thanks for the kind words as well Chris they really do mean a lot x

[@whitefield4]

Hello there I was born and Raised in north manchester until i was 14 and them we moved to Canada. But one thing i caught on your video was the Albert inn pub on short Street in lower Broughton. My Grandparents owned that pub in the 1950's and 60's .And went in there a few times with my parents before we moved to Canada. Thanks for the great videos you are doing a great Job on keeping the history of my hometown alive keep up the great work mate. Michelle Gray Calgary Alberta Canada

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much Michelle for the kind words. I'm so glad it brought back some nostalgic memories for you. Sadly Salford and Manchester are changing at an alarming rate. The past is being erased but with videos like these we can capture the moments before they are gone forever. Thank you once again! Take care :)

[@wheeldeal1066]

I’ve just discovered your wonderful videos today. Thank you so much for what you’re doing, keeping old Salford alive. You have a wonderful talent, please continue to keep the memories of us old ones alive

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you sooo much! I really do appreciate the kind words and I’m glad you enjoyed the video! I’ve got plenty more Salford vids that I’m hoping to film very soon. Thanks once again and take care ✌🏼

[@millysworld6150]

Superb. You're a credit to your family. I hope people are enjoying this in a hundred years. Thank you for documenting this.

[@daftmonkey7296]

millys world that means a lot thank you milly ❤️🙌🏼🐒

[@LadyStardust45]

Another cool video there Ant. Will show this one to hubby, as he is from Salford. Well done. xxxx

[@daftmonkey7296]

LadyStardust45 thank you so much! Cheers x

[@chrisneedham5803]

Great video. It reminded me of my Grandad's pub in Stockport (Victoria Arms). It's great to see younger people taking an interest and making such an excellent film 🎥 🍷🍺👍cheers

[@daftmonkey7296]

Chris Needham that means a lot Chris! Glad you enjoyed it mate ✌🏼

[@helengallagher4165]

Each of your history videos are more mesmerising to watch...absolutely amazing Ant.and so moving..you have your own unique style of Film making...I love watching your Films..they are so addictive and sensitive to watch ...keep making your brilliant Films.

[@daftmonkey7296]

@@helengallagher4165 that’s so kind of you to say Helen thank you so much. It’s great to hear that people can connect with the videos. I really do appreciate it ⭐️

[@mixwizard2310]

Every second of this wonderfully made and edited video oosed with a passion clearly devoted to Salford, it's heritage and destruction. Beautifully crafted, a sheer joy to watch......EXCELLENT PRODUCTION.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much Alan! I really do appreciate that mate. I’m So glad you enjoyed it too! I’ve got plenty of Salford videos lined up over the next few month 👌🏼 take care Alan and thanks once again 🙌🏼🌟

[@Paddy_Roche]

Very moving Mr. 🐒. Lovely job as always. There is indeed history all around us, under our noses so to speak. I grew up in Reddish and the place has it everywhere. I must say the council are very sympathetic to it also. Like restoring the old mills for housing and shopping with mixed results but trying all the same. Keep it up my friend you are doing valuable work here. If you know the group trying to open the Theatre, I would suggest that they speak to the proprietors of the Plaza in Stockport. I’d imagine they’d have some very good advice regarding funding, grants and such like. Be great to see it open. Another example would be the Savoy Cinema in Heaton Moor.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Paddy Roche thanks so much paddy! I really appreciate the kind words. I also lived in reddish only for about a year in 2017, loved the vale and the viaduct! That would be a great idea I’ll get onto them and see if they have any advice. Thanks once again mate

[@johnankers5278]

Brilliant stuff mate. It comes across so genuine and heartfelt. I was born and raised in those grimy backstreets (Brewerton Street) and i thank you for keeping the story of old Salford alive to pass on to our children.

[@daftmonkey7296]

That’s very kind of you mate. Glad it brought back some memories for you. Thanks for the message 👍🏼🐒

[@ianmccaffery3896]

my story is just like your dad's, my parents were married at the old St Clements and my dad was brought up on Clarence street, both my parents had their funeral service at the newer church, love the video mate Great Job

[@daftmonkey7296]

Ian McCaffery Really! Wow! That area holds so many memories. I love it round their. I would have loved to have seen it all those years ago.

[@PaulMann8666]

This is a brilliant video. Excellently made and deeply moving, for this old exiled Salfodian. Makes me want to go home and help to preserve and honour the place. Not that it needs me, with this vastly more talented young man on the case. So I'll just be thankful for seeing it.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Your never too old mate, everyone can help in someways or another. Thanks for watching Paul & take care buddy ⭐️

[@lynnmorgan4782]

I hope you are coming back love your videos you tell the history so well x

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks so much Lynn, yeah I've got loads of new content coming up. Can't wait to get back out filming! Thanks for the support & take care x

[@chrismcdonagh5108]

I live about 7 miles from Salford and so I'm not familiar with the local history but the video drew me in and kept me watching. Again, extremely well put toghether and well thought out, and I loved your enthusiasm when you found the remains of the old street. My Gran and Grandad lived on Crook Street in Collyhurst and I can remember my sheer joy when after lots of research I found exactly where it stood and discovered a street was built exactly along the same line as Crook Street. Oh what Id give to see the remains of Crook Street! As always, keep up the brilliant work...your enthusiasm is a joy to see!

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks for the great comment Chris ! It always nice to hear from someone who share the same enthusiasm as myself. I totally get the joy that you experienced! It’s a very nostalgic feeling. Thanks once again mate and take care 👍🏼⭐️

[@andyhopkins4901]

I was born in Eccles and grew up on Wild st off Eccles new rd then the precinct left Salford in 1985 but Salford still holds a place my heart brilliant content mate thank you!

[@daftmonkey7296]

Andy Hopkins thanks for taking the time out to watch it mate. Glad it brought back some Memories for you 👍🏼✌🏼

[@sarahsallotmentjourney]

Wow great discovery of irwell street . Well written well filmed another great video thanks

[@daftmonkey7296]

Sarah Bleasdale thank you so much Sarah! I really appreciate that ✌🏼🐒

[@stebaz7]

I remember houses down the right hand side leading to the bridge over the irwell on to the red path.

[@davewebster8365]

Another very well put together video really enjoyed that thanks.👍

[@daftmonkey7296]

Dave Webster thanks a lot Dave 👍🏼🐒

[@stevemulligan8427]

Absolutely fantastic trip around Salford...nostalgic for me, love the camera work , music, and knowledge of what your doing...keep these vids coming D.M.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Steve Mulligan thanks a lot pops! X

[@normanjay2009]

I really enjoyed this short film..well done..

[@daftmonkey7296]

Norman Jay thank you so much Norman. It really means a lot mate

[@normanjay2009]

Daft Monkey mr Lowry was excellent... By the way my FB has been disabled? Hacked.maybe..email normanjay.net@ gmail.com if you need to tell me any news...

[@daftmonkey7296]

Norman Jay I really appreciate that Norman. I really enjoyed making the Lowry video. Thanks for letting me know. I’ll drop you an email when I’m on the next one mate. Thanks once again ✌🏼

[@kevinjackson7340]

So much passion for local history from someone so young. I hope the locals know what they have in you.

[@daftmonkey7296]

It’s hard not to passionate when researching these places. It’s fills me with immense pride knowing the stories are revived. Thanks Kevin 🙏🏼

[@kevinjackson7340]

@@daftmonkey7296 your welcome.

[@Pinkeyes_1]

A master in depicting our history in a modern world a truly awesome piece the monkey is a true master of his craft and has a very amazing understanding of how to re live each subject making real historical art in a world that easily forgets 🔥🌟🙌🏼❤️🙏🏽

[@davidendsor219]

Lived in Higher Broughton in the sixties, loved it, as a child i could not ask for a better upbringing, you are obviously very talented film maker, excellent video and voice overs, well done....

[@daftmonkey7296]

My dad was born and raised in Broughton, he said it was a tough place to grow up but it was also a great place. The people, the community so tight knit… something that seems to be falling from the waste side these days. Thank you so much for the kind words David, I really do appreciate it. Take care mate ✌🏼 🐒

[@blytheangelpsychicmedium7458]

When i did my dissertation at Uni i did research in to Salford and a lot of houses still had outside toilets in to the 1980's. I think the terraced houses still had ppl living in them even tho they were officially condemned. I remember the Rag n Bone man with his horse and cart coming around Wheaters Crescent in lower braughton. My Gran used to make me a dish of 'baby' tea..very milky with sterilised milk 😊, she would call me and my twin sister 'typical salford street urchins coz we wid play im the gutters coz we were obsessed with the cobbles that handnt yet been covered with tarmac😂. I have so many nostalgic memories. I love that youre doing this. Why do you not do one that explains the history of how Salford became a City in its own right despite being within the City if Manchester. The story about the cathedral and the Catholics - my Gran was Irish Catholic - but that cathedral is hugely significant in to how Salford became its own City. Im not sure many ppl know about that 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@ianmaddams9577]

Nice touch with the old footage of your family. 👍🏻

[@JoshLRigg]

Loved this video with the storytelling, history and the way you put it together it’s better then watching documentaries on TV 🔥

[@sueg2470]

Going to look at some more of your stuff as this is great. I'm proud to be a Salfordian my dad is heavily involved with Salford Local History Society so will enjoy this. 😀

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much for checking out the content Sue, I really do appreciate it. Hope you enjoy the rest of it. Take care :)

[@cherylriley2823]

Another fascinating and moving video. Thanks for bringing this to us Daft 🐒🙂

[@daftmonkey7296]

Cheryl Riley thank you so much Cheryl! ✌🏼🐒

[@lockout1bikes]

Daft as your Dad will tell you Salford and Manchester are hardly recognizable these days. Even as recently as the 80s it all survived. Sadly like community spirt it’s nearly all gone. I am just thankful that I was able to see touch and experience some of the amazing places and things that have now gone or are no longer used. Keep up the good work it’s important people like you and Martin document these things.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Lockout Bikes 1 thanks mate, I appreciate that👍🏼🐒

[@anne-mariekelly2632]

So beautifully put together and brought to life x

[@daftmonkey7296]

Anne-Marie Kelly thank you so much Anne-Marie 🐒🙌🏼

[@gambit7616]

Fantastic 👍

[@charleysays2753]

Brilliant Vid and if I may some of my memories that you have unlocked... 1:13 - Mocha Parade - My mum used to shop on there and that's where I encountered my first break dancing crew in the 80's with a square of vinyl flooring and a ghetto blaster... 1:18 - The flats above the shops on Mocha Parade - A lad from school, Lee Fogharty used to live there. How I remember that AND his name I have no clue as he wasn't even a mate... 3:02 - Victoria Bingo - I never went but the little door to the RH side of the main entrance, in there was a video shop where you could rent VHS videos and the guy who ran it was a Scottish guy... 8:20 - The tram lines - They used run through and hang in mid-air after the landslide happened years ago giving the name to the area The Lanny... 17:44 - The drone footage - Panning up Leicester Road and over Manley Park on the right then at 18:03 the flats that come into view is Oakhill Court where my Nana and Grandad lived until they died... Happy days and thanks for the walk down memory lane...

[@daftmonkey7296]

@@charleysays2753 thanks a lot Charley! Really glad you enjoyed the video mate!

[@danny20297]

Well put together, excellent stuff,well done you

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you very much Danny! I really appreciate that mate, take care 🙌🏼

[@tedhuges8275]

I’m not gonna video. So interesting thank you for bringing a bit of the past back to life .☀️

[@tonea1976]

Your narration is brilliant really brings your films alive

[@daftmonkey7296]

That really does mean a lot, thank you so much Tonea 🙌🏼

[@niallbarry2481]

This is brilliant. Good job

[@daveflick12]

Truly great. Thank you.

[@daftmonkey7296]

daveflick12 thanks a lot Dave 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@TheSba01]

Another fantastic video, keep up the good work.

[@daftmonkey7296]

TheSba01 thanks a lot, glad you enjoyed it ✌🏼🐒

[@PaulMann8666]

We went to some of the Christmas pantos there. Wouldn't it be great if it could be a case of "It's behind you!" - "O no it isn't! It's got a future too!"

[@karlordish9911]

I am Salford born and bred amazing videos keep them coming 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks a lot Karl, I appreciate the support mate! I’m filming a Halloween special in Salford tomorrow. So that’s another Salford one added to the list ⭐️💯

[@karlordish9911]

@@daftmonkey7296 looking forward to it 👍🏻

[@Bufferoverload.]

been waiting patiently for your new video and yet again a credit to you. thank you for your hard work m8

[@daftmonkey7296]

retroporium thank you so much mate! That means a lot 👍🏼

[@karenlawrence6957]

This lads work is top. Well done.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much Karen, that honestly means world to me 🙌🏼

[@martinwall9114]

Fantastic work pal thank you

[@daftmonkey7296]

martin wall cheers Martin👍🏼

[@workingwithnature5322]

That tram line was in better condition then the modern tarmac that was over it

[@savingsavioursinvestments]

Thank you for such an enlightening video. Salford has been a big part of my life now, and saving too. Thanks 😊

[@daftmonkey7296]

Savings Saviour Investment Property Mental Health thank you so much and thanks for taking the time out to watch the video. I’m glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼🐒

[@markwilson9061]

Top lad, lager goin’ in the freezer 😀👍

[@daftmonkey7296]

Mark Wilson haha good stuff!

[@EmptyFootage]

Been meaning to catch up with this one sorry! Mega again mate! Love the soundtracks you use throughout these always fits perfect. History on the vic was really interesting, didn't know a lot of it. place is beautiful and needs to be saved. 👍🏼SLC bit is amazing too!

[@daftmonkey7296]

EmptyFootage no problem mate. Thanks so much for giving it a watch, I really appreciate it. Yeah I agree mate these places have to be saved. It’s would be a travesty if they was to be bulldozed. Thanks once again mate 👍🏼

[@louisemerriman1079]

Love it.

[@fasthracing]

Its good to see a young un interested in history. Keep it going.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks a lot, I have loads planned and a new video dropping this weekend

[@fasthracing]

@@daftmonkey7296 Nice one.

[@rebeccahale4673]

Awesome vlogu once again.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks so much! Really glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼

[@martinnorth2680]

Fantastic film

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks so much Martin 👍🏼

[@JoanKiernan]

Great video! My mum and her family came from Pendleton. There were little side streets off Lissadell st. My mum and parents lived on shuttleworth st..This street was bombed in the blitz and their house was gone. They ended up in Radcliffe but relatives who lived on other streets nearby were still living there in the late 50s around bomb sites. We used to visit when I was a kid and I loved playing with my cousins in the streets and bomb sites which they called crofts. All those houses were cleared in the 60s and the folk were all sent to Irlam o the heights.

[@Get2wit]

Excellent work 👍

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much Colin 👍🏼

[@normanjay2009]

Love the enthusiasm ....

[@johorrocks8927]

I used to go to a pantomime every Christmas at the Victoria when I was a kid, I remember Mocha Parade being built, great video

[@daftmonkey7296]

Wow really, such a shame that it’s closed now. It’s a magnificent place, wish I could have gone in in its hay day

[@t.l.c.5590]

Great research and editing. TLC, FL

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thank you so much. That really does mean a lot. Thank you for taking the time out to watch the vid, it’s much appreciated 👍🏼🐒

[@davidpollard343]

I pass this on a regular basis and always wondered what it was like inside. My mother in law was a regular visitor when it was a bingo hall before it finally closed.

[@MLJExploration]

Incredible video as always! Your editing never fails to amaze me

[@daftmonkey7296]

MLJ Exploration that means a lot mate, thanks for watch, I’m glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼🐒

[@kamikazekaos]

Brilliant again thanks for your hard work of making this 👏, its not easy video editing ,overlaying etc to combine it all . I would like to see where the new BBC TV studio is in Salford showing its previous pass. Thanks bud

[@daftmonkey7296]

kamikazekaos thank you so much. Like you said it’s hard to edit but once the final product is ready and the hard work is done , it’s all been worth it in the end. Thanks once again ✌🏼🐒

[@paulayala4816]

Pretty cool to see those old tracks still laying in the street, that must've been something to see, those old cars filled with people on their way to work or home. This reminds of the Pacific Gas and Electric railway they used to have here in California. In California's short sightedness they abandoned all the lines, though PG&E still holds the Right-of -Way for a lot of these old lines. At one time Walt Disney wanted to reuse a lot of these old Right-of -Ways for a Monorail system, that would have covered roughly the same area, but he was shot down by the politicians. Now of course we have some of the worst traffic in the U.S.

[@yonmons]

Nice touch mate.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks a lot Gary 👍🏼

[@Tony-xx2vs]

To touch the past is to feel the past, the stones where ancestral kids danced and fell upon em. Lives lived and lost among them. Then they drift on and make way.....for us.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Beautiful Put! 💯 👌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Mcfc247]

Superb 👍

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks Ryan 👍🏼

[@tedmartin5239]

My maternal grandparents, (even my Aunt was born there)...were from Salford...My mother always said her mother wanted to go back, her father not...

[@madcatlady-3]

Thank you for the passion that you put in to your work. My late nana, Minnie Tooley was a cinematographer at the Victoria Theatre, did your nana tell you about the theatre's resident ghost ? x

[@daftmonkey7296]

Wow that’s amazing thank you for the kind words and watching the video. Yeah, she did as a matter of fact. I was fascinated when she would tell me about the ghost. I could picture it in my head. I take it, it was real then? Thanks once again Caron 👍🏼

[@madcatlady-3]

@@daftmonkey7296 Apologies, I've only just seen your reply - it's an age thing ! I believe the ghost was seen by many people and the story the was always the same. The ghost was an actress, who took her own life by jumping off the balcony, landing near to the stage, this is the scene that my nana witnessed several times. The manager of the Vic didn't believe the stories he was told about the theatre ghost, that is until one night he witnessed this for himself when she 'landed' on the floor in front of him ! He had a heart attack, thankfully he survived....I wonder if he continued working there ?! Did your nana tell a similar story ? x

[@daftmonkey7296]

@@madcatlady-3 wow That’s incredible, my nana told me a very similar story but I didn’t know about the guy who had the heart attack. Wow shocking. Thanks so much for telling me about this 👍🏼

[@digofthedump]

they used too say the vic was haunted!! gl

[@daftmonkey7296]

Yeah I’ve heard that too mate. I’ll be seeing for myself very soon 🤫 😉

[@digofthedump]

be great too see inside again ..don't forget the pub next door.. had my 1st taste of Guinness there )

[@battylbbwhap447]

Get a partion to open the old bingo as a community venture house for the youth of Salford 🤷🏻‍♂️just a fort ☺️

[@daftmonkey7296]

Yeah I’ll defo look into that, good shout! Cheers mate 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Courtpressurewashing]

I remember goin in here as a kid with my nana when it was the bingo Hall wow memories

[@barbhenderson4867]

I’m always taking photos, as I was sick of asking people what was there?? When I see the rubble. Everybody should take photos as it may not be there tomorrow x

[@daftmonkey7296]

I absolutely agree Barbara 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@lynnmorgan4782]

Brilliant film but so sad

[@daftmonkey7296]

It really isn’t it Lynn. Thank you so much for watching, I really do appreciate it ⭐️

[@battylbbwhap447]

Well made vlog well done r kid

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks a lot mate! I really do appreciate that it means a lot, glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼🙌🏼🐒

[@kaybishop3674]

Mint love your videos

[@daftmonkey7296]

Kay Bishop aww thank a lot Kay 👍🏼🐒

[@tonydarbyshire9981]

Absolutely brilliant, Salford Council want shooting for what they allowed to happen. A joy to watch though, brought good memories back.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Thanks so much Tony, glad you enjoyed it mate. It’s a shame Salford council have no pride for our city. Thanks once again and take care ✌🏼🐒

[@mosizlac5315]

Loved it r kid

[@daftmonkey7296]

Mo Sizlac nice one Mo! 🐒🙌🏼

[@davidpollard343]

Cottenham lane. Home of Private White VC. The last handcrafted clothes factory in uk.

[@D.Smagnetfishing]

very cool man.. recording wat will be lost

[@daftmonkey7296]

D.S Magnet Fishing exactly! Cheers mate 👍🏼

[@normanjay2009]

Make a film about..Graham Nash..I know it's not your usual thing, but would be good..or Harold Riley....painter...I was born in Hope...and lived in Talbot street of Tatton street..behind Salford Lads.club...my granddaughter he horse and cart and sold coal..I love history too..long time since I picked tar from between the cobbles And played piggy. Norm.

[@daftmonkey7296]

Norman Jay two great subjects there mate. I’ll stick them on my list mate. Sounds like you have some great memories Norman. Thanks once again👍🏼🐒

[@estebansteverincon7117]

Tony Maloney from Salford

[@tedmartin5239]

No wonder I always like bricks...

[@salfordlad3829]

There's no such thing as an archatech now, just people who build crap steel and glass squares with a 25 yr life expectancy. Luckily they will be remembered for nothing.

[@daftmonkey7296]

💯💯💯💯