The Lost Rivers of Manchester. The Cornbrook Part 2

[@MartinZero]

Thanks to Dean for the Cornbrook main Theme. Incidental weird music was Martin. Thanks to Roy for guidance and Thumbnail Photograph. Also to Nick for his Photoshop wizardry 👍🏻

[@broadstken]

These green spaces where streets and neighborhoods are just gone, are these scars from The Blitz during WW2? It just seems odd that everything that was there is gone

[@gemmaleatherbarrow8383]

@@broadstken they were part of the slum clearances of the 50s and 60s as part of (i presume) post war regeneration, but I don't think they were cleared because of blitz damage. A lot of estates like brinnington and gamesley were built around the same time

[@ru54623]

Love the main theme, has a Winged Victory for the Sullen feel

[@leemorris3805]

Martin... a classic episode...all the signature elements that make it a Martin Zero video...tunnels, mud, history, brickwork, side by side maps, iconic music tracks....and a Manchester River!!! Thankyou for all your amazing work. Much appreciated and enjoyed. 👍

[@albie_3ian564]

My dad worked in the Cornbrook oficices then moved to the NEW brewery at Runcorn

[@jmarsh3347]

Another superbly crafted video. I hope everyone appreciates what he goes through and the work he puts into these for us.

[@mickmallett7651]

Only Martin can produce a documentary on Manchester's subterranean waterways and include Ena Sharples. Thankyou Once again, I admire your passion and enthusiasm.

[@vespasian606]

Classic moments. I will always remember her sat around a table with Minnie and Albert. The conversation would inevitably turn round to the subject of that scarlet woman Elsie Tanner.

[@Protraderforse]

yay 40+ Mins love the new longer videos, will watch it tonight with a few beers. Thanks Martin for all your free content!

[@boromickfc]

Im from middlesbrough in the north east ,you wont believe how much ya video's make up my Sunday viewing .keep up the good work mate

[@theowdgit9790]

Brilliant bit about the Barracks 👍👍👍

[@ejk181186]

I worked at Royal brewery in Moss Side from 2004-2009. During my time there I went down in the Corn Brook culvert under the brewery twice. Great video, looking forward to the next part.

[@DavE-bh8lz]

I remember it being partly exposed when they dug up the main brewery yard to install some large water pipes.

[@roccydaleian]

Another great video Martin. Nice to see an original Newhey brick as well. Looking forward to part 3.

[@anvilbrunner.2013]

That intro was great. The musical score is brilliant.

[@iLuvTenerife]

KZbin GOLD Martin - another cracking long format video. Great history, and hard to imagine the old river once ran along there. No rats either 😁😁😁

[@liquidsnow1]

After watching your videos for 2 years i know a lot more about Manchester than any other city in the world, -even my own city here in Sweden 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👌👌👌👌

[@Tony-xx2vs]

Brilliant. Loved the historical context clips. That Ena Sharpies photo...omg

[@SueGirling68]

Hi Martin, at 24:08 doesn't that metal curving thing look like and old scythe with the handle ?????. Omg that bodged repair with those signs, I don't know why but it reminded me of Blue Peter 😂. A fantastic second part, full of awesome pics and history, man I remember Ena Sharples, wow that's going back some. Congrats on being awarded your gold medal for facing your nemesis, awesome. Thank you for sharing, much love. xx💖

[@brianartillery]

Superb video, Martin, especially that oh so evocative intro. James needs to get a teaspoon on a lanyard or his keychain. God knows how many fingertips have been destroyed because of his forgetfulness in the spoon area. Roy's "I'd rather shit in both hands, and clap" comment, made me cry with laughter. Watched this, and then gave Barry Adamson's 'Moss Side Story' a listen for the nth time.

[@russvhill2]

Another "rather you than me" episode which was superb as always, thanks. Brew-Boy's in-flight catering prowess never fails to amaze - just think what he could manage if he got spoons for Christmas

[@robertdavenport1109]

Sent shivers through me that introduction. Top one Mr Zero.

[@peterotoole5699]

Hello from Ireland ! Wow the Cornbrook under the Chorlton on Medlock where I was living as a kid until age 7 years in 1972

[@ianlainchbury]

Every city needs a Martin Zero. Absolutely top class chaps. Can't wait for the next episode.

[@m.m.i.9586]

I agree wholeheartedly, on both counts!

[@jimmyviaductophilelawley5587]

Great stuff Martin. I lived at 68 Barrack street in 99 and used to have a friend who lived on the tenth floor of Clifford Court

[@Mehrunes86]

Imagine someone walking on the street above, crossing a manhole cover and hearing you great voice, great video👍😁

[@anneforster510]

Thanks Martin for another installment to The Cornbrook. Your channel goes where no one else does, how you do it I don't know. You constantly put yourself out of your comfort zone and this was a perfect example 👌 Thanks to James and Roy also . If anyone is not from Manchester you might not be aware how much Coronation Street ,particularly in the 60s and 70s when Ena Sharples ruled, was part of the local physche and deeply embedded in the local culture. I long since stopped watching as it's not the same but thanks Martin for including this little gem of Ena on that balcony.

[@stephencleaves]

Great video as always Martin, who would of thought culverts could be so interesting ! Its fascinating to see how much is hidden beneath our feet and so often taken for granted.

[@glenjones6980]

Found the channel yesterday and been binge watching for the content and also as there some family links to Manchester. My great grandmother was born in South Shields and married twice (her husbands were actually half brothers). She lived in Lincoln for many years including a period on Avondale Street, a neighbouring family by the surname of Beechey included 8 brothers all of whom served in WWI. Five of them were killed, one was crippled and just the two youngest survived unscathed. My great uncle married a daughter from the Beechey family. For some unknown reason my great grandmother and one of her daughters moved from Lincoln to Moss Side. The story of the Beechey Brothers can be found with a google search and there's a youtube video on The Continuing Stories channel.

[@bernardmcmahon5377]

It’s me again Martin,, I’ve got a signed edition of the Manchester Man, a story of Manchester from late 1700’s to after Peterloo based on true events , obviously you will have read it, my edition has pull out old maps of the time etc, anyway your presentations are amazing, nothing compares 👍👍👍👍

[@wacholder5690]

Another good one from "Martin with partners". I really love that mix of real-time undergroud exploration and explanations what's above and what was there back then. An attraction hard to beat. Thanks again for sharing !

[@barryhansen6854]

Martin I've just finished reading a book by Val McDermid called The wire in the blood and watching this now puts life into what she wrote and described of the area great read and great video thank-you.

[@David_Owsnett]

Very good. Well done Martin and the crew. I enjoyed the section on Ena Sharples.

[@eddiek0507]

Interesting Video Martin, Loved the old stone work sewer sections, Some lovely reflections of the sewer roof in the water...🙂👍

[@carlrehnberg4581]

Dang, that opening sequence was pure amazeballs! Scinematic, the quote over the still, going from old to new. Good one, loved it! :) I had to pause and tell you this before continuing. Now time to pick up at the roundabout for the story.

[@pwhitewick]

Cracking stuff Martin. Thoroughly enjoyable as always.

[@mesmogruvinski]

Big shout to "Pathfinder" Roy lighting up the way like the Lancaster squadrons did. Brilliant videologue as per. Makes me homesick. I was born in Woodhouse Park and we used to get buses up Palatine Road(Palatine was mentioned in that document about the construction of the Beidgewater Canal) and I was always fascinated with all the rivers and river we could see off the top deck of the bus into Picadilly. Thanks for posting, Martin.🙂

[@andrewfound1615]

Martin that was another very interesting video really informative you know I said I would welcome an opportunity to come with you on an underground journey. But I don’t drink tea never have only coffee my mum said in the 60s your costing me a bloody fortune drinking Camp coffee with chicory happy days. Keep the faith 🐝🐝Dorset Andy

[@mileshigh1321]

Great history especially with that photo of Ena on the balcony! I like how you can see the original river bank stone before the brick arch was added !

[@JohnPValentine]

Even I was feeling nostalgic for “old Manchester” … and I’ve never lived there! Thanks for another awesome video, telling the story of Manchester past.

[@Limosical]

Only watched a few minutes and can already tell this is gonna be great, some nice editing at the start there! Edit: Yep, loved it

[@welovenewhomes]

Another Banger Boys! best start to a film! it`s always a synth treat!!!

[@jobsjobbed5125]

Absolutely superb again! Love the way you link the past to the present day with the old photos. Thanks ☺️

[@Patriotmagnets]

Absolutely amazing video again dude, taking us all back in time, the history which is out of view from us is unbelievable, thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to the next episode. Ps that road sign plaster that was on the roof was funny. 🤟🇬🇧

[@viennacat1]

Fantastic Martin. This area south of the City has such an interesting history just like the centre. I happened to drive through here on Friday night (on my way to watch The Human League at the arena 😂), can’t believe how many new high rise places are going up, since I worked in Old Trafford in the 90’s, looks so different. Loved your part about Ena Sharples and Coronation St, those 60s episodes are iconic and do form a part of social history and the way things were changing. I wonder what Ena would have made of today’s Manchester?!! 😂

[@bernardmcmahon5377]

So true my friend 👍👍👍

[@alexac3098]

Ohhh, Ena would have a lot to say, and none of it good, you know that.

[@MARKETMAN6789]

Excellent video ,always surprises me what people get upto in their spare time

[@carolliptrot1248]

Absolutely brilliant, love my Sunday evening watching and learning about places i thought i knew. Nice one Martin

[@Ferbeldeyberb]

Looks like production has gone up another level, excellent stuff 👍

[@nikbennett4894]

Top stuff, Martin. Especially the before & after Ena Sharples bit. Very poignant. Very moving. Takes me right back to Openshaw. Thanks!

[@3000Rico1]

3 beer's and an new Video... Perfect Sunday evening... Cheers... 🙂

[@amacca2085]

Intro was brilliant !!! And obviously the rest of the video 👍😀

[@BombsGaspan]

Another great episode into the history of Manchester! Perfect Sunday chill/vibe mood. Thanks Martin.

[@johninyork]

One of the best videos Martin has ever made

[@memorialgardens1664]

Getting better and better 🎥. 💪🙏

[@jetsons101]

Martin, your lighting at 10:00 was great the way you backlit yourself to get the stone work detail. The spraycrete is kinda lame. Hope you guys washed your hands for tea. Again, great use of maps and old photos and switching from under-ground to above-ground for the narration. Thanks again for your hours of work.

[@CarlSmith-bs4qx]

Greetings from Cambridge, as an exiled Mancunian for more than a decade always interesting to watch your videos.

[@jaynotmusic]

I bloody love your channel m8. You are a good man doing good work.

[@karaloca]

“Once I saw the river clean Scratching up the latest scheme Time will come but it hasn't yet Someone’s out to get me I walked with my grandmother Cornbrook Street, where incomplete She would never be again A Dublin dancer, free and young” From ‘Once I Saw The River Clean’ by our friend Morrissey.

[@simonholliday9874]

Superb as usual, lads. The Manchester Man is a great read, especially for one who loves history and went to Chetham's. :) In later life (early 80s) I would regularly pass through Hulme or along Chester Road. Both were thoroughly depressing. I re-visited in Feb 2020 and took a bus through both areas, and the transformation was beyond belief. Now, thanks to you, I can see what lies beneath. Can't wait for the next one!

[@neilmartin3220]

Nice long video. Great will enjoy this later. Thanks Martin.

[@hyperballadbradx6486]

Evil spraycrete! Love the parts of brickwork you've shown us left. It's so exciting to see! Really beautiful 👌🏻

[@thomasvnl]

Really nice dedication to showing us these hidden places. Thanks Martin, looking forward to the next part(s).

[@elizabethannferrario7113]

another great video thank you gentlemen, much appreciated, my regards liz ,

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

Out of this World. Thank you for the journey so far.

[@adrianstansfield]

Wow that was a amazing video Martin & well done on the team for doing the video & I can,t wait ✋for the next video of the cornbrook river & your knowledge of how the history of Manchester & it,s river,s is brilliant & I've learned a lot from the videos you have had up so well done again & here's a few high five,s 👋👋👋👋👋👋👏👏👏👏👋👋👋

[@alexscarbro796]

Absolutely fantastic intro and production value!

[@dianapatterson1559]

Lovely camera work in places. Thanks so much!

[@t77299]

Thanks guys, another well done job 👍🏻👍🏻👏

[@laurencem7970]

Now there’s and idea. Subterranean metal detecting. Your comments reminded me of the old tv series the Detectorists. Thanks for another great video guys.

[@danny2me70]

brilliant marin as per usual ,really enjoyed it thanks ,i used to work near the barracks 25 years ago and you giving us more history of the peterloo massacre was interesting as ive read about that ,a few years ago i seen that picture of ena sharples on the balcony and i never knew it was there i always got the impression it was in salford but thats martin .

[@michaelmiller641]

Thanks martin, for another fascinating glimpse into the northern powerhouse!

[@malcolmcog]

In 1965-1968 there was a main sewer built in my back yard in Birmingham. I had many happy years climbing into undeground chambers and walking along newly dug channels ! I still explore mines in the Peak District with the Peak District Mines Historical Society

[@daviespaulaann8913]

Fantastic video really enjoyed it ..glad you all survived it..you all are so brave well done love to u and James stay safe and keep up the amazing work take care luv and light to you both x

[@BilisNegra]

17:22 That bit is like the industrial version of a Roman coffered dome. Nice!

[@bobingram6912]

That was the "dogs" Martin👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 More history than you could shake a stick at. Fully appreciate the effort you guys go through to show us these amazing shots of history. Thank goodness the Vics didn't know about prefab concrete and spraycrete, that brick and stonework is something else. More rodent, less tea cake and peanut butter😝 Buy that lad a teaspoon!!!!

[@martinkavanagh9641]

GREAT work Martin & Team .. A lovely turn of phrase there about shitting in hands and then clapping loud - I'll try to use that somewhere eh.

[@bernardmcmahon5377]

Just amazing Martin, with the old and new map references, old photos and historical references, absolutely brilliant, I’m interested precisely in your presentations, Salford 👍👍👍👍

[@Leonard_Smith]

Martin, thanks for being brave so that we don't have to be. Future generations will hopefully be able to use these records to try and recreate this part of history.

[@malcbury9739]

Absolutely love your videos, Martin. Very interesting and informative. Love the way you research the history of the places that you and your 'ensemble' explore, and the way you use old maps and photographs, alongside updated versions, to illustrate the changes that have taken place over the years. And, regards this video and a few others, who could have thought that culverts could be so interesting!! Great job, keep it up!

[@ivanhockenhull2604]

So, the Cornbrook Dragon is finally slain. Well done. Closure. Fabulous episode and The Barracks story was a revelation. The iconic image of Ms. Sharples was worth the price of admission alone. You are a credit to yourself, Martin. 🇯🇪

[@The_Robert.Fletcher]

Fascinating as usual.

[@bcoldgoalie]

A Sunday video with my favourite urban archeologists....perfect! The old brewery should have been converted to condo's or apartments,it would have been fantastic in that setting. I love it when they incorporate old structures into the city core. Well done guys!

[@nixtax3526]

Brilliant mate, loved the above ground comparisons , really interesting vlog.

[@notwenjohn6852]

Excellent video Martin. Love the old stone and brick sections, from when sections of the River ran open. Superb. Wud of done my back in stooping in that low box section! :-o

[@psychokeef]

Great video Martin I can’t wait for the next episode of the cornbrook 👍

[@stevenstopford9847]

Fantastic vid many thanks for struggling down there! Absolutely love the history 👍

[@Jimyjames73]

Very good & informative. @ 28:36 - if some 1 walked over that drain & you shout 'hello' perhaps - they might get a shock - they can hear you but can't see you!!! 😉🚂🚂🚂

[@HappyTyke25]

Love watching your facinating videos lads👏👍, although i have no connection to Manchester, im from the other side of the pennines in Barnsley,. I find it amazing look at the hidden history beneath our feet, stuff we would never know about without people like you making the massive effort to show us. Brilliant. Keep on doing what you do. Stay safe though, Thanks.

[@peter15871]

Amazing adventure,having worked in a coal mine with low roadways i know all to well how it can crease your back & make your legs ache ,oh for somewhere where you can stand up straight, looking forward to the rest of your journey ...

[@briandoherty3249]

Fascinating video. I thought I knew Manchester especially the cornbrook and hulme area . I'm the same age as you and you've educated me through these videos, thankyou.

[@familylife3624]

Another great video Martin, always looking forward to your uploads keep up the good work

[@John-nw8uj]

Ena Sharples saw first episode, we never had a TV until grandad move in to live with us and TV was a new novelty for my family. John

[@MartinZero]

Not common TV's in the mid 60's 👍🏻

[@yorkie2789]

Fantastic video Martin, just knew it would be worth the wait. Great how you linked the below ground footage with what is above ground. Thanks to you going down there and taking us all along for the ride we'll thankfully never need to go down there ourselves.

[@Phil-M0KPH]

Another masterpiece. Martin and team sinking in mud and stooping through spaces with little headroom so we don’t have to. An episode on the barracks would be most interesting.

[@johnreynolds3428]

Always so fascinating!

[@boilerroombob]

Fantastic film martin and team cannot wait for part 3

[@markavis7232]

I've lived round there for 30 years - I really appreciate these videos, especially the links to old photos of the area. I know people who were around here 30 years before I was - I'll try to get them interested in watching too.

[@garethparr9482]

I run out of superlatives Martin. First class pal as always👍

[@chelsey8343]

Just love these videos 📹 all the effort you put in is really appreciated 👍 👏 keep it up guys ✌

[@andymoseley2230]

Very enjoyable episode many thanks

[@Duppy_Art]

Culvert mudlarking 👀👀 the sinky parts still look slightly terrifying 😱 well done Team 💪🤝💯

[@UsualmikeTelevision]

This was an amazing video. Took me two days to watch and enjoy. I was viewer 879 and came back later to watch the last 15 mins and was viewer 14000!!! Awesome! Love everyone of your videos and really enjoying this series!

[@Sestra_Prior]

Absolutely fascinating! Well done conquering your fear.

[@Dave50plus]

thanks Martin another great video You, James & Roy must have some bottle stay safe

[@neilbethell2299]

This was brilliant, enjoyed every minute of it 👍

[@peterkilvert2712]

Excellent Martin, James and Roy. A tough journey, but so interesting. Looking forward to part 3, but don't take any undue risks. If it rains a lot, let's have another look at the Medlock open sections. Pete