The Lost Victorian Attractions of Shipley Glen

[@tonydalton6756]

As a child it Shipley Glen was magical. It was like being at the seaside for the day. We'd walk there in those days from Windhill.

[@JemTheWire]

Your videos never cease to amaze me. From the haunting music to the superb photo-fades, they are absolutely fantastic and, although I haven't even visited most of the sites in your videos, I really feel like I have when I have finished watching. Very educational. Absolutely Brilliant.

[@AdventureMe]

Thank you very much!

[@heartland96a]

Well done matching the views . Such a pity that these places are being erased/forgotten as the years pass

[@gaz4840]

Darren, just watched your video of Bradford and now just watched this video. i grew up on baildon green and remember walking through the woods to the funfair on rainy/foggy sunday mornings with my two mates, i was approx 8 years old. We would climb over the wall into the funfair and play on the swings for free. They were the kind a bit like a gondola, with two ropes that were pulled alterternatively and the swing moved, i seem to remember they were red and yellow.. There was also the aerial glide that we used to play on and climb on. i remember also the old penny arcade games that used to line one of the sides of the funfair, the type where you fire a steel ball and try to land it in one of the cups and if you were succesful, you turned a round handle and you won a packet of fruit polos or something. We also used to swim in the reservoir at the bottom of the glen and collect tadpoles there too. i had a fantastic childhood there,

[@pietweety7020]

Sensational video and presented like a professional. Far better than what is on tv. I've said this before, I'm an overweight 51 year old that drinks too much but I would give my right arm to come with you on these adventures. You may need to wait for me to catch up but I make a decent brew! Great video Darren, you're one of the best on this platform.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate. Much appreciated

[@joeybla9nkenship332]

The photo-fades are absolutely magical in making the history so real. Thanks for your work.

[@AdventureMe]

Our pleasure!

[@tonycasey3183]

My mother was born in Bradford in 1926 in Melville Court, known as Sh*tpot Yard by the locals. She developed dementia in her later years and would constantly talk about their annual trips to Shipley Glen from the Woollen Mill where her father worked. It seems like it was a magical and exciting place for a child growing up in 1930s Bradford.

[@AdventureMe]

It was back then

[@michaelhamilton7111]

I am now 72 and remember going there on the chairoplanes when I was about 6. Magic place. Thank you.

[@harrymclarry3065]

It may be hard for some to comprehend but places like Shipley Glen were so magical to so many kids who were growing up in harsh poverty. I grew up on an estate in the 90s not too far from here and this place was such a beautiful escape. I’ve not lived in the area for a very long time so it’s very sad to see it disappear because those estates are still there.

[@chrisnelson2705]

Darren, you really do give us some fantastic content, well researched and presented. But I'm afraid they do have the almost magical ability to break my heart. To see what we had and what we've lost! And all through ignorance of the past and what it means to us. Keep up the good work though. 👏 I love em really.

[@shirleylynch7529]

Brilliant. The way you fade in and out the pictures or photos is outstanding. Thank you Darren. Another masterpiece. Well done.

[@johnharrison3635]

An excellent vid as always. The effort and work you put into the channel is much appreciated.

[@JohnMitch]

Nice video, brought back memories as a child in the 1960s visiting shipley glen

[@margaretellis3798]

My grandparents bought the Japanese Gardens from Mr. Hartley in 1926 and ran the tearooms there for many years. The Gardens were created by Mr. Hartley for his wife who was an invalid. The small castle on the island in the boating pond and the arches in the gardens were made from cinder/clinker and whitewashed. It is a great shame that the Gardens and fairground were built over. By the way, the Hen you refer to was actually called the Duck. It was an open vehicle, probably a car, with modified bodywork to look like a duck with seating for about 8. It used to go in a circle near where the swing boats used to be.

[@sandraludwig1546]

I love the photo fades.

[@thehappyfather2384]

Wow absolutely love this video….. love shipley glen went to the fair all the time as a child especially in the school hols …. The dodgems were brilliant aswell … I remember going on then and we were on them for a full hour. ❤🎉

[@oddsandwindsocks5905]

Lovely to see this idyllic little village. Your research Darren is awesome.

[@shirleysmith1713]

Always like it when you do the photo fade overs. Very interesting video. Thanks for showing Darren 👍🏻☀️😎

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks 👍

[@rikkilamb]

I miss the fairground up Shipley Glen, thankfully the tram still runs.

[@bondbug73]

Interesting historical video. I didn't realise it had so much to offer back then.

[@TheShowgirl25]

Loved it. Wish I'd been alive back then.

[@eliz9369]

Thank you for this fantastic history of the beautiful Shipley Glen. Photo-fades great. Look forward to next part.

[@AdventureMe]

Many thanks!

[@joylunn3445]

Brilliant. Thank you Darren, I'v been living in Wales for the the past 30 years and Shipley Glen had changed beyond recognition then. I remember the tramway and some little roundabout. As a teenager I used to borrow a pony and ride around the glen amongst the old bell pits. There has been so much inndustrial, social and architectural lost we need you Darren to bring it all back to life.

[@lindseykaine-walley6339]

I've never heard of the place, really fascinating the history and the lost of it.

[@rumpleforeskin7990]

❤ great videos so many memories growing up in the 80s School holiday trips to the glen I remember the old bumper cars used to get faster and faster

[@steverock4329]

Thanks Darren, never heard of this place before, but it looks like it was tremendous back in the day

[@christelbraune4530]

Immer wieder sehr schön anzusehen damals und heute. Tolles Video Darren. Am besten hat mir der Vergleich Glenn House gefallen. Einfach herrlich 👍💝

[@davegb99]

I seem to remember that somewhere near the garden lake boat ride, there being another garden with a little railway in it where you sat on it straddled the track and the train just went back and forth. (A bit like the ones in Keighley and Shipley) but I have never been able to find photos of that so not sure whether I remember incorrectly. There was a youtube vide with a bit of the garden boat ride too. I guess you will cover the fairground in a different video as there was a lot to cover there. Great video for memories.

[@AdventureMe]

Yes there was

[@yorkie_pudd]

I loved going here in the summer when I was a kid, we would walk from Idle down to the canal then all the way to Saltaire. We would then catch the tram up and I remember the dodgems and the amusement arcade next to them and the fairground further up. We would always bring a picnic with us ad play on the rocks

[@grahamfrear9270]

Very interesting you got most of it right but some things you left out. Especially with paddling pool. And the large wooden built swings. Used to love to go on the boat around the Japanese gardens. Good memories.

[@damedavidfrith55]

Thanks for another window into the past well put together 😊

[@barbarapearce3634]

Fascinating history. I need to go and find out more about the place.

[@Phil-zi9sm]

As you look at the dodgems, to the left of them was the aerial tramway. Seats suspended below an overhead track. Both of those attractions ceased operations when I was young, in the 1960s.

[@AdventureMe]

Yeah. I did a video on this also

[@jamesdugan3079]

So good Darren! WOW!

[@JP_TaVeryMuch]

7:27 How you made a random shot of some pub-goers then and some tussocky turf now interesting is another string to your bow. Photo fades rule!

[@waynesylvester4901]

Shipley is a lovely place...been a while since i was there, my school friend steve used to live there. great vid as always!!

[@jetsons101]

Darren, this was such a enjoyable watch, your narration and facts presented was top-notch. great use of photo fades. Amazing how people would get so dressed up just for an afternoon out. Thanks for keeping your local and regional history alive.

[@AdventureMe]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jetsons101]

Well earned by you......@@AdventureMe

[@johnryan116]

This is fantastic Darren, I remember going as a small child, when I had kids of my own I have taken them several times. The museum is very interesting.

[@andrewhunt3053]

Your videos are always interesting and innovative...but this is something else. Magical even. I agree with the rest of the comments...such a pity that this lost, more simple world has gone forever. But you are preserving it for future generations to marvel at. Thank you!

[@rogerwilkinson2192]

I’ve loads of memories from going to Shipley Glen as a child. I know it’s change a bit since then but will try visit again soon.

[@davidjames1817]

Brilliant, brought back so many memories and I'm in my 60's now. The photo fades you use are so immersive. Keep up the good work 👍

[@AdventureMe]

Many thanks!

[@richardcoomber925]

Brilliant

[@dj_selecta]

Great video, many happy memories from here. I remember going on the ariel glide a few times as a kid.

[@nataliesmith303]

Such an interesting video especially with the photo fades. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@UKDroneAdventures]

Great video, I’ll have to have a Drone Adventure myself there sometime. Great to see some of the things I remember and to see what was there even further back in time.

[@rikkilamb]

From what I recall, the family owners of the fairground decided to close it and sell the land for housing as they would get lots of money for it, the aerial way was listed in 2004.

[@dianeshepherd7913]

Love your attention to detail and your signature fade outs, looks completely different now 😊

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@martinnaylor]

With myself living in Saltaire for the last 40 years i absolutely this video of local history Darren,looking forward to the next episode.

[@LKBRICKS1993]

Great video very interesting to watch. Looking forward to the next video.

[@rontanser9369]

Yes, I did enjoy that very interesting, You would never know there existed without someone like yourself, ringing them to attention😅 So thank you

[@michaelpaul457]

Brilliant, your indepth investigations to the past fascinates me. The photo/videos of past and present is excellently done. More of the same, please

[@a11csc]

another find that just keeps giving darren

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks

[@nbvhoho2738]

The fusion of old images Prob recreate in vr Def a good one Few know about

[@Al-qv5vs]

Really good video. Can't wait for part 2

[@richardhalliday6469]

Another great video Darren, living in Baildon I'm on the glen everyday with my dog, its a wonder we didn't bump into one another. As you say, not a lot left now. Any one watching your video for the first time should look at the Milner Field and Saltaire videos of yours to link them together, Titus, his village, the house and the workers playground ( the glen ) etc. Looking forward to part 2. Regards.

[@angelajuneholmes4933]

Wonderful and the photo fades are so clever . Brilliant Darren x

[@tomgirldouble3249]

This was brilliant, loved the video fade in, also seeing Bracken Hall where I once worked 😊

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks! 😊

[@randomguy9893]

Spot on, nobody walks anywhere today.

[@angelsone-five7912]

Excellent video Darren, shame all the old attractions have gone. I have seen a few videos about the abandoned dodgems and things and they were so fascinating seeing them just left there, an attraction in itself.

[@edwinturner1149]

the Mrs s aunty lived at windmill rise, used to walk up the side of the-tramway,and the dodgems were there,the house was a tea garden,cafe😊

[@kathrynthomas6138]

Great vid, really enjoyed it! Absolutely love your photo fades, but not as much as I loved seeing you wearing your petit officers hat in one of your live chats 😂 Hey you can leave your hat on Darren! ❤xx

[@AdventureMe]

Oh thank you! I loved the hat too

[@shaunwest3612]

Great video, very interesting 👍👌

[@videomentaryproductionschannel]

Your videos Are very interesting I like the way you do your picture fades vary gently and profound effect same as the video fade they really gives you a sense of what it was like to be there thanks for taking time to make these videos, looking forward to your next video best regards.🙂

[@AdventureMe]

Thank you very much!

[@christinehodge3608]

Good video enjoyed this, thank you for sharing,

[@fatlad5090]

Great video daz. never knew all that was up there

[@havingalook2]

I'm always impressed! You do a magnificent job on these presentations. Many thanks

[@jeffdayman8183]

Nice video Darren, I enjoyed it, especially the excellent photofades. Cheers!

[@waynecheshire7878]

Another place I’ve never heard of but it must of been great in its day nice one Darren 👍

[@martinmarsola6477]

Been missing a lot of your videos. I’ve been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease. There is no cure. Will follow you and your channel as long as possible. See you on the next! ❤😊

[@AdventureMe]

Sorry to hear that Martin

[@aligiff17]

Never heard of this place, Darren, as always tho, your videos are fascinating & educational, enjoyed watching, & looking forward to part two, tfs. 😊

[@amc5966]

Magnificent this Darren.

[@janetonks5974]

Well you have done it again, thank you so much for reviving all my childhood memories.

[@AdventureMe]

My pleasure!

[@Geoffreytomlinson24]

Great stuff!

[@wackbatt4746]

always enjoy your content

[@AdventureMe]

I appreciate that! Thanks very much

[@mj777j]

Also used to ride the dogems as a kid in the 90’s. The old bloke who used to own and run them lived on the hill at the other side of the tramway. I’m pretty sure he was a concentration camp survivor but my memory of that is a bit sketchy

[@geoffmitchell8159]

Happy days..

[@robertberry5003]

Very interesting video Darren, so much research you have to do hat's off to you greetings from Gran Canaria 👍

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks 👍

[@hopelessabandon]

Great video. Thank you so much ❤

[@AdventureMe]

You are so welcome!

[@andrewmatley7688]

nice one mate can,t wait for part 2 cheers.

[@AdventureMe]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@walkinginthesun]

Great video s I cam a cross ur videos when researching butlins gray video keep up with the good work

[@AdventureMe]

Awesome, thank you!

[@davidnorman7761]

Darren another superb video content second to none video photo fades spot on.the way you're going you're video and content level is going to be recognised by a higher level and move you up a level.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks David

[@douglasthompson296]

Damned Darren, thanks for these episodes, all my childhood flooding back but not as far back as the Victorian era 🧐. I was correct when i said last week (and in the past on Saltaire) that group walking took place from the Glen pub/tea room/amusements on Bank Holiday Monday (Easter?) As a family from in and around Birkenshaw and Batley it was a trip out, bus to Bradford, then Saltaire and walk to the Glen Railway and up to the Glen amusements. Kids had pop and crisps, adults a few beers, a rest then the group walkings over to Ilkley then the main attraction for us kids was the train ride back to Bradford. Your film shows the crowds walking on the Glen top. There was also another pub on the Keithley Road(?) which was another pit stop before the Ilkley Moor walk started. Im sure some others who follow you must remember the Ilkley walks on that Bank Holiday Mondays. Honestley im not imagining it 🥴 Anyway Cheers DougT

[@AdventureMe]

Cheers Doug

[@gaz4840]

Doug, the pub just before ilkley moor walk is Dick Hudsons, we were there last week for a sunday roast, its a nice pit stop if youre walking from Ilkley to shipley over the moors

[@juneholroyd8287]

Great video Darren.....also did u know they have pulled down the second tower on emly Moor......just to let u know.

[@AdventureMe]

Yeah I saw it on Facebook

[@paulharvey9149]

Prod Lane 😂😂 I wonder how it got that name? I'm heading to Bradford tomorrow!😊

[@markholroyde9412]

Bit like Sonny Bunces then in Shibden Park area.

[@hollimurray8856]

Interesting video 😊

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks! 😃

[@grahamfrear9270]

Are family was born in ship playing spent lots of time up at Shipley glen. Does anyone know what happened to the carousel ride. Where did it go it was a magnificent carousel. It was in the 50s and 60s

[@lynnballington8467]

Hello Darren how are you fancstic vidio of Shipley glen I remember the train there but not the doghams I have been to Shipley once with my sister are you doing any take that tribute gig's much love and best wishes take care stay safe xx ❤😅😅

[@AdventureMe]

Yes. Still doing it on weekends

[@imansfield]

Prod lane - ooh err!

[@TheCoopsvids]

I used to take my kids to the fair and glider coaster did yiu do any filming of where these were

[@AdventureMe]

Yes, next part.

[@TheCoopsvids]

@@AdventureMe look forward to it buddy 👍🏻

[@tonyug113]

remember being on it (at least the rickety steel thing with the suspended chairs) -- and being terrified that the thing would lust crumble away. Though again i canr remember how much is memory and how much is dream re-enactment.

[@T77489]

Glen house had peacocks in its yard and a sign warning people not to touch them

[@gaz4840]

i remember them, you could hear them from where i lived on coach road

[@JP_TaVeryMuch]

Television has a lot to answer for. Now then nippers, shall we go out into the wind and the rain to go on that Japanese boat ride? Or d'you wanna stay in and watch Peppa Pig?

[@Falconurbex]

Hows it going paul thanls for the upload by anychance have u done the moors murder site

[@AdventureMe]

Not yet

[@xr6lad]

Can’t help but think everything looked poorly maintained. Even the tea rooms garden looked overgrown with weeds and needed cleaning up. It looked sad.

[@danielbooth2982]

Pity about them poor dodgems.

[@nataliestead8489]

I have some images of here from when I was a kid, then when it was derelict, i sneaked in .. can I ask if there was an incident with a young boy, 🤔 I know I sound like a nutter but I saw a boy dressed in a little flat cap and school uniform 🤔

[@Blind_Haze]

Sounds like we're both a similar age and had the same childhood exploring around here as kids. Do you remember the old sweet shop/ naff toy shop that was next to where the dodgems were?? I'm always sharing your videos with my Dad to reminisce about exploring all these places when I was a kid.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks 👍

[@tonyug113]

hah dodgems -- you revisioinst --- They were Bumper cars --- i always remember being really really annoyed whien you were thrown off them cause you drove to bump into other cars - what was the point of just driving not to hit