The Trap Door on Well Street - Bolton

[@oryctolaguspumpkin]

"I don't like this. I'm going in." You absolute mad man! 😂

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Pmfsl

[@annlord928]

I posted a comment last night that seems to have been removed. Maybe it wasn't spooky enough!. My dad worked there from 1940 to 1969 when it was Jackson and Brother, an engineering company established in 1792 and known as Wharf Foundry. The Bolton-Bury canal was at the side of the site (where St. Peter's Way is now), handy for bringing in the coal, iron, etc needed by the foundry. The company was taken over by Mather and Platt in the late 1950s who eventually closed it down in 1976 and the buildings sold off. The building you explored contained the offices where dad worked and I worked there in the Summer of 1967. It was a very pleasant building to work in during the day time but I never went there at night. The other buildings in the complex were the foundry and a large wash room so that the men could have a shower before they went home. The office building is very old, probably an original building from 1792. It should be listed for its historical/heritage value. Such a shame it's been allowed to deteriorate. As another poster commented, this area of Bolton is ancient - the original site of Bolton was around there. No doubt it could tell some stories!! Well done for your courage in exploring the building and highlighting the terrible state it's in. I wish someone would buy and restore it.

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Yeah I knew it was part of Jackson Bros originally Icve been researching it myself too so thanks for clarifying as for comments getting removed I havent removed one and Im the only person who can. I certainly dont remove them for lacking spook factor lol perhaps you used a choice word thats the only reason i can think m8?

[@annlord928]

@@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt No, definitely don't swear! I'm too much a lady for that! (LOL!) I've been having computer problems so suspect it crashed yet again as I posted the comment. Keep up the good work!

[@annlord928]

When the site closed in 1976, Ernie Taylor, one of the managers, deposited quite a bit of old stuff from the company with Bolton Archives and I still have some old documents from the 1800s that my dad found in the safe there.

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

@@annlord928 No way man do you have any pics for our page?

[@stevepidd2600]

I've been inside this building many times when it was a premier office space. The previous owners always maintained and kept the decor to a very high standard. This is what happens when 100% neglect takes priority. Very Sad. Bury FC Fan.

[@judithsmith9274]

Well that had my heart racing 💓 good vlog.

[@darrenprescott9133]

Alright Clarky hope you are well, Just can't get enough of your videos, scrolling through for any missed ones .Brilliant this one .Hope we have more to come like this or the paranormal investigation kind 👻look forward to future projects mate 👊👍

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Cheers D and yeah I have a lot planned in this respect pal, unfortunately, I broke my cam before Christmas so I'm just waiting till I can afford a new one and I will be back on it m8. Cant wait to be honest!

[@karenwilliams2118]

Omg that place was messed up lol. Thanks for another great vid Clarky. Much love x

[@johorrocks8927]

Great as ever..love that your son is with you and is interested in what you do..

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Cheers Jo

[@ste2472000]

That was probably the most dangerous explore I've ever seen......absolute madness mate....I could here the adrenaline in your voices when use left

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

I'm glad you saw that m8 in the film because it really was and it wasn't just that though there was a vibe in that place m8 a proper penny to a pound-inducing vibe lol!

[@ste2472000]

@@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt i wouldn't have gone in there, getting in threw the roof and seeing that drop id have been im out....fair play mate you've balls like...it was a great watch....that shadow was mad....thanks for this mate but please be safe and don't die I like your videos haha 😆

[@lisawegener2664]

Brilliant video Jason 👍

[@lynnmorgan4782]

Brilliant keept me on the edge of my seat keep up the good work

[@JohnJohnson-tw8qk]

Love watching these abandoned videos the urban collective is great first watched from the coronation Street video brilliant video as ever

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Thanks John we've quite a back catalogue now too pal and oke ty more to come.

[@martinnorth2680]

Very tense, what an atmosphere. You know how to grab viewer attention!

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Thank you Martin I’m hoping to one day make a real feature film and do the same ;)

[@harrynorcliffe-hlc6787]

Great this very funny and unique. The lap dancing club would have been hilarious mind you.

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Pmfsl we even had a UV light ready for those back room lol

[@DadsGreatEscape]

"This is fucked up, this gaff" Next breath, "I'm going in!" 😂😂😂

[@julieillingworth]

Loved it..commentating was so funny..Thanks guys..love watching ur stuff

[@PaulaXism]

Booths Engineering.. worked there in late 83 as a turner after Walkers closed.. You only got in the management and admin offices. The big safes were "payroll friday" brown envelope and off to the Dog and Partridge just up the road for a few sly jars and the friday arvo lockin... That boarded up door on the ground floor leads out to the yard and a vast industrial works.. The big machine is a steam hammer.. old one.. think they said it was there because it's an actual Napier one.. should be in a museum.. it's too heavy for the scrappers.. I note.. not a single knob anywhere.. no paintworks at all.. but it's been empty for more than 10 years by my reckoning now.. The posh smaller rooms were the "showroom".. with the retail counter arrangement at one point.. that's why the small safe there.. I hated working there on nights in winter.. always seeing movement out of the corner of your eye.. know what I mean?.. and then home to Westbrook St.. (back of the now gone college) most of it bricked up waiting to be pulled down. That's one of the oldest areas of Bolton.. habitation and industry there going back to the 1400's so no surprise it's got more than a few scary things. The one on the stairs well got you lads.. hahaha.. I will ask my pal Kaz if she knows about that one.. she worked in the offices there for a good few years.. Interesting to note.. up the road from there is a high gable end with some very steep cobbles (water st) leading up to the back of a carpark (nowhere).. which was a joiners/cabinet works built in about 1690.. and pulled down on the sly in 1992.. the streets are Brown St and Well St and the site was once called Wharf Foundry. Imagine.. being 17.. living on a mostly boarded up street overlooking the river.. after the street lights had been pulled out.. walking to work on the night shift in the dark in the middle of winter.. down past the back of the old baths. (westbrook street is still there just.. just the road...) across the main road and down River St, then along a path at the back of the church.. and the narrow path beside the river at the back of the works.. a relief to get in the creepy place in all honesty.. No wonder I'm not scared of the dark.........

[@MickJ666]

Mate,clarky will love all that information brother 👍👍👍👍👍 big up yourself for relaying it all👍👍👍 he will message you tomorrow for sure but I'm up late so will do it early for him👍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@PaulaXism]

@@MickJ666 Nice one Mick.. it's always good when I have some actual personal history and info to share.

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Cracking stuff Thankyou m8 I actually did a bit of research on this afterwards during the edit and did originally have a different cut of the film featuring some of the history on booth and Jackson bros as I filmed the parts where the old derelict engineering place stood but my audio was corrupted hence why I only shown that cricket photo at the end :( I am gonna return to this are though and see what other little gems I can find.

[@johnhigginbotham8291]

Superb video, again!!!!!!!

[@MickJ666]

You're editing is always on point clarky👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Cheers Mick appreciate that m8.

[@MickJ666]

@@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt nah mate,honestly your sound effects,music,clips like that trap door one etc etc etc are what makes your videos THE URBAN COLLECTIVE brother. I'm glad your old time mate is back pon,and your lad loves it too so what more could a man ask for 👍👍👍👍👍

[@kellywicka5598]

Hi guys I remember back in the day, Hawthorne, Gypsy tent, and is Alma inn still going? I’m enjoying your collection your brave, keep safe

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Thank you Kelly x

[@Salfordchappy]

Nice one r kid cracking video. That was the trap door, was waiting for a skull and a blue playdo monster walking about😂

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Pmfsl

[@deanpointon41]

Found my new favorite YT channel, urbex with manc reactions "fuuuuckin 'elllll" 😅 love it liked and subbed keep the vids comin mate

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Hahaa cheers Dean much appreciated brother I’ve got a back catalogue over over 140 films so you got some Catching up to do r kid lol.

[@markwall6651]

Pure entertainment !! At your expense Clarky🤣🤣🤷‍♂️

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Pmfsl cheers brother plenty more to come.

[@MrBarrylittle79]

I love your editing and transitions bro what a great video

[@MickJ666]

Yo is this THE barry little? If so tell me your cats name brother 😉😉

[@dianeroscoe1220]

Very vibey place . But a good watch. You are so good with all your describing each part of the findings as they happen and commentary and your humour. Never laughed so much, thoroughly excellent videos. Very old places must have baggage sometimes. Everything or seen for a reason. Look forwards to more of your explores clarky. Di.

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Thank you Diane the only thing I didn't like about this one was the amount of F-Bombs |I dropped lol.

[@gary7323]

That was incredible

[@L-M-MOfficial]

Bloody hell lads, it's the Blur Witch Project >,

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

You mean it was scary or shite quality?

[@L-M-MOfficial]

@@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt Just a play on the accent mate, spent a lot of time living in Lancashire, got a soft spot for it. Quality was decent especially considering the low light. Wasn't sure what to expect when I stumbled across the video but it was better than I thought it'd be. Nice one lads 👍🏻

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Yeah I thought it was an accent thing lol good ol bulton. Thanks for the feedback m8.

[@thehiltongirl]

OMG what memories, not of the Victorian basement mind you, but of Bolton. 😃

[@autistic.adventurer]

You are braver than me Clarkey, the floor was bad enough but as soon as I saw that shadow I would have fucked off. Mint explore as always dude

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Pmfsl brave or stupid lol either way believe when I say I was shitting it in there!

[@autistic.adventurer]

@@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt haha, I could have lived with the floor but seeing a shadow.and nobody there and I am blowing the gaff

[@pidd1]

Unbelievable video,,I remember this building before it fell into disrepair,(we own the glassworks next door)it was genuinely one of the best buildings on the street called project House,the council purchased it in the early 2000s and basically left it to rot,shame on them,brave man going in there but thank you for the insight 👍

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Much appreciated

[@juliepownall1063]

Awesome footage 👍

[@steelpanther9568]

You should also check out story of The Top Story Club in Bolton, The Top Storey Club was a nightclub in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. It achieved notoriety for a fire which occurred on 1 May 1961 in which 19 people perished. It was situated near Diamonds lap dancing club, above the river Croal. (In the direction you were pointing in at 25:30), 🇬🇧😎👍🏼

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Yeah Ive read the plaque but I'm not sure if I mentioned it another of my Bolton films in which we went down there over the bridge under the old tunnel!

[@KennethNicholson1972]

You all came out of that one on a real high. Buzzing with adrenaline. There was most certainly some spooky shit going on in that hell hole mate. Stay safe.

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Pmfsl agreed brother lol

[@DanMufc-jt9le]

wow clarky you absolute mad lad got a feeling one of these days with places like that and how the floor is your gonna end up going through it and it will be on film lol

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Pls don’t have feelings like that coz Karma is real man lol

[@DanMufc-jt9le]

@@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt lol of course mate i dont want it to happen to you but just that feeling its gonna happen at some point with these dodgy floors lol

[@3kingsadventures]

Love the poosical comment. Great video. Very funny

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Lol cheers m8 thanks for watching.

[@chrislever1483]

That was really good. I'm from Bolton - Tempted to go for a mooch. Is it still accessible?

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

I couldn't tell you mate

[@MetalFan10101]

What is that? Its a basement 😆 Good explore.

[@TopAbandonedPlacesURBEX]

Whenever I see Bolton, I just think of Phoenix Nights haha. Great vid man seems to be a lot of abandoned places in Bolton

[@Falconurbex]

is that the building rite next to river clarky son

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Church Wharf m8.

[@Falconurbex]

ah now i get u bro i know ecactly were that is im glad u got out safe and sound pal.

[@carlhaydock1787]

@@Falconurbex is bolton good for this stuff? I'm in wigan

[@stevesrepairs5778]

It looked like the back of Bank Street in Bolton, I don't know where but probably Brown Street mate which is just across the road from where you did the Knowles Street investigation a few years ago when i first saw your channel. In the beginning of this vlog you showed a picture of Bank Street which is mostly derelict and up to date but was buzzing up to recent years, Dog and Partridge pub, Bank Street taxis, Night club (of all sorts of names), etc. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Yeah m8 I actually filmed the opposite side and a lot more stuff too but because of the style of edit I went for it just didn’t work m8.

[@tomsurbanexplore]

Bet that place was spooky as mate rather you than me lol good video 👍

[@johorrocks8927]

Forgot to say you should have far more subscribers than you have..fact!!!

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Thank you Jo I appreciate you m8 anyway I may have less than others but mine are better because they’re real people man x

[@frankfitzgerald5832]

Half an hour of sheer entertainment Clarky.....As usual up to your usual standard....Loved it ..but you dont half take some chances ya gonna go thru the floor one of these days lol glad your all alright though regards Frank & Lee......

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Pmfsl I never heard that lol cheers Frank

[@MickJ666]

21.23 poosicles lmfao brother 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Lol

[@krashd]

Fella sounds like the Steve Irwin of urban exploration..

[@StephenOrgill]

I live just up the road from there. That place always creeped me out; especially the water roaring into that culvert! My missus recons that may have been something to do with a priest hole. Although Bolton Parish is Gothic Revival; there's been a church on that site since the 1100's so throughout the sites history there may have well been secret tunnels or escape routes built such as Deane Church, further up the road towards Westoughton (owned by the Hilton's (Pretoria pit and all that)).

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Yeah no question m8 I saw an old map of old Bolton and there is 100% tunnels all over m8. Thanks for watching man.

[@dirktaylor5484]

You can sack the Priesthole theory, as they only existed near to Catholic premises, not Protestant Parish ones.

[@darrenhilton6774]

There’s suppose to be a priest passage at the back of parish church near the back of the church going down the slope to the tunnel

[@MickJ666]

25.15 some other possible explores in the distance????👍👍👍👍

[@MickJ666]

Ahh the diamonds lap dancing club 🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭 fair play🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭😭😭

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Pmfsl UV light was packed as well!

[@KyleGoodramKylofski]

I think that place in bank st taxis. Also the trap door leads to a cellar. I used to work in a building round the corner from there and they had a cellar just the same.

[@KyleGoodramKylofski]

Sorry its not Bank Street taxis. Its next door to sandy holts gym.

[@neilharrison3187]

Brilliant. What town is this Clarky ?

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Bolton Lancashire m8.

[@qrphfradio7753]

At around 15.48 theirs a spooky voice/noise, you said theirs steps down there that's when you hear it

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Don’t tell me that I don’t wanna hear it lol Il never go out again

[@qrphfradio7753]

@@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt i used to be like that untill i did ghost hunting at smithills hall here in Bolton.. We heard and saw some unexplainable happenings there lol but now im not freaked out by it lol..

[@dylanpaterson6580]

Can see the creases on tbat floor from here

[@andypaton6820]

Spooky as fuck. Yer a bunch of braves lads sharing the beauty of decay

[@stevejensen2751]

Gonna nip back down and check out that gaping hole, ah that fetched back memories of an ex gf 😜

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Pmfsl I’m saying nowt m8!

[@johnboycash3225]

I think this was the old "TELECARS" TAXI OFFICE.

[@carlhaydock1787]

Its going dark and now I put this on. For cliffs sake,why don't I wait until morning. Lol.

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Lol glad I gave you the goosebumps brother!

[@stephenbroomhead4110]

I think you found the well

[@martinnorth2680]

Poohsicles 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Pmfsl

[@frankblank.mansfield.523]

😅

[@PiglipsMaximus]

Lmao

[@mrprofanimation]

Of your rockers you boys won't catch me in there I got a lof in my duds just watching!

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

A lot? You mean log? Pmfsl put it this way Persil was called for after it lol

[@davestarkie9977]

I'm sure your not the first person who didn't get into Diamonds lol. One of the older parts of the town centre, I presume to soon to disappear with all the new development.

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Yeah It’s gonna be called Church Wharf again I believe pal

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

And yeah I don’t doubt that lol

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Ghosts everywhere around Manchester.

[@julieandgary]

my home town its haunted everywhere in bolton

[@WickerMan73]

At 17.09 u catch something behind the hole in the wall

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

F that m8 lol.

[@danq.5140]

Time to ditch the Poundland torches boys 👍

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Nar they add to the atmos m8 much creepier when you only have a circle of light!

[@danq.5140]

@@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt Spoken like a true artist.

[@dannywalsh840]

Damm! didn’t catch that shadow any way to enhance it somehow m8

[@MickJ666]

13.09 are you a paranormal believer now brother???👾👾👾👾👾👾👾

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Sceptic

[@Carlst17]

These videos are excellent until you go into a dark room, no offence pal but that camera isn't upto the task we're missing so much footage by having a dark image... Maybe invest in a new camera that's better in low light or get a flood light ect Other than that top work

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

It’s the darkness that adds the creep factor m8 a flood light would completely remove it man. I know what your saying like but I like darkness I know it could look better with a better cam but I don’t have the funds lol. One day I hope to get a high end Sony or a Fuji.

[@MissHercuLiz]

"Oh Globbits!" 💀

[@carlhaydock1787]

So you've gone from casting couches in wigan to glory holes in bolton. Mmm 🤔😃

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Pmfl

[@jonathancoombes1495]

Poosicles??? Ha ha ha!

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Pmfsl

[@jaylynch7022]

Old world buildings.

[@MrTeaTwoSugars]

I don't think making them into scare stories really helps. I'd rather just enjoy the exploration

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Helps what makes m8 I enjoy making some of my scary we do t make it up if it's a creepy place then I ramp up the fear factor this is one of an awefull lot of films...

[@tianajeremybrookes4374]

An old brothel.....gambling den, or old gay cruising club from more underground days maybe???

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Pmfsl you never know m8.

[@donaldharrison3289]

Bullshit

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

I can smell it too I think your breath followed through the comment on the wind...