The Walk - EP 11 - Derbyshire Hidden History - Morley Park Blast Furnace

The Morley Park Iron blast furnace dates back to 1780. It's hidden away in a field beside the busy A38 carriageway passed by thousands of unsuspecting travellers a day. I took a stroll to discover this crucial part of the Industrial Revolution, and game changer in how wrought iron could be mass produced.
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[@paulmelton8669]

You really are blessed with so many industrial heritage sites up these. Thanks for sharing these walks.

[@IckeWalks]

Thanks mate. Love it round this way.

[@julesswindel630]

Great to see an area I know well being recognised. I always take a quick glimpse of these from the A38 and point them out to the kids.

[@IckeWalks]

They're awesome close up.

[@syborgbabe2788]

Another excellent film. I have also driven past those structures and wondered what they are. Now I know. I also love that song at the start of your films. 👍🏻 Thanks

[@IckeWalks]

Thanks mate.

[@axl6298]

Another great, educational video, thanks. FYI pig iron got it's name from how molten iron ore is poured into ingots, that resemble piglets feeding from the mothers teets.

[@IckeWalks]

Thank you for that!

[@anthonyhamlin1078]

When I used to get the train between Brum and Wolvo I seem to remember I saw miles and miles of derelict Industrial Revolution buildings - unless I'm exagerrating from memory. Early 90s so probably totally different now

[@IckeWalks]

There are still plenty about the Black Country for sure!

[@ramansahota632]

Thanks For the history lesson, fascinating. I'm in sinfin Derby, inspired me to look into it's history too👍

[@IckeWalks]

Sinfin will have plenty I reckon!

[@anthonyhamlin1078]

Iron Bridge - Coalbrookdale worth a look - Kyaked under it a long time ago

[@IckeWalks]

I used to gig in Ironbridge at the swan. Good times

[@cosmiccorner2070]

Loving the videos, as we live in Derbyshire and familiar with some areas you cover. If your looking for a bit of industrial history and some lovely countryside, Buxworth in North West Derbyshire is an interesting place. There are pretty well preserved remains of the Peak Forest Tramway there worth exploring that served as an early horse- and gravity-powered industrial railway (or tramway) system to transport quarry stone. Opened for trade on 31 August 1796, it remained in operation until the 1920s. Much of the route and the structures associated with the line remain. The western section of the line is now the route of the Peak Forest Tramway Trail. Also there is an awesome looking secret tunnel in the Barron Clough area behind the Buxworth cricket club next to the A6, which is very difficult to find and crazily overgrown. Looks cool though!

[@IckeWalks]

You star! Thanks a lot. I'll add to the list!

[@IckeWalks]

Off to do this walk and explore tomorrow. Thanks for the heads up.

[@rockfan3299]

Pass this every day to work. The Hurt family were from Alderwasley, Alderwasley Hall... The family had the wireworks in Ambergate and the infamous Oakhurst House. You can't get to the house now but some good videos on here to look at.

[@IckeWalks]

Thats the black and white place?

[@rockfan3299]

yes, you can see it in the winter, over the bridge by the British Car Journey". In the summer it is hidden in the trees. Access is by Holly Lane.@@IckeWalks

[@IckeWalks]

@@rockfan3299 ah yes I know where you mean.

[@kevanparker908]

Butterley Ironworks would have had Blast furnaces but unfortunately very little remains of them.

[@SabinMedia]

I always thought it was a base for a windmill when I passed it

[@IckeWalks]

Looks like that a bit, yeah.