The Walk - EP 128 - Remembering The Great Northern Railway - Leicester Belgrave Road To Melton North

[@Buffalo31]

Love your dad! He really needed to see a train.

[@janealdous5006]

Really lovely to be reminded of days gone by, I believe those of us that were born in 50s early 60s saw the best years of England xx

[@MissyMadge]

Your dad has such a huge wealth of train history. And he's definitely a mountain goat! Those pigeons are out to get you, lol. Brilliant video.

[@steffanmaximum]

We are really enjoying your channel Gareth. We only came across it a few days ago, but it makes a change from the doom, and gloom we normally watch. I'm two years younger than David, but I also love the magic of railways ever since I was a kid. So much so that I became a train driver for 40 years. Here, where we live in Norfolk we have several disused railway walks. Keep up the good work, in both of your fields of expertise.

[@PaulWatson-wy9xs]

A very good interesting tour of the GNR/LNWR railway. I didn't realise (Dad) David was so knowledgeable, although he was incorrect about when the track was taken up, out of the city most was late 1964/early 1965 (to Market Harborough late 1963). Through goods trains ended September 1964. It's a shame so many of the station buildings were left to rot/crumble (a few were demolished by BR). It would be good if you could cover Melton to Bottesford as a future walk.

[@mikechalk7142]

Really enjoyed this. In the very early 1950s, when I was about 7, we lived for a short time on Wicklow Drive backing onto the line. And yes, I did see trains sometimes from my bedroom window.

[@IckeWalks]

Hope it brought back some memories, mate.

[@JGstrongman5317]

That was fascinating, well done. I lived in Melton from '66-'84 and remember all the infrastructure you have mentioned, in fact I used to run along the old track bed as part of my Athletics training and loved it. I remember running along the track bed all the way to Great Dalby (and back!!), it was fantastically isolated. I've also run from the Melton North site to Scalford, which is the next Station on the line, most of that is still open today. I heard your Dad mention the tunnel however this is now sadly sealed off at the Melton end, thankfully I managed to get through it a number of years back. Those bridges in Melton that are no longer there were very impressive when they were in situ, sadly the lack of traffic on the line sealed its death warrant.

[@phbethicalbeauty3441]

Fantastic episode!! 128 episodes, what commitment! What a talented, dedicated man you are. I watched you playing your beautiful music in Amsterdam at the RAI in 2016 before your dad spoke for around 10 hours!! Seeing you blossom Gareth and enjoying all that you give, it's wonderful. From you becoming a fantastic presenter to watching you deliver the most powerful speeches to thousands of people during the plandemic - what a man - love you always! KEEP SHINING. The care, dedication, love and wisdom that you and your family emits is extraordinary and you are loved by more people than you might realise!!! Your dad is my living hero and seeing his two boys rise as Lions around him is fucking fantastic.

[@IckeWalks]

Thank you very much! Really appreciate it.

[@modeloco]

Hi Gareth, Top notch and glad David has linked some model railways into this and I’m getting more real steam railways into mine. Just gave a nod to Peter Beet from Steam Town to introduce my latest efforts and visit to one you may well like too. That signal box on stilts looked unreal and your cam, whatever it is, knocks out some awesome footage too.

[@RaggyAl1971]

You know what,my opinion of David has radically changed.Her just a man with great childhood memories that brought this video to life.Well done the pair of you.

[@VincentHardy-zt3nt]

Quality video yet again Gareth, Your dads joke about the Bostick Factory and your response “Oh no” was absolutely hilarious 😂😂 Fast becoming one of my favourite channels on KZbin also great to meet briefly today at Parsley Hay, hopefully catch up again in the near future.

[@skinsuit2000]

You must've walked at least 20 miles. Good effort lads!!

[@angelajackson-smith3067]

Loved, loved, loved this episode Gareth. I can see where you get your enthusiasm and passion from. Your Dad has, it seems, and endless library of knowledge. Could watch and listen all day. Precious times with Papa Bear. Wonderful ❤

[@Webmatex]

Happy to see your father is as fit as a horse. I'm a year younger but that looks like a long walk for me. The time travel continues. God bless.

[@wywot]

Hello,David. I'm Stephen Vaughan Icke,the grandson ofyour Uncle Ted who had a greengrocery shop in Catherine St. In the 1950s and later,He used to take me for a walk up Ulverscroft Rd opposite the shop. Wedid see a goods train at the level crossing and also from the bridge where my dad said he used to drop buckets of horse shit trying to get the in the driver's cab,aprank which proved impossible to attain. Great video with yourself and Gareth. Best wishes,Steve.

[@IckeWalks]

Lobvely to meet you Steve!

[@boogiloushou]

Thoroughly enjoyed that. You and your Dad are a great team . What a wealth of knowledge your Dad has on trains. Amazing! I hope you had pork pies with your pints 😉❤️

[@markanthony4086]

Really nice to see your Dad so enthused and full of knowledge about the area he grew up in...he really knows his stuff. Really enjoyed this episode Gaz...keep up the great content 👍

[@Saint_Dan132]

bliss brother pure bliss

[@IckeWalks]

🙏

[@Saint_Dan132]

@@IckeWalks letting the dad off the lead today great insight he is a wise mam=n, i do love my railways

[@svenerikgolden7069]

Delightful.

[@leevww]

Just joined the channel cant wait to view this...been out the kast few years around this atrea looking for old bridges tunnels so yep pretty excited

[@IckeWalks]

Cheers Lee

[@a_wise_peach]

56:01 "See you later Pidge!" - LOL I almost spat out my tea! Really great production. Nicely rounded.

[@andrewcrisp9391]

An hour nearly!!! That's my evening sorted!! Grab a beer and relax!! 🤣

[@IckeWalks]

A long one I know! Cheers mate.

[@adammoss5284]

I never realised how large the goods sidings were. Absolutely immense. Know what you mean about the railway underdog - for me it was the great central but this was an amazing line too. All the best to you both.

[@PhoenixResearch.]

Good Morning The Walk. My dads side are from leicester. You came into my feed and because i have an interest in history, exploring, Structures and noticed Mr david icke in your video i watched. Awesome my friend. As a bricklayer i admire the craft and workmanship involved in building bridges, viaducts etc. Other side of the Melton. I believe it goes to nottingham and part of it is the test track for Old dalby. All fascinating history. I have travelled in Gamston, Saxelby tunnel. Twyford Viaduct which is near john o gaunts. Would love to have a coffee and chat about history and if you want company on exploring let me know.

[@ketsune23]

I never thought David would give me a tour in Leicester. Greetings from Portugal. Just subscribed for more

[@leespringthorpe5225]

I too played on Humberstone park rally banks as a child.

[@Richard-ss6jd]

Super video. Brings back so many good memories of my late parents. When we stayed at the caravan site at Moreton on the SWML I was quite happy to be excluded from the pub (no under 14s) and have to sit in the pub garden as there is a level crossing there with numerous trains including the boat trains for the Weymouth to Channel Islands crossings which were escorted through the streets on a tramway to the harbour. They were loco-hauled/pushed (DVT) back then as this was before electrification. Most people may have had very little back then but life was alot simpler, less stressful and people just had more respect, consideration and concern for each other. My dad also got replacement parts for the car from the scrap yard ! Thanks Gareth and David.

[@claireg1717]

Ah, this was amazing, I laughed nearly all the way through. I like it when my neck of the woods comes into the conversation. That tunnel was amazing, the sheet of metal was different to others I've seen. Your Dad's laugh gets me haha. The pink flamingo spooked me due to a dream where pink flamingoes were standing in what seemed like a garden! Seriously can't wait for the next dad episode, thank you David and you too Gareth.

[@owner-p1v]

DAVID ICKE IS A LEGEND

[@LeiceExplore]

Great video Gaz n Dad! It ain’t very often I watch a long video in one go, but I did with this. Actually, I got home, put this on, chilled for 10 mins, did a workout, paused it, cooked dinner, then watched the rest lol! So technically I didn’t watch it in one go, but ya get me drift haha.

[@IckeWalks]

Cheers mate. Lowesby signalbox collapsed! Gutted.

[@LeiceExplore]

@@IckeWalks I ain’t surprised, it was on the verge last time I went down there. But since then we’ve had unimaginable man made weather!

[@IckeWalks]

@@LeiceExplore Hottest weather since the planet began!

[@clairharwood]

That was a fantastic walk - thank you both! Such great finds, and stories along the way to help paint the picture. And brilliantly edited! I hope the legs are fully recovered and look forward to the next instalment. (I think that's my favourite viaduct you've explored so far!)

[@Micky1884]

Brilliant video Really interesting. I can vaguely remember the frontage of Belgrave Station when I was a little kid. I like your Dad, such a very knowledgeable man.

[@IckeWalks]

Was a grand looking station

[@philc1404]

Just finished watching, mate. It was great to see you with your dad again. I enjoyed it very much! Phil.

[@IckeWalks]

Thanks mate.

[@callumtew2693]

Hello Gareth fantastic video with your dad you two have cheered me up my autism has been playing up today I love these videos to distress I could not stop laughing I had a dream that I saw The Dot Connecter it was your dad talking to your bother about Chemtrails I am fed up of them I love summer I know that is a bit deep but I had to get it of my chest really good video as always keep up the good work take care peace and love xx

[@IckeWalks]

Glad you enjoyed, mate.

[@callumtew2693]

@@IckeWalks thanks xx

[@gabriellelewis8824]

One of the best, though I enjoy them all - it was great!

[@dizzyden1]

Awwwww.... Love your dad 💙

[@Romulus8]

Love you and dad together!

[@jamesmorris155]

Stunningly shot and really interesting as usual ,honestly brilliant.

[@IckeWalks]

Thanks mate.

[@Kazmology]

This is amazing. Great to see you recently getting a haircut inspired by his 😅

[@JackieColman-io7xw]

Oh I loved that, thanks to you and your Dad, I really enjoy seeing you go stomping together 😊

[@Dellen-Roger]

Nice video David and Gareth.

[@robertwalton6674]

Thanks for interesting video of Great Northern Belgrave Rd. I have memories going on a holiday train to Skegness in early sixties from Melton Mowbray North. The station's & lineside were in a terrible state. would have Been about 12yrs old

[@IckeWalks]

Great memories I bet!

[@robertwalton6674]

@@IckeWalks Also have memories of John 0 Gaunt station & viaduct where the rural industries are because That was a Co-op Wholesale Dairy & in Late 60S TO MID 70S I worked There at the garage repairing the farm milk collection lorries . It was my first job from school. In 40s/50s milk was sent by rail in tanks

[@barrystevens2699]

"Er, mate, we are in a blackberry bush here dad" Best quote ever. 😂😂 Keep doing these videos they are first class. Better than anything you'll see on the mainstream channels

[@tbesnd2065]

Good to see David on a walk. Great vid as always.

[@alfaubrom]

Hayup Gareth just shows how history disappears in a generation or two unless we write it down or film it of course! Still trying to get my head round that embankment tunnel, is that what you’d call hidden in plane sight. If you get anymore pigeons, there was a band called the Pigeon Detectives maybe suitable as an intro. I was looking at some old car adverts an reading the brief history of a Bentley an it stated the original owner, Aubrey William Schuster of Moor Park in Rickmansworth which had a grand golf course plus its own hidden underground Railway Station! Rather splendid, May be worth a deep dive? Cheers to the both of yours great stuff.

[@mrLeejones]

How awesome to have your dad back out with you ,and an hour long video to fantastic stuff,cheers as always for all the work that goes into these and hopefully it won’t be as long to see the great man on a future ep. Have a great weekend both.

[@Calamancotrading]

Great stuff guys

[@elonmusknewsnetwork]

This is so wholesome, lol love it.

[@bwaynesilva]

Your dad seems to have a good memory of the old days hanging around along the train lines in the 60s.

[@declanjoyce8640]

So good....cheers guys...

[@IckeWalks]

Thank you.

[@laddo1321]

I was born in thurnby remember walking from Humberstone park all the way to ingarsby tunnel (before Telford way was built) walking inside of it till the block off ,remember the station at thurnby/ scraptoft the station house is still there but it has been turned into houses that was the in the late 60s

[@mboman42]

Great video very interesting

[@skinsuit2000]

I was hoping for a final scene involving your end of walk pint! 😢

[@adolphhilter4335]

I walk in Northants/Leics and there are many of these abandoned lines. Just makes you realise how many were closed down.

[@IckeWalks]

They are everywhere mate! Would have been amazing back in the day!

[@m1pete]

This was very interesting, does David remember the short tunnel that runs under the junction of the A47 Goodwood Road /Colchester Road, St Joseph's Church corner. I have been told that the tunnel is still under that junction.

[@IckeWalks]

Just beyond Humberstone Park? I think he used to watch trains there if so.

[@stevenberryhill9209]

Thank you for sharing these moments in time - this walk - with us. Lovely scenery and look into another time. Hopefully you weren’t stung by nettles (call ‘em thorns in Texas) too much; however, if anybody can handle them, you’re one, with all your experience trekking through the ‘wilderness.’ ;) Btw, your dad made a comment about those thinking he’s crazy; I think he’s pretty intact here. Just looking for the truth about things, like more and more of us are (esp w the lies seeming to put more of a press on us lately).

[@IckeWalks]

Thank you! Only a few stings!

[@JohnWaterworth-jr7om]

When you explore further down the line you will get to Hose Tunnel Just Under a mile long definitely worth looking at

[@violent_world]

tell pappa stinging nettles are good for blood flow, and a great anti-inflammatory plant medicine : ) ✨Let 'em sting away ! ✨

[@louissidebottom3565]

architecture is amazing

[@IckeWalks]

Victorians were next level.

[@johnosgraveyardjaunts2235]

The Ellis Family of Belgrave Hall had a lot of influence in getting the Swannington railway built in conjunction with Stephenson

[@IckeWalks]

I need to do that line. Done a bit around Coalville, but that's all.

[@johnosgraveyardjaunts2235]

@IckeWalks great Channel Dude. Have you checked out Walking Britain's Lost Railways. I believe Rob Bell, a very interesting engineer, narrates the show. It is normally on Channel 5. Big Fan of David Icke..continued success with your Channel

[@IckeWalks]

@@johnosgraveyardjaunts2235 Yes I have watched a few of those. Enjoyed Tham!

[@johnosgraveyardjaunts2235]

@IckeWalks he is very passionate is Rob Bell

[@RatedRRaj]

This was great to watch, do you ever come around Birmingham area, there’s a lot to explore over here too

[@IckeWalks]

I will add to the list, mate!

[@andrewspence1300]

Out of curiosity, have you visited the Tunnel at East Norton? Worth a visit if not

[@Hostaboss]

I beat your dad. I saw one train at Forest Road crossing. It was a freight for the wood yard. GNR branch my favorite Leicester line

[@Peter-cz8hx]

did you mention paul berdette, your mate.was he a tool maker by any chance?

[@leespringthorpe5225]

Inglesby tunnel I did my courting in there lol

[@alastairhopkins245]

If the bridges and track had been left, the Great Northern line and the Great Central line would have been useful for trams.

[@IckeWalks]

@@alastairhopkins245 they do that a lot in Notts and Manchester