The Walk - EP 29 - Amber Valley Colliery Search - Shirland, South Wingfield & Oakenthorpe

[@jamierennie817]

"The Walk" with Gareth & Phil is now my go to time of day where i just switch off & enjoy some peace & quite with 2 nice gentlemen who i think the world of ,, their just proper good souls. Great information , beautiful scenery & a history that should'nt be forgotten. 🙏❤

[@TwinkleToes2day]

I do enjoy your stompy walks Gareth; you're not afraid to clamber and/or get your feet wet, literally, lol. Phil's knowledge is amazing; an excellent companion on these occasions. I hope you'll stay up to date with that old station building as it gets restored, and take us back sometimes.

[@gilesestram]

Thanks for the kind words. I think Gareth has has to upgrade his footwear and trousers for when I go along 😀

[@LadySophieofHougunManor7325]

Hi Gareth n Phil hope you both well another awesome video epic walk so much rich and vibrant history In Derbyshire job well done

[@gilesestram]

Thanks. We are plotting plenty more escapades in the coming weeks !

[@robodrone5662]

Great walk 👍

[@julesswindel630]

Great to see one of the best views of the Amber Valley The South Wingfield station was designed by railway architect Francis Thompson. I think a small part of the original Belper railway buildings by him still exists. Now split into 3 houses on Goods Road hidden within the industrial estate. It has the same style roof. The Orangery (Bookcafe) looks very similar to the original Italianate Belper station - maybe there is an influence? Also lots of buildings around Derby station designed by Thompson still remain.

[@IckeWalks]

Ah down by the post office depot? I know where you mean.

[@julesswindel630]

Yes turn left at delivery place. It’s near Riverside vets 👍🏻

[@IckeWalks]

@@julesswindel630 Thank you. I'll take a look next time. Know what you mean about the Bookcafe. Nice in there.

[@julesswindel630]

@@IckeWalks I would love to know if Brettles nabbed the bricks for his Orangery building when the original station was dismantled. They buildings are not exactly the same design but some striking similarities. Not sure if dates allow it but it was nice to think there is a homage to a long lost Thompson building hidden within plain sight.

[@stuartmaltby6334]

If you,d have carried on over the stream at the end and walked further up the tramway you'd have reached the Colliery where a shaft has opened up due to it just being infilled and covered with railway Sleepers. My Grand parents owned the land on which Waterloo Colliery was located

[@IckeWalks]

@stuartmaltby6334 oh thanks for this! One to save for winter I think! It's like a jungle out there!