Walking Through the River Porter Culverts

[@peterbrameld696]

I can’t believe it’s 2 years since I watched this, it’s worth a second look, I will be watching all the underground videos again, thank you.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Good to revisit some older videos, I often look back at my older ones...... thanks Pat

[@johncarlisle6865]

exactly the same 👍

[@toonseten]

No idea how I came here, but your channel is one of those jewels on youtube.

[@NymeriaMeliae]

Brilliant stuff... better than anything on the TV. Fully enjoyed watching these videos.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Nymeria, this video was really exiting to make a real adventure got my heart beating a few times but that's what I like, felt I had achieved something new at the end of the day, thanks for comments all the best pat

[@grahamlea2160]

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[@theurbandon5902]

Wow ! Absolutely fantastic Patrick, Really enjoyed this one. Little different to the kind of exploring I do myself. I take my hat off to you sir! I recently had to wade through a four foot high tunnel myself so I appreciate the strain on the back and thighs! ( Especially the next day 🙈 ) And I am a few years younger than yourself. You are an absolute legend sir 💪👍 A true Yorkshire gentleman. Thank you

[@dizzy3156]

I’ve just moved to Sheffield to start a nursing degree. Your videos are amazing and I’m glad you put so much effort into them for us. I did some of this walk today, but in reverse. It’s a beautiful city.

[@adeykitch1819]

Hi Patrick, you obviously put a lot of effort into making this video, it's much appreciated. Fastinating to see the history under our feet. Thanks for sharing.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Adey yes took a bit of filming and editing but I did enjoy making it and finished result makes it all worth while, thanks for watching Pat

[@youmetube246]

You should have your own TV program.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Deb Markham Wow me on TV that would be great, somebody just mentioned that my Megatron video had been used on the front page of the Yorkshire Post online newspaper, so I who knows,ha ha. Thanks for your kind comments, Pat

[@bababooey7576]

Deb is correct. I'm surprised you haven't been featured in articles or on shows about this type of stuff. The hard work that goes into these videos really shows. Thanks for it all!

[@whangie1]

Loobyloo He reminds me of a guy called Tom Weir we had on tv up here in Scotland (who was well loved). I’d love to see him on tv.

[@marcandsebe]

One of the best KZbin channels out there. It's so fascinating what Pat gets up to. From exploring abandoned railway tunnels, rivers, wild camping, cooking, beer and even camping 45 feet up in a tree.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes got to cram on as much as possible, so much to do out there, when you look for adventure, thanks Pat

[@kungfumaster8171]

Excellent video. As someone said, better then TV; totally enjoy your work. Stay healthy friend

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi was a great adventure under the streets of Sheffield, provided me with photographic challenges as well, thanks for watching Pat

[@kvlteacher5911]

Love it! I'm having a ball here in Central Pennsylvania following your adventures with KZbin on one screen and Google Maps on the other. I've learned a lot about Sheffield and the Peak District over the past few weeks and have been inspired to explore locally. Keep up the great work!!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

KVL Teacher Hi yes it's surprising what maybe under your feet, I did not know about these although I had lived hear all my life. Got a couple more culverts to explore soon, all the best Pat

[@johnrogers2826]

Holy crap, I do the same thing! Glad I'm not the only nerd around.

[@harveytaylor744]

I'm addicted to watching this guy, Hes Absolutely Brilliant, Such a clever talented Man.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

That is so kind of you to say, makes it all worthwhile, thank you, Pat

[@martinwarner1178]

Awesome Pat. I'm a Mansfield man, so I find Sheffield such a great city. Top Rank club in the early 1970s were where all the lovely girls used to get. Super times. Thank you greatly for the hard work making these films. Peace be unto you.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Remember Top Rank so well, we went there around 1970 I would of been around 16 then, probably half my school class was there on a Sat night....happy days and great memories..... thanks Pat

[@johnmitchell6782]

Excellent video Patrick. I lived in Hunters bar whilst at uni in the 90's so its really cool to see what was under my feet. Keep the videos coming they are great! All the best!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi John, you will remember the pubs as well great place Hunters Bar, I lived there many years ago and still in the area, its not until I looked into the history of the river that I discovered its route through the culverts, amazing whats under your feet, all the best Pat

[@keithmoreton1764]

I used to love river walking as a kid, you took me right back to my youth.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Keith Moreton yes it's a totally different view from a river that you don,t normally see, as water levels from I may have a wander a long the river Sheaf should be a interesting walk, thanks Pat

[@calvinmarkpayne]

Gotta love how Patrick knows where he is by the pub locations! I live nearby and know them all.

[@djp120970]

Better than anything on TV the guy is.a legend

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for that, comments like that are much appreciated, Pat

[@williamarmstrong392]

It’s hard to imagine the labor that it took to build those tunnels. I really enjoyed this video.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes all by hand in the Victorian age, and it's still here today, thanks Pat

[@badoldbiker368]

Thanks for the tour Pat. It is good to see you have so many interesting places close to your home in Sheffield, a lot of history there too. Many years ago when I was an apprentice my micrometers had made in Sheffield on them (Moore and Wright) and I always wondered what it was like there where they made such fine instruments. Now some 40 years later thanks to you I am getting to find out.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

BADOLDBIKER Hi yes when I was apprentice for YEB 40 years ago Sheffield had many thriving industries, a lot of that has now gone. These culverts are very old up to 150 years but such great workmanship, thanks for your comments and watching Pat

[@eggy77]

Lovely to see all the old structures dating back 100s of years, and get a sense of how the city used to be before it was developed, all the old mills etc that relied on the water to operate. All the rivers seem clean too, where's all the litter and flytipping. As for walking through Sheffield with your waders on it's great to get people thinking without them understanding what you've been doing, something they probably wouldn't understand. 😁

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Paul, yes they are beautiful places to explore, you feel you are back in the past once your underground. Pleased to say the area where the rivers run are a bit more respected now and I think people appreciate the beauty of these rivers alot more..... all the best Pat 👍

[@skoey4417]

A top history lesson on my home town. Brilliant

[@siypic]

Absolutely brilliant.......spent my chilhood walking in a down the local river... falling in , drinking it etc...... survived!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes great places to spend your childhood, we used to love to dam the river up great fun, all the best Pat

[@siypic]

Used to do the same with old milk crates..... lol............. (Some of those old bridges that you found that have been covered over, wonderful .).

[@davidfarrell7318]

hi patrick i thought i was watching a bbc2 documentary very professional video loved it

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks David really appreciate your comments, thanks Pat

[@AlisonBryen]

This needs to be commissioned for BBC2 or Channel 4!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

@@AlisonBryen that would be a great complement, thanks Pat

[@johnadams254]

I grew up in the seventies and spent many hours at forge dam and all along the river porter in endcliffe Park. I never really learned the history of this amazing river. Thanks for an awesome video presentation 😀.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Your very welcome John, such a beautiful valley....thanks Pat

[@mikesaunders4775]

A masterclass in urban exploration Brilliant.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Mike, some of the first culverts I ever went in, great learning curve before tackling the mighty Megatron, all the best Pat

[@arnsberg2150]

Hello Patrick, Wow this brings back memories, river Porter. At 10.50 the wall to the left was the back of Hoffman’s garage. I started work aged 15 yrs Jan 1963, there was an area of space behind the garage triangular shaped Mechanics use to sit out at break times and to pass the time on brought air rifles to work. Empty cans where taped up and thrown upstream plan was to sink them before they went under the culvert. They became very good shots at moving targets. Looking upstream to Summerfield street you could see James Neil’s (I think) an imposing building all brick. One day an older chap brought a 2.2 rifle and fired it at Neils wall all we saw was a puff of brickwork, crazy times. I have seen the Porter just a trickle and also a raging torrent. Also remember walking past S&E arcade is the morning to work. Then the errands 22 iced sally lunns 14 buttered, 9 Hot pies, not my happiest task! All around this area seemed to have character or is it me looking through rose tinted specs. Love the Peak District, Derbyshire. Now in Hampshire for the last 2 years, do I miss the North, let you guess that one. Great expeditions and commentaries, thanks Patrick. Best Graham

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Graham yes I was born at Nethergreen in 1955 so new the area round the Porter well, although probably did,nt venture down to Pomona area until we had discovered pubs. Those lads with the air rifles would definitely be on there mobile phone's now, those simple times seemed to have gone. Great times we had and I,am glad I still live in the area, the pubs up Ecclesall Road are still one of my favourite haunts, great to talk to you, all the best Pat

[@markbuttery2790]

Fantastic Pat, and as i always say "Thank you" I had the same enthusiasm for life and adventure when i was a small kid, i mean that in a very jealous way.Love your photography and the way you tell a great story.I was thinking watching you with your waders on "what people would think" and smiled, and then you said i have 2 miles to walk through the centre with waders on, priceless mate.Great video ,loved it.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Mark, love making these videos, keeps me alive, all the best Pat

[@lancemumford3106]

Another enjoyable video, thanks for taking us on a walk in a rarely seen place.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi again Lance yes this was going even deeper under the city, I have lived here all my life and never new these places existed, amazing, thanks Pat

[@davideverett9684]

Brilliant video. Very interesting. That bloke is a great character. It is good to see places that people don't normally go. There is nothing wrong in it as long as you know what you are doing.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Dave love these underground places and all the associated history...... thanks Pat

[@TheDeankelly]

I really appreciate and love your spirit, sense of adventure and sense of humor. Thank you for your time and videos you share.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks main theme of my vidios is fun, thanks Pat

[@TheDeankelly]

@@patrickdickinson6492 Had a Fab time in Ladybower after watching your videos. 👍

[@forestdweller3210]

Stunning! It's really interesting to see how the construction methods have changed. It's a testament to the early Victorian engineers that the brick sections are still standing, whereas part of a later concrete section collapsed.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Danielle Britton Hi Danielle hi again,this was my first introduction to culverts and I was amazed at how attractive the brickwork was and admiration to the Victorian builders. I planned my date for the explore then it collapsed, waited a few month for them to repair it but nothing happened so went ahead anyway. It's still like it now in Oct, don,t think the original builder would be impressed. Thanks Danielle for your comments, Pat

[@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

Fantastic exploration, looks quite dangerous and not for the faint hearted. A great well planned effort on your part and very much appreciated.. Thank you

[@patrickdickinson6492]

I remember alot of these tunnels from my childhood, took many years before I ventured into them, each section planned well ahead and always a plan B.....in case it went wrong...... thanks Pat

[@pete2347]

Excellent explore Pat! And you had the whole thing to yourself! No wonder that parking lot collapsed, the condition of the rebar and concrete underneath was terrible. Thanks for sharing your adventure! Cheers!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

My thoughts exactly , it had been like it for years, and I assume it was inspected each year by the council. Could of been a very difficult story if there had been cars and people in the car park. It always surprises me that few people realise what is below there feet ........ thanks Pat

[@waynenunn897]

Hi Patrick. I've just discovered your videos and have enjoyed them immensely - totally fascinating and very humerous. I had no idea you were such an explorer. Your pub walk is one of the best things I've seen on the Internet in ages! Some of my favourite pubs too. Thanks for sharing your videos - they are fantastic. Hope you and your family are well and the boys are doing well in whatever they are up to these days. All the best and stay safe on your travels. Wayne Nunn

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Wayne Nunn Hi Wayne really nice to hear from you, I wandered pass these culverts for years then plucked up courage to venture in, a bit further each time, many are mid Victorian, eventually ventured down Megatron amazing who would of thought that was under the city of Sheffield. Started out mainly wild camping but like to vary my adventures, can,t walk past a drain outlet now without wondering what's up there?. We are all well, enjoying my retirement as you can see, both boys still at home, Joseph in last year at Sheffield Uni and Dan at College, hopefully new vidio each month certainly keeps me occupied, all the best Pat

[@PaulMessner]

I've been waiting for part 2. Cracking urban adventure Pat. Very interesting viewing. Thanks for getting your waders out. ATB Paul

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Paul, had problems with internet going down but put on eventually, was a great adventure, might be looking for some chest waders, all the best Pat

[@bumblingboots1664]

Excellent, really interesting to learn something new about Sheffield. It's surprising how you can grow up in an area and know so little about it.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi your right about that I lived near the Porter for years but only recently started looking into its history and the route it took underneath the streets of Sheffield, really exiting explore, all the best pat

[@johnyogiburr2881]

Fantastic video, never really thought of walking down a river before , but why not? Very interesting and well researched. Thanks.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes John there everywhere, been there for hundreds of years and so much history....thanks Pat

[@stevemitchell7242]

Just come across your vids and cannot get enough .Just love to see the industrial heritage .Many more please.Must be a lot of interesting canal stories around i am sure ;)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Steve, I enjoy all our industrial history and the rivers that I have lived near all my life. One Tinsley canal in Sheffield, kayaked it few times so maybe a vidio there, thanks for comments Pat

[@donnyrover4807]

Been looking forward to this Patrick. One word. Fantastic.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Donny i rellyu enjoyed making this video as a lot of the culverts were unknown to me and exploring the unknown was very exiting, thanks for watching Pat

[@johninkelham]

Enjoyed this, great editing

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi John, was a great explore and challenging filming nice to see it all come together with editing, thanks for comments Pat

[@davidberlanny3308]

Hi Pat, those light painting shots are quite something, really illuminates where you are and picks out the detail. I can now see that that takes some time to do and its really very much appreciated. In my City in Spain, Granada, we also hace a culverted river running through the centre and it also had a collapse, you can see the pictures by searching for rio darro boveda rota. I would like to do a walk through that one day, watching your videos is very inspiring. Good luck from Spain!!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

The photos take ages to take, matbe 5 mins a picture, may take three or four just so I can pick the best one, but when you see all the detail it is worth it, I'll have a look at the culvert you mentioned, sounds interesting, thanks Pat

[@leelevick8917]

Just watching a few video Patrick excellent work keep them coming. Lee Sheffield.

[@fiegenfiegen]

Great adventure. Loved it! River Porter has more water than our biggest river here in Guadalajara in central Spain, River Henares.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

We have 5 rivers in Sheffield, this one of the smaller ones, thanks Pat

[@dickiedollop]

mother brilliant production Pat - fascinating walks 👍🏻

[@Mysticfizz24]

excellent 2 part video Pat, and what an adventure! thanks for sharing ☺

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Fergus yes a real adventure, looking for different areas to explore now, all the best Pat

[@marksanderson832]

brilliant video, we used to walk the length of the Porter in the early 70s starting at Forge dam and ending up either behind the S&E co-op or near the Leadmill, there was a lot more open sections at the time.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Mark Sanderson Hi Mark still amazing walk see parts of the river normally hidden from view. Pity the don,t hade the RC boats in wiremill any more. Thanks for your information from the 70,s, Pat

[@gazzaka]

Another really excellent video, thanks...very interesting :-) 99% of people never been there !

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi everybody I spoke to did not know these culverts were here even though they had lived in Sheffield for years. shows what a bit of searching round on the web brings up, thanks for watching Pat

[@gazdavies6215]

Just caught on to your exploits and really glad I found them. Fantastic footage of places one would never go... even if one knew they existed.. Looking forward to seeing more. Cheers.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Gaz, I lived round these areas for years and never thought to explore them, amazing places on your doorstep, hopefully keep you entertained through 2019, thanks Pat

[@Roolooth]

I enjoyed both videos, it was a good exploration and adventure Once again the light painting method turned out some very good results. . It looked potentially quite dangerous in a couple of spots so whatever your next project is Pat take care.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi again very pleased with light painting, you don,t really know if its a good picture until you put it onto the computer. I like a bit of risk makes it more exiting but I ,am safety conscious and know how far to go, a lot further than in this video. Thanks for your comments and for watching Pat

[@MoonMoon-rm2vg]

Hi Patrick, just watched both the Porter videos. Great and entertaining/informative,cheers

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Charlie, such a beautiful and interesting part of Sheffield, thanks Pat

[@trevorwright6165]

good morning patrick that was great walk and it is sunday morning here thank you again for sharing them with us all cheers from trev

[@Hairnicks]

Hi Pat, just found your stuff tonight, really enjoying watching it, you have excellent camera technique and your photography is superb. Glad I found your stuff.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi and glad you enjoy my videos, quite varied its just what takes my interest at the time, hope to keep you entertained, thanks Pat

[@paullee6663]

I've been waiting for this, and you certainly didn't disappoint. Local history as told by a local...just how it should be, honest down to earth and interesting. Cracking photo's once again, love that light painting. The irony isn't wasted on me....the 1800 brickwork is still there like it was built yesterday...and the stuff we did in (the 1960's probably) has collapsed. Says it all.... Brilliant mate, enjoyed it very much.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Paul, yes the photos worked out well like most things I had to take several to get the perfect shot I was after. The collapsed culvert, modern section is in a very poor state, looks like they are going to replace that whole section as all uncovered in Decathlon car park, they must of known its condition. anyway I think the Victorian construction will be here for many years, thanks for comments Pat

[@pshearduk]

A great adventure Patrick :) thanks for bringing us along

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Paul definitely a adventure, into the unknown which made it even more thrilling, all the best Pat

[@metaldetectingengland]

How cool mate ...just watched all through ..I did a river walk recently too ..found loads of stuff ..cheers mate thanks for taking us along. regards A & S

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes great walk, maybe idea to do some magnet fishing, thanks Pat

[@gregharris3747]

Great Video Patrick really enjoyed watching this l've also learnt a lot to I think your a brave fella as well

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Greg, this was the start of my river and culvert exploring, which finally led me to the mighty Megatron....... thanks Pat 😄

[@garyellis1437]

You either have a film crew that we never see or you must walk at least 3 times the distance of every explore just to constantly move the cameras :) That means you climb every barbed wire topped wall and wade every thigh deep pool that we see you navigate at least twice!, no wonder your back aches after an explore! For what it's worth I really appreciate the level of effort you take. It looks really professional and it's a real change from all the selfie stick presenters :) Keep up the awesome work.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Gary, always on my own whether exploring, climbing or wild camping, how I like it. And yes I do walk backwards and forwards a lot, but it gets me the footage I want, all the best Pat

[@pamwhiteeagle9818]

Thank Yo Patrick. I really enjoyed the underground. quite the adventure. stay safe,, pam from the usa in Idaho.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

pam white eagle Hi Pam and nice to hear from Idaho these small but very interesting culverts were a introduction of what was to come later as this river flowed into Sheffield's awesome underground chamber known as Megatron, which I videoed on May and Sept this year, thanks Pat

[@ianjames1179]

Totally excellent video. Please keep em coming Pat.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Ian great place to walk and explore, Pat

[@davidprice2861]

I really enjoyed watching that. Thanks.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks David

[@christhornley1664]

Great video Patrick, very interesting. I like all the different styles of brick and stone work in the culverts, and the variety of arches, contrasted with the modern concrete boxed section. I'd love to have a go at doing something like that.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Chris the brickwork is amazing really shows the skill of the Victorian builders, a work of art. The concrete box sections are a bit boring and have proven they don,t last too long and are coming to the end of there life, thanks for comments and watching Pat

[@SIMON2500065]

I was born and lived in Hunters Bar for years and have followed the river porter all the way it’s brilliant ..! So need to go see Megatron..!

[@davidc4988]

Well done Pat, another excellent video, can see the effort and planning you have put into making it, not an accident it it’s so watchable. Well done again, Thanks Dave

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Dave, lived round this area most of my life and never thought to explore these underground wonders, truely amazing places, thanks Pat

[@billyslittlebigadventurech9050]

Hi Patrick. I can`t figure out if your bonkers or brave. lol.. The story of you going waste deep in the water reminded me of the vicar of Dibley sketch, where dawn french jumped in that `puddle ` of water... And the vision of you with your feet up, letting water out of your waders sounds like a `last of the summer wine ` sketch. BRILLIANT.!!!. Love your videos mate. thanks for the education.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Billy a bit of both, but I do like slightly risky, bit adventure type things, I like a bit of Adrenalin pumping through my veins, I feel I have had a good day if I go on a little adventure. The wader topping was unexpected but just one of those things, thanks again billy all the best Pat

[@ercieyyy]

thank you Patrick for another nice video. I've been addicted of your camping vlogs since I met this page. you such an inspiration to me and I now want to take a walk by discovering things around the hills, streams , etc.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi I must get on with another camp but easily get side tracked into other adventures, hope to be out wildcamping soon, I like the peace and quite you get from a night in the hills, all the best Pat

[@pacermanrocks]

Great adventure Patrick thanks for sharing the walk, there is so much around us we walk right by & never give it a second glance. Makes me want to get up & out cheers Paul

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Paul, the river porter has such a lot of history and the internet gives you so much information once you start searching, it was a really exiting adventure in the culverts, thanks for watching Pat

[@CosgroveNotts]

fantastic stuff. Better than anything on BBC 4. Well done Patrick you should get an award as a local historian

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi and thanks for kind comments, I just get side tracked was originally looking into history of some local pubs then got interested in the river Porter and decided I had to walk its full length, culvert section is really exiting, thanks again Pat

[@johnwait3667]

Once again a fantastic illustration top man keep up the amazing work through these amazing corvettes you seem to find from me to you see you see you on the next one thanks again John

[@stepheneverett6131]

Loved that Patrick.Brilliant 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Beautiful valley to walk through, and such a lot of history...... thanks Pat

[@robchalk5633]

Have had wellies full of water, but waders full of water.... that's hardcore! Fantastic video once again Pat. know the upper section of the Porter quite well, but knew nothing of the lower stretches you've explored for us in this episode so thanks. keep up the good work. All the best.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Rob, although i lived in the area all my life I did not know the course of the river until I researched it. When it comes into a open section in Staples car [park it just looks like a few trees, its not until you look close that you realize theirs a river down there, I ,ve learnt a lot in last couple of weeks about the river. Thanks for watching Pat

[@welshrambler1893]

A very informative video Pat and lovely detail with the light painting, well done! Some of those sections looked challenging but nothing seems to daunt you. I did have a good laugh picturing you lying uphill draining your waders. You're a star!!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Such a amazing place to visit, all that history just under your feet. I can laugh about my little dip in the river now, was,not so good at the time, thanks Pat

[@EamonAdams]

Thanks for both videos they were great. You put a lot of work into these and it paid off! The workmanship in the culverts wasn't half bad either.....great brickwork. Fascinating stuff.....thanks again. Looking forward to your next adventure.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Eamon, such a fascinating place and so much history around the river,worth the time and effort to put all the information together. It is a nice environment to film / photograph in, no wind, no rain and once in you have the place to yourself, so you can spend half a hour getting the perfect picture. Thanks for watching and commenting, Pat

[@susanolson3611]

Oh ! You are brave and wonderful ! 😀 Subscribed, cheers from Oregon

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Susan, I would not say brave, I just Iike exploring places that people don't normally see and researching the local history of my city, thanks Pat

[@susanolson3611]

@@patrickdickinson6492, I haven't had a chance to watch many of your other videos yet, do you ever metal detect these areas? There must be treasures everywhere!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

@@susanolson3611 Hi Susan, I do have a metal detector but never used it in the tunnels, there is alot if scrap metal and general rubbish but it is definitely something to try, with a 150 years of history down there, thanks Pat

[@susanolson3611]

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[@clivekibbler4578]

fantastic loved it really well made and delighted you took the time to share with us

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Clive, I really enjoyed walking through the culverts, felt so different to be under the streets of Sheffield, thanks for watching Pat

[@clivekibbler4578]

mr dickinson thank you for message but the all the thanks goes to you must have taken a lot of your time to make that film

[@ScoriacTears]

8:20 jeeze Pat, bet you were doing parkour in the sixties eh! you scaled that fence like a man half your age, never stop buddy never stop.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

No got to keep going, love it, thanks Pat

[@Mog435]

You’re a proper Star ⭐️. I’ve only recently stumbled across your channel so interesting your presentation is a tonic . I could just imagine a bbc film crew thinking they have discovered something interesting only to find you already there doing a film of your own . Excellent Patric 👍🏻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

That would of been interesting to meet a film crew down one of the culverts, the truth is I have never met a soul, always get the place to myself, thanks again for the comments, all the best Pat

[@Mog435]

@@patrickdickinson6492 thank you be safe 👍🏻

[@johnrogers2826]

What grand adventures you have. My god but they look fun! Thanks for taking us along!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks John, yes a lot of fun and easy for me to get to, thanks Pat

[@christopherwhiting8463]

Very interesting video keep em coming

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Christopher, this was the first of many explores, such interesting places hidden away from the public view, months later this river lead me to the mighty Megatron…….thanks Pat

[@MIB-iy6qq]

Very interesting with some beautiful brickwork craftsmanship and also well presented. Looking faward to your next adventure 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Mick, the brickwork is like a work of Art, amazing, thanks Pat

[@mal334455]

Always watch your great videos Pat..need to have a go at this wild camping as i love the great outdoors myself...

[@patrickdickinson6492]

mal334455 Hi once you,be been wild camping with all the freedom to do just what you want, there's no turning back trust me you will love it, all the best Pat

[@conorwildadventures277]

Very interesting video. it's amazing the history all around us and we don't even notice it. Keep up the good work.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Conor I lived in Sheffield near the Porter all my life but did not know too much about its history until I took an interest and started researching, amazing the route it took under Sheffield, thanks for watching Pat

[@JH-pi1dd]

Mate, your videos are bloody good.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks I really appreciate that, Pat

[@zombywoof-0hNo]

Epic. Wonderful documentary.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Ian, such a beautiful area, often not visited as its in the old industrial area of Sheffield, thanks Pat

[@dizzylizzy124]

All I can say Pat is the wait was worth it, brilliant...

[@patrickdickinson6492]

dizzylizzy124 Hi and glad you enjoyed the video, really amazing in the culverts, passing underneath well known buildings and streets, more to follow later in year, all the best Pat

[@Swampzoid]

Interresting walk. It's a place I'd normally not walk. Thanks for posting.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes a bit of a adventure under the streets of Sheffield make you appreciate how great the builders of the past were,thanks for watching Pat

[@juliemclean6266]

Yes, very good, at last, something really interesting. Thankyou, I hope you do much more of this.x

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Julie glad you enjoyed , so interest info down there, hopefully find a few more places like this, thanks Pat

[@jimsbro58]

This is an amazing video.Great job. ...I think you should have you're own television show. Be safe.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi and thanks for the kind comments, such amazing places just under your feet, safety always at the front, thanks Pat

[@spencerdodds2207]

Excellent film Patrick, I really enjoyed it. You've certainly captured the atmosphere of those culverts. Took some bottle going down some of those long sections I should think.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Spencer, I was a bit apprehensive at first but once in you just keep going because I find it adventurist and exiting wanting to know whats round the next bend, feel great when you have explored what you set out to do, very satisfying, all the best Pat

[@tomsmyth5138]

Fantastic video thanks for sharing.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Tom Smyth Hi Tom and thanks, these are great little culverts to explore in Sheffield all pretty safe and easy accessable, thanks for watching Pat

[@kevinbateman4001]

Absolute classic, very interesting Pat. I like to think about the people that built those very old bridges if they could see it now like. And the bit at the end where you don't give a monkeys very funny. I will be watching again. Thanks. kev

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Kevin these culverts have been here for over 100 years or more still in great condition and just waiting to be explored, thanks for watching Pat

[@simonyoung683]

Hi pat, just discovered your great channel, we love your wild camp videos, very informative and very relaxing to watch, look forward to lots more in the better times ahead, stay safe mate 👍👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Simon, great to have you along, worrying times at the moment but hope to still produce some vidios, although maybe from the garden at the moment, all the best Pat

[@agentbertram4769]

Just watched for a second time. I love your videos. Thanks Pat!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes a very memorable series of videos, my first exploits underground, thanks Pat

[@Rameman33]

A brilliantly documented walk Patrick.I'd imagine the culverts were built by a mixture of local labour and possibly Irishmen. Gives you a humble appreciation of their labours.Thanks for the insight.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

H Cyril, the brickwork is amazing to say a lot of it maybe 150 years old makes you appreciate the skill that went into building the culverts. The fact that the most modern section through Decathlon has collapsed proves the quality of Victorian builders. thanks for comments Pat

[@georgegunn9387]

Another amazing video...i don't know whether it's brave or foolhardy to do what you do but either way it makes for great viewing! Take a bow Pat...you deserve a medal!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

George Gunn hi George, a bit of both I think but I know my limits, I worked as a Electrical Power Engineer for 40 years on very high voltages and you learn to risk access each situation, always have a plan B in case it does go wrong. Life is a risk at time and probably most dangerous thing I do is driving. Thanks for interesting comments all the best Pat

[@steveoliver1658]

Top Man great to watch Patrick.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Realm interesting following the river through these culverts so much history hidden just below the surface, thanks Pat

[@_Ramen-Vac_]

These waterways flow all thru my dreams. Maybe remember the kids' book "The Little Tin Soldier"? Captivating.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

They are very dream like especially the sound of the water, Pat

[@keithmoreton1764]

Thank you Patrick, absolutely fascinating. Great light painting work with the camera.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Keith Moreton Hi Keith these are amazing places just waiting to be explored, it's just knowing where they are, this area I have lived all my life and know all the area, Pat

[@fiegenfiegen]

14:15. The section with the ultra-fast narrow channel is absolutely terrific and worrysome! If you fell in it, you'd have a hard time getting out, probably!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

The central channel contains the flow of water, very strong current,common type of construction, thanks Pat

[@ianmedium]

I so look forward to your videos, beautifully shot and I always learn so much, thanks Pat.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

ianmedium Yes Ian these small culverts were full of history, such amazing places hidden from public view. The collapsed bit in Decathlon carpark is still there not sure what they are going to do with it. Appreciate your comments, Pat

[@WiltshireMan]

Great video Patrick. Informative and entertaining. Just the right mix. Sandy

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Sandy, lived in this area all my life and did not realise these culverts existed until I investigated the history of the river on the web. to think you can have a adventure like this under Sheffield, not far from were I iive, amazing, thanks for comments all the best Pat

[@kilner79]

hello im the assistant brewer at stancill brewery and i just want to thank you for these videos i have no idea how i stumbled on them but really gives me a thrill watching you and the time you must put into these with all the camera angles on your own you really do make it look professional thanks again and please enjoy a drink in one of our establishments Albion,horse and jockey,norfolk arms , closed shop again thank you

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi and thanks for those comments, see your beers about quite a bit, not been in Albion, London Road take it for a while, must try it. Glad you enjoyed the video,s I have a great and interesting time making them, all the best Pat

[@nellbrown770]

nice one Pat. some good old building work there, some of those brick ones are like the tunnels Brunel would have built.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Nell yes the brickwork down here is like a work of art, built by craftsmen of the like we will never see again, thanks Pat