What lies under the old mill.

[@richardslaubaugh2368]

I am from the US not the UK but I find your videos fascinating and I am very interested in your city of Manchester after watching them. Thank you for continuing them.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Richard glad you enjoy. Regards to you in the US

[@parody4042]

You should visit us I'll give you a tour if you want a ghost tour with a history lesson I'll hook you up to a mates ghost tour show you a few spots

[@daveparsons6956]

I've lived in Manchester 20 years and I can tell you I've come to love the place, it's really an incredible city with an incredible history.

[@richardslaubaugh2368]

@@daveparsons6956 as I watch more and more of Martin’s videos about Manchester I am truly fascinated by the cities architecture and history (ancient and recent past). I find the English history to be very interesting. We don’t have the length of history you folks in the UK do but I am learning all I can regarding Manchester’s past. It looks like a very cool city with much to do and learn.

[@richardslaubaugh2368]

@@MartinZero regards to you in Manchester. Thank you for continuing the videos.

[@peterdunning2952]

The craftmanship of those early stonemasons is breathtaking .

[@curbyourshi1056]

Thing is, it was absolutely bog standard to them.

[@Peter-MH]

"Are we going to go in, or are we going to stay safe?!"... of course we're going in!! Great explore!

[@MartinZero]

It was never in any doubt that we were going in Peter 😃

[@lordbungle6235]

I've used the " I will only go in part the way" line with my wife before.

[@jabehauber]

@5:09 Love the spray painted "Dangerous" above the entry.

[@davred20]

Just for martin www.heywoodhistory.com Looking back at natt bank - the monkey town.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks but this is the website I mentioned in the video that doesn’t say anything about the mill unfortunately

[@dianapatterson1559]

A shout out to James for his bravery and friendship to explore with you, Martin. John has his own agenda, and bless him for it. For James, it is sheer adventure and friendship. Thank you, James, Martin, and John for a great adventure.

[@MartinZero]

Yeah true Diana, he does enjoy himself though

[@merikblackmore]

@@MartinZero and he only gets half a cup of tea.

[@LSD123.]

I pressed the like button before the video even loaded..... I've been with Martin from the beginning, he hasn't let me down yet. I know it will be a good video.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it 👍

[@mrlister2000]

You have got to take a step back and marvel at the engineering genius of the people who designed and built the tunnels. It is testament to their skill that over 150yrs later they are still standing. I'd be tempted to get a team together and cut a channel from the last tunnel to let the water out, and explore it further! Another great video, thank you Martin

[@MartinZero]

Thank you, I wish I could see the plans

[@seany84uk]

Cant get enough of this video! Martin and a few other channels should be on tv!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Sean

[@tonydeleo3642]

I can imagine the brick masons and their apprentices building the forms for the arched brick then laying the brick, one by one, by hand, maybe even singing a bit of a song as they worked??

[@neilmartin3220]

Incredible. That stonework almost looked brand new at the entrance at the other end. Great video Martin thank you.

[@MartinZero]

Yeah it was in great nick wasnt it Neil

[@Gappasaurus]

21:59 For some reason “Martin’s crew of lads, ready to pull a heist” popped in my head here 😆

[@MartinZero]

A heist in a stinky tunnel full of water 😀

[@squirrel7t7]

The Earl of Tyrone was hiding out around there when he got Exiled. Legend has it he rescued some noble woman from Stubley Old Hall in Littleborough from drowning in the Roch. The area used to be called Tyrones Bed and there is is street just off Bury and Rochdale old road above the Valley called Tyrone Drive or something like..

[@MartinZero]

Yeah I kept coming across the name Tyrone

[@chrisbradshaw7273]

Hey Martin, check out the Kirklees Valley in the Greenmount/Tottington area of Bury there's loads of industrial history and relics. For example there was Tottington mill that was a bleach works, there are a few huge stone cisterns remaining that are quite impressive as well as old filter beds, culverts, ponds with big cast irons valves, a stone viaduct with a few arches over Island Lodge, an old railway line that is now a woodland trail and not forgetting Tower Farm, that resembles a castle and right on my doorstep too! EDIT: Burrs country park is very close by too with similar features.

[@MartinZero]

That sounds good chris thanks

[@graemehannam3950]

Another excellent video Martin thanks, love how you delve into the history of the area's you are exploring, really makes Sundays better especially in these uncertain times, please keep your vlogs coming and stay safe

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Graeme glad you enjoyed

[@brianartillery]

Heck of a tunnel, there. Realistically, you'd need caving gear and breathing apparatus to have a proper look. Some of that brickwork looks a bit sketchy, too. Probably best to do what you did - check from a distance. Yet another great video, and yet again, superb, evocative music. Nice one.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Brian, yeah great find

[@nojhampton]

Reminds me of the Tors valley in New mills. As a kids we use to explore (muck about)! All over, in tunnels, rivers, derelict buildings. Now I watch you do it, while I sit on a comfy sofa 🙂

[@MartinZero]

I need to visit there Jon

[@nojhampton]

@@MartinZero moved away nearly 20 years ago . It's a deep gorge where several mills were built, 3 railway lines, tunnels , coal miners etc. There was a information/history centre behind the bus station and plenty of information on graces. Would love to go back to have a look. Jp

[@christopherbraiden6713]

Thanks Martin and friends for the video this is so amazing and built so well. Do we go in of course you do. Another look at times gone by, amazing what is under your feet!!😎🐓🐓🇬🇧

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Christopher

[@Dave64track]

What a great find and in pretty good condition most of it considering it's age not much escapes you when finding these tunnels and finding the other end was a good find. Thanks for sharing guys and see you in the next.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much David, yeah was a great find

[@johncoe1413]

Great exploration, I assume that the tunnels would have been a lot deeper with faster flowing water. Looking forward to your next vid. Cheers John 😎😎👍

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much John

[@everhope6364]

If you go behind Bury general there is a very steep valley with the Roch running through it and it is full of ruins you could spend days there going through it all, Great video as usual Martin

[@MartinZero]

Thanks, might take a look

[@trimbaker1893]

Great adventure , looks like an old sewer. I would like to metal detect in there...very interesting.

[@michaelnixon6266]

I like your style bud me tp

[@lazyhazeldaisy9596]

Brilliant Martin and crew I just can't get over the craftsmanship of the brickwork for what looks like an outlet, I appreciate you going in and having a look round and getting all muddy and stinky for us Martin that's dedication! 🤗

[@MartinZero]

Yeah that outlet was the most intact bit. Yeah the washer was on full time when I got in

[@TheBadasspony]

IAM FROM TEXAS , LOVE WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS..!! AWESOME HISTORY HERE.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed

[@neilwilliams2409]

Very interesting. A little gem of a find. Good old Sunday Martin and the crew. 👌

[@MartinZero]

Yeah definitely a hidden gem Neil

[@rosewhite---]

I used to go exploring the ruined mills in the steep old valleys outside Huddersfield. Haven't been for years. You could try to find your way into Woodbottom Mill at Elland alongside the canal that brought its coal and wool.

[@Phil-M0KPH]

A good find indeed. It’s important to film all these remains as, one day, they’ll be gone for good!

[@MartinZero]

Yeah its incredible this is hidden away and still has its story to tell Phil

[@JudgeGeneHunt]

Martin, I think you're right about that tunnel. If you go to Quarry Bank Mill in Styal you can see such tunnels, preserved and still in use today.

[@MartinZero]

I need to visit there

[@kohedunn]

Many thanks Martin and friends for another great find ! And for being far braver than I would be in these circumstances !! xx

[@waverleyjournalise5757]

The places we leave behind... what a wealth beneath the earth. Don't stop making these, they are a fantastic dive into history as well. The atmosphere of the places you explore is something else, and something that shouldn't be forgotten. Every structure has its story. You should look up Quarry Bank Mill in Cheshire, I imagine it has a layout very similar to what was here. It's a working mill powered by both water and steam, with 2 waterwheels.

[@jamieleemayjm]

Got to say I watch for the music as much as the locations now

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Jamie

[@adamdnewman]

Martin you never disappoint us, but always amaze us!

[@jetsons101]

Another great video, GO IN, GO IN...... After watching your videos for "a long time" I'm surprised that when people go to bed they don't wake up in a abandoned underground watercourse, canal, basement, train tunnel or a culverted river or brook. On the Baptism card, at 17:19, does the LDS stand for Latter Day Saints? Must say after all the videos you have made you must be well versed in the use of a washer and dryer. Thanks for hard work....

[@MartinZero]

Yeah everything went in the wash after Mike

[@oldmanhuppiedos]

Not all history can be found on the internet yet, luckily there are people like you who look it up.

[@Hairnicks]

Brilliant explore, fascinating bit of history.

[@johnrooney1749]

Again great video loved the massive catapult walking stick good idea to keep gas device with you most times Martin thank you to yourself and your crew pass on my thanks please. JohnRooney

[@mikeclarke3882]

Nice one Martin. Always amazed by the the amount of work that went into building back then. Glad you played it safe, discretion being the better part of valour an all.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Mike, glad you enjoyed

[@josephranker5716]

Another great adventure into lost history, dark tunnels and dangerous smelly places. Well done Martin. The effort you put into post production is clear :)

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Joseph

[@johnrogers2826]

As always, brilliant! Man, you have such fun. Oh what I would give to be able to tag along. Kind of hard from Canada, but I can still watch and enjoy and live vicariously through your grand adventures! Ta!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks John, you would be welcome

[@aniwilliams3370]

I love this, looking at how all these people were here building and manufacturing things and when they pass nature just takes over again. All those amazing recesses cut into the stones. Really wonderful, Martin, and I loved the music 🥰💕

[@joncrawford3485]

Just an idea - maybe have a little remote control boat with something like a cheapo GoPro mounted on it; then send it up a quiet patch of water like in the tunnel. Maybe attach a wire at the back to pull it back if required

[@MartinZero]

I have worked on numerous devices Jon

[@shirleylynch7529]

Absolutely brilliant. What a find. Loved how you captured the spiders webs. You have a special gift Martin. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Shirley. Yeah now we know where the spiders hang out in winter

[@MrVxrman]

Another one done and I’m off now to watch another 😎 Thank you Martin and friends 😃🍻👍🏻

[@rydermike33]

Great stuff as always Martin & Co. I do love a good tunnel but here's me saying 'stay out and stay safe' but in you all went! Great find though. That outflow tunnel seemed a lot more recent didn't it, with that dressed stone. Thank you chaps.

[@richbrookes9297]

Great video guys, look forward to these on a Sunday. Love these sorts of places, makes you wonder what it was like to be there when it was in use.

[@MartinZero]

Oh to have seen it Rich

[@anythingbootneck]

Another fascinating and enjoyable explore, well done guys!👍🏻

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Paul

[@christopherescott6787]

You find the most interesting places and people to explore with. Kudos on another fine work.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Christopher, hope your well 👍

[@ronb4113]

Hello Martin Great video , you have a lot of old stuff scattered around the UK. Thanks for showing and keep up the good work

[@SueGirling68]

Hi Martin, James & friends, wow look at that awesome brickwork still standing after all these years, that is stunning and just goes to show that craftsmen back in the day built stuff to last. A fantastic explore and I do agree it was safer to exit and go back another day with a gas meter, methane gas is nothing to mess with. Thank you for sharing, much love. xx💖🤘

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Sue 👍

[@justinmccowan2543]

Amazing how structures, construction and engineering, along with technology have evolved from the Medieval times, through the Victorian times, into modern times. I have always lived in America, but I admire how the British have built their infrastructure and buildings. There's something about the methods they used and the styling as a result that I love!

[@captainkirk1]

That small square stone on the arch holding it up was cool

[@MartinZero]

Yeah and a bit ropey

[@johorrocks8927]

Brilliant that Martin, love how you find these gems and the research is invaluable too, really enjoyed that.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Jo

[@David_Owsnett]

What an amazing find that tunnel is !! The mysterious Margaret too. I wonder if she has any living decendants.

[@MartinZero]

I bet she will do David

[@simontay4851]

I bet they would have interesting stories to tell. Maybe even photos in a private collection.

[@kohedunn]

I was thinking the same thing..... There are local historical sites that list old families...

[@Pob76]

@@MartinZero Just a thought , Margaret most probably worked at this mill. Unfortunately as early as 10 years of age ,and bare footed!

[@sorbabaric1]

What a wonderful find. Thanks for the interesting video to enjoy after a busy night at work.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Sorba

[@johnstilljohn3181]

That's fantastic...! That stonework was so precisely cut...

[@MartinZero]

Yeah very precise lines John

[@gingerbread6614]

Boy when they built something it lasted. What kind of lantern is that looks great. Let us know. Thanks again.

[@wackbatt4746]

another cracking explore lads

[@MartinZero]

Thank you

[@jontownsend8090]

Great bit of history, brought back from the brink of oblivion by your good self. Thanks again for sharing.

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Jon

[@garethparr9482]

Fantastic Martin. We are blessed with a huge amount of industrial history in the north west of England and thankfully we have you n the gang who bring us these wonderful videos. Thanks again Martin and happy Xmas to you and the gang.

[@matthewrail6065]

Thumbs up Martin love the arch on the tunnel.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Matthew, yeah couple of nice arches in there

[@kcalvin66]

Thank you such beautiful old mill structures . Martin you have become the exploration hero documentary historical video production Company. Martin you and guests are amazing your under rated for the services and talents you bring to this world please don't stop this work others will find and appreciate you I hope more than I do , I find your production to be first class above any Television mind programming safe for any age to watch learn and enjoy your productions deserve so much more recognition don't get a fat head over theses words just keep doing your videos. 💋

[@TomRuthemann]

I always find it mindboggeling that after 150+ years so many things are still in a good nick

[@jmarsh3347]

Really enjoy your videos, you obviously put a lot of work into them. One of the most honest channels around. But you could change the titles to "We didn't come prepared."

[@rogergriffith286]

Great fun. What a place to explore and elucidate

[@blanchae]

Thanks for sharing this history. Hi from Calgary, Alberta, Canada

[@ivanhockenhull2604]

Another Underground Odyssey and a gripping one at that. The whole of The NorthWest appears to be honeycombed with great industrial history. Well done."If it's gas.we're knackered". Indeed, Martin. Well done.🇯🇪

[@MartinZero]

And I think we was knackered Ivan, but thank you

[@barbhenderson4867]

Wow what a find Martin, thanks for sharing xx

[@MartinZero]

Yeah great find, thanks Barbara

[@HobbiesAndSunshine]

Amazing history, thanks for sharing.

[@BrasherFox]

Another great explore and how well constructed those old mills were. Cold tea in an old sauce bottle and cold toast was my breakfast in school, after attending early morning mass. I was a choir boy back then, I wonder what happened along the way!!!!!

[@MartinZero]

Looks like you rebelled against the cold tea Brian

[@mattblack7876]

That was another supreme video Martin-brickwork and stonework in the tunnel was wow!-hope that you return there and find waterwheel evidence ...

[@MartinZero]

I would love to Matt

[@juliacarr47]

Thanks for a great video Martin,James and John. Thank goodness you’re not daft enough to go it alone. Stay safe and keep videoing.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Julia

[@steveuphill3795]

A great find, but extremely extensive for a simple water mill, makes me curious..... thanks for your efforts. 🇬🇧

[@martin4787]

Martin, yet another fantastic thoroughly enjoyable video, I have to say. Now what was missing is a certain £180 torch and it is Christmas after all. Go on, you know you want one. 😃 👍

[@MartinZero]

Yeah your right Martin. I definitely needed it as that spot one I have is crap. Anyway....its ordered 😃

[@simontay4851]

Wow, that tunnel is amazing. It could be 200 years old and it still stands like when it was built. Even with the weight of the trees on top, water constantly dripping through, being half full of water and mud, zero maintenance, it hasn't collapsed. Goes to show that stone structures last forever. I wonder if it is listed.

[@MartinZero]

Yeah its bloody incredible when you put it like that Simon

[@sandra3193]

Wow, great video, glad I checked you out. Sent by ‘Docking bay 51’. Plan to enjoy your videos. I am in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Resided in Great Britain many years ago.

[@DanielMeakin1]

Another great fantastic video your videos are very interesting and i learn alot

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Daniel

[@DanielMeakin1]

@@MartinZero 👍your welcome

[@techno8870]

Ace! Love your videos, Martin!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much

[@misterbacon4933]

Nice video. You have a very clear voice with a little nice accent. I really enjoy! Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much and greetings to you in the Netherlands

[@karina-jx4zv]

Seriously who gives Martin a thumbs down? I mean c’mon

[@danam2584]

The amount of work that went into these tunnels blows my mind. Wonderful video as always! Thank you from across the pond.

[@alan7165]

Another marvellous discovery of one of the building blocks of the British empire. Thank you

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Alan glad you enjoyed

[@johnathanrowley2707]

What a great hidden find, looks like part of it is filled in.

[@MartinZero]

Yes Johnathan it was a gem

[@paullatham7774]

Going below and beyond for us thanks Martin and gang

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Paul

[@tomtl663]

Martin there is another mill in heywood with similar tunnels running under it from the roach might be worth a look that mill is still standing but derelict might be worth a look but you will need your waders as when I went in it was very silted up might shed more light on what you uncovered on this video

[@MartinZero]

Cool, whats the mill called

[@theclownprince6829]

Roeacre mill

[@tomtl663]

Crimble mill

[@theclownprince6829]

Are u on about the one just over the bridge

[@CharlieTalmadge]

Great waterway to divert water from the river to under the mill where a water wheel was.... very cool. Cheers from NY

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Charlie glad you enjoyed

[@andrewfound3269]

Hi Martin Great informative video and yet again quality information about the mill. Thanks Martin Dorset Andy keep the faith

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Andy

[@lindamccaughey6669]

Knew you couldn’t resist going in. Who could blame you, what a find. That beautiful brickwork . That was just outstanding, thanks so much for taking me along and putting up with the poo smell. Please stay safe and take care

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Linda, I though you would like it

[@MrSteffen2020]

Think you Martin for nice video see you next week

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Steffen see you soon

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

Amazing to see such places have survived all this time. Thanks for taking us along.

[@MartinZero]

Yes true, I would have never known about this

[@markb9013]

Thanks Martin as ever another fascinating video..

[@trevorwright6165]

hi martin and team that was great so interesting a good find and we loved it i glad you were all safe thanks so much love to you from us down south

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much to you both

[@stevesrepairs3815]

Thanks Martin for another great adventure, I used to go ratting along the river Roch in the 70s which I know as a very winding river but after alot of rain it can swell and move with some force and that was further upstream from where you were so I would say that those underground water courses will be very powerful and pressured. at full flow. Please be careful when excavating such places as there are loads of rats which are double incontinent and carry Weills disease which as you may know is very deadly. Take care and all the best. Stevie PS: The biggest rats that I've ever seen were on the Roch.

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Steve, scary rats !!!

[@WarHawk-]

I find it a shame that most canals and tunnels seem to be silted in. What glorious discoveries could be found if they could be explored to the bottom. What you do find, however, is most fascinating so stay safe Martin and carry on 😉

[@colinthegeordiehistorian10]

Another brilliant video Martin the wife was shouting dont go any further when you were in that tunnel lol

[@MartinZero]

Your wife is a sensible lady Colin 😃

[@TheJimbobalot]

Hi Martin, I’m really enjoying your videos having recently discovered your channel. As a kid I explored these tunnels and where you got to was probably feet away from being able to see the exit. They were always flooded and smelly. When the river floods it washed back up the exit and stayed stagnant. We too could never find the entrance only the side passage in. If you go further upstream past meadowcroft mills there is another but in worse condition and blocked off.

[@martinswithenbank87]

Thanks for this video Martin and Co. I have always been fascinated by that stretch of the Roch. If memory serves that it not very accessible, though that may have changed.

[@MartinZero]

Really steep sided Martin

[@RobTaverner]

Stunning again. Thanks Martin.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Rob

[@laurencem7970]

I seldom post comments. However, your channel has become essential Sunday viewing. They really are fantastic videos. Nice close up of what looked like a burnet moth too!

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Larry, There was another bigger moth flying about in there

[@derelictmanchester8745]

Brilliant stuff Martin,great working with you👍👍

[@ianetchells7358]

Another belter. Thank you Martin !

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Ian

[@charlottemarceau8062]

To think that tunnel has been there gently dripping into the infilled water for 150 years ! (that sound was so relaxing! You should make recordings of some of these places!)

[@MartinZero]

I thought you would like a bit of ambience 😀

[@andyhill242]

What you need is a hover rover for tunnels like that! I'll see if I can find something for you.