The Work of James Brindley at Wet Earth Colliery Part 2
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- In this video we continue our study of the work of James Brindley at Wet Earth Colliery. Otherwise known as Clifton Colliery. James Brindley designed an Inverted syphon to carry water underneath the River Irwell in the Irwell valley at Clifton Salford. This was to power a water wheel to pump out a Mine, colliery. There is a history of Coal mining in the area and Wet earth colliery was one of many. In this episode we visit the underground tunnels that comprise the network of Tunnels that James Brindley designed in this pumping scheme. These underground tunnels in Salford / Manchester are truly amazing to see. Plus the age and the Industrial heritage and mining architecture. Wet earth colliery dates back to pre Industrial revolution. This is also pre Victorian engineering.
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Haha Tank Rover with full smoke effects was like a tense rescue scene from Thunderbirds. Good stuff.
It was a bit Matt 😆
Brilliantly put.. lol
I can imagine the beads of sweat breaking out on the puppet's foreheads!
I just presumed it was a Russian tank lol!
YES FINALLY, Felt like the world’s longest week
Cheers Reggie
Absolutely brilliant martin I'm blown away with them tunnels, i'm loving tank rover 😂 😂 👍👍
Best use of a Leopard 2 ever :)
Thanks Paul
Your tank looked like something out of Doctor Who, but it worked a treat. You've nailed it again. But now we're curious about that 'tunnel that shouldn't be there', that goes without saying. 😊
Thank you Hubert, all will be explained
You're sitting there talking inanely about Mars and Marathon and it's like "There's Compo & Cleggy sitting on t' river bank wi' Foggy up to his knees in t' river" - Perfect Moment.
You're good editor, Marty.
EDIT: If a tracked Camera is good enough to send into the Giza Pyramid there's definitely no shame in using one as you did. Kudos.
Thanks 😆👍
That's exactly why I thought! Great stuff.
The notches were probably to hold the arch former which the bricks were laid on until the lime mortar set and was common practice and still is building brick arch work .
Excellent suggestion. A lot of staging would have had to have been done to build this, and water ingress would also have been a problem even before letting the river water in. That's what I'm wondering is the case for the 'unexpected tunnel'. It might have been a construction adit.
Iv seen a few old photos showing wooden arches and bricks laid on top nice one
Ahh ok, never thought of that Adrian
I lived in that area for 40 years and apart from being aware of the Wet Earth didn't have an inkling of the workings. I found it fascinating . Thank you
Isn't it crazy to think that 18th century engineering can survive through to today? Can you imagine anything we build now lasting so long? Jeez matey, you need a TV series for sure, because you're cataloging the things that are right underneath our feeet: stuff that is the foundation that the modern world is built upon but which is largely forgotten in this 'digital age'. A massive 'thank you' from me, and please keep up the fantastic work you do.
I didn't mention the music! Outstanding! Such an 80's Manchester feel to it, yet it fits with the video! So cool!
It held a large sliding rectangular gate valve . It slid down in track from above . Very Nice Find ! You fellows deserve international recognition !
Thanks Montie 👍
I have to keep reminding myself that your videos are not professionally produced. You have some of the highest quality amateur videos I have seen anywhere. I love the subject matter. The production is a major bonus.
Well done as always. Keep up the great work!
This was a masterpiece.
Thanks very much
I live 5 minutes away from the old colliery and know the area like the back of my hand, but I didn't ever expect to see inside those tunnels, brilliant Martin, thanks for making the effort.👍
Thanks Mark
I think we need merchandise.
T-shirts with a small "Martin Zero" logo on the chest,and a huge picture of Tank Rover on the back.👍
Good Idea Colin
Amazing .. ! The siphon chamber from the 1750's ... Speechless. I'd love to see this stuff. Thanks for sharing!
OMG! Martin, First off The intro music had me disco dancing in my wheelchair, which was delightful. Between the music and the cinematography and your narration I felt every emotion possible . Bang up job Martin. You make my Sundays! So nice to have Conner back. Boy O boy James Brindley had some wild imagination to think all this up ! Once again thrilled by your work. Love from Peru
Thanks so much Sharon, hope your well. I will get to my facebook messages soon
“punctuated wi peanuts” 😂😂😂
Awesome couple of videos Martin, great work 👍
Tank rover is every bit as impressive as I expected, including sound and smoke effects!
Thanks I loved it Andy
You are absolutely bonkers, Martin! I've done a fair bit of potholing/caving and I could always tell the people I was leading, the caves have been here for tens of thousands of years and they've always looked like this. All you could say was; this has been here since 1756 and it's looking a bit second hand!
Amazing vlog though Mr Zero, fascinating stuff and much to wonder at. The Tank Rover was fun, but you didn't mention the most interesting thing it could see. The brickwork at the top of the upcast was almost perfect, even now. No wonder Brittania ruled the waves and almost took over the planet, with engineers like Brindley and craftsmen like that to build to his design. Why does Britain so undervalue its engineers and scientists? We pay far too much attention to rich people. Not because they are clever, but because they are rich. And we are paying for it. Rant off.
Absolutely brilliant, I'm sure Brindley would be proud his tunnel is appreciated and admired with clever technology.
Hi Martin, all I can say is wow, you were probably the first people to see that for many many years. I thought you did an excellent job of not only the filming but the explanations of what job each part played to get the water from point A to point B. Absolutely fantastic, thank you so much for all of the hard work and research that you carried out to bring us this breathtaking journey of the route the water took and showing us the amazing engineering skills of James Brindley and his tunnels. xx💖
Fantastic Video, better than every Hollywood Movie! It is simply amazing, all that still exist after 250 years! I love your videos!
Thank you Peter
THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO - Another Epic Explore with a GREAT BACK STORY so good to see it wasnt Destroyed
I was part of the Wet Earth Exploration Group set up by Alan Davies in the 1990s and we cleaned out the tailrace and service tunnels before Salford Council closed access. I cannot recall doing any exploration of the tunnel on the other side of the river so it was great to see your videos of these, many thanks.
Regarding the mystery tunnel from the siphon I believe some members of the group did enter this mystery tunnel but found it was blocked so it was unclear of its purpose although Dave Lane in his book suggests that an early drawing indicates that this tunnel could have supplied water to an early pumping system - may be before the leat was created to take water to the wheel chamber.
This is great thanks Martin, I have no idea how you fit in filming and editing these with a job. Let alone the his of research. Get some merch sorted with some bees on it, put me down for a hoody!
Thanks Alan, I keep meaning to do it
Martin Zero do it 👍🏻
19:52 That's like a little sketch :D love it.
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well martin what can we say words are not enough but thank you all so very much for the effort you all put into it
we are glad you were all safe and well cheers for now from down south trev and Christine
Thanks to you both Trev and Christine 👍
Overlooked at 20:52 is that the upcast sill is about 3m higher than the downcast, so the reason it's feed being in a tunnel is to create the head necessary to have the water rise up over the sill on the upcast side. It then runs to the pump for the colliery providing more power than if the water just ran in a channel.
"Note for next time, I must remember to switch the smoke effects off on tank rover" LMAO! Great idea, smoke or no.
I do actually quite like the smoke
Tank Rover's fumes reminded me of malfunction dry ice stage prop of Spinal Tap
I get you 😆👍
You guys are the best! The best thing about everyone here is we genuinely love the history of Manchester and surrounding region, and it is just a bunch of people you could down some pints with!!
Thanks Andrew 👍
Good to see you back in your element Martin - a deep dark hole to crawl through! Fascinating video, I love Brindley's idea of a syphon to take water under a river! They have now done something similar to take boats under a road without raising the road in Glasgow, on the Forth & Clyde canal, using a couple of locks to drop the level of the canal.
Top marks 🎥 🏆 👏🏻 Martin - excellent & informative
Hope you are keeping well ? 🦠
Thank you am fine, hope your well
Martin Zero not bad thanks .... your part 2 was excellent (as was part 1) and looking forward to part 3.
When you starting guided tours? Reckon you could make a fortune 👍🏻
lol when that intro music kicked in i felt all weird, now picturing Dean that probably created it
Yep it is Deans Music
Can always rely on you Martin for some good informative information and entertainment. Really necessary in these mad times at the moment
Thanks Matthew
Wow those tunnels Over 230 years old love the way you explain everything. Tank rover is genius I thought for one minute you were going to dangle him over the edge. Top stuff Martin can’t wait for part 3
Can't remember the last time I clicked on a video so fast
Yep i was waiting for that one too
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Martin, i have access to a engineering shop & would love to help with your Rover camera robots. For instants could have used the barrel up & down channel to allow the camera to look up or down.. loving this mini series, keep up the good work.
Hi Jon thats a good idea, depends where you are ?
@@MartinZero Hyde
Jon Hampton That’s do able
@@MartinZero cool, how are you going to contact me?
I'm not on Facebook , I might try a message in a bottle!
As I become more aware of James Brindley's achievements, I am amazed at what training the man apparently had. I was expecting some study of engineering, maybe at one of the classic universities, but the reality is far, far different. Brindley must have been mentored by, and in discussion with some very learned people of his time, and, dare I say it, some sort of genius to boot. I'm loving your explorations. Thanks.
That is just fascinating and incredible! Oh what I would give to tag along on one of these adventures. Awesome! Thanks again Mr.Zero, you single handedly make Sundays fun again!
I wonder if the whole thing was sealed, and the brick work was deliberately 'punctured' to stop the water flow through?
Good video Martin! I enjoyed that immensely! Thank you for sharing! :-)
Thank you Chris
@@MartinZero My pleasure! :-)
ahhhh! the Heresy! The tank rover isnt a British tank! (good video still)
I know 😀I just needed a affordable remote control tank. It was a pair of tracks to me 😆
@@MartinZero Yeah, I can understand you not wanting anything to pricey in case something went wrong.
A week full of anxiety just waiting for this video. Keep up the good work.
Hope you enjoyed Joe
Another excellent industrial historical piece of history. Thanks for your efforts I can tell from you that sometimes the places you venture to are not entirely in your comfort zone. I was actually pleased to leave Wet Earth Colliery.
Great video Martin. LOL loved the tank rover. Amazing feat of engineering this is. Thanks for your work.
Tank rover is amazing, love it. Keep the videos coming 👍🏼
Thanks very much
I love your videos , you are much better than any outdoor and discovery programme on terrestrial tv
Fantastic stuff
...I live here
Well between Farnworth and Worsley
Very lucky to have the places on the doorstep.
P.s , I love tank rover -how brilliant !
The scene of you guys eating Mars bars and having a cuppa was straight out of The Detectorists...well done, and nicely framed against the running river water.
Thank you 😀
Tanks and urban exploration! My cup runneth over! Masterful again, Martin.🇯🇪
Thanks Ivan 👍
Some engineering feat those tunnels.
With what as progressed from those day to today you have to applaud those engineers who where pioneers.
And we still use brick lined sewers from the victorian days...
Excellent once again......
Great place and thanks Ant
Another incredible video Martin. I can't imagine the hardship the tunnellers faced with none of the modern gear you had at your disposal. Can't wait for the next instalment.
Yep, imagine tunneling under the River
THANKS, MARTIN FOR PART 2. MONDAY NIGHT BEATS CORONATION STREET CHEERS.
Thanks Paul
Hi Martin. Personally I think one of your best video sets yet. I've read about Brindley's syphon and the wet earth colliery as part of my fact gathering from when I did canal boat tours and guided walks at Worsley but never appreciated the extent of the workings until now. Fascinating stuff. Must admit though that the initiat shots of your journey up the washout tunnel reminded me of my colonoscopy both texture and colour lol. Looking forward to #3. Keep up the fab work....regards Dave
Cheers Dave. It was rather a brown tunnel
Great video lads. If you follow the feeder stream ,you will come across "dicky pee bridge".This was built to allow a local farmer at the time access to the river bank,where it is said he drove his cattle across the river when it was low.The rounded brickwork further up is said to be the point where the feeder sream turned right towards the colliery.They built the feeder stream right next to the river,and only turned towards the colliery at the very point where it was closest to the colliery.That way if the feeder stream flooded ,it could overflow into the river.The loading bay,and fletchers canal were built at a later date.
Blows my mind thinking over 200 years ago..fascinating!
Thanks Martin, so interesting. Looking forward to next week.
Thank you
One of the best moments ive seen in the videos ive watched was captured from the down-cast syphon entrance as the/your foot came into shot at the entrance to the tunnel. I thought of the first landing on the moon/one small step for man.... moment. Thankyou Martin.
Blown away Martin .... love it ...you are a legend.
Look forward to the book one day, I’m born n bread Manchester and you’re videos are a fantastic insight ..Ace !
Thanks very much Philip
You crack me up martin sending tank rover down smoking away i just imagine 2 bats in that tunnel sleeping peacefully and to.be awoking by a lite up smoking tank lol.... And them music themes Dean does his work proud again
NICE VIDEO MARTIN
Absolutely incredible. I love *so* much that you are documenting this incredible history that other people just think is not important. Unbelievable that in the 1940s you just smash something up that was 200yrs old even then and not try to encase it/preserve it. But hey-ho ... we'll still doing it today smashing up graveyards/grave stones :o( ... Thank you so much for this x
Another interesting local history video with great music. Many thanks Martin.
Martin I really love not only your videos they are excellent and your research really helps appreciate the engineering involved but especially I think the way you reinforce in others the necessity for respect of these works. That is absolutely incredible work for its time and especially the ingenuity involved. What is more Dean has done it yet again. He is really very clever. Thank you all.
Thanks for the tour.
Hi Martin just finished watching part two 😎
Many thanks for sharing.
🙂🍻👍🏼
Thanks very much
Well done Martin and Connor and the other gentleman very much enjoyed it look forward to the next
Thank you Ron
Well done Martin (& mates). I always enjoy your videos, but this was classic Martin Zero. Off the beaten track & doing your thing. Cheers.
Thank you Randy
Loving the new equipment, especially the gas monitor!
Cheers Andy
Yet again another brilliant video. Thanks a bunch Martin. Can not wait till no. 3. Cheers
Thanks very much
An enjoyable and informative video ! I wandered arount Wet Earth in 2007 when I was working at Enersys in Swinton. The tunnels are in really good condition seeing they are 250 years old ! I liked the sound effects on Tank Rover. (Bring back Marathons !)
Another fantastic video thanks Martin
Great videos, enjoying this.
It's really very, very impressive what was done 270 years ago. The Syphon chamber reminded me of Dr Who and the Green Death! Looking forward to the next installment!
What a great video of this remaining brinley tunnel you have done it once more Martin thanks you again. John Rooney st.annes Lancashire UK ps
Fascinating!! and love the sense of humour 👍
Brilliant Martin I am glad I spotted part two, and tank rover was a great touch of genius.
Brilliant. Very educational.
Brilliant video with interesting footage of the tunnels. Can't wait for part 3.
F.e.a.r -another supreme video again martin -atmospheric and frightening! -brickwork and tankcam rules!
Cheers Matt
Excellent video again!
Fantastic Martin, Always wanted to see those tunnels, but didn't think it was possible, Amazing. Glad to see you brought a gas monitor with you. Many thanks Pete.
Thanks Pete
This was way beyond what I was expecting! Thanks, Martin, and thanks all round to the whole team!
Brilliant can’t wait for part 3
What a great exploration and video, thanks.
Very enjoyable Martin! Glad you guys were being safe in there.Well, except for the part where you said "This tunnel is over 200 hundred years old." "Oh, 🤔look how flakey it is. pick pick pick" 😲...😆
Excellent little tank Rover👍 Dodgy spot for sure!
Great insight Martin. Thank you. ……
Remarkable video thank you
You are so clever. The thing with the Tankrover: Absolutly marvellous. Incredible filming.
Thanks Markus
That was blumin' marvelous...!
Well that was bloody mint, cant wait for episode 3 now. Really fascinating and great music too.
Thank you
Stuck in my appartement in corona quarantine. Probably watched 15 hours with your channel and it`s amazing. Thumbs up!
Wonderful video. Very fascinated with your series on this.
Thanks very much
Absolutely fascinating. Thank you for filming and posting. Much appreciated.
Thanks Leila
Brilliant, nicely done.
Thank you
Excellent Video Martin and Sound Track Looking Forward to Part 3
Stunning! Absolutely fabulous! I’m privileged to see this. What a great series of shows. Thanks to you Martin.
That was so fantastic, I just love history. The stonework in those tunnels are awesome. Thank you so much for taking me along
Another masterpiece.. well done Martin.
Thanks very much Matt
Superb as usual Martin. This stuff should be on the box so everyone can watch it. Fascinating stuff. Many thanks
Thank you Ian
Great work lads,thanks
Thank you Simon
Another great video, Martin and so good to see Connor back with you.
Thanks Bill, yep he's back