268. Replacing canal lock gates using a boat crane

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  • Every year, the Canal & River Trust replace a load of worn-out lock gates across the 200+ year-old canals of England and Wales. But how do you lift a 4-tonne chunk of wood out of its bindings, on a waterway, often with limited room to manoeuvre? With a crane on a boat, that's how...
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  • @SecretSquirrelFun
    @SecretSquirrelFun 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    “One at arse end, one at head”
    Love him 🙂

  • @paul.oregan
    @paul.oregan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    As a Yorkshireman living in Cheshire hearing the phase ‘arse end’ in that accent made me pine for the fjords.

    • @Demun1649
      @Demun1649 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought I had misheard "Aft-end". And I corrected him to "Stern"

  • @edwardsteele4022
    @edwardsteele4022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I was concerned when you changed the format of your videos but I'm pleased to say I think they're absolutely brilliant keep up.the good work

  • @B26768
    @B26768 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Once again a beautifully produced and presented video with information that folks with brains and curiosity will enjoy. Loved the traipsing up and down the canals but this type of content is wonderful. Does the Canal and River Trust or any other source have presentations about how the locks were originally built? Given the era in which the canals were first created they were engineering marvels. Thank you again for the new and engaging content.

  • @leswallace2426
    @leswallace2426 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    'one at arse end....' love it! Another priceless DJ video.

  • @lancecluster
    @lancecluster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Nice video, A lot of effort and visits went into getting the complete process covered. Thank you.

  • @bexxy629
    @bexxy629 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    As someone from the Barnsley, South Yorkshire area of the UK love to hear the accent always makes me happy for some reason, like being back in tarn. Don't really hear it a lot of TH-cam or tv these days.

    • @jacksomb1
      @jacksomb1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      "Bang-on plumb"...

    • @canbonly1970
      @canbonly1970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, it’s almost like he is speaking English.

    • @hans2406
      @hans2406 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      As a Dutchman I can say I love the accent, music to my ears.

    • @judithmatthews8460
      @judithmatthews8460 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m in Christchurch New Zealand and hearing it, is music to my ears. I’ve been here for 23 years and the accent is still in place but somewhat mellowed. When I visit home it’s back in all its glory and when I get back to NZ they all laugh.

    • @leer798
      @leer798 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Especially when he said at the arse end 😂😂

  • @ethanhayes9989
    @ethanhayes9989 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I thoroughly enjoy the fact the CRT fella called it the arse end.

  • @Reijack
    @Reijack 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think the most gratifying part of this whole process is the amount of Yorkshireness on display

  • @TheCarpentersDaughterUK
    @TheCarpentersDaughterUK 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Was great to finally see the vole and fascinating to watch the whole process. Hopefully we'll get to use it properly soon and very happy the gate opening shot was worth catching 😅

    • @timexplorer9708
      @timexplorer9708 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How do you use a vole properly?

    • @kathyjohnson2043
      @kathyjohnson2043 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the good footage of the final product.

  • @ncplantdoctor
    @ncplantdoctor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A massive amount of talent and work to build those gates to fit and then to install them. Good for the grumblers who criticize the CRT to see how it all works.

  • @JohnBCN
    @JohnBCN 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks for a very informative vlog. I learned a lot, especially the Yorkshire for _stern_

    • @tgreyfox
      @tgreyfox 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I caught that too - useful vocabulary lesson!

    • @andyrbush
      @andyrbush 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Quite possibly they toned down the language for us too.

  • @theonlywoody2shoes
    @theonlywoody2shoes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    1:15 “Two tugs have assisted her, one at ARSE END and one at head”. Great nautical terms - crackin’
    Great video as always 👍

  • @paulhoughton5266
    @paulhoughton5266 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Would be interesting to see a comparison film on how they installed lock gates when the canal was originally built. Keep up the good work David, I always enjoy all your films

  • @simonsallen
    @simonsallen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Provided with a cheese sandwich I watched is awe as the old gates were removed and the new ones installed. Thanks David for making this video flows so well. It must have taken days to film and hours to edit. Your videos are very much appreciated.

  • @rosssharp9988
    @rosssharp9988 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    ".....one at arse end....'' Ahh! To be back in Yorkshire! Well, actually, in a few months time, I'll once again be living about 9 miles from this lock. So glad that the delightful specimen of Arvicola amphibius came to no harm. Another lovely canal-based adventure. Thank you!

    • @rkelsey3341
      @rkelsey3341 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That was so thick, we almost needed subtitles to follow what he was saying!

    • @andynightingale7335
      @andynightingale7335 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Get yer sen back lad, thal not regret it pal.

  • @caz-nbgalatea1528
    @caz-nbgalatea1528 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As much as I loved your cruising vlogs I’m loving all this behind the scenes vlogs. Very interesting. Hope there’s many more to come! 👍👍

  • @chrishibbard6488
    @chrishibbard6488 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great vlog David. Your new role documenting work on the canals is brilliant. . Keep up the good work !!

    • @SamSitar
      @SamSitar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      he is also easy to follow.

  • @judithmatthews8460
    @judithmatthews8460 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Glad to see that in the days of new technology there’s still a place for hitting it with a big hammer!

  • @del5.0
    @del5.0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely fantastic video, great drone shots. I love the ambient audio along with the voice-over, well done.
    Also really like that are doing so much restoration on the canals, lots of hard work.
    Thanks, David.
    P.S. You looked right at home in a hard hat.

  • @philgray1023
    @philgray1023 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great stuff. I felt quite disappointed to hear the music come on because the end had arrived already. Thanks for the video David.

  • @andynightingale7335
    @andynightingale7335 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Lovely South Yorkshire/Sheffield saying by John at 1.15 which some overseas viewers may have missed "One t'arse end, one at head, .." Meaning one at the front of the boat and one at the rear.. 🙂

  • @christopherwhite1648
    @christopherwhite1648 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I loved watching this. What I really enjoyed was hearing the workers speaking with their North Country accents. Having been married to a Yorkshire Lass from Hull several years ago, I still have a soft spot in my heart for anything from that part of England. I enjoyed visiting all parts of Yorkshire much more than the South of England though each County has its own charm. I am going to watch it again but enjoy a Bacon butty while I do it.

  • @Smythers00
    @Smythers00 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    3:12 - "Lowlife Scrote"! I now have to binge-watch every episode of Porridge.

  • @paulherbst752
    @paulherbst752 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    David, as much as I always enjoyed your cruising videos, this new educational and informative direction in which you have taken your vlogs is wonderful. The Canal Trust is doing fantastic work.

  • @sandy1653
    @sandy1653 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hooray more of my favorite sort of videos: the behind the scenes, how it works video. In honesty, it's knowledge I'll probably never have much use for but the learning is fun anyway.

  • @UniqueNick
    @UniqueNick 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you for captioning your videos. I always enjoy your content but I’m deaf as a door sometimes and don’t like to blast my vids across the house.

  • @horstszibulski19
    @horstszibulski19 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of the few times I had to turn on the subs for the supervisor's accent to understand...
    😂
    Thx for the vid, really interesting!
    👍

    • @kathyjohnson2043
      @kathyjohnson2043 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was quite proud of myself for understanding it all even though I'm a USA Hoosier. (You might have to google that denotation).

  • @soggybottom3463
    @soggybottom3463 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Couple of proper chaps running that show. The sort the current education system denies are needed or wanted. But without them...I don't think we really want to find out what life is like without them....

  • @dorsettyke
    @dorsettyke 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Crackin' South Yorkshire accents from the two Site Supervisors. 🙂
    "Arse end"! 😁

    • @paulhaynes8045
      @paulhaynes8045 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought I'd misheard that!

  • @scottboye6796
    @scottboye6796 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I daresay I'm enjoying these "technical" videos as much, or more, than your cruising videos. Thanks so much!

    • @RandallBay
      @RandallBay 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know they are better informed than eye. But I’m a curious kinda guy. Thanks for you response and thanks for your documentation of life on the canals!

  • @am2schmarvelous
    @am2schmarvelous 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love that the gate needs a bit of wear and tear to be water tight. Being of an age where my wear and tear is showing. It's nice analogy to think the wear just makes me more useful.

  • @harveypaterson15
    @harveypaterson15 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yet another great video for yourself David.
    I'm must remember to call the back of my boat " The Arse End" instead of the stern. 🤣

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, that made me chuckle too

    • @donfink7063
      @donfink7063 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just face it, the bloke who said that was a genuine British worker. It was refreshing to hear and I for one was pleased that it wasn't bleeped out.😄

  • @LewisStockton125
    @LewisStockton125 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My local canal there. I live just around the corner. It's It's impressive sight to see the work

  • @nolantaylor1760
    @nolantaylor1760 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for interesting content, yet again. One does not consider the trials and tribulations of such artisans on any given day. Skilfully executed to achieve a very satisfactory result. A big shout out to the CRT men and women for their work.

  • @bennysh
    @bennysh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Lots of "how to" videos on youtube, this is probably the first about "making a canal lock" :)
    I just need to get myself a thump-o-matic 3000!

  • @esiebert7625
    @esiebert7625 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Now they need an app on your phone so you can open and close without getting off the boat 😎

    • @waterboy8999
      @waterboy8999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don't think the public will be allowed to open those bad boys, it'll be canal staff I reckon when they open the bridge.

  • @peterfrazer1943
    @peterfrazer1943 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I agree with one of the comments, you have a good speaking voice and for an old man like myself who is a bit deaf, I can understand you perfectly. The new gates will leak until they "Take up". When we used to lift the wooden Potting Boats " Cobles" out of the Water for repair, if they were going to be out for a while, the Owners would put water inside to stop the hull shrinking. Some times when they went back in the water they hung them off the Crane for a while to let the Hull swell. Every job has its little nuances doesn't it. Excellent video, thank you.

  • @eamo106
    @eamo106 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As an ex South Yorkshire miner, well done in translation, That war reet gud Marra !

  • @johnfowke1366
    @johnfowke1366 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I really appreciate you doing this. I find it so interesting. Hello from Nova Scotia, Canada

  • @WeddingVegetables
    @WeddingVegetables ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Very interesting video! And a supervisor named License feels very Pratchett-y to me. :)
    I saw some people below were having opinions about your narration, so here's mine: It's one of the reasons I'm subscribed. You have an excellent voice for making broadcasts and your jokes never fail to amuse me.

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ah, thank you, I do appreciate that. Cheers 👍

  • @detroitredneckdetroitredne6674
    @detroitredneckdetroitredne6674 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello from Detroit Michigan USA brother great video thank you for taking us on your adventure

  • @nilo70
    @nilo70 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I felt like a kid watching the workmen . Very interesting !

  • @shirleylynch7529
    @shirleylynch7529 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What an interesting documentary. You explained everything with such detail. Brilliant vlog. Thank you for showing this amazing masterpiece

  • @janeabbotts
    @janeabbotts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I found that very interesting, thank you. Cheers.

  • @lauramccann9959
    @lauramccann9959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nice presentation and well very interesting, thank you.

  • @paulmurphy5648
    @paulmurphy5648 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I miss your "regular day to day" vlogs but I do find these very interesting. Hope to see many more like this. Also enjoying your Vandemonium vlog site...

  • @WillN2Go1
    @WillN2Go1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just amazing how fascinating all this always winds up being. I've watched this twice now. The pots and pins - finally made sense when I turned on the closed caption. That's an amazing topic. Why did they go from pots on the bottom to pins? I immediately thought of sediment falling into the pots on the bottom - but what do I know? Another video please! Advanced lock engineering and theory.

    • @raypitts4880
      @raypitts4880 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      often the pin wears out of round so insert a pot pack the front,
      thats worn in side the pot, to make the pot central on the pin
      job done

  • @stewartturner814
    @stewartturner814 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thump o matic 3000 made me smile 😃 I think that water vole was just having an inspection of the work 👍😊

  • @ronnronn55
    @ronnronn55 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Water vole was looking for the magic ring it dropped earlier :)

  • @andrewstrathdee1469
    @andrewstrathdee1469 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I loved the interviews with the supervisors - They sound like the "Fred Dibnahs" of the Canal Network! I bet Fred would have loved this.

  • @NeverlandSystemZor
    @NeverlandSystemZor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am so glad you're doing these deeper dives into the canal system. I thought I'd miss your cruising so much more than I am- I am learning many times more than I did on those... AND I can always drop back and catch a cruise from some chill-out zen time.
    Thanks for your wonderful work and for sharing this living history with us! Keep up the great work!

  • @michaelshore2300
    @michaelshore2300 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My brother in law made lock gates in Burnley in the 60s Interesting His tools were taken away at cease work and returned sharpened for start next day.

    • @deconteesawyer5758
      @deconteesawyer5758 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You've never heard of the tool faeries taking your tools in the night ? They not only take your tools , but if you have heavy copper cable laying about, they will take that too.

  • @ronferguson4379
    @ronferguson4379 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done. These behind the scene insights into cruising complement the cruising on canals. Keep producing these interesting videos. I don't know if it is possible but I 'd love to see interviews with people whose houses back onto canals if they have any interesting stories or canal tales.

  • @MissScrappy
    @MissScrappy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Great Britain for the Industrial Revolution!! Seeing these marvels of invention impress me no end.

  • @davidmoss6271
    @davidmoss6271 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Found that video very interesting to watch! Its interesting to learn the change in terminology for different tools from over here in the U.S.! The 'thumper was original! Keep up the great work on the videos! Thank You!

  • @andrewpoloni4197
    @andrewpoloni4197 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Great video as always! Just curious as to when is the CRT going to offer you a proper job for doing all this good media work for them? 😀

  • @jcderby129
    @jcderby129 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    another cracking, interesting, video

  • @robertoler3795
    @robertoler3795 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    you are back in the grove...nice video

  • @Simon_Nonymous
    @Simon_Nonymous 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ah, beautiful Yorkshire accents. A cultural treat!

  • @42034EMTHawk
    @42034EMTHawk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The big pumps are impressive. I'm a fireman, and we can move a lot of water with our truck-mounted pumps, and 4" or 6" Large Diameter Hose. Those are 12" pipes.

  • @glenkelley6048
    @glenkelley6048 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    God Bless the English, and whatever language it is that they speak!

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      English

    • @haiironezumi
      @haiironezumi ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CruisingTheCut
      That wasn't English, it was missing way too many articles.

  • @nickes6168
    @nickes6168 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you kind sir, and happy to see so much canal content. I wish you a wonderful day and a cheese sandwich.

  • @tweaker1968
    @tweaker1968 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome video as usual.... It does make you wonder how they did all that at 150 years ago... Keep up the good work!

    • @JohnSmith-yv6eq
      @JohnSmith-yv6eq 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Steam crane (1922); sheerlegs 1822, sheerlegs 1722.....

  • @markross4730
    @markross4730 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love that you've kept the canal videos up even though you don't own a boat any more. Loved the video and look forward to more in the future.

  • @cbwilson2398
    @cbwilson2398 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are a craftsman when it comes to titles for your videos!

    • @kathyjohnson2043
      @kathyjohnson2043 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ever since day one! I keep thinking every title can't be as good as the rest, but they all are great and so refreshing in comparison to most TH-cam titles.

  • @tjharrop
    @tjharrop 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m from the north, and basically everyone I knew growing up was also from the north, and that is STILL without a doubt the most northern person I’ve ever seen

  • @malcolm4672
    @malcolm4672 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    From a country without canals or locks (New Zealand), David your patter is tremendous, you could make eating a biscuit interesting.

  • @jasonterry5512
    @jasonterry5512 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is cool man. I really appreciate the veiw and the education on how each part of the lock works. David keep being you man and thanks.

  • @rickkearn7100
    @rickkearn7100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gosh, for so many countless people who care (and for posterity) it's so fortunate that you, sir, have taken it upon yourself to document this entire world of canal life, in all its bits and minutiae. A great deed you're doing David! My great-grandchildren will be thankful along with the rest of us, I'm quite sure of it.
    Cheers.

  • @Suho1004
    @Suho1004 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a great follow-up to that earlier documentary on how gates are made. I feel like we've finally heard the last chapter of this story. Unless of course they do something interesting with old gates other than just recycle them.

  • @harrypenn611
    @harrypenn611 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic as normal David , if it's not nailed down it will be stolen , especially copper ! Love the fact you went back to get the finished shots

  • @soniavey5537
    @soniavey5537 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for such an interesting vlog.

  • @hollythebo
    @hollythebo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing to see that plucky water vole.

  • @sidneybowerman558
    @sidneybowerman558 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It takes a very special kind of person to gain access to all of the subjects that you do David. Integrity and honesty must be high on the list, along with a history of producing great videos. As for the 'arse' comment.....I worked in a huge foundry that made castings for steam turbines that were used for electricity generation. One casting weighing several tons did indeed resemble a very large arse. The sex of which was never really established.

  • @junco477
    @junco477 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gave me quite the start when you increased the speed. Worried the whole thing was going to come crashing down. Great vid.

  • @danieltaylor5231
    @danieltaylor5231 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    And it was here where David began to collect the wood for his cottage.

  • @DockBev
    @DockBev 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Extremely interesting. Being a son of a Gambill/Gamble-Holloway union , both with English heritage, with SAW-MILLERS on one side and HEAVY CONSTRUCTION on the Gambill/Gamble side. SPOT ON. Enjoyed it !

  • @wdhewson
    @wdhewson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favourite pastime.
    Watching other people work !!

    • @jamestamis9207
      @jamestamis9207 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      like you. I love WATCHING hard work. 😀

  • @Cydonius1
    @Cydonius1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very interesting, always nice to see some of the canals behind the scenes work

  • @philippankhurst6680
    @philippankhurst6680 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A great tribute to the incredibly skilled CRT guys, who keep the system going while making it all look so simple and matter of fact.

  • @NorthernNarrowboaters
    @NorthernNarrowboaters 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I could watch you all day xx

  • @lockedin60
    @lockedin60 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is a grand design. Amazing that this whole system and it's maintenance and repair know-how is passed from one generation to the next and for the most part volunteers. That requires a lot of love for all things Canal.

  • @Fercough
    @Fercough 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was a great watch. Thank you.

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @Fercough
      @Fercough 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CruisingTheCut Your style and professional techniques make your films sooooo easy to enjoy.

  • @oldschoolmachinist1938
    @oldschoolmachinist1938 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I found this video very interesting and educational, thank you for sharing this video. From what I understand some of these canals are a couple 100 years old, and I would love to have been around back then to see how they did all this work without the machines and technology that is available now. Stay safe and looking forward to more of your videos from the United States 🇺🇸.

    • @alexoest
      @alexoest 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It must have been dangerous work back then.

  • @Bjornontour
    @Bjornontour 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Marvellous accent by the site supervisor John Cottam!!

  • @Marks-Garage
    @Marks-Garage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great video. Fairplay to the guys doing the work as well. In this social media age being filmed doing work always leaves yourself open to people complaining about the Health and Safety side of the works and how the work is being carried out. The lift operations looked spot on with it being well planned and well carried out. Great to see an old piece of history being restored using safer modern methods. The canal and river trust should praise these guys for good quality workmanship being performed in a safe manner.

  • @onedaymoreaboard
    @onedaymoreaboard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely fascinating, and even more so as we are heading in that direction so will get to see the new gates 👍

  • @chuckneedham1584
    @chuckneedham1584 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for another informative video. Viewing your videos always makes for a better day!

  • @meanqueensuperscrimper8908
    @meanqueensuperscrimper8908 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for that, very interesting. I am not far from Thorne, I will go and have a look at the new gates. ilona

    • @RichyJFilms
      @RichyJFilms 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i already seen them i win :D

  • @v1rotait23
    @v1rotait23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I enjoyed this video David! Thanks from an engineering type person who lives a long way south and around the other side in NZL where there are NO canals sadly, David

  • @sylviaulman6535
    @sylviaulman6535 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Most interesting! Thank you!

  • @KevinMeeds
    @KevinMeeds 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent video, thank you.

  • @rheffner3
    @rheffner3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very interesting. I am always surprised by the canal network and the dedicated people that keep it going.

  • @skippyscage
    @skippyscage 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    10/10 for the casual dropping in of "arse end" and "scrote" -- makes me homesick for the motherland...

  • @markattardo
    @markattardo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting to see. Thanks for persisting to get enough the various stages on video..and to Vikki Lee for the last bit.

  • @bofustjohnson
    @bofustjohnson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you Brits fix everything...you preserve a little of everything...you always surprise me. real nice video, as always...thank you. health and happiness to you. PS : I always learn something. excellent content, well produced

  • @marksaunders4149
    @marksaunders4149 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fascinating..thank you

  • @minb1217
    @minb1217 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fascinating. Thanks for posting this. I wish there’d been powered gates back in the days when I was playing on the canal!

  • @oceana9294
    @oceana9294 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never thought I'd enjoy watching a video about lock gates being installed. The attraction must be the ability of the presenter to keep us fascinated with all his work. And, to an American, it's interesting to hear the workmen's different accents too.