The repurposed steam engine...Boulton and Watt. At the end. It was CRIMINAL to see it left in such a degraded condition. Considering that it was an important part of our proud industrial heritage. Thank you Martin for another great vid
28:42 An excellent example of why one never explores alone or without proper gear. A very hazardous place indeed. Thank you for putting such an effort to a wonderful story.
The best film yet from Martin and the lads. I hope that the local history people can get involved and save the remains of the beam pump for the future, maybe even restoring it.
I'll never tire of watching stuff like this, such fascinating history of our heritage. The hidden stuff that was never meant to be seen, the inner workings. Awesome. Cheers Martin and the lads.
I was almost in tears when I saw the rusting hulk of the once majestic pump. So sad that it's being allowed to rot away. I wish someone from the Museum of Science and Industry would rescue it. As for Roy ... the man is fearless! I was all tight-chested when you were in the tunnels, the stuff of nightmares. I think Roy had a squeaky bum moment stuck in the mud! Thanks again for a first class watch of something so interesting.
Martin, all your vid are from the heart, that's why they're such a joy to watch. I don't want to bore everyone with a long-winded comment so I'll just say, "This was outstanding." Thanks to Martin and everyone involved.
Another fantastic Manchester area video, Martin! Both yourself, Roy and the lads struggled through all that thick undergrowth to show us the interesting aspects of the industrial past. It seems like the banks of the River Irwell have been swamped with endless factories, mills and mines over the past two hundred years and more. You've done some fantastic research to show and explain to us the workings of items in this particular area, with maps, etc. You brave these certain tunnels, but I must say, I was really concerned with Roy struggling in that deep mud! To discover that old beam pump was absolutely remarkable, too. A brilliant film indeed, Martin, just love the work you do on these programs. Thank you.
Been waiting ages for someone to make a video on this. I used to live in Radcliffe and go for frequent walks down the parting of the Weir just to look at this engine. Excellent video. Glad its getting the recognition if deserves
If anyone had told me a few years ago, before finding your channel Martin, how interested I'd become in the history of Manchester and its surrounds, and especially its industrial history, I'd have laughed. But it's now a real treat to find another of your videos ready to be viewed. And you do a magnificent job of bringing it all to life. You definitely faced some challenges in this one, even down to being threatened by cattle. Brilliant work in finding the sough outflow. And finally that wonderful old steam engine. Its day done and relegated to history. But all things must change. Thanks Martin, Roy, James and Liam. And James, excellent brew, everything there, and never mind the teasing over out of date brownie bites. Never wrong to be economical..... 😀 That was a mega and treacherous journey but a fabulous video!
Thank you Martin and friends for taking me and all of us viewers on this fascinating journey through a part of our industrial past and heritage and to find the treasure of the old Boulton and Watt beam engine still in existance, but so very sad to see it in such state of dereliction. Best wishes from Oxfordshire.
As someone who played in this area as a child in the 70's, before Cams Lane estate was built I found it facinating to see you explorin my playground. Phil
Martin, I feel that there is no need to apologise for all of the talking. I thoroughly enjoyed this video, you made it so interesting that the 40 minutes absolutely flew by. A huge thank you to yourself and the team for providing me with interesting facts and information. See you on the next one.
Absolutely fantastic video guys ! That engine really should be taken away, restored and put back in pristine condition to reflect it's true importance in history !
Started watching your vid’s when I was stuck in MRI recovering from pancreatic cancer in 2020, have watched full back catalogue and everything since. This one’s up there with the best mate, please never give up making them, Sunday wouldn’t be the same.
You never cease to amaze me on your quests to find our industrial heritage still hidden in the landscape. Thanks for risking your lives to record these gems for posterity ❤
Brilliant video, such a shame some of our engineering history is left to decay with no celebration or marking of its existence. You have placed this once fine working machine back on the map in this video. Great work again Martin and team. 👍
What an excellent video. Love seeing all this old stuff and how they work. Having said that, the last part made me quite sad. A pump that worked hard all those years then just left. I know I’m pathetic but I think they deserve being looked after. Thank you for taking me along. Please take care
Finally sat down and finished watching. Thoroughly enjoyed it Martin the whole story and great to see the outlet and the pump found at the end . Shame under the factory was so treacherous there was some amazing stonework and structural masonry down there, very cool. Our forefathers were genius the way they manipulated water for power even using water to pump water just amazing and very humbling. Great video Martin Thanks 🙏🏽 🧱🧱🧱🧱👍🏽
A fascinating tale Martin, well told. Thanks for putting the efforts into bringing it all together. That giant hogweed had me seriously worried though, properly nasty stuff.
Wow, just wow. My heart leapt when you cut from the museum to to pump on the Irwell. What a smashing find. A combination of dogged research, passion for our industrial past and intrepid exploration. Wow again and thank you all.
I had to stop very early on to thank 7you fore NOT drowning the video with music, it was there but very quiet. Thank you. Of course after thanking you I went back in. Thank you lads.
Wow. Powerful stuff. This is by far a masterpiece of masterpieces. What a work involved putting this together. It was a magnificent video. So informative and educational. At the end when you found the old mechanism and played the music I felt quite emotional. Well done to all of you brave boys filming this for us. Thank you.
That was a wonderful piece of of physical research. Congratulations on a fine piece of work. Like others, I was sitting rivetted with your video. Great stuff.
Hi Martin see you in Fort William yesterday, Loving the videos, Was going to come across the street to say hello but you had your two friends with you. Love the industrial history. Keep them coming fella.
Brilliant video, many thanks for the time and trouble to catalogue this period of history, the Industrial age and it's workers are truly deserving of more recognition, you do a great job.
Absolute belter this one Martin 🙌 The feeling I get when watching these is the want - to transport yourself back in time - and walk these areas and simply marvel at them functioning in harmony. Great story telling as usual. Looking forward to the next one 👍
Excellent investigative work your passion for our industrial heritage adds to the archive of knowledge and will be seen by many for years to come. Thanks for a most enjoyable programme.
That is absolutely fabulous...! Amazing that the pump is still there - well done for finding it. Also, that looks like a collapsed water wheel at 14:45....
Truly captivating Sunday viewing. Thank you and the whole team for the journey was glued till the end and what a gem of a find to end the video! Glad you all escaped the tunnel with the sinking mud too!!
Thank you for a very thorough (spelling?) investigation into early industry developement. Every time i admire your daring journeys into the watery underground. I would'nt do it. I like the way you always are historical correckt and going into history with an open mind without trying to dramatice it as so many other urban explorers often do. Keep it coming! Love from Denmark
Excellent video and story Martin. I see why you had the passion about this story, I was captivated with the whole story and location. The engine remains need conserving before the elements get too much of a hold.
Wow what an amazing video, so much time, effort & research gone into bringing us that story, amazing that pumping machine still there & mostly complete. Thanks guys really enjoyed that 👍🏻
That was an educational video from Martin and the gang. I throughly enjoyed all the 40mins. Thank you for your exploration and time to show us these long hidden or lost historical places..
Words escape me Martin. I've been sat here riveted for 40 mins Martin. Thank you to you all.
Thanks Martin, I was worried I talked too much 😁
@@MartinZero Certainly not Martin. I loved all of it and thanks once again to you all.🙂
No, absolutely not. If you didn't talk about it, i wouldn't learn anything.
A great find.😊
The repurposed steam engine...Boulton and Watt. At the end. It was CRIMINAL to see it left in such a degraded condition. Considering that it was an important part of our proud industrial heritage. Thank you Martin for another great vid
Thanks Jen
28:42 An excellent example of why one never explores alone or without proper gear. A very hazardous place indeed. Thank you for putting such an effort to a wonderful story.
Thanks Christopher
The best film yet from Martin and the lads. I hope that the local history people can get involved and save the remains of the beam pump for the future, maybe even restoring it.
It must be Sunday and another worthy upload from Martin . Can't wait to see this new video . Thanks Martin .
Thanks. It’s a story I’ve been waiting to tell for a while
Love the old mine works and mills videos! You'd never get such built today.
I'll never tire of watching stuff like this, such fascinating history of our heritage. The hidden stuff that was never meant to be seen, the inner workings. Awesome. Cheers Martin and the lads.
I was almost in tears when I saw the rusting hulk of the once majestic pump. So sad that it's being allowed to rot away. I wish someone from the Museum of Science and Industry would rescue it.
As for Roy ... the man is fearless! I was all tight-chested when you were in the tunnels, the stuff of nightmares. I think Roy had a squeaky bum moment stuck in the mud!
Thanks again for a first class watch of something so interesting.
Martin, all your vid are from the heart, that's why they're such a joy to watch. I don't want to bore everyone with a long-winded comment so I'll just say, "This was outstanding."
Thanks to Martin and everyone involved.
Thank you , much appreciated
@@MartinZero And for me it all started with the River Medlock years back. lol
Martin and team, you delivered a master piece. Appriciate the effort and detail you put in.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed
Another fantastic Manchester area video, Martin! Both yourself, Roy and the lads struggled through all that thick undergrowth to show us the interesting aspects of the industrial past. It seems like the banks of the River Irwell have been swamped with endless factories, mills and mines over the past two hundred years and more. You've done some fantastic research to show and explain to us the workings of items in this particular area, with maps, etc. You brave these certain tunnels, but I must say, I was really concerned with Roy struggling in that deep mud! To discover that old beam pump was absolutely remarkable, too. A brilliant film indeed, Martin, just love the work you do on these programs. Thank you.
Been waiting ages for someone to make a video on this. I used to live in Radcliffe and go for frequent walks down the parting of the Weir just to look at this engine. Excellent video. Glad its getting the recognition if deserves
If anyone had told me a few years ago, before finding your channel Martin, how interested I'd become in the history of Manchester and its surrounds, and especially its industrial history, I'd have laughed. But it's now a real treat to find another of your videos ready to be viewed. And you do a magnificent job of bringing it all to life. You definitely faced some challenges in this one, even down to being threatened by cattle. Brilliant work in finding the sough outflow. And finally that wonderful old steam engine. Its day done and relegated to history. But all things must change. Thanks Martin, Roy, James and Liam. And James, excellent brew, everything there, and never mind the teasing over out of date brownie bites. Never wrong to be economical..... 😀 That was a mega and treacherous journey but a fabulous video!
That's exactly how I feel! You've put it so well 👍
Thank you so much 😊👍
Brilliant video, but criminal that such a historic piece of machinery has just been left to rust and rot!
I know, tell me about it 😟
My son just made a fresh pot of Coffee, now time to enjoy a new vid from Martin Zero.
Enjoy your coffee 😄
Martin at his best ,stunning work ,still one of the best on TH-cam
Cheers 😀
Thank you Martin and friends for taking me and all of us viewers on this fascinating journey through a part of our industrial past and heritage and to find the treasure of the old Boulton and Watt beam engine still in existance, but so very sad to see it in such state of dereliction. Best wishes from Oxfordshire.
As someone who played in this area as a child in the 70's, before Cams Lane estate was built I found it facinating to see you explorin my playground.
Phil
Cheers Phil
Martin, I feel that there is no need to apologise for all of the talking.
I thoroughly enjoyed this video, you made it so interesting that the 40 minutes absolutely flew by.
A huge thank you to yourself and the team for providing me with interesting facts and information.
See you on the next one.
Thanks very much Roy
Your videos are pure escapism. So refreshing. Thanks
Martin at 12:51 the photo shown is taken March 1953 as the top line on the board the guy is holding states so you are correct. Awesome video/story.
Thank you, Martin . That was fascinating . The old pumping engine at the end is an amazing find.😀👍
Yeah, I love that thing
Absolutely fantastic video guys ! That engine really should be taken away, restored and put back in pristine condition to reflect it's true importance in history !
Yes definitely agree
Started watching your vid’s when I was stuck in MRI recovering from pancreatic cancer in 2020, have watched full back catalogue and everything since. This one’s up there with the best mate, please never give up making them, Sunday wouldn’t be the same.
Cheers thank you. I hope you are recovering well 👍
Giant hogweed, Fallopia japonica, all those neophytes 😔
Thank you very much for taking us along!
That black moggy sat on the wall was a nice touch. Keep up the good work, guys.
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What an incredible find! Don't apologise for talking Martin, I could listen to you all day! ☺
You never cease to amaze me on your quests to find our industrial heritage still hidden in the landscape. Thanks for risking your lives to record these gems for posterity ❤
Thank you 👍
Ten out of ten for this video Martin. Great job in telling the story too. Really well put together. Essential Sunday night viewing.
Thank you Michael 👍
Damn fine expedition!
Fascinating stuff! This is one of the standout industrial archeology episodes on this channel I think - excellent work! 👍
Thanks Peter
Another expert video, Martin, you and your teams knock the pants off our Television companies.
Thank you 😊
Phew was getting withdrawal symptoms guys thanks for makin my Sunday 😎🇮🇪🥰
Cheers 😀👍
Brilliant video, such a shame some of our engineering history is left to decay with no celebration or marking of its existence. You have placed this once fine working machine back on the map in this video. Great work again Martin and team. 👍
What an excellent video. Love seeing all this old stuff and how they work. Having said that, the last part made me quite sad. A pump that worked hard all those years then just left. I know I’m pathetic but I think they deserve being looked after. Thank you for taking me along. Please take care
I feel the same Linda 👍
The quality of your presentations just gets better and better
Thanks Keith 👍
Thank you Mr Martin for i good video about The Mount Sion Beam Pump.(The Black Cat mystery) sending warmest regards from Sweden
Thank you and best regards to Sweden 🇸🇪
That was brilliant and a proper sad ending 😢 👏👏👏
This is one of your most intriguing episodes! The end was quite satisfying!
That was fascinating, old mines and a steam pumping engine converted to use water instead of steam !!
The pmp has such a story it needs to be persevering for future generations
I presume you mean preserving, not persevering! 🙂
PreserveD. You don't say needs to be preservING.
Finally sat down and finished watching.
Thoroughly enjoyed it Martin the whole story and great to see the outlet and the pump found at the end .
Shame under the factory was so treacherous there was some amazing stonework and structural masonry down there, very cool.
Our forefathers were genius the way they manipulated water for power even using water to pump water just amazing and very humbling.
Great video Martin
Thanks 🙏🏽 🧱🧱🧱🧱👍🏽
Could watch these all night Martin, brilliant.
Thanks Charlie
A fascinating tale Martin, well told. Thanks for putting the efforts into bringing it all together.
That giant hogweed had me seriously worried though, properly nasty stuff.
Brilliant, great story, told well, I do love watching your stuff, keeping alive the industrial history of not only the north but the whole of the UK
Thanks John 👍🏻
Never apologize for talking or the length of your great 'lessons" in history. How would we know if you didn't bring these to us. Many thanks.
Thank you 😊
Great video! The river Irwell is full of History
A lovely, sad story, beautifully told Thank you.
Thank you 😊
Wow, just wow. My heart leapt when you cut from the museum to to pump on the Irwell. What a smashing find. A combination of dogged research, passion for our industrial past and intrepid exploration. Wow again and thank you all.
Cheers Chris 👍🙂
James is a fine swordsman martin becareful he may have youre eye out over a eccles cake. Another good video
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Brilliant! Back to old brick & stonework.........and fascinating old machinery.....👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I had to stop very early on to thank 7you fore NOT drowning the video with music, it was there but very quiet. Thank you. Of course after thanking you I went back in. Thank you lads.
Wow. Powerful stuff. This is by far a masterpiece of masterpieces. What a work involved putting this together. It was a magnificent video. So informative and educational. At the end when you found the old mechanism and played the music I felt quite emotional. Well done to all of you brave boys filming this for us. Thank you.
Thank you Shirley
That was a wonderful piece of of physical research. Congratulations on a fine piece of work. Like others, I was sitting rivetted with your video. Great stuff.
Thank your for your persistance. I SO enjoyed seeing the pump. A testament to the smart and practical engineering and work ethic of a bygone age.
Thank you Martin another professionally produced and presented video. I always look forward in eager anticipation when you post anew video.
Thanks Alan
Great video Martin. Well done to you and the lads. Keep up the good work.
Great video again martin n the boys. All the best from Lancashire.
Thank you Topshot
I thought it was a great video, but then you actually found the beam pump! Incredible it still survives! It really should be restored.....its amazing!
Yeah, I love it
Excellent Detective Work Martin. - Great Video Editing. - A Fascinating Story. - An Element of Danger and Excitement. - Crickey it Deserves an Oscar !
Thanks for that wonderful history lesson Martin, what a shame it can't be restored
It would be nice to restore it but its kinda beautiful as it is
Fantastic. Thanks Martin.
Thank you 👍🏻
Amazing stuff Martin.....thank you so much!!!!
Fantastic adventure, thanks for persisting and posting.
Hi Martin see you in Fort William yesterday,
Loving the videos,
Was going to come across the street to say hello but you had your two friends with you.
Love the industrial history.
Keep them coming fella.
Yeoman work guys, thanks for bringing us along
Another great video Martin 👍👍👍
Thank you
Brilliant vid Martin, it was so absorbing. I enjoyed every minute of it, well done to all the team!
Cheers Graham
Brilliant video, many thanks for the time and trouble to catalogue this period of history, the Industrial age and it's workers are truly deserving of more recognition, you do a great job.
A perfect story! Make more like this! A really nice find. Greetings from the Netherlands! 🇳🇱👍🏼🇬🇧
Martin Zero --> legend 🙌🏼
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Absolute belter this one Martin 🙌
The feeling I get when watching these is the want - to transport yourself back in time - and walk these areas and simply marvel at them functioning in harmony.
Great story telling as usual.
Looking forward to the next one 👍
I would follow its history from week 1 if I had the chance
Martin Thankyou for sharing.....................one of your VERY BEST Thanks to all the team.
Cheers Doug 👍
Great story really enjoyed it thank you. What a shame that engine is rotting away.
What a great story and video. Thanks for all you do 🙏👍
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Catching up on your videos at the moment thanks for taking the time to put this one together brilliant stuff as always 👍
Absolutely brilliant and fascinating video! Thank you!
Wow Martin . Brilliant vid as always . Big love to the crew
I loved every minute Martin ! I have watched you for years and you get better and better Thankyou and your lovely mates ..
Lovely with the sad music when you get to it. Wonderful vid mate
Thank you Martin and team . You can get iSome spanners and get that machine running😂😂😂❤
I'll try 😂
Excellent investigative work your passion for our industrial heritage adds to the archive of knowledge and will be seen by many for years to come. Thanks for a most enjoyable programme.
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Absolutely brilliant thanks so much
No need for apologies. I'm fascinated by all your stories. I'm also quite pleased when you achieve closure. Keep it up, mate!! Cheers
Much appreciated
Thanks Martin and gang - very interesting. By the way, loving the daleks on your desk
Excellent historiography! Fascinating stuff.
Cheers 👍🏻😄
That is absolutely fabulous...! Amazing that the pump is still there - well done for finding it. Also, that looks like a collapsed water wheel at 14:45....
This video is a work of art! Fantastic story and background history. 👏
Thank you
Great story Martin. Yet again you bring your local history to life
Truly captivating Sunday viewing. Thank you and the whole team for the journey was glued till the end and what a gem of a find to end the video! Glad you all escaped the tunnel with the sinking mud too!!
That mud was awful and thank you
Great video Martin. Thank you.
absolutely brilliant, loved ever second of the 40 minutes, thanks for sharing this piece of our history
Thanks Gary
Thank you for a very thorough (spelling?) investigation into early industry developement. Every time i admire your daring journeys into the watery underground. I would'nt do it. I like the way you always are historical correckt and going into history with an open mind without trying to dramatice it as so many other urban explorers often do.
Keep it coming!
Love from Denmark
Excellent video and story Martin. I see why you had the passion about this story, I was captivated with the whole story and location. The engine remains need conserving before the elements get too much of a hold.
Wow what an amazing video, so much time, effort & research gone into bringing us that story, amazing that pumping machine still there & mostly complete. Thanks guys really enjoyed that 👍🏻
Thank you very much Nezbitt 👍
Beautiful storytelling and wow what an ending.😮 There’s such beauty in that machine sitting there in the overgrowth.
Yes I agree
Love it, thank you
Thanks Jonathan
That was an educational video from Martin and the gang.
I throughly enjoyed all the 40mins.
Thank you for your exploration and time to show us these long hidden or lost historical places..
Thanks Ant 👍
Winner, winner. Chicken dinner! Great one Martin. Thank you.
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what a team great work never give up .