Spotted the row of houses at Ring o' Bells where I was brought up - my father having worked on the canal before transferring as a Lighterman on the river Mersey. I was born in my Grandfather's house at Ring O' Bells and he was one of the last to born on a barge at Haskayne near Liverpool, his birth being registered at the L & L Offices in Liverpool!
very interesting video. as a relation of the manage/length man ( Frank Beck) based at Finsley Gate yard where boats were built & launched broad side. this was at the western end of the mile. Other members were lock keepers at Bingley
This was a fantastic program. I know the Leeds Liverpool Canal from Rufford Branch to Tarlton and Hesketh Bank and Burscough Bridge, and at Parbold and Gathurst, where it passed under the M6. I was surprised he didn't mention Wigan Pier.
Pirated 🤣it clearly says in the description it was recorded from the TV on VHS and transferred so is not perfect. This series was only shown in some ITV regions once in 2007 and never released on video or DVD, if you know of a better copy please let us all know instead of moaning🙂 Well done to the guy for editing it and getting it up on here, as there is not any other way anyone can see it !!
That was an excellent presentation on the history of canal narrow boating I really enjoyed the details you gave thank you very much.
WHAT A FANTASTIC JOURNEY FROM EAST TO WEST ALONG THE CANAL WITH FANTASTIC HISTORY AND BUILDINGS AND SCENERY....
And thank you especially for the wonderful musical selection.
Spotted the row of houses at Ring o' Bells where I was brought up - my father having worked on the canal before transferring as a Lighterman on the river Mersey. I was born in my Grandfather's house at Ring O' Bells and he was one of the last to born on a barge at Haskayne near Liverpool, his birth being registered at the L & L Offices in Liverpool!
15:21 - that is one of the most amazing pictures!!!
Watched both episodes today - SO enjoyable! Thank you.
This is a lovely and very informative video! I enjoyed everything about it, including the music.
Exactly what I was going to say.👍
What a legend he is
Wonderful journey 🌺🍀🍀
Excellent loved the music as well... Cheers.
Awesome, thanks for sharing!
Great stuff. Enjoyed.
I didn't know about Botany Bay in uk, as Im in Sydney. Thanks Andy
Great vid, what a wonderful country we live in.
REALLY appreciate your time and the video,,,gb
1:18:35 bear overboard! seriously though, MC has a talent for documentaries. shame he did not do more.
very interesting video. as a relation of the manage/length man ( Frank Beck) based at Finsley Gate yard where boats were built & launched broad side. this was at the western end of the mile. Other members were lock keepers at Bingley
fantastic video
Amazing!! ty so much!
Sooty meets Rosie and Jim, sort of ;)
Stereotyped as the sooty and sweep guy but does serious presenting so well
Matthew, I'm from Guiseley I knew your Dad quite well
This was a fantastic program. I know the Leeds Liverpool Canal from Rufford Branch to Tarlton and Hesketh Bank and Burscough Bridge, and at Parbold and Gathurst, where it passed under the M6. I was surprised he didn't mention Wigan Pier.
When going through Burnley you missed out the BOAT YARD at FINSLEY GATE Where the boats were built
Reg Lawson sounds so St Helens.
Bridge water canal near Leigh.
John
The Bridgewater canal is in Worsley in Lancashire, not in Leeds as stated. Thanks really enjoyed your videos.
The Guy said Leigh not Leeds.
Piss-poor editing of a pirated VHS tape.
I agree. Made unwatchable by the loud 'music' drowning out the narration.
Thanks nevertheless!
Pirated 🤣it clearly says in the description it was recorded from the TV on VHS and transferred so is not perfect. This series was only shown in some ITV regions once in 2007 and never released on video or DVD, if you know of a better copy please let us all know instead of moaning🙂 Well done to the guy for editing it and getting it up on here, as there is not any other way anyone can see it !!
Love the user name haha