Sheffield's Megatron Explore in a Dinghy

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  • @felixcomms
    @felixcomms 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Watched this multiple times now .... The BEST videos on TH-cam ... Top Man Patrick

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks really appreciate your comments, must admit it scares me a bit when I looked at it again, but was a great adventure thanks again, all the best Pat

  • @agentbertram4769
    @agentbertram4769 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I used to do a spot of caving with my old chum 'Richard' back in the days when I was fit and able. Richard was one of the finest men to ever walk this earth and a keen caver for many years. I'm 61 now and physically buggered. We did a few places like this but we concentrated mainly on the Coniston Copper Mines. It was a wonderful subterranean world that I'm proud to have entered. I was always shit scared but my Beloved was not, and used to thrill at abseiling down mine shafts and prussicing back up again.
    Thanks for doing your wonderful videos Patrick. I am with you in spirit, but sadly not in person. Take care and enjoy the subterranean world.

    • @keithbill310
      @keithbill310 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow .... scary stuff

  • @t1outabout275
    @t1outabout275 7 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    😲 unbelievable! I cannot believe you paddled up there in an aged dingy you had in your loft 😂 I lived in Sheffield for 10 years (studying & working) and I’d never seen photos never mind a video of that underground area. Fascinating, but there’s no way I’d go down there on my own 😂. All power to you, Pat. Stay out of bother ya mad man. 👍

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      T 1 out & about Hi yes amazing place under the streets of Sheffield, glad we did ,not throw the dinghy out brought back into service after many years in the loft. Great explore, not sure where I will be going next, thanks for your comments and watching, Pat

  • @mohartley7607
    @mohartley7607 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Well done Patrick......the construction still amazes me......incredible.....thanks brilliant work !!

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mo Hartley yes I agree More such a amazing price of Victorian engineering over 150 years old been down several times ,still amazes me each time, thanks for comments and watching, Pat

  • @edwardbarr1533
    @edwardbarr1533 7 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    A wonderful film 🎥 deserves much exposure,much enjoyed

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Edward Barr thanks for that Edward ,. I enjoyed the adventure and the filming, not sure where I ,m going next all the best Pat

    • @craigthompson1630
      @craigthompson1630 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Should be on TV this I live in Sheff love to see this on TV

  • @basedglennuk
    @basedglennuk 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fantastic! Thanks for taking the time to produce the video, Pat, really enjoyed it, especially the WWII input.

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glenn UK Hi Glenn yes it was so interesting did not mind putting time and effort in enjoyable in many ways and I learnt a lot. The WW2 bomb is all assumption but seems to fit the evidence I found, makes a interesting story as well, thanks for your comments and watching Pat

    • @basedglennuk
      @basedglennuk 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Does appear to be a German bomb, doesn't it? I for one would have felt pretty safe under there, during that air-raid; and how wrong I would have been!
      I really must make that visit to the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, I've been promising myself; if only to see and hear the last Lanc in Britain!

  • @Rameman33
    @Rameman33 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Those stills Pat are very cathedral-like.Great and thoroughly absorbing adventure as always.Andy.

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rameman Yeah the light painting really showed the brickwork up, such detail, a great explore as well, all the best Pat

  • @hertzeigervissar9928
    @hertzeigervissar9928 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi Patrick. I have only just discovered your videos and I must say I find you such a class and fascinating explorer full of knowledge. Great videos and stay safe.

  • @jordanleleivre2254
    @jordanleleivre2254 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    These videos are just fantastic. You're a great personality and the love you have for making these videos clearly shows! Thanks for blessing us with these pictures and videos!

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Jordan, this was a amazing place to visit, especially in a dinghy, what a adventure, thanks Pat

    • @jordanleleivre2254
      @jordanleleivre2254 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@patrickdickinson6492 Definitely an adventure! I look forward to seeing your future escapades. Take it easy :)

  • @joesophie90
    @joesophie90 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Truly awesome video's of Megatron, Patrick. I am totally mesmerized by you. You are an awesome guy. Thanks for taking us to parts of the city nobody ventures, apart from the few. Total and utter respect to you.

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      joesophie90 Much appreciated those comments my friend, a truly awesome place hidden from view. I have a few more culverts and drains to explore next few months they are such amazing but hidden places, all the best Pat

    • @martydav9475
      @martydav9475 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      joesophie90 Seconded

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Pat

  • @FergusNCasey
    @FergusNCasey 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What amazing infrastructure. As ever fantastic photography. Thanks for sharing Pat.

  • @MrNurdiboy
    @MrNurdiboy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love your content, you have a unique style of delivery - you deserve your own TV series i reckon

  • @thegreaterbilby2171
    @thegreaterbilby2171 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome echo down there - really great idea going in with the anchored dinghy. We really enjoyed the stunning photography - thanks for sharing your experience with us Pat. You have such an adventurous spirit. Cheers mate! Well done :)

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Greater Bilby Hi and thanks for kind comments, the light painting certainly provided some great photos, glad you enjoyed it, all the best ,Pat

  • @johnroberts1602
    @johnroberts1602 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved watching your vids , I used to play in the river Don when a kid. Brought back some Exploring excitement in me.

  • @richthompson1274
    @richthompson1274 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m getting addicted to these videos. Give this man a series on the bbc, informative and fascinating the world beneath our feet. Could be the underground Fred Dibner !! Keep up the brilliant work and I hope people realise what effort and passion it takes to make these brill films.

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Rich, very kind comments, I do appreciate them, all the best Pat

  • @quinnschmidt1771
    @quinnschmidt1771 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful place. Beautiful Victorian architecture. Really excellent photography too. Great job !

  • @alexanderthomas2660
    @alexanderthomas2660 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's some fantastic photography. Thanks for showing these places only very few people have seen!

  • @richardpreston7852
    @richardpreston7852 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pat you are making history great photography. Another world of great craftsmanship hidden from view well worth exploring well done pat and thanks for sharing . Love your videos look forward to more all the best.

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Richard Preston Hi Richard very kind words, I really enjoy exploring places like these, magnificent feats of construction hidden from our view, and so many photo opertunities, thanks again , Pat

  • @kevint7851
    @kevint7851 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well, well, well, Just come across these vids. Great. Very well put together, very informative. Lived in Sheffield 60+ years. Never seen owt like this.
    Well Done 👍

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Kevin, you just don,t know what is under your feet, all the best Pat

  • @cam-hz4yl
    @cam-hz4yl 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Pat, Fraser again. Great vid again, what a piece of engineering. Just watching with my son waiting for NY.
    I see this vids a few years old but... great to see it. Thanks again.
    Happy new year.
    😀

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Fraser, certainly a adventure this one, but it was a challenge I had to do to complete this Megatron explore, amazing that this is all under the streets of Sheffield, all the best Pat

  • @mattylongville
    @mattylongville 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome explore video and pictures!!! Thanks for sharing this Patrick.

  • @christhornley1664
    @christhornley1664 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another cracking video Pat, I love your still photographs, they really bring out the detail in the magnificent underground stone and brickwork that's normally bathed in darkness. You're one of a very few who even know all that exists. Great stuff!

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Chris some of the stills were taken with electronic flash like from the dinghy for ease and convenience. A lot off the others were from light painting and the detail is fantastic, can,t believe it myself when i put them on the computer, thanks for comments and watching Pat

  • @lewisdavies9606
    @lewisdavies9606 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Pat, truly impressed and mesmorised by your videos. Keep up the great work 🖒
    Lewis

  • @clivekibbler4578
    @clivekibbler4578 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    i enjoyed this film Mr Dickinson . thank you for spending so much of your time making

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Clive, scares me a bit now when I look at it, but it had to be done to complete my Megatron explore, thanks Pat

  • @MilesB1975
    @MilesB1975 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Adventure, I had a similar little boat and your video reminded me of the time I 'sailed' with my umbrella into the middle of the Myall lakes in New South Wales, Australia.
    Nothing like being a small vessel in a giant ocean!

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Miles sounds like a great adventure, all the best Pat

  • @paulr2244
    @paulr2244 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Patrick, may I just say that your beautiful solo work of exploring this hidden treasure was brilliant. And hopefully your great photos and videos will be archived to record such National unseen treasures. Hats off to you friend 👍

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Arctic Monkey \o/ hi and thanks for those kind comments, certainly had a bit of adrenalin flowing, thanks again Pay

  • @markbraden6743
    @markbraden6743 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steadily working my way through your videos Pat. Amazing stuff. 👏👏👍

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Mark, hope you enjoy them, I do try and vary my content, but main interest is wild camping... thanks Pat 👍

  • @forestdweller3210
    @forestdweller3210 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Thank you for sharing your amazing adventure. I look forward to seeing more of your explorations!

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Danielle, yes this was a great explore and such a amazing sight, thanks for comments and watching Pat

  • @Majkey
    @Majkey 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Do you ever get the feeling that you're being watched" hahah! Love your movies, Keep up the awesome work ya crazy geezer!

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Majkey, got to have a bit of humour don,t like to be serious at the end the explores, camps and videos are all for fun, thanks for your comments Pat

  • @daveslifeover65
    @daveslifeover65 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello again Patrick I am so glad I stumbled upon this channel. This is pretty close to a documentary style TV show. Good work man. Love it.

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi John and appreciate your comments,will try and keep you entertained throughout the year, thanks Pat

    • @AlisonBryen
      @AlisonBryen 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep...this should be on TV! I'd watch it!!!!

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlisonBryen thanks for that appreciate it thanks Pat

  • @jessgerrard2792
    @jessgerrard2792 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing presentational style Pat. Informative, knowledgeable and humorous. Love it!!

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Jess, scares me a bit when I look at it now, certainly got a bit of adrenaline flowing, such a amazing day, thanks Pat

  • @urielgrey
    @urielgrey 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    @10:55 talking about camera flash :)
    Thank you! I am excited to try light painting myself! What a awesome flashgun!!!

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You bet some amazing results with light painting, àll the best Pat

  • @TechGorilla1987
    @TechGorilla1987 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    "Not that you would ever know" there is a dinghy on his back (Says the man with dual oars sticking up behind his head like elephant ears). Oh, mate.....that made me laugh out loud and then direct in to a coughing fit! Thanks for the joy, mate!

  • @cantrembrt
    @cantrembrt 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant! Of course. Have only just discovered this website a few days ago and can wait to watch them all. When you said "If I just tug on the anchor a bit I can move on a little" at the end of the weer I actually shouted "No" at the telly. fantastic photography. Loved the one that looked like an eye. Great stuff. Now, what shall I watch next..........

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi and thanks for the comments, when I filmed this all I wanted to do was find out what was down at the far end, nobody seemed to know, it was a bit of a adventure but knew if anything went wrong could probably swim out the other end.
      When I look at it know it does scare me a bit, floating down an underground river in a holiday dinghy towards a 8 foot weir, scary, but it all worked out well and made a great vidio, all the best Pat

  • @SistaJaine
    @SistaJaine 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Lovely to see you again Pat.....Brave man, and alone too !

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi and thanks, I like to scare myself occasionally feels great afterwards, all the best Pat

  • @gailmitchell8147
    @gailmitchell8147 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pat you have an amazing talent with your camera . You make beautiful pictures out of tunnels. Unbelievable beautiful. Thank you .

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Gail yes it always amazes me the detail that come out with light painting, might take 5 mins a photo and 2 or 3 goes but worth it in the end for just one good picture, thanks for the kind comments, Pat

  • @SMILEVIDEOTRAINS
    @SMILEVIDEOTRAINS 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great guy you are to take us on this magical trip. Great commentary, sound and very impressive photography. Thank you

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      SMILEVIDEOTRAINS thanks for kind comments certainly was a awesome place and great place to photograph, all the best Pat

  • @wayneofox1081
    @wayneofox1081 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome and very intresting. Well done for going it alone and thanks for showing us Megatron. Fab explore.
    Thanks for sharing!!

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wayneo Fox Hi Wayne best explore to date, difficult to beat this one, thanks for watching and comments Pat

  • @jamesbrookes6298
    @jamesbrookes6298 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a brill film. A top camera oppetater too. I really enjoyed the two films in 1 video. Jim.

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Jim yes a bit of a adventure this one, scares me a bit now when I look at it, thanks Pat

    • @jamesbrookes6298
      @jamesbrookes6298 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@patrickdickinson6492 Hy Pat... thanks for the reply. Dont let anything scare you buddy. All you have to do is be carefull & you will be fine. But listen to your instincts if they say don't go there or don't do that, listen to them and obay what they say and you should be safe as its them who guide and gaurd us. Keep on doing what you enjoy doing mate. Best of luck my friend im looking 4ward to more of you amazing photos & video's. Jim.

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jamesbrookes6298 Thanks Jim it's right what you say,knowing when to stop or abandon a explore is the right thing to do, thanks Pat

  • @markdale8301
    @markdale8301 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great photography with history and expiration. Enjoyed that and it has inspired me to get out and look for adventure.

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Mark this place or out of this world, be difficult to beat this one, thanks Pat

  • @danhorne3582
    @danhorne3582 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stunning video as usual Pat . Stiils too . Thanks for taking us along . Dan from Canada out .

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      dan horne hi Dan, no snow in Canada yet I take it. This was a awesome explore, going to be difficult to better it all the best Pat

  • @livinginmyownlittleworldad1905
    @livinginmyownlittleworldad1905 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing pat, such and interesting and very informative video, really enjoyed watching that one, like all videos, class....ps hope u r having fun in ur wee pub, its so cool!!

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it, certainly a amazing place hidden under the streets of Sheffield, scares me a bit when I look at it now, thanks Pat

  • @CorvusNumber6
    @CorvusNumber6 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another brilliant exploration Pat! Thanks for letting us see this amazing part of the city. I'd love to take a metal detector down there - maybe pick up a couple of pieces of shrapnel if there was any left!
    Looking forward to the next video, cheers Pat!

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah thought of that myself but thought there must be loads of scrap about but now you,ve got me thinking thanks for that Pat

  • @craftywildcamps
    @craftywildcamps 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have seen them tunnels countless times, never would have thought they went under the city like that, thanks for sharing your adventure. Steve.

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Crafty Veggie Hi Steve yes it's amazing what's under the city, I first ventured under the railway station then ventured further each time, this was just the last bit out into the Don, not sure we're I ,am going next, thanks for comments all the best Pat

  • @MrKrupp42
    @MrKrupp42 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Pat , that was absolutely fascinating , your braver than me , so interesting to see whats beneath our cities , thanks for all the time and effort that must have taken

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your very welcome,a true adventure going down there, but worth it for the excitement, all the best Pat

  • @hankfromhell8904
    @hankfromhell8904 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi pat. Love your videos thanks for bringing Sheffield to a Canadian that hasn't had the chance to get across the pond.

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Hank nice to hear from Canada and thanks for watching, Pat

  • @Futunch1
    @Futunch1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Patrick! Very interesting, great pictures and nicely put together 👍

  • @zerofox7347
    @zerofox7347 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video and show of nerve haha! The shrapnel damage is amazing to see what history we have and 90% has been covered up or lied about. Thanks for showing us all of this.

    • @jvanhee71
      @jvanhee71 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Checkout Jon Levi and Michelle Gibson’s channels!

  • @danholliday5564
    @danholliday5564 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have recently discovered your work on here and am really enjoying watching. Keep up the good work from a fellow Sheffielder.

  • @haroldsmith45302
    @haroldsmith45302 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I saw your golden angel's wings in the first few seconds, with the ominous siren in the background, I thought: "No no no!!! Too soon, too soon!!!"
    This is a truly fascinating exploration series, and well produced. The images you create are outstandingly good and deserve to be on display in an art museum.
    Your presentation and pacing is superb. Thank you, Pat, for taking us along with you into this spooky subterranean civic treasure.

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Harold, this was a scary one but had to do it. Water is not my favourite environment especially in a old holiday dingy but it was worth it floating under the streets of Sheffield, and the very strange looks I kept getting, all the best Pat

  • @lawrencewright631
    @lawrencewright631 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Pat for the great video & photo's some work gone in to building all this under the city.

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      lawrence wright yes a marvel of Victorian Engineering, thanks for watching Pat

  • @StephenTurnockMIRPCertRP
    @StephenTurnockMIRPCertRP 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Patrick. I was with you all the way as ever on this one. A real historic adventure, informative and adrenaline mix.. like a journey to the centre of the earth!.. Very creative and amazing photography and loved the home made mega flash bulb gun. Interesting shrapnel find.. was thinking they would have made great air raid shelters until that point. Look forward to your next urban or country adventure, ARB Stephen.

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stephen Turnock Hi Stephen you described just right, a journey to the centre of the earth and that is what it felt like. Some of the photos look like it was at the centre of the earth, amazing place just under the streets of Sheffield. Hope to be out wild camping again soon, all the best Pat

  • @georgegunn9387
    @georgegunn9387 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another fascinating and absorbing episode into Sheffield's past..."Hat's off too you Pat"!!

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      George Gunn Hi George certainly some interesting history when you start searching, to think it's just under the streets of Sheffield, all the best Pat

  • @Mysticfizz24
    @Mysticfizz24 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video Pat, loved the still shots and very interesting about the bomb and shrapnel damage to the walls. Keep them coming chap 😀

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fergus Stevenson Hi Fergus, yes this was a great explore, difficult to find anywhere better, most of the photos were taken with light painting which gave great results, thanks Pat

  • @davidberlanny3308
    @davidberlanny3308 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Pat, Very brave adventure, more so on your own. Although logically you had to project stills instead of video, the commentry was spot on. I enjoyed the final sequence set to music. Also tracking down the map of the bomb sites to the actual roof of the culvert, great detective work!! Good luck from Spain!!

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi David, scares me a bit when I look at this, floating under a city in children's dingy, but some times the quest for adventure can lead you astray.
      My parents and Grandparents lived through the Sheffield Blitz so always had a interest in how the city coped in the war years..... thanks Pat

  • @bluestormcloud791
    @bluestormcloud791 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful images! The colors really pop!

  • @shaneoutbush5345
    @shaneoutbush5345 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello been watching your channel for a while now , such variety . Is the Air stinky in these Drains🤧and full of Rats and Bats . One of your Best Pat .Cheers from South Aussie 👣✌️

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Shane....believe it or not it is just like a normal river down there, never seen a rat or anything, has a river smell but nothing bad.
      There are bats, which are a pleasure to see skimming over the water ..... all the best Pat 👍

  • @pezpezza1611
    @pezpezza1611 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have just stumbled upon your videos and think they're absolutely excellent. Well done for getting out there being a bit crazy and bringing us these fascinating places.👍

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes being crazy certainly helped in making this video, scares me a bit now when I look at it, but still a great adventure, all the best Pat

  • @RayRayTheExplorer
    @RayRayTheExplorer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great too see you again Patrick. Always great watching your Exploration videos keep up the great work 👍

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Ray certainly a awesome place, great explore and to say I do not like water keep me on dry land any day but some times you,ve just got to go that bit further, all the best Pat

  • @GOTOHOBBIES
    @GOTOHOBBIES 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Pat
    I find your videos brilliant and well done and it's lovely to see your exploration tours.
    Thank you for sharing keep up the good work, this is the same thing I did in my younger day and would love to share my experiences with you.
    Many thanks

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks David,this is the most amazing place I,be been and to think it's been under my home city for all that time. You refer to your younger days and I thought of know what you mean, I,am getting a bit older now time is flying by and my energy and fitness are not what they were, nice to talk to you Pat

  • @chrismillington6839
    @chrismillington6839 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting and enjoyable video, some of those photos are stunning, amazing lighting rig. Well done!

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Chris I think I have seen reports on the Leeds tunnels on "28dayslater" exploring site, might venture up there one day but plenty at moment in my local area. I surprise myself with the pictures a lot of them are due to light painting with a torsh with a 2 minute exposure, thanks for comments and watching Pat

  • @stepheneverett6131
    @stepheneverett6131 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would of loved to have been there with you Pat ,it’s a work of art ,that no one realises is underfoot walking on the streets .you have the same Heath Robinson approach as me .class photography as ever .love your TH-cam videos Marra 👍👍

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Truly a amazing place down there, its like the journey to the centre of the earth made more of a adventure in the dinghy, all the best Pat

  • @DiyMech
    @DiyMech 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb photographs, i'd be proud of that achievement, well done, could be some photography competition winning pictures in that lot. Keep up the excellent videos.

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      DiyMech hi and thanks, the best photos always come from light painting, takes time but the results are fantastic appreciate comments, thanks Pat

  • @craigspersonalyoutube3163
    @craigspersonalyoutube3163 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    From a fellow Sheffielder well done Pat, excellent videos of the underground rivers ,culverts and megatron etc. You’ve got some nerve going in a number of those places mate!

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Craig F Hi Craig and thanks for that much appreciated that admit the dinghy trip was a bit of a adrenalin trip but felt great afterwards, all the best Pat

  • @stevetimmiss3448
    @stevetimmiss3448 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb work again, an all action masterpiece as Sheffield’s answer to Indiana Jones! Heart in the mouth moment on the weir edge, in a 12 year old blow up dinghy where the results could have been very different. Awesome indeed! :-)
    Silhouette shots of you are just brilliant. Determination, persistence, planning and hard graft make for excellent viewing and as you say for posterity.Thanks very much.

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Steve Timmiss Hi Steve and thanks for those kind comments, it was a great explore and I surprised myself with the photos, thanks again and all the best Pat

  • @lucknotskilled1543
    @lucknotskilled1543 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m from Sheffield myself, never knew this drainage system existed! Cheers for this buddy.

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Most people I talk to in Sheffield did not know these tunnels existed, so your not the only one, thanks Pat

  • @MoonMoon-rm2vg
    @MoonMoon-rm2vg 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm really enjoying your channel, thanks for taking the risk and time to do this. All the best. Charlie.

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Charlie I do love making these vidio,s, thanks Pat

  • @ashleysaunby2002
    @ashleysaunby2002 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve watched this video several times and it never ceases to amaze me. I assume that section of roof you spoke about the council removing never happened? Thanks for doing these videos Patrick.

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Ashley, no nothing on opening up the culvert, I think that Sheffield City Council will only do anything when it collapsed, Sheaf and Porter river trust also mentioned about a viewing window at the railway station , but nothing on that as well........ thanks Pat

  • @paulgould4292
    @paulgould4292 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicely researched and great photography work. Thanks for sharing this

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Paul such a lot of history down there, amazing trip, scares me a little when I look at it now, all the best Pat

  • @MJ-mk8jg
    @MJ-mk8jg 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video & fantastic photographs, I was expecting to see a state of the art canoe, It reminded me of the 1970’s public information films warning of the dangers of getting swept out to sea, great video, thanks for filming it

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mark johnson Hi Mark yes a slight bit of risk but I had checked it all out and risked assessed it and it was quite safe, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for comments Pat

  • @BRM101
    @BRM101 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great that Patrick really enjoy following your adventures, look forward to the next one, all the best 👍

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brother Mark Hi Mark it was just like being in a cathedral that massive brick arch, thanks for comments and watching Pat

  • @chrismarshall3972
    @chrismarshall3972 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    another amazing video by the great Patrick. Such fascinating videos.

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks I like to stretch the boundaries a bit, another world down there, thanks Pat

  • @geoffreylee5199
    @geoffreylee5199 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    If we had stayed, I would most likely speak the same. Thanks for sharing this about Sheffield. Here in North America, those walls would be covered with colourful paintings.

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      That would certainly make it look nice, dare say you have a American accent now, all the best Pat

  • @wad6216
    @wad6216 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant mate I was born In Sheffield but thankfully got a Barnsley accent :-) Its great you bringing all this stuff to the locals never mind anyone else. I never knew we had all this under the Steel city.

  • @trevorwright6165
    @trevorwright6165 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    well patrick what a boat ride you gave us all thank you so much and take care trev and chris

  • @theurbandon5902
    @theurbandon5902 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely brilliant 👍 Loving your videos Patrick. Great knowledge, great content

  • @Banditmanuk
    @Banditmanuk 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just recently found your channel. This is a great film with some fantastic photography.

  • @robinbidwell3706
    @robinbidwell3706 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    many thanks we enjoyed this immensly. Well done you for sharing this with us. Cheers Nell and Robin

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Nell and Robin, yes this was a bit of a adventure, it does sort of scares me a bit when I look at the video, but I had to see what was down there thanks for watching Pat

  • @billyslittlebigadventurech9050
    @billyslittlebigadventurech9050 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb video and excellent pictures Patrick. Your seriously bonkers though, lol. Fantastic underworld that you have in Sheffield. I must pay a visit again. Cheers Mate.

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Billy yes amazing place and 99% of people don,nt know its there, thanks for comments Billy all the best Pat

  • @MartinZero
    @MartinZero 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely Fantastic, I would have probably looked at those marks on the wall and never realised they were WW II bomb damage. Brilliant you pointed that out. Another captivating video 👍

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Martin Zero Hi Martin always had a interest of WW2 and when I saw shrapnel marks researched it and saw the map of the bombs dropped right at the entrance. Certainly added something extra to the explore, thanks for comments Pat

  • @nigeldance9603
    @nigeldance9603 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic adventure and great pics , Pat (Hamilton, Ont)

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nigel Dance Hi Nigel nice to hear from Ontario, amazing place under the streets of Sheffield and so few people know it's there, thanks for watching Pat

  • @TheKinlock
    @TheKinlock 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Throughly enjoyed watching this.
    I enjoyed the last one two
    Thanks for taking the time to film
    And document it.

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Peadar caenloch hi Peadar really enjoyed making these exploring videos, the culverts are magnificent prices of Victorian Engineering, thanks for comments and watching Pat

  • @gordonmillar998
    @gordonmillar998 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mighty interesting. That bomb hole was a nice surprise. "Do you ever get the feeling people are watching you " chuckle chuckle.

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bomb damage was a amazing find,and it all tied up when looked at documents. I do hear some strange noises down there I must admit, thanks Pat

  • @greenjay8096
    @greenjay8096 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stunning photographs you got there. Awesome to see what's under our feet here in Sheffield.

  • @782sirbrian
    @782sirbrian 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to see you out again on your adventures Pat, I wonder what will be the next adventure ?
    Thanks for sharing your experience, a brave man !

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      782sirbrian Yes this was a great explore maybe difficult to better this but we will have see, thanks for watching, Pat

  • @jonmoore4588
    @jonmoore4588 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brave fellow Pat....especially running the gauntlet with the famous and legendary Megatrocodile lurking in the misty depths of subterranean Sheffield.
    As always, thoroughly entertaining and interesting though. Particularly impressive were the stills showing the ceilings reflected in the water. Great stuff, thanks for sharing

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I did wonder what might be lurking in there, any strange noise and I would spin round with my torch just in case something was stalking me, the reflections were amazing thanks for comments and watching Pat

  • @SubExploration
    @SubExploration 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video on Megatron. I hope to visit this myself sometime next year. Thanks for the great vid!

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sub Exploration hi yes definitely worth a visit, waders a good torch and spare and you will have a great time, all the best Pat

    • @SubExploration
      @SubExploration 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. Im guessing that the water gets far deeper during periods of heavy rain fall?

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi yes it does but with a bit of normal rain not too bad, the area that will be difficult is the open section, more views of this on my May Megatron video, can get quite deep there. Also near the first water falls there are some deep pools 3-4 foot deep, when I first went down I probed every footstep until familiar with route you will find yourself swapping lanes in the three parallel culverts for first section. Also take note of the saying " WHEN IT RAINS STAY OUT OF DRAINS" always worth considering. When it floods in storm conditions parts will be to the roof as bits of debris tree branches up there signify, Hope helpful and happy exploring Pat

    • @SubExploration
      @SubExploration 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Excellent, thanks for the top advice. Thats a good idea to probe the floor. I shall take a long walking stick or some kind of pole to check for drops.
      Yes the last thing to want is roof high waters and logs to come crashing into you.

  • @MrTtekcalb
    @MrTtekcalb 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    @1:55 getting funny looks, I got this the other day while talking to my camera, I just can't keep a straight face and burst out laughing haha, you remained quite composed :)
    It would be a great place to do some metal detecting, maybe find things that the original engineers dropped or things that have been washed through.

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi David yes getting used to funny looks, goes with the hobby, keep meaning to try my metal detector down there, thanks Pat

  • @wasdalemanexploringoutdoor5137
    @wasdalemanexploringoutdoor5137 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video Patrick, I knew you would have to go back and do the final bit!
    I spend a bit of time underground with work so I can appreciate a good exploration.
    Regards
    James

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wasdale Man thanks for that much appreciated it was a awesome explore and so many photo opertunities, look forward to visiting again, all the best Pat

  • @1218omaroo
    @1218omaroo 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really love your sense of adventure Patrick :) Wonderfully informative as always!

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chris Malikoff hi and thanks trying to get as much out of life as I can at moment, such a lot of history hidden under our feet, thanks Pat

  • @reggiep75
    @reggiep75 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Subterranean exploration under bustling cities is great.
    There are roadways, walkways and river ways under quite a few of the UK's cities that are great to look at and all with a load of history to read about.

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      reggiep75 hi yes I agree such a awesome place hidden from view under our streets, can ,t help but going to have a look, thanks for comments and watching Pat

    • @alisonwelch8465
      @alisonwelch8465 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      reggiep75 look up the mud flood stuff on yt

  • @neilt7191
    @neilt7191 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super interesting video there Patrick . Well done on the images - Like you say , not something many of us ever get to see or even know is there .
    Careful near those weirs my friend - as someone whose done a fair bit of white water kayaking I can tell you they may look quite innocuous , but they're often difficult to get out of if you end up in one .
    Excellent work again Patrick - ATB .

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Neil T Hi and thanks for your comments appreciate your comments on the wier, I was wary and had no intention of going down, not that size anyway. Most of the Megatron complex is pretty safe and can be accessed with waders, amazing place thanks again, Pat

  • @mikeotter4668
    @mikeotter4668 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Patrick I've discovered your channel as explain before while waiting for elective hip surgery and it's certainly given me food for thought and helping me set goals when I've had my op and I'm recovering (still waiting op date). I intend to get as fit as possible and push myself to do some wild camping and urban exploration. I'm hoping I will be able to do a bit and I thank you for the inspiration. I would never have known about the megatron and it makes me wonder what I could find in my local area of cheshire (audlem) , anyway many thanks for making such wonderful videos.

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Mike, hope you get your op done soon, must be so restricted at moment, but a great time to plan for the future, hope all goes well, thanks Pat

  • @johnclowes3894
    @johnclowes3894 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Once again a very interesting vid. Great pictures great history lesson thanks Pat

  • @aflatminor
    @aflatminor 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Patrick
    Do you recall the Rag day back in the 1970's when the students had the boat race?, I can remember watching them in this section of the river from Ladies Bridge, Some kids threw bags of flour down at the lads in the boats and a student caught one and lobbed it back up at speed, It hit a lady in the face and erupted, She was covered!! 😂😂
    There's a similar concrete patch in the main arch of the Wicker arches and bulletholes in the facade 👍

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes remember the race, and the rag mag, twicker, a take on the Wicker, thanks Pat

  • @pit_stop77
    @pit_stop77 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Dark water scares the life out of me. Hat off to you sir. 👍👍

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Was a bit scary, but you just have to go for it, thanks Pat

  • @marshabrown8337
    @marshabrown8337 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad that you documented so much of it. Lovely. Take care.

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Marsha Mapes Hi Marsha such a amazing place be back down there soon just for the fun of it, all the best to you for 2018

  • @hogant3670
    @hogant3670 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video Pat,the pictures are amazing

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi yes I surprised myself when I first saw photos on the computer, its the light painting ones that show the fantastic detail, thanks for comments and watching Pat

  • @stephenandelin4688
    @stephenandelin4688 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another cracking video,better than anything on telly,thanks Patrick!👍

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your very welcome Stephen, bit of adventure, certainly got some adhrenalin flowing, but had to see what was down there, all the best Pat

  • @stuartrich4574
    @stuartrich4574 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video, only heard about the Magatron today whilst on a tour at the General Cemetery. I thought I'd seen you before, I watched another one of your clips a while back about your Kawasaki ER, I ended up buying the ER-6F.

    • @patrickdickinson6492
      @patrickdickinson6492  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stuart Rich Hi Stuart, my Great Grand parents were buried in there, glad to see it being restored by the volunteers. Megatron is a truly awesome place under the streets of Sheffield, very few people seem to be aware of it. Glad your enjoying the bike, all the best Pat