Brindley's Oldbury

8.7 Canal Hunter continues its quest to track down the original line of James Brindley's Birmingham Canal, this time focussing on the Oldbury area. At on time the Black Country town of Oldbury sat on an island bordered by canals on all sides, but today most have been filled in. This video attempts to recreate Brindley's old line.
#canals #history #narrowboats #blackcountry #oldbury

[@christinegibbins6105]

Many thanks Andy, love the history. Take care.

[@lifeat2.3milesanhour57]

Thanks Christine

[@dennyporter2447]

Hi Andy.. great episode sorry haven't seen your videos in awhile.. got some catching up to do.. What a transformation the area has gone through! Cheers from Missouri USA..

[@davidfoley5128]

Top man Andy, loving your canal stuff.

[@ruthbrierley1798]

Thanks for another great video Andy.

[@lifeat2.3milesanhour57]

Always a pleasure to make them Ruth

[@silverstar1964]

Wonderful, as always with remarkable then and now shots!

[@lifeat2.3milesanhour57]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@MRTransportVideos]

As someonme who's lived in Oldbury since August 2019, and who started walking the canals in Lockdown (with my Pearson's Guide!), you've improved my knowledge no end - even to the point of moving the Railway Interchange Yard from where I'd thought it was previously - and it was facscinating to see the old photo before the drone flight, because I live literally opposite the Church, so was able to pinpoint where I live in relation to the "old" town. Many thanks for the explanation.

[@lifeat2.3milesanhour57]

I am really glad it added to your appreciation of the area.

[@pilpelet100]

Great. Thank you.

[@lifeat2.3milesanhour57]

Glad you enjoyed it Ruth

[@davidhallard7427]

Excellent stuff Andy

[@lifeat2.3milesanhour57]

Thanks David

[@FatalFireStar89]

Interesting video about the history of the canal routes around the Oldbury area. Love it keep up the hard work
One of the canal boats you actually showed around 5:14 to 5:19 of your video the boat labelled I believe is one of my distant relatives, believe its my great grandfather x4/5 removed, you can actually see alot of the history on some of the canal boats aswell when you visit a museum known as the black country living museum aswell, always a good place to visit

[@lifeat2.3milesanhour57]

Thats very cool!

[@neilandrew4540]

Another top video

[@lifeat2.3milesanhour57]

Thanks Neil

[@floatingonairandwater]

Another great and very informative video Andy. Loved the old photos of that area with the basins.

[@lifeat2.3milesanhour57]

Thanks.

[@timothypye901]

Absolutely fascinating stuff. It's certainly encouraging me to get out and explore my local area.

[@lifeat2.3milesanhour57]

There are great hew towpaths in the area too.

[@davidthomas6859]

Great video ,amazing how things have changed especially with the development of the M5👍

[@lifeat2.3milesanhour57]

The M5 utterly transformed the area.

[@jamesmaybrick2001]

Tipton, thats my neck of the canal. i look forward to it. Although if you are about to tell me my house is built on toxic sludge i might not be that interested lol.

[@lifeat2.3milesanhour57]

No toxic sludge next week!

[@jamesmaybrick2001]

@@lifeat2.3milesanhour57 I am relieved! Although sadly the canal itself might qualify currently. Some tlc needed sadly.