I was born in 1948 and when I was 5 years old I went with my parents to Liverpool to visit relatives. I can remember going through the tunnel and then coming back on the ferry across the Mersey. I can remember walking along floating wooden docks that moved up and down when ships went past. My other memory of Liverpool was that there was a pub on every street corner.
Scotland Road. Where the dockers wives, by neccesity, had to hover by the doors to grab their old man's wages before they blew it all at shift/weeks end. Sight of this turned my Grandfather, H G Wilding into a lifelong absenteemer.
I was born in 1951 in the fifties and the early sixties we used to visit my mothers sister aunty Lily they lived in New Brighton I was fascinated by the big ships going up and down the Mersey bringing goods from around the world my two brothers and my sister loved to go under the tunnel they were very happy days
What a great video... i used to work for Monks civil engineers back in the eighties for a while and we where relining the sewers all around bootle etc... you would not believe whats underground cast iron spiral staircases all decorative, yet nobody sees them, cast iron pillars all fancy. we had plans from the council on the sewers but we found some overflow galleries that where not on the plans and had nobody enter for well over a hundred years.. the fancy ironwork was amazing, iam in my late fifties now, remember it like yesterday. All the best to you sir and thankyou for the great content ;)
@@AdventureMe If you get the chance someone, Darren, check out the Wapping Tunnel. It's got a rich history, and you were pretty close to the exit, just off the Dock Road. Keep up the great work, mate.
Darren, that hidden stonework is amazing, the craftsmanship is something to see. What a fun tour to go on, wish I was there tagging along. There is no such thing as a "temporary toll / tax" once is starts it never ends.
Great feature on the Mersey tunnels, so many more amazing historic sites in Liverpool for you to explore. Welcome to our City,hope you return and feature other sites soon.
Another brilliant AdventureMe video. The pace, quality and information is top level and the pacing is excellent. What a treat to watch. We knew this was going to be a good one and it certainly didn't disappoint - 10/10.
Amazing Darren thank you. I’m so glad they’ve kept that old control room as it was with all the old switches, fuses, and relays 🥰 I can’t wait for part 2
A very instructive and interesting video today, Darren. Thank you for the tour and time spent accomplishing this video. Patiently waiting for Part 2. See you on the next. Cheers buddy.
I think the coloured lines represent the different electrical systems. The red lines indicate the high voltage system (maybe 11,000 volts), and the blue is the low voltage (6,600 volts). The two zig zag lines represent the step down transformers from HV to LV. A great video, as always. Cheers:
17:00 Peter you are correct, I used to balance the fans years ago before they went over to Variable Speed Drives which made this panel redundant. The original system was a spectacular affair, the engineering over the ventilation system is masterful and made to last. There were very few problems with the system but is was very energy hungry before VSD which reduce inrush start current.
Brilliant. Love watching things like this . The architecture is fantastic. History mind boggling. Lots of hard work went into that . Thank you for sharing .
Well,what can I say except 'brilliant'. I never knew anything about the Mersey tunnel until today. It's amazing to see all the old control room still intact as it should be. Preserved for future generations to enjoy. So thanks again for another cracking video, top rank as ever. Following on from your Take That promo last week,my missus and daughter in law have booked to see you at the Castleford gig. No offence it's not for me my friend,I'm more of a Pink Floyd fan. Cheers R😁😁
As usual, a fantastic video filmed and narrated brilliantly. I think Darren would make anywhere sound interesting, he is a fabulous film-maker. Can’t wait for more! Thank you.
Fabulous video, on my visits to The Wirral I always had to go through both tunnels, just because it felt like part of the visit, the satnav with the car in water always amused me too! thanks for this another brilliant video
I worked at Bradshaw Rowse Harker architects and we had the original pencil drawn drawings for the various ventilation shafts and the Liverpool main entrance. They were exceptional drawings. The Birkenhead dock exit was also used in the film Jack Ryan and doubled as a New York tunnel. My son worked on the locations department for the film when it was filming scenes in Liverpool
Wow! Brilliant narration and perfect pace and amount of info delivered, your quality of documentation is top notch. Also as a lover of docos vocals are important and yours is so easy to listen to. Thanks from Australia 🇦🇺
I drive through the tunnel everyday and its given me a new found appreciation for it. I had no idea about the trams nor the ventilation buildings had all its original features. Amazing
There's a lot to these Mersey road tunnels than I ever knew about Darren. That dock being down there is so stunning, and the water down below. The old tunnels control room is a marvel to see, with all the old dials and buttons being left in situ. Looking forward to the follow on program. Many thanks for this presentation.
Hello Darren great vidio of Liverpool Merseyside tunnel really interested I love all your videos you take me to some interesting places you are amazing take care stay safe xx
Super video my friend. We have such interesting cities and towns in Britain, so full of history. It's incredible what's underneath our streets. It's thanks to people like you who research and put these videos together that enlightens the rest of us. LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! More please! P.S. I am defo gonna get one of your B.R. T-shirts! Hey, we're getting there!
Tha must give you such a buzz seeing all of this stuff hidden underground and also the potential it could have had. The tour guide seemed to be very informative and let you wander around a bit. I have only been to Liverpool once and went on the ferry, but never knew tours like this existed. Another great video and look forward to Part 2.
There is no reason not to put an extra lane underneath for motorbikes or cyclists, maybe make it for one lane of cars. I doubt many would want to walk it. I have walked through both tunnels and it takes a while. I don't think a bus would fit through!
Have been on this tour myself but the operations room was still functioning but had a lot of PCs which have now been removed. Must have been about 10 years ago. You have shown a few bits and pieces which I didn’t get to see in as much detail as you so it’s interesting seeing the things I missed. Great video mate
Interesting video. I worked on some new controls for the Queensway vent stations back in the 80s. When looking at the control panels I think that the red lines are HT (probably 6.6kv) and the blue lines are 415V 3ph.
Loved the video, looking forward to part 2. Did the tour years ago, want to do it again now! And you need to come and see us at Friends of Williamson's Tunnels, would love to give you the tour.
Another excellent video Darren, and if I had known you were in my home town I'd have tagged along! I've never done the tunnels tour, but it is definitely on my to do list!
This turned up on me feed and what an amazing video. Really well made, educational, interesting....I could go on. Really well made. Thank you. I will now subscribe 👍🇬🇧
The original Liverpool dock opened in 1715 and is further up toward Liverpool One shopping area. It can be viewed through a portal in the street and parts of it can be seen in the Museum of Liverpool, who also conduct tours of the dock itself.
Absolutely superb . Fascinating video, that photo of the Port of Liverpool building with the arches underneath it incredible . Had no idea all that was underneath Liverpool. Love your work mate.
Excellent and very enjoyable, I remember seeing those square 'windows' going down towards the Pier Head. This shows how much land was created by concrete boxing the river front, emptying the water (not all of the water!) from the shuttered concrete grid foundation, allowing for all the roads and buildings you see around the Pier Head, to be construed upon!! People think it's solid ground? 👍🏻
Top stuff Darren, another 'what lies beneath' and we don't know it vid. I didn't realise I needed to know all that, can't wait for the next ones!!!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Hi. Fantastic video!! I’ve lived on Merseyside all my life so been through both tunnels many many times. Sadly, I knew very little about the history of them. Now the blanks are filled. Also, I’ve spoken to a lot of other Merseysiders about my recollection of when I was a child, going through the Queensway tunnel, how there were traffic lights controlling the traffic at the junctions of the branch tunnels. No one else recalls this. So did I mis remember? But there they are in the video. So thank you for that! Les Deegan
hi Darren, fabulous tour into the dark belly of the underworld as a starter. Hope the Mersey Docks don't ask you to revise it for 'security issues' 😂 I lived for many happy years in L7 Smithdown Road and even worked in a company inside the Cunard Building for a while. I would happily live in Liverpool again, a fantastic city. Looking forward to the rest of this series. Cheers DouT
Again I have never been to Liverpool but it really does have some hidden gems about it. Another Ace video Darren. I really look forward to them every week. 😊
You really are my favourite youtuber as you are bringing things back to life to me, the level of research and effort with every single video is amazing and well done
Darren I’m mark im new to the channel I’ve subscribed to your channel I love history I’m from Liverpool live in Wirral now but go to Liverpool each week very interested in your videos there so great. Look forward to many more
Fantastic video, I have ridden my bicycle on the Liverpool-Chester-Liverpool charity bike ride many time, the Queensway tunnel is short and steep and the kingsway tunnel is long and not so steep! It was a highlight of the ride using both tunnels!
Looking forward to the next video (part 2) . Just got back from a holiday in Birkenhead to James street. We travelled from Bromborough train station. Was really affordable for the four of us.
Fascinating pal been through that tunnel taking caravans to the Belfast P&O terminal many times Always feel a bit scared that far under the Mersey but thank god always made it😂😂🙏
The 2 statues representing night and day are made from Black alabaster. They're supposedly priceless given the rarity of the stone, age of the statues and detail in the carving. Brilliant video thankyou. 😊
Amazing! I know Liverpool very well as photographed many buildings but had no idea that this was here to visit so thanks for that. About 13 years ago I was given the keys to the then derelict Stanley Dock (now Titanic hotel) for the day by the security guard (I think it was Ronnie Pickering) as I explained I was a photographer. I managed to get some good shots, spotted some old props from past tv dramas that were filmed (also they filmed captain America/Sherlock Holmes) One image I shot was a big iron door looking into the warehouse. I sent it to a photo libary and spotted it used for the film poster of the movie Looper (they tinted it blue and added some cgi) with Bruce willis some time later. Suffice to say I got paid peanuts for it's use, but I can dine out on the Kudos I suppose. I think they are still renovating the main warehouse (largest brick built structure in Europe I think then) which I didn't have access to. That is something perhaps to consider. Also Williamson's tunnels are great to visit. They go all over Liverpool and they keep discovering more as they never got to the bottom of why the rich tobacco magnet built them.
You're vids are great only recently found you on you tube thanks for helping to bring the wirral history to life ten out of ten I've championed you're channel around my mates and workplace Cheers
Didn't know you was in Liverpool it's my home city, great video as always 🙂 thank you for helping me to see how beautiful life around us and the amazing history we've nearly let go completely
I'll look forward to it if you need any help with anything regarding Liverpools railways and old disused railways which we have alot of it, history which is currently changing very rapidily
I was born in 1948 and when I was 5 years old I went with my parents to Liverpool to visit relatives. I can remember going through the tunnel and then coming back on the ferry across the Mersey. I can remember walking along floating wooden docks that moved up and down when ships went past. My other memory of Liverpool was that there was a pub on every street corner.
Thanks Harr
@@AdventureMe my Mum born 1920 walked through Tunnel before it opened!
Scotland Road.
Where the dockers wives, by neccesity, had to hover by the doors to grab their old man's wages before they blew it all at shift/weeks end.
Sight of this turned my Grandfather, H G Wilding into a lifelong absenteemer.
lovely memory for you,they really mean so much don't they?
I was born in 1951 in the fifties and the early sixties we used to visit my mothers sister aunty Lily they lived in New Brighton I was fascinated by the big ships going up and down the Mersey bringing goods from around the world my two brothers and my sister loved to go under the tunnel they were very happy days
What a great video... i used to work for Monks civil engineers back in the eighties for a while and we where relining the sewers all around bootle etc... you would not believe whats underground cast iron spiral staircases all decorative, yet nobody sees them, cast iron pillars all fancy. we had plans from the council on the sewers but we found some overflow galleries that where not on the plans and had nobody enter for well over a hundred years.. the fancy ironwork was amazing, iam in my late fifties now, remember it like yesterday.
All the best to you sir and thankyou for the great content ;)
Thanks mate. I bet there's so much we will never see. They made things to last back then.
@@AdventureMe If you get the chance someone, Darren, check out the Wapping Tunnel. It's got a rich history, and you were pretty close to the exit, just off the Dock Road. Keep up the great work, mate.
Darren, that hidden stonework is amazing, the craftsmanship is something to see. What a fun tour to go on, wish I was there tagging along. There is no such thing as a "temporary toll / tax" once is starts it never ends.
Yeah it was in such good condition
@@AdventureMe It looked almost like it was done yesterday. If only the workers could see their work today and how the city grew.....
The tolls, yeah. Same story with the golden gate bridge in san francisco!
Great feature on the Mersey tunnels, so many more amazing historic sites in Liverpool for you to explore.
Welcome to our City,hope you return and feature other sites soon.
I will be don't worry
Fond memories of driving through the tunnels as a kid in the 70’s on a day trip to Liverpool. Superb channel, keep up the good work.
Thanks Daz
A few months ago there was an enormous bike ride through the tunnel and back it was amazing to participate in. 😊
Another brilliant AdventureMe video. The pace, quality and information is top level and the pacing is excellent. What a treat to watch. We knew this was going to be a good one and it certainly didn't disappoint - 10/10.
Thanks Marko. Two more eps to come.
Amazing Darren thank you.
I’m so glad they’ve kept that old control room as it was with all the old switches, fuses, and relays 🥰
I can’t wait for part 2
Thanks Dan. I didn't know it was there. I was in my element
@@AdventureMe Red line High voltage Blue line Lower Voltage Passed through transformers
Can't wait for Part 2!! Excellent guided tour Darren! Another feather in your cap 😁
Thanks mate
where is part 2 anyway?
@@thewiseman80 This Sunday at 6pm
Another really interesting video series after the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. I look forward to more videos in the series. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Simon
A very instructive and interesting video today, Darren. Thank you for the tour and time spent accomplishing this video. Patiently waiting for Part 2. See you on the next. Cheers buddy.
Cheers mate
Absolutely love that Ronny Pickering was on the phone. Brilliant touch of humour.
I had to get it in there
That was absolutely fantastic Darren. I so enjoyed that and so look forward to part two. Thanks for taking me along, please stay safe and take care
Thanks Linda. Two more episodes to come.
Fantastic
Absolutely fascinating, was glued to the screen watching this, so much history, and so much still intact from 100s of years ago. cant wait for part 2
Thanks Andrew. Two more to come.
Brilliant video! It was quite spooky hearing the air whistling through but it was great!
Thanks Holli. Two more to come.
I think the coloured lines represent the different electrical systems. The red lines indicate the high voltage system (maybe 11,000 volts), and the blue is the low voltage (6,600 volts). The two zig zag lines represent the step down transformers from HV to LV. A great video, as always. Cheers:
17:00 Peter you are correct, I used to balance the fans years ago before they went over to Variable Speed Drives which made this panel redundant. The original system was a spectacular affair, the engineering over the ventilation system is masterful and made to last. There were very few problems with the system but is was very energy hungry before VSD which reduce inrush start current.
Brilliant. Love watching things like this . The architecture is fantastic. History mind boggling. Lots of hard work went into that . Thank you for sharing .
Thanks Bernie. Two more episodes to come.
Well,what can I say except 'brilliant'. I never knew anything about the Mersey tunnel until today. It's amazing to see all the old control room still intact as it should be. Preserved for future generations to enjoy. So thanks again for another cracking video, top rank as ever. Following on from your Take That promo last week,my missus and daughter in law have booked to see you at the Castleford gig. No offence it's not for me my friend,I'm more of a Pink Floyd fan. Cheers R😁😁
Thanks Richard. Hope they enjoy.
I've been on this tour a few years ago, it's amazing how much I missed first time around, another brilliant video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks mate
As usual, a fantastic video filmed and narrated brilliantly. I think Darren would make anywhere sound interesting, he is a fabulous film-maker. Can’t wait for more! Thank you.
Thanks. I appreciate that
Fabulous video, on my visits to The Wirral I always had to go through both tunnels, just because it felt like part of the visit, the satnav with the car in water always amused me too! thanks for this another brilliant video
Thanks mate. Two more to come
I went on this tour myself 4 years ago, very interesting.
Looking forward to next one. That was fantastic. You teach us so much Darren. So good. Thank you again.
Thanks Shirley
I worked at Bradshaw Rowse Harker architects and we had the original pencil drawn drawings for the various ventilation shafts and the Liverpool main entrance. They were exceptional drawings. The Birkenhead dock exit was also used in the film Jack Ryan and doubled as a New York tunnel. My son worked on the locations department for the film when it was filming scenes in Liverpool
Thanks Stephen.
the 1st movie with jack ryan (hunt for red october) st Georges hall was dressed to look like soviet naval HQ but ended up deleted
Wow! Brilliant narration and perfect pace and amount of info delivered, your quality of documentation is top notch. Also as a lover of docos vocals are important and yours is so easy to listen to.
Thanks from Australia 🇦🇺
Thanks Katie. I try my best.
Amazing video mate can't wait for next video 👍
Thanks 👍
I drive through the tunnel everyday and its given me a new found appreciation for it. I had no idea about the trams nor the ventilation buildings had all its original features. Amazing
Thanks John. Part 2 tomorrow
There's a lot to these Mersey road tunnels than I ever knew about Darren. That dock being down there is so stunning, and the water down below. The old tunnels control room is a marvel to see, with all the old dials and buttons being left in situ. Looking forward to the follow on program. Many thanks for this presentation.
Thanks mate
You can visit the old docks that are under liverpool 1, by booking through the maritime museum down at Albert Dock, believe the tour is free
fascinating video, loved the Ronnie Pickering bit at 20:29 LOL, look forward to part 2
Thanks mate. Not many noticed that
Hello Darren great vidio of Liverpool Merseyside tunnel really interested I love all your videos you take me to some interesting places you are amazing take care stay safe xx
Thanks Lynn, Two more to come
Super video my friend. We have such interesting cities and towns in Britain, so full of history. It's incredible what's underneath our streets. It's thanks to people like you who research and put these videos together that enlightens the rest of us. LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! More please! P.S. I am defo gonna get one of your B.R. T-shirts! Hey, we're getting there!
Thanks Gabrielle. I'm enjoying this one myself.
This goes beyond brilliant,we'll done.Thanks Darren.👍
Thanks Ste
Tha must give you such a buzz seeing all of this stuff hidden underground and also the potential it could have had. The tour guide seemed to be very informative and let you wander around a bit. I have only been to Liverpool once and went on the ferry, but never knew tours like this existed. Another great video and look forward to Part 2.
Thanks mate. It only gets better, and deeper.
@@AdventureMe I look forward to Pt 2 of it. My tv goes off when I watch your videos. I have crap internet, so easier to watch on my laptop.
There is no reason not to put an extra lane underneath for motorbikes or cyclists, maybe make it for one lane of cars. I doubt many would want to walk it. I have walked through both tunnels and it takes a while.
I don't think a bus would fit through!
I've been through the Kingsway tunnel, and my dad told me about the old Queensway tunnel.
This video is very informative.
Thanks Jenny
Have been on this tour myself but the operations room was still functioning but had a lot of PCs which have now been removed. Must have been about 10 years ago. You have shown a few bits and pieces which I didn’t get to see in as much detail as you so it’s interesting seeing the things I missed. Great video mate
Thanks Chris. Hopefully more to see in the next two videos
Interesting video. I worked on some new controls for the Queensway vent stations back in the 80s.
When looking at the control panels I think that the red lines are HT (probably 6.6kv) and the blue lines are 415V 3ph.
Thanks mate
I really enjoyed this, thanks Darren
Thanks Nick
Another great and informative video.
Keep up the great work and thankyou.
Thanks Mark. Two more to come.
Absolutely love your channel, been watching since you started but only just commenting. Keep it up, I love your passion!
Thanks mate. Thanks for the support
Loved the video, looking forward to part 2. Did the tour years ago, want to do it again now! And you need to come and see us at Friends of Williamson's Tunnels, would love to give you the tour.
I will Mike. Planning more for Liverpool in future.
Another excellent video Darren, and if I had known you were in my home town I'd have tagged along!
I've never done the tunnels tour, but it is definitely on my to do list!
Give it a whirl mate. Well worth it.
A tour I've always wanted to take. Many thanks for sharing, a fascinating video.
You need to give it a go Mike.
Certainly will. Thanks again.
Thanks so much for this fantastic video. As a North Walian it's great seeing parts of our capital city hidden away like this.
Excellent video again, Darren! Well done 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks mate
This turned up on me feed and what an amazing video. Really well made, educational, interesting....I could go on. Really well made. Thank you. I will now subscribe 👍🇬🇧
Thanks Lulu. Don't forget to watch the part 2. Part 3 is coming soon.
Absolutely fascinating. So much information that isn't common knowledge. Great engineering construction from 90 years ago
Glad you enjoyed it
The original Liverpool dock opened in 1715 and is further up toward Liverpool One shopping area. It can be viewed through a portal in the street and parts of it can be seen in the Museum of Liverpool, who also conduct tours of the dock itself.
Brilliant. I'll have to check that one out too.
Amazing stuff. Loved it. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great work 👍
Thoroughly enjoyed 💯
Fantastic channel...
Thanks mate
EXCELLENT. Thanks for posting.
Thanks Rossi
Great video Darren just goes to show how much history there is to be found, Nice one looking forward to the next part.
Thanks Raymond
Absolutely superb . Fascinating video, that photo of the Port of Liverpool building with the arches underneath it incredible . Had no idea all that was underneath Liverpool. Love your work mate.
Thanks mate. Two more to come.
Great video tour. Very thorough. Much appreciated!
Glad you enjoyed it! Two more to come.
Excellent and very enjoyable, I remember seeing those square 'windows' going down towards the Pier Head. This shows how much land was created by concrete boxing the river front, emptying the water (not all of the water!) from the shuttered concrete grid foundation, allowing for all the roads and buildings you see around the Pier Head, to be construed upon!! People think it's solid ground? 👍🏻
Thanks 👍
Great video as always, can’t wait for the next one x
Thanks Deborah
Top stuff Darren, another 'what lies beneath' and we don't know it vid. I didn't realise I needed to know all that, can't wait for the next ones!!!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Bob
Cracking video pal, Ronnie Pickering at the end finished me off 😂😂
Thanks mate. Not many noticed that.
Love these historic videos of times gone by. Very enjoyable. Thank you. As for bloody Ronnie Pickering on the dog and bone hahahaha.
Hi. Fantastic video!! I’ve lived on Merseyside all my life so been through both tunnels many many times. Sadly, I knew very little about the history of them. Now the blanks are filled.
Also, I’ve spoken to a lot of other Merseysiders about my recollection of when I was a child, going through the Queensway tunnel, how there were traffic lights controlling the traffic at the junctions of the branch tunnels. No one else recalls this. So did I mis remember? But there they are in the video. So thank you for that!
Les Deegan
Thanks Les. You will see the tunnels better in part 3
Your memory is correct. The air was so bad in the centre of the tunnel some vehicles and motorbikes had engine problems. EVs will sort that out.
Excellent.
Thanks for your time, effort, editing and expense.
Thanks for watching
What a brilliant fascinating video. Can’t wait for part 2
Thanks Gareth
What a fantastic video. So interesting and informative, full of facts and a good watch.
Thanks mate. Two more episodes to come.
Wow that was very interesting thank you , it’s a pity they can’t make the old tram tunnel ,A cycle path it’ll be good for nowadays
Yeha that's what I was thinking.
hi Darren, fabulous tour into the dark belly of the underworld as a starter. Hope the Mersey Docks don't ask you to revise it for 'security issues' 😂 I lived for many happy years in L7 Smithdown Road and even worked in a company inside the Cunard Building for a while. I would happily live in Liverpool again, a fantastic city. Looking forward to the rest of this series. Cheers DouT
Thanks Doug. We'll they showed me it so they can get lost lol
@@AdventureMe well the same happened at WG , so fingers crossed!
@@douglasthompson296 No they didn't. I wandered off out of curiosity lol
@@AdventureMe how's Barney getting along, responding to his treatments OK I hope.
Great video mate, really well done. Thank you
No problem 👍
The phone gag well done 😂👏👏👏
Not many noticed
Excellent as always Darren
Thanks mate. Two more episodes to come.
That was brilliant perfectly put together A* for production nice
Absolutely awesome. Thank you
Absolutely fascinating! Going to watch parts 2 & 3 now 👍
Thanks for watching
Again I have never been to Liverpool but it really does have some hidden gems about it. Another Ace video Darren. I really look forward to them every week. 😊
Thank you
What an amazing place to explore! Thanks for sharing. I just subscribed to your channel! Keep up the great work! 🤘😎
Thanks for the sub!
@@AdventureMe not a problem!
You really are my favourite youtuber as you are bringing things back to life to me, the level of research and effort with every single video is amazing and well done
Happy to help! Thanks for your kind words Stephen.
This a great tour I highly recommend it.
This was so interesting thank you from New Zealand,your videos just get better and better
Thanks Terry.
Darren I’m mark im new to the channel I’ve subscribed to your channel I love history I’m from Liverpool live in Wirral now but go to Liverpool each week very interested in your videos there so great. Look forward to many more
Fantastic video, I have ridden my bicycle on the Liverpool-Chester-Liverpool charity bike ride many time, the Queensway tunnel is short and steep and the kingsway tunnel is long and not so steep! It was a highlight of the ride using both tunnels!
Thanks Howard
11 out of 10. Magnificent Darren 👍👏👏👏👏
Thanks Nigel
Amazing how you get access to these places . Thank you so much for sharing these fantastic videos
Thanks Nick
Great vlog Darren. Don't know why but Liverpool is probably one of the few cities in the UK I have never been to
You need to head over. Very fascinating place.
This is awesome. Never knew any of this. Thanks (as usual) Darren.
Thanks mate
Great little video 👍
Good video daz very interesting
Thanks mate
Brilliant! That phone call at the end 😂🤣😂🤣😂
Not many noticed that.
Looking forward to the next video (part 2) . Just got back from a holiday in Birkenhead to James street. We travelled from Bromborough train station. Was really affordable for the four of us.
Absolutely fascinating!
Good video Darren very interesting thanks for posting
Thanks Pete
Fascinating pal been through that tunnel taking caravans to the Belfast P&O terminal many times
Always feel a bit scared that far under the Mersey but thank god always made it😂😂🙏
I think bridges are scarier lol
@@AdventureMe plus it’s even better having Gary Barlow host the channel😂😂 cheers Darren looking forward to Holmfirth 👍👍
Really interesting mate. Nice one.
Thanks mate
The 2 statues representing night and day are made from Black alabaster. They're supposedly priceless given the rarity of the stone, age of the statues and detail in the carving. Brilliant video thankyou. 😊
They are made of Basalt.
Great video, very interesting to see as well, looking forward to the next one.
Thanks mate. Two more episodes to come.
@@AdventureMe whey hey.
Lol Ronnie Pickering.
Oooh?
Ronnie Pickering.
Oooh?
Fantastic insight on the tunnels. Thank you. The docks have a fascinating history for me.
Thanks mate.
Amazing! I know Liverpool very well as photographed many buildings but had no idea that this was here to visit so thanks for that. About 13 years ago I was given the keys to the then derelict Stanley Dock (now Titanic hotel) for the day by the security guard (I think it was Ronnie Pickering) as I explained I was a photographer. I managed to get some good shots, spotted some old props from past tv dramas that were filmed (also they filmed captain America/Sherlock Holmes) One image I shot was a big iron door looking into the warehouse. I sent it to a photo libary and spotted it used for the film poster of the movie Looper (they tinted it blue and added some cgi) with Bruce willis some time later. Suffice to say I got paid peanuts for it's use, but I can dine out on the Kudos I suppose. I think they are still renovating the main warehouse (largest brick built structure in Europe I think then) which I didn't have access to. That is something perhaps to consider. Also Williamson's tunnels are great to visit. They go all over Liverpool and they keep discovering more as they never got to the bottom of why the rich tobacco magnet built them.
Thanks Ian. Glad you managed to see your pictures used.
very very interesting , well done
Fantastic content mate.
Thanks Martin
You're vids are great only recently found you on you tube thanks for helping to bring the wirral history to life ten out of ten
I've championed you're channel around my mates and workplace
Cheers
Thanks Brian. That's much appreciated.
Fantastic 👏👏👏
Thanks Chris
great video. loved the ronnie pickering moment 🤣🤣
Thanks Paddy. Not many noticed that.
Absolutely love your videos. I want to go with you! Keep up the fab work and I will try and catch up on all your videos. 👍
Thank you
Didn't know you was in Liverpool it's my home city, great video as always 🙂 thank you for helping me to see how beautiful life around us and the amazing history we've nearly let go completely
Thanks Stephen. More to come.
I'll look forward to it if you need any help with anything regarding Liverpools railways and old disused railways which we have alot of it, history which is currently changing very rapidily