I'm English and I absolutely love your German accent and Radio 4-friendly voice, the professionalism of your editing and the subject matter itself. It's great that you've got this channel but I would have expected to find this quality on mainstream TV, perhaps BBC2 or Ch 4. Their loss I suppose. I dont imagine by this time next year you'll be on 948 subscribers, put it that way. 90000, maybe. I think you'd get on with Martin Zero over in Manchester.
Praise from a great presenter yourself, thank you! For fear of excessive length, I did not mention that, in the 1970s, when the technology became available, , the riverbed was fitted with concrete-'braces' under the bridge, effectively (and thankfully) halting the movement there.
@@MattMesserPics thank you for your generous words there. As well as being very durable, it’s also a very elegant structure and your drone shots illustrated that nicely. Also good to see the place intact after those awful floods.
Excellent video, information and presentation yet again. It's always a good day when a video of yours appears. My school did a day trip to Ironbridge back in 1974. Best day out ever. Thank you for the upload. Cheers from Herefordshire.
In 1974, my furthest school trip was a rainy walk down to the river Thames (Buckinghamshire) to wave a flag at a (frighteningly) young Queen EII, passing on a riverboat. You win with that trip to the Severn Gorge! Thanks for the nice comment!
This was brilliant! I only come across it because the people you stayed with during your visit shared it on our local community page. But it deserves wider recognition.... intriguing, very well produced and you have a very personable manor that keeps the viewer engaged. I'm going to check out your previous videos and look forward to your future ones
Thanks very much for the praise! I am working on the wider recognition, but, I can tell you, it's tough, so every little help is much appreciated. Anyway, if you do know Michelle and her husband (forgot his name) of the Tile Retreat, please give them my kindest regards - their place is wonderful and I'll certainly stay there again when I'm in the area.
Thanks for that! The Iron Bridge has been on my mind for a long time, so it being industrial history was almost accidental - but this is a good thought, an excellent thought actually. In fact, the next video will already slightly go in that direction.
Did you see the section of box beam in the barn? This is important as it was a composite of wrought or long iron and mild steel. A beam of this style was used in Goldsmiths Hall which gave the largest unsupported span in English architecture at the time.
Yes, I did, and I remember standing there and reading all about it. Although in my memory it was the Guild Hall. Wasn't it sort of 'found' in the covered ceiling not that long ago and then gifted to Coalbrook Dale? There is so much fantastic stuff up there, but I had to make editorial choices. I have the impression the video is already too long as it is...But thanks for reminding me of that one, I'll dig out my notes now!
Quite. Piermont NY has the remains of some old mill with a forlorn giant gear. Now it's a tourist stop with quaint shops and the Turning Point Cafe, home of great music. For many miles about, here and there, one may find "erector set" bridges built of flanges and plates and bolts. An excellent example is the bridge over the Hudson river at Port Jervis, NY and Matamoras, PA. Of course none of it holds a handle to the deep history of jolly old England. DRAT!
Not as old, but what a lovely part of the world the Hudson valley is! I used to live not far (Port Jefferson, NY) and have great memories. Thanks for that comment!
Several tunes downloaded from Pixabay. The've got some good stuff, but it's a nightmare to judge the copyright situation, so I've moved away from them. The opening music is called classical-epic-153810, but looking it up right now, I failed to find it, sorry!
Very enjoyable video, welcome to Shropshire 🌳Although you don't need a review - here's mine! Love your subtle comic phrases, but sad you didn't find the Pritchards' grave, still a common name here, I thought you'd be looking for Scrooge's grave. St Alkmond & St Julian churches sit close, almost back to back by Fish Street - both should keep grave records. Tempted to offer help to pronounce the local names - just one, Shrewsbury, close... "Shoes bree" (avoiding other pronunciations!). "Ion" bridge - Vorsprung durch Technik! 🤣interesting facts about the old metal bridge, and info on the original designer, you can spend days there - we were trapped in the pottery museum, had to walk along the canal to the pub. Have you seen the "shuts", Darwin library, the Castle, underground tunnels etc? Anyway best wishes.
Wasn’t there a whole tile and pottery industry in this gorge as well? There area was also ‘odd’ in that even the poor paid for their children to be educated at a time most were sent to work. The whole area could have a deep exploration…
Excellent !
Thanks!
Love your presentation style. Your films are great and your passion shines through in them. Keep them coming please!
...and it's comments like these that make it worthwhile! Thanks!
I'm English and I absolutely love your German accent and Radio 4-friendly voice, the professionalism of your editing and the subject matter itself. It's great that you've got this channel but I would have expected to find this quality on mainstream TV, perhaps BBC2 or Ch 4. Their loss I suppose. I dont imagine by this time next year you'll be on 948 subscribers, put it that way. 90000, maybe. I think you'd get on with Martin Zero over in Manchester.
I do get a fair amount of praise, but this has left me speechless! Thanks very much indeed! I'll do my best to keep good things coming!
Fascinating. The compression of the river banks and fact the bridge can cope with it, is somewhat mind bending.
Thanks for another great video.
Praise from a great presenter yourself, thank you!
For fear of excessive length, I did not mention that, in the 1970s, when the technology became available, , the riverbed was fitted with concrete-'braces' under the bridge, effectively (and thankfully) halting the movement there.
@@MattMesserPics thank you for your generous words there.
As well as being very durable, it’s also a very elegant structure and your drone shots illustrated that nicely.
Also good to see the place intact after those awful floods.
Excellent video, information and presentation yet again. It's always a good day when a video of yours appears.
My school did a day trip to Ironbridge back in 1974. Best day out ever.
Thank you for the upload.
Cheers from Herefordshire.
In 1974, my furthest school trip was a rainy walk down to the river Thames (Buckinghamshire) to wave a flag at a (frighteningly) young Queen EII, passing on a riverboat. You win with that trip to the Severn Gorge!
Thanks for the nice comment!
This was brilliant! I only come across it because the people you stayed with during your visit shared it on our local community page. But it deserves wider recognition.... intriguing, very well produced and you have a very personable manor that keeps the viewer engaged. I'm going to check out your previous videos and look forward to your future ones
Thanks very much for the praise! I am working on the wider recognition, but, I can tell you, it's tough, so every little help is much appreciated. Anyway, if you do know Michelle and her husband (forgot his name) of the Tile Retreat, please give them my kindest regards - their place is wonderful and I'll certainly stay there again when I'm in the area.
Absolutely fascinating. Looking forward to more industrial history from your channel, if possible.
Thanks for that! The Iron Bridge has been on my mind for a long time, so it being industrial history was almost accidental - but this is a good thought, an excellent thought actually. In fact, the next video will already slightly go in that direction.
Really enjoyed this video and your others too. The notification bell has been hit as I'm eagerly looking forward to future gems.
Thanks for that! The new one is on its way. The more praise I receive, the more jumpy I get about underperforming on the next one...let's see.
Great, in-depth research and nice camera skills!
Thanks very much!
Your videos are fantastic! Looking forward to more of them in the future. I've definitely subscribed.
Thank you!
Shrewsbury is beautiful lot's of history and big houses nice parks .
It is! And it has a wonderful museum in the centre just off the market square, if I may add!
Did you see the section of box beam in the barn? This is important as it was a composite of wrought or long iron and mild steel. A beam of this style was used in Goldsmiths Hall which gave the largest unsupported span in English architecture at the time.
Yes, I did, and I remember standing there and reading all about it. Although in my memory it was the Guild Hall. Wasn't it sort of 'found' in the covered ceiling not that long ago and then gifted to Coalbrook Dale? There is so much fantastic stuff up there, but I had to make editorial choices. I have the impression the video is already too long as it is...But thanks for reminding me of that one, I'll dig out my notes now!
Great video agin,
Stunning views, and Facts,
Please keep the brain food flowing .
Thanks very much - I'll do my best!
Great stuff Matt, a novelty listening to somebody who can actually speak English. 😂
@@forbesmeek6304 Thank you! I'm doing my best, but seem to hear Christoph Waltz in the background: "Forgive me, it is a second language!"
Mine too Matthias, Glasgow👍🤣🤣🏴
@@forbesmeek6304 🤣
Quite. Piermont NY has the remains of some old mill with a forlorn giant gear. Now it's a tourist stop with quaint shops and the Turning Point Cafe, home of great music. For many miles about, here and there, one may find "erector set" bridges built of flanges and plates and bolts. An excellent example is the bridge over the Hudson river at Port Jervis, NY and Matamoras, PA. Of course none of it holds a handle to the deep history of jolly old England. DRAT!
Not as old, but what a lovely part of the world the Hudson valley is! I used to live not far (Port Jefferson, NY) and have great memories. Thanks for that comment!
Enjoying watching your channel interesting and funny too 😀
Always nice to hear that, thanks!!
Great presentation and fascinating subject. What is the background music.
Several tunes downloaded from Pixabay. The've got some good stuff, but it's a nightmare to judge the copyright situation, so I've moved away from them. The opening music is called classical-epic-153810, but looking it up right now, I failed to find it, sorry!
Oh, and thanks for liking!!
Very enjoyable video, welcome to Shropshire 🌳Although you don't need a review - here's mine! Love your subtle comic phrases, but sad you didn't find the Pritchards' grave, still a common name here, I thought you'd be looking for Scrooge's grave. St Alkmond & St Julian churches sit close, almost back to back by Fish Street - both should keep grave records. Tempted to offer help to pronounce the local names - just one, Shrewsbury, close... "Shoes bree" (avoiding other pronunciations!). "Ion" bridge - Vorsprung durch Technik! 🤣interesting facts about the old metal bridge, and info on the original designer, you can spend days there - we were trapped in the pottery museum, had to walk along the canal to the pub. Have you seen the "shuts", Darwin library, the Castle, underground tunnels etc? Anyway best wishes.
Thanks very much for this! Yes, it is a lovely area, only an hour and a half from where I used to live.
Autogenerated English: “Dentist’s circles of hell” 😂😂😂
Wasn’t there a whole tile and pottery industry in this gorge as well? There area was also ‘odd’ in that even the poor paid for their children to be educated at a time most were sent to work. The whole area could have a deep exploration…
You are quite right: I completely left out the tile bit, focussing only on iron. It is indeed famous for its tiles.