The Wapping Railway Tunnel Liverpool
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- čas přidán 25. 06. 2022
- The Liverpool to Manchester railway at its furthest western point beyond the passenger terminus at Crown street station had a goods link to the Wapping dock at Liverpool. This was the Wapping Tunnel. Billed as the first tunnel under a metropolis it was just over a mile long. The Wapping tunnel has some unique features such as air vent shafts and warning gongs that I have never seen before. We will be sorting some loose ends and looking at Crown street park and the Crown street tunnel Liverpool. Finally we arrive at Park lane goods station athe the Wapping docks at liverpool and looking at the end of the tunnel Constructed in 1826 by George Stephenson the tunnel remains in situ. Bisected by a Merseyrail line.
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This is the second part of the Liverpool story in case you missed it here is the first part czcams.com/video/2BZAt5SmLBs/video.html All music in this video by Martin Zero and Dean James Adshead
what's proper mad is the day you uploaded pt1 i went though the Wapping tunnel to get the edge hill cutting on a inflatable boat hahah mental.
how do you gain access to this i would like to walk threw it?
@@OxygenPlays Am afraid it’s not accessible to the public
@@MartinZeroi appreciate the reply thanks. It is a shame its not possible but it is what it is😉
Thanks. Suggest, in future, include "part one" links in video description instead of posting as comment. I almost skipped this because there wasn't one in it.
Martin, what a day you had. So much history to explore, if I could only find that DeLorean and go back in time and see everything when new and in use. George Stephenson would be proud to see what he made is still standing and still in use today. Sad to see all the trash down in the cutout. A big thanks to Martin and all involved in making this video possible.
Much appreciated Mike
I knew a whopper called mike martin from widnes. Are you that same whopper?
@@phuckewe5876 No whopper here.
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My family is from Liverpool. My Grandfather would have delivered cargo there, serving in the Merchant Navy for 25 years, including in WWII as a Chief Engineer on various cargo ships. It's a miracle he survived, being sunk six times and managing to save another two ships after being torpedoed by the Germans. He evacuated the family to Paignton, where he bought a General Store to provide an income and a home, if in the likely event he didn't return.
Thank you Martin and Roy for an absolutely fascinating historical video.
Charles Blacker Vignoles is quite an interesting character in the early railway age.... served in wellingtons army, went to canada, surveyed the manchester liverpool line. and built the Nicholas Chain Bridge in Kiev over the Dnieper River (worth looking up a picture of)
Excellent video, love your enthusiasm. The whole site should be properly developed as a visitor experience in much the same way as the nearby Williamson tunnels. So much industrial heritage that needs to be celebrated.
Would love to see you make other videos of other Liverpool landmarks just to see your reaction to some of the outstanding architecture that's here.
Keep up the excellent work 👏
Thanks Mark, yeah Liverpool has some hidden gems
@@MartinZero Hidden Martin? Surely not from you.
Mendelssohn, the classical composer, visited Liverpool in 1830, on his way back from the Hebrides. He wrote to his father back home telling him about the excitement of the L&M’s imminent opening and claimed that he bribed a night watchman to let him explore the Wapping Tunnel just a week or so before the officially opening ceremony. It was the moon landing of its day.
I did it with a mate back in 2005 or so and it was a rush to get in there and then down towards town. After a bit it gets dodgy with the flooding and I'd love to have a dinghy or boat down there too.
Great to see you exploring the other end of the Lancs too. So much to see and do in both Liverpool and Manchester.
Cheers Martin, fab location
@@MartinZero Very much so mate. Those rock formations are amazing. Bit like when we first drove past Salford Lads Club and realised it was still standing.
Great insight to the early years of railways in the UK, Martin! I wonder if the city of Liverpool would ever convert this into a museum or some sort of tribute to the railway by restoring it. It feels like this is a forgotten part of Liverpool that deserves to be far more known and understood and appreciated. Looking forward to your next video, as always!
Been saving this one, and boy am I glad I did. The birth of the railway era and it's still there to be savoured, it was almost a Tutankamun moment!!!! Thanks Martin for bringing us this and for climbing through the crap to bring us the last details. As you say, a trap door moment👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤
That Wapping Tunnel adventure is FANTASTIC!!! I can hardly CONTAIN myself because of everything that is represented here!! The history you, Martin, and "the boys" are looking at and into . . . . WOW!!! Just WOW!!! I dare say that you are linked to me in the fact that I LOVE this stuff as much as you do, Sir! Incredible!! I love the huge red brick "Vent" - man, they just don't build like that anymore! It's quite monumental for sure! Thanks gentlemen, see you again soon!!
In his book Signalman the author M Burke states that the numbers mounted on the tunnel walls were to aid railway staff to know where they were while passing through the tunnel. He also says towards the bottom of the tunnel incline was a signal followed by a set of points which lead to a dead end siding in the tunnel wall. If the descending wagons ran out of control they would crash into this dead end siding rather than career into the yard. When a descending train successfully stopped at the signal the traincrew would alert the signalman who would then change the point for the train to enter the yard. There was no sign of the dead end siding in this clip unless it was in the flooded section. Hope this is helpful.
Smashed it again Martin 👏 I am proud of my City, but ashamed at the lack of interest in our heritage. It's been some time since I visited the Wapping, I am embarrassed on how much shit is in there. Another great tunnel is the Waterloo/Victoria. We have so many disused tunnels, it's awful watching them rot away.
That Gong needs to be rescued refurbished and put in the museum before someone robs it for scrap. Right at the end in the car park The building at the back of the wall was where I served my apprenticeship at Huges & Ellison Ltd in Blundell Street back in 1961-1967, who then moved to the part of the yard where the steel structure is until they closed down. Liverpool should seriously consider restoring this as its involvement in the birth of the railways cannot be overlooked and much could be saved before it's too late.
Thank you for showing whats above the shaft of the Wapping tunnel. Seeing whats above tunnels and shafts are fascinating..It is so cool that you did that just as I was thinking it. Would like to see more Then and Now locations. We love you and James here in California
Thanks Lawrence much appreciated
Another fantastic video Martin, with lots of educational facts and plenty of local history. I have always been fascinated by railways, especially with the structures like Tunnels, Viaducts, Signal Boxes etc. so this video was right up my street. Only one flaw, being from Darlington I shall always consider the Stockton to Darlington Railway of 1825 to be the world’s first and Darlington as the birthplace to the railway industry as we know it.
Keep the the amazing content coming as I always look forward to seeing your videos on a Sunday evening. 😀👍🏻
Magic!!! Can’t say no more …
Some very interesting history to this tunnel, Martin. To excavate a tunnel of that proportion in three years was a marvel of civil engineering for its time. The gongs are most unusual, I suppose there was some sort of trip mechanism when the wheels of a vehicle, whether it be a loco or wagon activated a lever or something. The old photos are a marvel, and seeing the remains of the signalbox was a nice surprise. It must have been quite a busy place for years, especially serving the docks. Many thanks for producing this program, Martin, you've done an excellent job of it. Take care.
Fabulous video Martin, it’s such a shame that this type of history isn’t preserved.
Fascinating Martin.... Love the history in the flesh, I could spend a lifetime in Liverpool....and I might have already, another lifetime.
World history on our doorstep.Should be a working museum .Clean it up and have a electric train like the rocket going to Edge Hill and back . Telling the history of this magnificent structure.And of course a cafe and shop at the end.
A fantastic journey into the past martin and Mike .....thank you so much for sharing a first class video..... bringing alive a bygone age of engineering that involved blood sweat and toil ...and tears I'm sure x
I counted at least half a dozen gongs and not once did you get a brew!!
Shame you couldn't get Connor to throw you down a dingy!!
Big thanks to Mike from the Williams tunnels for helping to get this organised.
Such an amazing place, it deserves to be preserved and better presented, it's got a great and important history to be told.
Well done Martin and Roy!!
Good luck from Spain!!
Thanks David, yes we needed a brew
Absolutely fascinating, I used to work in Liverpool and travelled in by train everyday. Always was blown away by the edge hill cutting. Thank you for bringing history to life.
Thank you Carol
Wow! To put the age of this tunnel complex in perspective, my hometown of Guelph Ontario, Canada was founded in 1827. When these impressive tunnels were being built, my hometown was still just a collection of primitive log cabins carved out of the wilderness alongside the Speed River several days journey down a muddy road from the town of York(today's Toronto). Thank's for this fascinating documentary on the urban archeology experience and keep up the good work!
Glorious, just could have been an hour longer, thanks M'0' for this production. Love the section where the cut in the bedrock shows the layers in time, amazing.
Thank you David 👍
Martin 🧠💪🤝🙏
Many thanks great video
The way the pipe is joined at the elbow (screwed) is more likely gas, also, that elbow would be too sharp to pull cables around, specially if old rubber coated ones
I hope its original
looks like a gas pipe as its got denzo tape wrapped around it to prevent corrosion. As an old Sparky I never saw conduit wrapped in denzo tape but the steel conduit was sometimes painted to prevenrt corrosion until galvanised conduit came in to replace it.
Great vid Martin well done mate.thanjs for the Entertainment. Your Nr1 Fans in Hamburg Germany. Deano
Thanks very much Dean, all the best
Only just started watching but thanks in advance!
Cheers Gavin
I knew it was all there but I’ve not seen as much detail of its current state. That tunnel on the right at the top was actually an incline into the yard which is now the park. Fascinating stuff Martin.
And next the 3rd tunnel….most northern of three. ???
Back in the 70’s, I was a QS on the construction of a new Geology Building for the University of Liverpool in Pembroke Street..[Looks like it’s now called the Jane Herdman Building. Which runs through from Brownlow Street..]
The drilling for one of corner concrete piles, went through the roof of this tunnel..
Funny how one remember things..
I do not know if this tunnel is as interesting as the previous two ?
A part of the tunnel cutting is still visible between the A59 and Fontenoy Street and the exit to the tunnel still visible in Howard Street..[Opposite the Costco warehouse.]
What an amazing bit of engineering all hand dug then lined with brick, the Victorians built some great buildings and railways,watching from the states.
Thank you so much Martin.
OUTSTANDING VIDEO: Great music choreographed so well with the film. I sat riveted to my seat wishing I was there walking along with you all. You have outdone yourself on this one. The immense amount of history relayed with superb video and informative narrative makes we sad it is all gone like a wisp of smoke into the past. Thank you for bringing it all to light and sharing a treasured piece of history that will soon be lost.
Omg Mart! What amazing 2 videos these were, didnt comment on the last one as I wanted to see this one! So glad you managed to visit this old site, and especially Network Rail guiding you properly due to those live lines. The sights you showed us and everything were amazing to see after all these years!
Thank you for showing us it all! I like seeing Roy more too, he's a good guy to help you as is James and the rest of them! Good to hear Deans music too - hope he's doing ok!
Standedge , Summit , Totley and Cowburn all had gongs.
Mostly used to draw the drivers attention to the next signal they would be approaching.
I remember seeing the gong but with no operating gear in Summit tunnel after it reopened after the fire in there.
Not sure if the original Woodhead tunnels had gongs , but would imagine they would've been of benefit in the single line "choke-holes".
That gong has brackets that held a sign with the name of the gong or milage distance on it to identify which one it was for inspection or repair.
Thanks Adelle interesting 👍
A week late but so worth the wait , fantastic video , thanks Martin 👏🏽👏🏽🧱👍🏼
excellent cheers Mart
Thank you
Incredible video Martin. Thank you. Very sad to know that this massive piece of history is deteriorating year by year. Thank you for documenting it for future generations when it will probably be gone.
Thanks Peter
Another amazing video Martin watched on my new 4k screen.
How was it ?
Amazing 43" biggest telly I ever owned, biggest I can have without reorganising my entirecflat!
Such detail what resolution do you film at?
What an explore, thanks Martin and everyone involved. It's amazing to think that all that history is just beneath the feet of thousands of people every day who are unaware of what lies beneath!
Been on holiday in Liverpool 4/5 times, and I knew nothing about this. Explored the Williamson tunnels in 2012 or 2013, did a tour. it's fascinating hearing about Liverpool's history.
Also like seeing pictures or hear stories about my hometown in Denmark (still live there🙂). Amazed how much a city can change in 30 yrs.
Our city always welcomes the weary traveller. All the best.
we should never lose the little boy inside of us and you never have bud keep it alive and happy...
Thank you Martin, another superb and professionally presented video. We really enjoyed this tour, not to mention the part one. Thank you again. The camera work is first rate, nice and steady and sharp.
awesome MArtin... awesome
Amazing - thank you 😊
That was amazing! Thank you!
Superb viewing Martin, thank you. Had searched for the 1980 History Around You programme for schools, as I loved it as a kid, that briefly touched on the cutting and Crown St
But the detail and information in these make them so watchable
Super ! I used to live a pebble's flick from where you finished the journey . As you mentioned the various street names etc above , I was increasingly bathed in nostalgia. A Manchester lad who spent 12 wonderful years in Liverpool now living in the land of tea, a stone's toss from Standegde tunnel. You always pick the best spots ! Cheers !.
Thanks Alan
Brilliant, as always. Been waiting eagerly for this second episode. Thanks Martin.
Fascinating video, thank you
I love all the red Triassic sandstone😀
Fantastic as always. Thanks for all the work you put into this.
Utterly amazing to see this thank you so much Martin!
Brilliant video. Thanks Martin.
Excellent video - thanks
Another great one Martin 👍
Brilliant second part, thank you.
Thanks fantastic stuff. Cheers
The girl is a bloody machine 💪💪💪 another great vid
Superb!
Thanks Adrian
Loved it, loved it loved it.. 🙂
Fantastic!👍👍👍👍
Lovely work 🙏❤️
Brilliant, just Brilliant 👏
Really good atmospheric soundtrack to this one Martin.
Excellent!
Another marvellous video, thanks Martin.................
Excellent watch!
brilliant video guys. best yet.
Another fascinating prog. Thanks Martin and team.
Brilliant!!
Absolutely brilliant Video Martin.
Brilliant mate.
Bloody hell that was absolutely the dogs bollocks brilliant thanks for sharing
Excellent videos Martin was totally blown away had to go back to watch George Stevenson Bridge just to see the Manchester End . Fantastic Engineering to build the oldest intercity railway line in the world .
Excellent video.
Always enjoy your walks through history
Very interesting great video
Thanks Steve
I used to live off park lane where the wapping goods yard was .As a kid in the early 70s I used to play in the old goods yard .We used to go down them tunnels ,they were always flooded then.this brought back some good memories.
Loved it, bloody brilliant, wished I was there.
An amazing video and insight into the past! Thanks Martin.
Man, how in the name of God they built these things? Fascinating videos..many thanks
Unbelievable, astonishing video. Loved the gongs! Just brilliant. Thank you
SOOOOOO Very interesting. Thank you
Another great video Martin. These are so interesting. Thank you.
Excellent - thank you!
Thanks Alison
Great stuff Martin, really enjoyed that series, thanks for all the effort put in.
Really interesting and can not waite for next one
Fantastic video Martin rearly enjoyed watching it, you look like the cat that got the cream 👍
Fantastic place Martin, so much history Thankyou x
Interesting as always Martin👌
@13: 58 this company Oldham Bros brings back a lot of memories my mate worked for them and I did a load of scrap through the yard, especially hooky copper.
Awesome, love the old signal box.
Great video as usual Martin...
Well done 👏
Excellent work and presentation.
Top quality video!
Great video Martin, well presented.