I don’t care about these terrible places of work it must have been hard and hellish for the workers. I do however have great respect for the workers who broke their backs in these places. Thank you for sharing your story with us Sir.
Hey Riaz hope your well, this must have been very devastating to the Drummond family, such a sad story, let's hope the Drummond family are all resting well, thank you for sharing Riaz stay safe ❤❤❤
My mum and dad first met there as workers in the mill. My Grandad lived round the corner in Jerveaux Crescent. I actually watched it burn down, another landmark of inner city Bradford sadly lost to 'another fire'. My Dad left Drummonds after he realised he could make more money labouring even though he was an overlooker. Knew a couple of firemen who fought the fire, said they thought they had it under control until the situation went downhill very quickly.
I remember the day after the fire, Bradford City were playing at home so me and my wife called into the Barrack Tavern to meet up with friends. Such a devastating sight to behold as we stared at the destruction through the windows. Now even the Barrack Tavern is no more but when it was still open, I always use to marvel at the magnificent building as I was enjoying pint before the match and usually another pint and my sorrows after the game. I would still marvel at the magnificent building. Fantastic images. ❤
One of those days we remember where we were and who we were with that day, I rescued a burnt pigeon chick a few days after and raised it. It was underweight, bald and burnt. I was about to break it's kneck and end it's misery but thought I'd give it a chance. It flourished and joined a flock of racing pigeons in Wyke allotments. That flew over my house twice a day 😊 wonder if the owner ever found out he had an extra street pigeon amongst his pedigree lol
Your video reminded me of when I worked at Playspace, the childrens organisation based at the end of Lumb Lane. We built adventure playgrounds and had events all over the area. Perhaps you have come across people who are now your age who remember those days..? I am referrig to the mid seventies when I was a student teacher..!
Maybe someone involved received a generous insurance payout, same as with Lar ry Silvers tein in 2001. Completely unforeseen and with no prior knowledge I am sure! 😏
old mills burn so fast because for maybe 100-150-200 years a man would be going round every day oiling all the moving parts of all the machines and each day a drip of oil would fall onto the wooden floors from the previous days oiling. Mill next to my brother set on fire and collapsed in about 30 minutes.
The money of all those old mill families is now still in untaxed trusts and their descendants live in idle luxury down south. I lived in Mirfield and when local mills shut down we said the owners had gone to retire in Bognor Regis.
@@BradfordThroughTheLens one Mirfield family had mills and other businesses for 200 years and then just upped and went down south as being rich they wanted to be with other rich to go horse racing at the Derby, Henley regatta, London opera and shows, Cowes yachting, quick trips to Deauville and other places in France. West Yorks is boring! Remember the old mills that had big carved stones with names like J Smith and Sons, Established 1979, 1810 etc... they would have been investing money in gilt edged shares and trusts for decades and live very nicely!
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I don’t care about these terrible places of work it must have been hard and hellish for the workers. I do however have great respect for the workers who broke their backs in these places. Thank you for sharing your story with us Sir.
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Interesting video Riaz, Keep up the good work🙏
Thank you 👍🏾
Hey Riaz hope your well, this must have been very devastating to the Drummond family, such a sad story, let's hope the Drummond family are all resting well, thank you for sharing Riaz stay safe ❤❤❤
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brilliant mate
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My mum and dad first met there as workers in the mill. My Grandad lived round the corner in Jerveaux Crescent. I actually watched it burn down, another landmark of inner city Bradford sadly lost to 'another fire'. My Dad left Drummonds after he realised he could make more money labouring even though he was an overlooker. Knew a couple of firemen who fought the fire, said they thought they had it under control until the situation went downhill very quickly.
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That must have been devastating 😮what a terrible shame
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i love your posts Please keep them coming
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Sad day was that when it burnt down, remember it well.
I remember the day after the fire, Bradford City were playing at home so me and my wife called into the Barrack Tavern to meet up with friends. Such a devastating sight to behold as we stared at the destruction through the windows.
Now even the Barrack Tavern is no more but when it was still open, I always use to marvel at the magnificent building as I was enjoying pint before the match and usually another pint and my sorrows after the game. I would still marvel at the magnificent building. Fantastic images. ❤
Hi mate , absolutely right.
That area is not the same anymore. A whole chunk is missing from the skyline. Appreciate your comment 🙏
One of those days we remember where we were and who we were with that day, I rescued a burnt pigeon chick a few days after and raised it. It was underweight, bald and burnt. I was about to break it's kneck and end it's misery but thought I'd give it a chance. It flourished and joined a flock of racing pigeons in Wyke allotments. That flew over my house twice a day 😊 wonder if the owner ever found out he had an extra street pigeon amongst his pedigree lol
What a story. Lol 👍🏾
Thank you, I absolutely love your channel and appreciate all the work you put in for us to enjoy and reminisce x
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How VERY sad for the people who rented units in the building, and for the community at large!! 😢💔
Your video reminded me of when I worked at Playspace, the childrens organisation based at the end of Lumb Lane. We built adventure playgrounds and had events all over the area. Perhaps you have come across people who are now your age who remember those days..? I am referrig to the mid seventies when I was a student teacher..!
I know exactly what you mean.
Loved the artwork on that building.
Great days. Thanks 👍🏾
I remember play space fantastic days great memories giant inflatables
It's amazing how so many grand mills self combust.
Maybe someone involved received a generous insurance payout, same as with Lar ry Silvers tein in 2001. Completely unforeseen and with no prior knowledge I am sure! 😏
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As always, another great story. Any chance of a piece on the history of Odsal stadium before that too is lost and forgotten?
I will look into it.
Thanks for the suggestion .
Thank you.
Excellent video sir so interesting to how Bradford was in days gone by such an interesting rich history. Keep up the good work
Much appreciated 🙏 Thank you.
I remember Drummond Mill when it was working...such a hive of activity.
Funny you compared images to 9/11 - I was thinking the same when you said it!
Great video
Thank you
A massive loss for Bradford iv passed it many times I wonder what will get built there now 🤔
Good question.
It's a bit hush , hush at the moment.
old mills burn so fast because for maybe 100-150-200 years a man would be going round every day oiling all the moving parts of all the machines and each day a drip of oil would fall onto the wooden floors from the previous days oiling.
Mill next to my brother set on fire and collapsed in about 30 minutes.
Funny you mention that , I was reading about the arson attack of Dalton Mills , Keighley. It was in the local papers.
@@BradfordThroughTheLens Arson attacks are usually to clear the site for development. Look at the Haworth mills fires.
The money of all those old mill families is now still in untaxed trusts and their descendants live in idle luxury down south.
I lived in Mirfield and when local mills shut down we said the owners had gone to retire in Bognor Regis.
I never thought of that 🤔
Thanks
@@BradfordThroughTheLens one Mirfield family had mills and other businesses for 200 years and then just upped and went down south as being rich they wanted to be with other rich to go horse racing at the Derby, Henley regatta, London opera and shows, Cowes yachting, quick trips to Deauville and other places in France.
West Yorks is boring!
Remember the old mills that had big carved stones with names like J Smith and Sons, Established 1979, 1810 etc... they would have been investing money in gilt edged shares and trusts for decades and live very nicely!
@rosewhite--- Now that you mention it, yes. Makes sense, I guess
Such a travesty it doesn’t look the same area now how sad
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I wonder how it burned down.....lol
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such a loss to bradford,nice big insurance scam,
True easy money