Evolution & Destruction of the Birmingham Canals in 250 years! An 'on foot' expedition! 165

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Lumpy is off on foot to investigate the history of the Birmingham city centre canals around Gas Street basin, Cambrian Wharf and Old Turn.
He goes off in search of the now built over, Newhall Branch Canal, Old Wharf and Baskerville Wharf.
He discovers a wealth of research material in the Birmingham library and then tries to bring that to life in this film.
Photos and maps used in this vlog are from various sources, including those freely found on the internet. These images are reproduced for ease of research and are not necessarily the property of this vlog.

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23 фев 2024

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@marsexpresschipper7915 5 месяцев назад

Nice one Lumpy. Like you, I'm so glad they didn't fill in the loops. The trouble is most boaters just pass through Birmingham due to its bad reputation and not explore its waterways. I'm sure over time this will lead to canals not getting love they need which is such a pity. The Birmingham Canal Navigations Society are doing a wonderful job to keep the history alive.

@NarrowboatNatterings 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! I know!! Any bit of negative chat on social media and I'm straight into them! Use it or lose it!!

@hooligan1949 5 месяцев назад

The best explanation of Birmingham's old waterways yet! More please.

@NarrowboatNatterings 5 месяцев назад

That's very kind of you! Thank you.

@davidsedlickas8222 4 месяца назад

Exceptional job Lumpy. Your historical vlogs are the best. Loved watching this. Inevitably canals in City centres got filled in to make building space.

@NarrowboatNatterings 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much. Wish I had time to do more!

@keithphillips7320 5 месяцев назад

A very clear exposition - excellent use of the maps and a great way to spend a couple of hours waiting for Mrs L

@NarrowboatNatterings 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Keith. The maps in the library were awesome!

@okm77 5 месяцев назад

Brilliant stuff. Lovely to see the walking routes along the lines of the old canals and wharves in this area.

@NarrowboatNatterings 5 месяцев назад

I can't get enough of it! Thanks for watching.

@naughtystudios 5 месяцев назад

What a Cracking Video bud. Well worth the wait. We’re cruising through Brum again in June. The more I learn the more I love Birmingham. Thanks Paul.

@NarrowboatNatterings 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! Let me know when you're coming through and we'll get a drink if possible.

@naughtystudios 5 месяцев назад

@@NarrowboatNatterings we’d love that. 👍🏻

@paulturner7837 5 месяцев назад

Great vlog Lumpy. You done a great job showcasing the Birmingham canals. I’m much more likely to give it a go someday now. Liked the use of the old maps too, with the then and now shots. The old buildings look really interesting and there’s also the bonus of the pubs 👍 I quite fancy going to the black country museum so could double that up with a weekend hire taking in gas street basin. Thanks for the vlog

@NarrowboatNatterings 5 месяцев назад

It's a real pleasure mate. Love knowing my stuff matters. Love influencing people to give Brum a go. Thanks for the feedback.

@dinomalta712 5 месяцев назад

Nice one Lumpy! Thanks for your time and effort researching all this forgotten history, waiting for more, Cheers, DINO and PANDA, ex Brums in Malta. Ps.We Never miss a Vlog.

@NarrowboatNatterings 5 месяцев назад

Wow! Malta. What a beautiful place to live!. Thanks for watching.

@robertpearse9952 5 месяцев назад

Excellent vlog, you do this heritage stuff so well.

@NarrowboatNatterings 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Robert. It's very time consuming but also very rewarding.

@dulciebarnes6228 День назад

Really enjoyed this. It’s fascinating 👌🏼

@NarrowboatNatterings День назад

@@dulciebarnes6228 thank you! was a big edit that one!!

@trevorsurplice9630 5 месяцев назад

WOW That has got to be one of the best reference vlogs i have ever seen Will watch that again and again thank you. Hope you did not have to pay Congestion charges on your boat.

@NarrowboatNatterings 5 месяцев назад

That's very kind! It was a beast to edit!! No congestion charge... But I wouldn't put it past it CRT!

@peterfrench6891 5 месяцев назад

An excellent vid of the area and its history, as usual first class content by yourself.

@NarrowboatNatterings 5 месяцев назад

Thank you Peter. I just love it!

@kevinreiling4251 4 месяца назад

Good video, nice to see a blogger doing something like this, well done.

@NarrowboatNatterings 4 месяца назад

Was a big edit this one, but I enjoyed it. Thanks for feedback.

@garrystacey7018 4 месяца назад

Interesting video thank for sharing.hope to see you both on the cut this year.All the best and keep the video rolling 👍

@NarrowboatNatterings 4 месяца назад

Cheers Garry! Yes hopefully pal.

@PK_Blinder 5 месяцев назад

Love these sort of videos showing past and present.... Birmingham's answer to Darren from AdventureMe... More please 👍

@NarrowboatNatterings 5 месяцев назад

Haha! The editing was a nightmare!!!

@PK_Blinder 5 месяцев назад

@@NarrowboatNatterings spot on mate....

@peterfuller2156 5 месяцев назад

Great lesson on your home canal's top job sir hope you both are well take care.

@NarrowboatNatterings 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Peter. Took some editing this one!!! Both well here. Best wishes to you and yours.

@barbarataylor1535 5 месяцев назад

That was informational, thank you.

@NarrowboatNatterings 5 месяцев назад

Thank you Barbara. 🙏

@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501 5 месяцев назад

Very interesting indeed. Thank you. 🙏

@NarrowboatNatterings 5 месяцев назад

You're welcome Trevor.

@sandrakent8049 5 месяцев назад

What a very informative video really interesting!

@NarrowboatNatterings 5 месяцев назад

Thank you.

@kaysridgedell2358 5 месяцев назад

Thanks. Very interesting.

@NarrowboatNatterings 5 месяцев назад

You’re very welcome!

@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 5 месяцев назад

good vid cranking it on cut thanks lee

@NarrowboatNatterings 5 месяцев назад

Cheers matey

@stuartcox2785 5 месяцев назад

Great video and you look very similar to a handsome chap who helped me down the Aston and farmers flight

@NarrowboatNatterings 5 месяцев назад

We made short work of that mate!

@pathickman8880 5 месяцев назад

Faraday wharf, thanks Paul 😊

@NarrowboatNatterings 5 месяцев назад

Damn that auto correct!!!

@beekeeperkev 5 месяцев назад

Another interesting VLOG on BCN would be all the boatbuilders on the system, those still there today, Caggy Steven’s etc then those no longer there Delph Lock Boats, Brumagen Boats, could make and interesting storyline

@NarrowboatNatterings 5 месяцев назад

That'll take some research. I might just scratch the surface and see what appears!

@freespeech3673 5 месяцев назад

Beautiful library. I can't imagine why Birmingham City Council went broke!

@NarrowboatNatterings 5 месяцев назад

Haha!

@pathickman9271 5 месяцев назад

Wow!!!!!! Thanks for that I love doing Birmingham and the loop's 😊 Do you know anything about Faraday wharf? I don't know how or why but that was the first place we moored when we were bringing our boat back from Gayton marina 10 year's ago. We had to go the long way round to Fazeley marina as Atherstone locks were closed for winter repairs

@NarrowboatNatterings 5 месяцев назад

I'll have to have a look into gateway wharf. I'm not sure I know where it is but I'll check it out next time I'm up there.

@NarrowboatNatterings 5 месяцев назад

I hate auto correct!!!