RAID ON STOCKPORT PYRAMID 

So close! As a Stopfordian, it’s a shame I missed you on your trip around my great Town. It would have been an honour to meet you and give you a guided tour of the area and maybe fill you in on what’s happening around Town, and maybe show you a few hidden gems. Stockport is in somewhat of a transition, with lots of improvements being made, which sadly makes the place look pretty sorry for itself at the mo’ due to lockdown. However change is coming, and not just change for the sake of it, but cultural and historically significant change is happening. Rediscovering some of the old features and opening up areas such as the Underbanks. A few points on your video, the building you referred to as an ‘ex Primark building’ is not so, as Primark is still there in the larger building further along that road (nothing to be proud of but all the same 😇) The Plaza is also an absolute gem, and is the only fully restored Art Deco Super Cinema and is truly incredible inside, having been Meticulously restored to its original state. To such detail that it was recently used in programmes such as Peaky Blinders. Pretty much all the large stores are now indeed shut, with most recently Sainsbury’s closing its doors. That follows Debenhams, BHS, Marks & Spencer’s plus many others. You’re right about the river being hidden although this happened decades ago when they built the Merseyway shopping centre. Maybe One day we could see the return of some of the river considering the lack of need of shops above? Anyway it was great to see you in my hometown, and if you you ever return please give me a shout as it would be a pleasure to give you a tour. 💪🏻 J.

I do love these little walks and talks :)

When I see abandoned old Victorian, regency & old buildings in general, I always think 'if only the walls could tell stories'

I remember having a beer in the Mark Addie pub years ago, it was named after a guy who saved people drowning in the river, the thing is the pub itself was drowning when the river Irwell burst its banks!

Yes. The New West. Looks much like Chernobyl.

I too got rid of all social media months ago, Charlie and it feels good doesn't it.

Thanks Charlie, in these sucky times your video's pick me up if only for 28mins. Stay well and love to you and your family.

Nice to see you in my home town, you are welcome any time Charlie. 👍

So sorry to see those lovely buildings abandoned like that and they have covered the river the same here in Bristol centre

Scandalous how we are letting all these buildings go to rack and ruin whilst we keep building on green belt land. Then when they let them fall into disrepair its easier to pull them down and build some monstrosity with will last 50 years tops.

Good man Martin from Ireland, he was a good sport! 💚☘️

Total RESPECT to Martin he treated you with total RESPECT

Very entertaining much better that the news and daytime tv, keep it up on a daily basis please

Thank you for the chuckle with that security guard, Charlie, I love your mercurial side.

I went to the air raid shelters many years ago a good day out

Great truths Charles, and really enjoyed the footage over here in Australia. I don't know when i can get out of here anymore, so nice to see England. Terrific footage.

Love your walk and talks charlie! As someone who escaped from oldhamistan to greener pastures I confess to missing the warmth and humour of the people. Our kids are removing themselves from the area too. Go rural... What pandemic?

No matter where I live Stockport will always be my home ❤

It's OK, Charlie. They built a puddle over the river. Always a silver lining! 17:14

Arhhhhh Good old Stockport, i knew her well. Went to College back in the 90s in Stockport, how times have changed. Great video Charlie. 👍 The viaduct in Stockport used to be the largest brick bridge in the world 🙂

Another decent working guy, having his job made that much more difficult.

Morning Charlie and folks.

The plaza is brilliant. Been to many things there and been on a tour on world heritage day. It's been restored and run by volunteers. As far as I know it operates as a charity. Great place.

Love your videos mate ,I’m born and bred Manchester.

Morning everyone 😊👍

Charlie, just point to all the CCTV cameras when people berate you for filming them, there is no difference in what you are doing to what they are other than you are providing social commentary. In regard to that altercation you had with the tall guy who got on the tram, a nice retort would be something like “I’m making a documentary on cool looking people people” they all have egos which is why they confront you. If they respond aggressively just add “ and now you can’t be in it” Intellect and wit always trumps aggression. Enjoy your work

Looks like a beautiful town / city

Charlie I’m so thankful that the videos are consistently frequent, I really don’t know what I’d do without ya man, I plan to PayPal you when finance gets better!

So many potential rent free places to stay!!!

Stockport has gone to the dogs.

Love your shots of architecture and urban decay. Keep doing your thing!!

Light-hearted Charlie!

Thank You Charlie.

Charlie: you missed your true calling as a Tourist Guide. You are natural narrator with the gift of the gab

Welcome to my home town... THANKS

Love Charlie, always puts a smile on my face....mad as a box of frogs great fun.

The pyramid looks a bit like the Tyrell building in the opening scenes of Bladerunner

Brilliant Video Charles

I like the other Alfred quote - "some men aren't looking for anything logical, like money. They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned, or negotiated with. Some men just want to watch the world burn". Very relivent more so today perhaps than when the film was released.

A huge feeling of Futility.

I used to love walking round Stockport.

The bus station you are walking through at the end has now been knocked to the floor and they are constructing a new multi million pound depot including gardens and apartments. Also the Plaza is still definitely in use as a theatre and cinema. It was recently used in the filming of Peaky Blinders. I would love them to split the town centre in half, in the new regeneration of Stockport, opening up the River Mersey.

god is great god is good let us thank him for our food❣️

Some deep and knowledgeable things in here but love the humour too 👍🏻

I’m from Stockport born and bred. Used to have a lot of rich history but like everywhere else it’s just becoming a run down shit hole. They are trying to renovate and bring more life into the town but I don’t know if it will improve anything. Thanks for the video as always, gutted I missed you. Take care and stay safe

Morning 👍 great work as always my brother Charlie 🙂 I would love go to Scotland anyday with Charlie because got a good friend live in Edinburgh always wanted go Edinburgh beautiful views good people Scottish people need go to lreland too see my lrish roots 🍀 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

The Plaza is incredible inside!. ✌🏻

You see, the jutting out building triggers your OCD, whereas is triggers my urge to go and fetch a rod and reel, that little eddy would be home to some monster Perch!

As someone who use to work at the pyramid and no longer works for them. It being abandoned has improved the place.

The sounds of the Universe makes Charlie smile. And I love your smile. Wear no mask and pay attention to the random din. Self humility is the absolute key. And awareness and not to mention discernment. Lots of love as always from your number 1 fan. LOVE

In the end you got your way with security.

not lead charlies veitch. its mercury for mad hatters

Great camera, so crisp and clear. As per usual, love your honesty and beautiful panning of the scenery. God Bless you and your family. I've turned back to scripture and prayer too. People have no idea how to trust something they can't physically see anymore - part of the systematic brainwashing starting from infancy. It's shameful.

Very interesting Charlie you show us parts of Manchester I've never seen pal thank you for getting a haircut very smart keep doing what you're doing we love this s*** respect

I love the old viaducts and factory buildings along the canals and railways. We have the same in Wolverhampton and Birmingham and the black country fantastic industrial architecture and engineering for the time. Sad to say we've not moved forward and a lot of countries have left us behind. The security guy wasn't so bad but paranoid.

You know this is spiritual Charlie,you know that this is in the Bible, these are the days Jesus was warning us about! For those who have eyes to see & ears to hear. Gob bless you Charlie

Empty Primark store formerly the Co-op when it was a great department store empire. I remember visiting Stockport in the 1960's and seeing the river Mersey slice through the middle - beneath where the Merseyway shopping centre is. The Mark Addy was a legendary go to pub back in the day along with Tommy Ducks just off Oxford Street. The streets of Manchester and Stockport have all been ruined by unbridled corporate greed after a quick killing with no long term benefit to the people. I remember seeing a rag and bone man charge his horse and cart across the A6 when the lights changed. It felt like a scene from Ben Hur! The pyramid was built just in time for the early 90's property collapse. Its always been a white elephant as it doesn't work internally on diminishing floor plates. For a lot of its life I think its just been an advertising board for the Co-op.

Very good speech about JESUS CHRIST! And the earn your place!

I've been to Stockport once. Weird place. Never again.

It's so strange to see someone else's view on Stockport and all the things they spot. Having been around that place for many years - but not actually noticed how abandoned everything is. I didn't even realise the pyramid was abandoned too. It scares me when I think - all those abandoned buildings etc, they once weren't.. and they've seemingly got into that state without anyone noticing. If that can happen, how much worse will it get before we notice?

Love it! Charlie I have never hand sanatized but with the guard you're not social distancing! I loved it pulling out that one to fit you're scenario.

The plaza is still open and yes its still a theatre. Recently watched my friends performing in 7 brides for 7 brothers, also performed there previously, and due to again at the end of the year

Compression on the bricks 😎😎😎😎🌈

Stockport was a great shopping centre up till around 10 to 15 years ago. BHS closing and now Debenhams. So sad. Macclesfield the same. Lots of good shops gone.

Raining 🌧 again!!

21:50 British society NEEDS modern innovative, high quality, architecture. .

Love my town

Some of us had no choice when you lose your job.your lucky you can work.

Charlie turning into Sam Fisher to get past security 😂

That was quite funny 😂🤣❤️

Hey, Charlie! Thanks for a bit of Stockport. Haven't been there for many years. Inevitably, looks a but sad. Thanks for the continuing work.

Had to look away when you pulled the fingernail skin off, our kid. Have you ever thought about filming the north east, Charlie?

Dont give up on the West just yet

Glad you like to make your mother happy..... another great video Charlie...

I live on the hill above the audi garage. The building on the brige opposite where u saw the rusted metal has been renovated for the last year and is going to be offices. Great walk down the river to didsbury on the left. Wish id of seen ya. 👍

Nothing like a bit of Charlie to start the day off

In lord Jesus Christ name bless this man! Amen!

Hey go film where they make doc martins. Literally the only thing I've ever bought from England.

Went a wedding in that cinema a few years back. Lovely inside.

I love the smile on his face here, both you and the security guard would get on fine 100%! 25:28

Cheers from the US! Always good to see a Charlie video before bed.

Nothing better than a Charlie Veitch video. The thinking man's RU-vidr. Stranglers sang Mad as the mad hatter so I googled why years ago and yeah it's the chemicals. This vid gives you a great insight about how the Western world will look in 20 years time. It's this vid, only 20 times WORSE.!!!!!!! 😠😠

The plaza was rescued a few years ago and now operates as a theatre/ cinema, often showing classic films. It was used as a bingo hall through the 70's before restoration. I don't believe it's government backed as it had the friends of the plaza organisation. It appeared last year in Peaky Blinders, it was the building used in the last episode (spoiler avoidance). Despite not living in Stockport for years,it's still my hometown, and I cringe at the way it looks now.

Really enjoyable video Charlie, thank you! By God that Co-op building is horrendous. And I noticed you'd deleted your twitter, sorry to see you go. All the best, now!

''Its more than me jobsworth'' says the jobsworth

Mercury mate. Those hatters were quite mercurial.

Nice one Charlie. Stockport, nah, don't think I'll bother.

I remember them building that monstrosity “the Pyramid” in the late 90’s… thought it was exciting at the time. Now I can’t believe that it was agreed to. What architect builds that?

So sad to see the shops boarded up. In my home city of Oxford we have a department store dating back to the late 1700s recently closed. So sad.

I've never felt more helpless and living the Kafkaesque nightmare. These are desperate fucking times.

You can't beat debating with an Irish Egyptian dressed as a highlighter pen. You Stabilo Bossed that little bugger!

If you have ever seen the show Peaky Blinders, you will notice that they filmed at The Plaza in Stockport :)

Love it Charlie. Keep it up !!!!

omg the original jobsworth

As a point of correction, the Mark Addy wasn't closed down by an human act of either the owner or the Council but by the Boxing Day flood of 2016, the water reached the lower edge of those half round canopies and they went with a hell of a bang, there must all sorts of perils in there not least of which would be Weills Disease.

Gutted I missed you, i live.about qte mile from the Pyramid 😢

Charlie! I worked in that pyramid last year the Irish’ security man has a big heart and means well he is only doing what he is told to do

1897, yes those were the days my friend, lol.. You're an extra good reporter! P.S. I peeked at the end, it's devolution all the way down..

That blue pyramid grossed me out. Martin from Ireland and Charlie from Edinburgh.....haha! No losers, no winners. Those engineers way back then, fantastic. Love the uk for amazing stuff. Good video. 👍👍🇦🇺

Another enjoyable ride Mr.V X stay gold lol