The Walk - EP 35 - Bulwell Common Station & Bestwood Colliery Tour - Nottinghamshire

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I start a rainy walk from the former Great Central mainline station of Bulwell Common, before following the former Great Central & Great Northern Railway spur into Bestwood Colliery in Nottinghamshire.
I was lucky enough to be shown around the former colliery by a former coal miner.
Bestwood Colliery is a working museum these days with so many parts of the colliery preserved.
*Made some merch for the railway fans like myself. Can check out the shop here - www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/E...
**Also head to www.supremecbd.uk and use the code 'GI40' for 40% off everything.

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6 авг 2023

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@phbethicalbeauty3441 21 день назад

Really enjoyed this!

@angelajackson-smith3067 11 месяцев назад

Loved this. How fantastic to meet this man and listen to his knowledge and his experience. My ex father-in-law worked with his pit pony from the age of 13 in the mines in Newcastle and told me many stories, as did my Mum and Nan who lived through the Blitz in London. It’s not until you get older do you really appreciate how precious it is/was to listen to these memories first-hand. Looking forward to the next one x

@IckeWalks 11 месяцев назад

Yeah was a great experience, mate.

@jamierennie817 2 месяца назад

Absolutely loved this episode , amazing bridges , beautiful scenery & buildings & a sweet old fella. Ive now found myself recommending "The Walk" to family & friends & anyone else who will listen. As always , thank you Gareth , wishing the absolute best to you & your loved ones. 🙏❤

@IckeWalks 2 месяца назад

That's so kind. Thank you very much indeed!

@paulmelton8669 11 месяцев назад

That's proper dedication going out in that miserable weather

@IckeWalks 11 месяцев назад

Never say quit!

@philc1404 11 месяцев назад

That was great, Gareth! Meeting that guy was a bonus - interesting man. Looks like you had a real gem of a day despite the rain.😂

@IckeWalks 11 месяцев назад

Was great. Really nice guy.

@TwinkleToes2day 11 месяцев назад

Oh man! One of my most favourite videos! Seriously. I loved seeing all that you filmed in that old building and listening to that gentleman talking with passion about the machinery, building and history of the mine; awesome! I love people like that who teach so much, but in a succinct yet clear way, with obvious pleasure. What an absolute pleasure for you to have experienced all that. Nice one!

@IckeWalks 11 месяцев назад

He was a lovely bloke. Definitely think there is more to learn from him.

@georgegunn9387 11 месяцев назад

Cheers Gareth...that was great !

@IckeWalks 11 месяцев назад

Thanks mate

@cunningman 5 месяцев назад

What a lovely guy he was. And such good description of going down the mine and what it felt like.

@IckeWalks 5 месяцев назад

Was a really nice guy. They all are there.

@LadySophieofHougunManor7325 11 месяцев назад

Absolutely fantastic video and the fascinating insight of bestwood colliery and Nottingham involvement with titanic something I didn’t know the reference to king coal is also a reference to RJB minings Richard budge as king coal was his nickname when he bought pits from U.K. government

@IckeWalks 11 месяцев назад

Was a great day out.despite the rain!

@danielodell8051 11 месяцев назад

Brilliant video I grew up around there amazing to see what was there before! I walked the leen valley line most days to school

@IckeWalks 11 месяцев назад

I love Bestwood. Lovely folk too.

@susanbonser4015 8 месяцев назад

It was us that waved at you from the care home lol

@IckeWalks 8 месяцев назад

Haha! Thats amazing! Hello!

@AndeK-kl5ol 11 месяцев назад

Also I think you missed a treat. Beyond the golf course at Bulwell are the remains of Bulwell Hall, a magnificent house that was owned and occupied by Thomas Hardy, a local brewery owner. It was used as an Italian pow camp in the war, and was eventually knocked down in the 1950s due to mining subsidence.

@IckeWalks 11 месяцев назад

Are there any remains at all?

@AndeK-kl5ol 11 месяцев назад

@@IckeWalks the stable block is still there. Look for pictures online and you’ll see what a magnificent house it was. The area around there was awash with now gone country houses- Nuthall Temple, Bulwell Hall, Hemphill Hall,Basford Hall. As well as still existing ones like Bestwood Lodge

@richardmiller6828 7 месяцев назад

Really interesting the old Bestwood winding house . Have to get myself up there

@IckeWalks 7 месяцев назад

They're lovely folk, and make amazing cakes in the little cafe.

@richardmiller6828 7 месяцев назад

@@IckeWalks you been down here around south Derbyshire/ Leicestershire coalfields ? There’s some good walks around there & plenty to see etc

@gilesestram 11 месяцев назад

Sure is a smart looking place If they ever smarten up the mighty Clipstone Headstocks, they will have a sure fire winner on their hands.

@IckeWalks 11 месяцев назад

Oh absolutely!

@anthonyhamlin1078 11 месяцев назад

Nearly 2000ft underground - don't underestimate humans

@AndeK-kl5ol 11 месяцев назад

The Nell Gwynn story is believed to be true. The illegitimate son of Charles and Nell became the first Duke of St Albans whose descendants retained Bestwood Park until the late 19th Century. They had Bestwood Lodge built on the site of the original hunting lodge. This is now a hotel.

@IckeWalks 11 месяцев назад

Yeah. The Bulwell station house is actually on St Albans Road which I assume is connected.