The real problem with "London's Lost Route To The Sea" was that too many seperate companies were involved. From London to Littlehampton you had the following. 1) Thames Commissioners. 2) Wey Navigation. 3) Godalming Navigation. 4) Wey & Arun Canal. 5) Arun Navigation. If you wanted to go to Portsmouth you had to use the services of another company. 6) The Portsmouth & Arundel Canal. Whilst there were attempts to reach agreements on tolls over the entire route they were not very successful. Where as the London Brighton South Coast Railway linked all of these places (and many more besides) as a single entity. The reason that there are no surviving locks in Sidney Wood were the canal crosses the watershed between the Wey and the Arun as well as the border between Surrey and West Sussex is because they were removed in the late 1920's & early 1930's to help to provide local employment. This was particularly true over the very cold winter of 1929-1930. The bricks recovered were then reused. As for Orfold Aqueduct (Lordings Lock) the Arun Navigation Canal didnt drop to river level. It actually continued running parallel to the river to Pallingham which was the traditional northern terminus of navigation on the river Arun. With a history of navigation going back to 16th Century. The canal entered the river via a double lock. The only example of such a structure in Sussex. Whilst the lock keepers house survives the lock itself was filled in at least 60 years ago. I would urge you to read Paul Vine's seminal book 'London's Lost Route To The Sea' as it explains all of this . Also Middleton Press (The late Vic Mitchell's excellent publishing enterprise) has published four books by Paul Vine on Inland Waterways in South East England with volumes on Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex and East Sussex & Kent. 'London's Lost Route To The Sea' being covered by the volumes on Surrey and West Sussex. Again this book provides a good reference point.
@dunruden9720
3 жыл бұрын
separate
@paulmessis1094
3 жыл бұрын
I don't think the lock at Pallingham is filled in, i once asked the owner if i could see it and they allowed me to stand in it, twas huge
@nicholaskelly6375
3 жыл бұрын
@@paulmessis1094 That must have been a very time ago as it was certainly filled in by 1970. I know that because I had lunch with my parents at the lock keepers cottage. We were taking to its location and were told that it had been filled in and grassed over some "10 -15 years earlier" They were not sure exactly when I would guess between 1958 and 1964 approximately. However I have not been to Pallingham Quay for over 20 years. So the lock could have been re excavated easily in the time.
@paulmessis1985
3 жыл бұрын
@@nicholaskelly6375 Hi Nicholas, weird, I went maybe a 10 years ago and although it was turfed and they had a table on the base, the lock chamber was very much evident - there wasn't water so I suppose it was filled.
@nicholaskelly6375
3 жыл бұрын
@@paulmessis1985 Interesting I guessed that the owners had done some work to excavate the lock chambers. As noted when I saw them it was nearly impossible to work out exactly where they were. Apart from the locks on the Southwick Ship Canal. The Pallingham Double Lock was by far the largest such structure in Sussex. All The Best Nick.
@hubertvancalenbergh9022
3 жыл бұрын
It never ceases to amaze me how beautiful and full of surprise Old Blighty can be.
@hairyairey
3 жыл бұрын
The area between the North Downs and South Downs is stunning in places.
@Simon_Nonymous
3 жыл бұрын
I have to agree - even though I live here - and there is so much of it I know nothing about!
@Sterlingjob
3 жыл бұрын
We have pretty much everything here!
@STUMPYELF1
Жыл бұрын
Amazing how much was carried out, industrial heritage is certainly neglected!
@adamdfish5840
2 жыл бұрын
I spent 5 years at a boarding school near Cranleigh. Loved the canal, it borders our school and sports field. Good to see its being restored.
@lunacougar
Жыл бұрын
Elmbridge boy! Me too!
@davidminshall9356
3 жыл бұрын
Hi from Australia. In the 60's I was brought up in and around Pulborough, West Chiltington to be precise. Myself and a few friends at the time tried to get a group together to consider restoring this canal after we learnt of its existence in the 19th century. Great to learn that there is a dedicated team now at work doing just that!
@thomasreilly6362
3 жыл бұрын
There is so much industrial infrastructure abandoned in Britain that should be preserved for the nation. Greenaway are a start in reclaiming these treasures. Great work Paul & Rebecca👍
@ickleshouse
3 жыл бұрын
very true Thomas, I have only just discovered this subject in depth because of this lovely couples videos.
@barrysprules8191
Жыл бұрын
A provocative title! Any canal could be described as pointless if it no longer serves the purpose for which it was originally constructed. This can apply to all UK narrow canals. However those extraordinary early engineers have left us with an amazing historical legacy which we are now repurposing into fantastic leisure and wildlife landscapes. All disused canals should be brought back to life. PS I have been a member of the Wey and Arun canal trust since it’s inception 50 years ago!
@johnlaws5231
2 жыл бұрын
So glad to you guys walking the W & A Junction Canal I have been fascinated by this canal since reading L G Pine book 'Londons lost route to the sea ' long before restoration started & I even wrote a novel about a journey along it from Littlehampton to London set just after it opened
@pwhitewick
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks John.
@AndyTaylorLloyd
3 жыл бұрын
Boom Sunday, rain & canals 👍
@brianartillery
3 жыл бұрын
Always a treat to be taken on a fascinating walk in a part of the country that I'm not familiar with. Thank you.
@Delree
3 жыл бұрын
What an amazing channel. I love the adventures you both take us on.
@pwhitewick
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Thomas
@aprilonpot
Жыл бұрын
i live locally to this canal and it has facinated me for a long time thank you for doing teh walk and teh river you said you didnot name teh name of is the Rother navigation and there used to be a wharf at Midhurst for the small boats to use
@johnjephcote7636
3 жыл бұрын
I know this canal and I was on a train from Shoreham and Steyning to Guildford via Cranleigh on the Sunday, the day after the Cranleigh line closed. So I was struck by your opening shots of the remains of the bridge over the canal.
@harveysmith100
Жыл бұрын
Well, the You Tube algorithms are getting increasing more accurate. The bridge at the beginning, "Tannery Lane Bridge," I walked over that this morning! It is an interesting bridge due it being two bridges in one. The original part, a cross over canal bridge is still largely intact with a railway bridge being build over the top of it, with it's arch to one side. The railway did literally destroy the canal at this point The best way for anyone who wants to view it would be to park at the abandoned railways station at Bramley in Surrey, (also worth a look.) and walk up what would have been the track, now a pleasant walking path. Not far south of Bramley I found volunteers working on two more bridges, Lift bridges in this case, the bases looked complete and they were close to installing the lift parts which are being made off side somewhere. Fast bridge is a particularly pretty bridge as you showed, access is very easy as it is yards from the A281 near Dunsfold. Stanley wood is an absolute beauty spot, and would be a treat when the canal is restored through there. Thank you for showing some interesting spots on the canal, I am trying to complete the walk of the entire length of the canal, (Just over half completed of the bits that are accessible.) so I know the effort you have put in.
@stevedarcy9542
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video as always Guys. Absolutely fascinating subject more please. Thanks for sharing.
@calxtra5361
3 жыл бұрын
There was also a plan to have a canal from Chichester to London ... you'll find the remnant beside Chichester Marina with house boats on it ... Great history Paul and Rebecca I never knew about this Arun canal
@JohnJones-cp4wh
3 жыл бұрын
Actually not a plan, it`s part of the Portsmouth to Arun canal, the route crossing Langstone harbour north of Hayling across Chichester harbour. The canal basin end in Portsmouth is now under the Post Office adjacent to the Town station. The railway line running in the former canal.
@steveroperfilms
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great tour. Cheers.
@chrisstephens6673
3 жыл бұрын
Of course it's pointless, its a canal. Railways have points, that's how they change track. I thought you guys knew that.😉
@acleray
3 жыл бұрын
It occured to me, whilst watching this, that normally items of great architectural significance get hidden from view for a good many years, once they fall into disuse. It also occured to me that the Victorians, who constantly show a great deal of thinking in problem solving, failed to see, to some extent, the coming of the railways. But then they designed some fantastic pieces of railway architecture that survives to this day, such as bridges, tunnels, stations and viaducts.
@pwhitewick
3 жыл бұрын
Its a curious thought indeed especially as Outram was saying in 1805 that railways could well be the future! (As he was building a canal!)
@iansmithtravels
3 жыл бұрын
Really interesting video, thanks. Lovely British weather too 😂
@lemapp
3 жыл бұрын
In "The Colonies", they cut a canal from the Chesapeake Bay through the Great Dismal Swamp to Albemarle Sound. It still functions to this day. It's part of the Intercoastal Waterway, allowing smaller vessels to travel the Eastern Seaboard without needed to travel open ocean. Amazingly untouched for over 150 years. The swamp continues to shrink in a small part because of the canal.
@TimGrose
3 жыл бұрын
Good to see more of the disused bits. I often run over that double bridge on the Downs Link old railway between Bramley and Cranleigh where the canal went underneath. Was also at Loxwood last weekend on the very nicely restored section. Wasn't quite sunny that day :)
@neilmackin5723
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, and brings back memories of spending a week on a canal restoration camp on the Wey and Arun some years back. Love the moody music too!
@kevbaker153
3 жыл бұрын
you'd be most welcome to come again if you would like to
@JulianJLW
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, guys, really enjoyed that.
@Sim0nTrains
3 жыл бұрын
Cannot believe you put that sign in around 8:43 but it is still hilarious to look at, lovely video of the Wey and Arun Canal
@djc8541
3 жыл бұрын
Does that mean No crapping in the woods?
@oslsc
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful canal work on it many a time as a volunteer with wrg
@raphaelnikolaus0486
3 жыл бұрын
Another lovely one. Very informative and insightful. :D Also loved the GoPro-bits of Paul talking into the real camera. :)
@lindamccaughey6669
3 жыл бұрын
That was just fantastic. Love your countryside. Enjoying the history too it’s just so good. Thanks for the share. Please stay safe and take care
@pwhitewick
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@sabinebogensperger1928
3 жыл бұрын
Watching it and thinking "I do hope the weather is not as soggy as in your video" ... when I'll next be exploring disused canals, inspired by your videos! 🤞🥾⛅ Thank you for today's video, the maps / graphics were appreciated.
@paulmessis1094
3 жыл бұрын
For people's information, there is an actual physical lock in the sidney wood area but its in the garden of a private residence... There are a number of disused locks on the canal and brudges just awaiting restoration....it is a truly beautiful canal especially in spring...I got the hardham tunnel grade 2 listed, looking forward to the coldwaltham cut vid.... Be sure to go to where it joins the arun as remains of the lock cottage and lock are still there
@pwhitewick
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul and we'll done on the Tunnel. Love to see relics listed.
@MrKeithblair
3 жыл бұрын
Apparently, the biggest stumbling block to the restoration of the canal is that so much of the canal bed is now privately owned and the land owners are refusing to allow the restoration volunteers to work on their land.
@sightscreen66
3 жыл бұрын
@@MrKeithblair Ah, that explains the sign at 08:44. Thanks.
@paulmessis1985
3 жыл бұрын
@@MrKeithblair Hi Keith, there was a survey done about 20 odd years ago, which determined that full restoration is a possibility - but yes I guess landowners are a stumbling block - I think as the restoration efforts grow, a few of the landowners would maybe be more open to it and obviously in some places as exemplified by where I mentioned in my original post above a re-route would need to occur. But I suppose with anything, time will tell, maybe some of the landowners could make more money opening a marina on their land than farming and who knows what futures could be in store for the Wey and Arun. They've got enough on their plate right now though with some key restoration potentially on the horizon, if their current planning gets the go ahead, that would make full restoration I guess easier on paper in the future. Irregardless, I fully recommend people visit this canal in both the restored and unrestored parts, its a really lovely thing especially in Spring and Summer and the trust does good for the local area and wildlife, so thats great too.
@buxvan
3 жыл бұрын
@@MrKeithblair Force them out with pitchforks & firesticks !
@martinoutdoors6941
3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed that have just watched the Blisworth tunnel video as well and you have gained another sub, I love a bit of investigative history
@pwhitewick
3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel Martin.
@Hairnicks
3 жыл бұрын
Loving your films as I make my way through them one a day, this was fascinating as are all your videos. We live on the Wirral Way, so if you ever need accommodation to explore this railway just get in touch. Loved the history around Radstock and Bath, used to be a copper there many years ago, now a happy artist doing bugger all really. I do appreciate how you go out in our lovely British weather, brolly akimbo.
@clayauslewis4236
3 жыл бұрын
Another great one! Thanks!
@antonylawrence7266
3 жыл бұрын
Pub Landlord, good British people in good British rain. Have a pint !
@MrTreblue
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video as ever guys. Absolutely love the Hangdrum music! 😊
@LKBRICKS1993
3 жыл бұрын
Exelelent video so interesting love watching you talk about old canals and railway's
@daveglover6115
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Run Common that you mentioned, had a pub, now a private house, formerly called the Watermam's Rest, as the canal was very close by. The railway (Bramley -Cranleigh) then went close to the other side of the house and it was then called the Railway Arms. Maybe there was a Halt at Run Common?
@CharlesTrains99
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful scenery and a lovely walk. Thanks for sharing this interesting subject with us.
@katebygrave
3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are getting even better. Thank you for continuing to improve your content and style.
@pwhitewick
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@mikebills9343
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting, thanks
@nilo70
3 жыл бұрын
And where's Rebecca's umbrella then ? I love your video's guys . Thank you for taking me along with you !
@IIVQ
3 жыл бұрын
I thought that too but I think both Paul and Rebecca are seasoned rainwalkers - the umbrella is for the camera!
@kippen64
3 жыл бұрын
Enjoyable video. Thanks.
@squoblat
3 жыл бұрын
Nice choice of music by the way
@mor4y
3 жыл бұрын
I was just thinking that.... 😊 I didn't really notice watching on my phone or streaming to my TV, but I'm just rewatching it while listening on a nice set of headphones and the music is wonderful. Just a shame 99% of people probably won't notice the effort put into it!
@grantkelley6840
3 жыл бұрын
Extremely interesting. Need more on the canals in that area. Thankyou 👍👍👍👍
@ivanrowland6353
3 жыл бұрын
I like that you call it the Cut , it's something I name the river Erewash
@francischurch4460
3 жыл бұрын
Those pesky people with the iron horse destroying another canal😄. Another enjoyable and informative video. Thank you both.
@johnreynolds3428
3 жыл бұрын
That was one of your most interesting ever! Thank you so much. John
@pwhitewick
3 жыл бұрын
Ah thanks John, very kind.
@johnreynolds3428
3 жыл бұрын
@@pwhitewick My pleasure guys, it's worth a rewatch!
@phillunn4691
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul and Rebecca for another interesting video! I really enjoyed it and look forward to next weeks video too!
@miketherefurbisher8000
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Guys!! most enjoyable, many thanks.
@emftestblock
3 жыл бұрын
Wow. That was fun to watch! Thank you. Looking forward to the next set!
@philquadra
3 жыл бұрын
Great show, thanks for all your efforts!
@tonymaries1652
3 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy your videos. The awful weather must have made this one particularly difficult to film. Your comment about the end of the war with France is quite right however I don't know that this was the thinking of the British Government at the time. Britain had been at war with France for much of the eighteenth century and 1815 and the defeat and exile of Napoleon was a huge victory. However I guess that the thinking at the time was that within a few years Britain and France would be at eachother's throats yet again and the canal would be needed to transport goods and military material to the South Coast. I have forwarded the link to this video to my uncle as I am not sure he is still actively involved in the Wey and Arun trust.
@davie941
3 жыл бұрын
hi paul and rebecca , great video , aahhh the great british weather lol , really enjoyed this one thank you both :)
@shirleylynch7529
3 жыл бұрын
What a wet day for you both but filing and info was great. Beautiful waters and bluebells. How sad the canal is no longer in use. You can but hope it can be opened up again in the future. All the barge people today would love it. Well we can dream. Thank you
@rontanser9369
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys as always very interesting
@rghounds
3 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel. Interesting stuff. I’ve cycled alongside a few canals but this is giving me new eyes on what I might be passing. Subscribed.
@HobbiesAndSunshine
3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing and the research you have obviously done.
@michaelpilling9659
3 жыл бұрын
What a fascinating video. Thank you for making it in such aweful conditions. History brought back to life.
@stephenquinn6485
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent vid love the knowledge and beauty and history you both find
@madsam0320
3 жыл бұрын
Long time ago, goods were transported by horses and carts on roads. The boats and barges, with bigger loads replaced them on canals. They eventually were replaced by trains and railways. Nowadays, most goods are transported by trucks back on roads, we have turned a full circle indeed.
@christianfreedom-seeker934
2 жыл бұрын
Facinating!
@theondebray
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice, really enjoyed watching that. I hope that one day the canal will reopen, like the spectacular Kennet & Avon canal. Thank you.
@PowerPete999
3 жыл бұрын
My little comment below to say that I enjoyed this......Lovely as always.
@g.g.dunnitt9181
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting video guys. However, when you frame a plan or an information board in shot could you linger on it a bit to give us a chance to read it.
@vaclav_fejt
3 жыл бұрын
k. I mean it, just press "k", read it, and press "k" again. :-D
@robertschmitz4000
3 жыл бұрын
So looking forward to seeing this.
@simontye179
3 жыл бұрын
Today, this route would be so very popular for tourism!
@pwhitewick
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely yes.
@christopherbraiden6713
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video what a horrible day for filming. Very interesting and would love to see this open one day!!😎🐓🐓🇬🇧
@pwhitewick
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, the rain eventually let up... and then the wind came!
@chrismccartney8668
3 жыл бұрын
Great Music
@MathewODonoghue
3 жыл бұрын
I walk down there every other week, it's a place I love to go birdwatching
@pwhitewick
3 жыл бұрын
I should imagine, there are plenty of remote parts.
@saltleywsc
3 жыл бұрын
Lovely countryside ! another superb informative video !
@kcato8459
3 жыл бұрын
The name of the River at the end is the River Rother at Hardham, and was joined to the Arun navigation by the remains of a Lock on the grounds of Hardham Water treatment works. There is a fish pass there to enable sea trout to gain access to the Rother and for Southern water to extract from the Rother, as the Arun is tidal as far as Stopham bridge. The river Rother was navigable up as far as Midhurst.
@RetroRatz
3 жыл бұрын
Another Gem of a place 👌👍
@psychokeef
3 жыл бұрын
Another great video keep them coming as they are very informative and entertaining 👍
@STUMPYELF1
Жыл бұрын
Great stuff!
@Bernard2941
3 жыл бұрын
I used to be a volunteer on the canal until moving to Herefordshire. The Trust has made huge progress on restoration in recent years as you will have seen on your walk. I'm sure someone at WACT could give you a full explanation of Lordings lock, it used to confuse me when working on towpath clearance there!
@pwhitewick
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Bernard, working on that as we speak!
@kevbaker153
3 жыл бұрын
anything you want to know just ask as I'm the project manager
@gato38
3 жыл бұрын
oooh rain, we need some badly ,very dry here, lots of wildfires , great video !
@andymiller4971
3 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your video uploads .
@JanoJ
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Love your videos, keep making them! You both, as well as Geoff and Vicky are some of the most interesting Transport Channels. I know you have created videos with Geoff and Vicky, but haev you all got a plan to join up maybe with Jago Hazzard and Tim to create a one off video together?
@thomasglover520
3 жыл бұрын
i was one of the team form Callis Mill Hebden Bridge , restoring the Rochdale Canal , we made and fitted at least a couple of sets of lock gates for the Wey and Arun , i have some video footage somewhere , will try and find it ?, like you say it's being restored by volunteers and a wonderful job they are doing, when we was there it was a bit like working with Dad's Army [ and i mean that in the nicest possible way ) a great set of people with plenty of get up and go and not afraid to get stuck in and get their hands dirty, best wishes .
@kevbaker153
3 жыл бұрын
I assume you worked for Nigel?
@thomasglover520
3 жыл бұрын
@@kevbaker153 hi Kev , yes , i worked with Nigel for about twenty years he's a great fella very talented and well respected we had a great team back then.
@al251049
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe with leisure being an important part of this country, this canal could come back into use narrow boat owners would, I think be very interested, watch this space?
@McChickenguy
3 жыл бұрын
Worth noting that the sign is correct, none of the roads/tracks are public rights of way, a PROW is different from access land in terms of what you can and can't do, and more importantly in this case whether they can be moved by the landowner. From the looks of the signs it's forestry commission land so they've added their own access tracks for their own use which they are free to use and remove at will but that doesn't mean you can't use them in accordance with the rights afforded by access land.
@JimTLonW6
3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting, I travelled along the railway line in 1961 and 1962, and the canal was then well derelict. I did read about a scheme to reopen the canal shortly afterwards, and was interested to see that the leading light in the campaign was one Percy Nutbeam.
@andyhill242
3 жыл бұрын
Look like a good day for exploring underground!
@malcolmsmith6615
3 жыл бұрын
You’ve got me looking at a new mystery! Only had a quick look, but old maps show that the canal didn’t join the river at Lordings Lock. It may be that a missing embankment/aqueduct makes it look like it does now? I knew nothing about this canal (well, I know a lot more now), so thank you once again! I’ve also found Hardham tunnel on the old maps; took a bit of finding. I’m prepping for a future instalment!
@kevbaker153
3 жыл бұрын
No Lording's is in the middle of the Arun Navigation which runs from Newbridge to Pallingham with 4 locks (1 being a flood lock to the south of the main Lording's lock
@malcolmsmith6615
3 жыл бұрын
@@kevbaker153 Hi, yes I get that. But there was a short man-made cut that the lock was situated on and this is clearly shown on the 1909 map. It shows the approach to Lording’s Lock as crossing the river itself on a short aqueduct and the exit side of the lock continuing in its own canal next to the river. Paul said there was still an aqueduct over the river on one side of the lock but not the other. It does however look like the river has been redirected through the line of the canal immediately SW of the lock since 1909, and this is probably the cause of Paul’s query. On navigations, locks were nearly always built on man-made cuts to get around weirs, shallows or bendy bits of the river whereas between locks the river was made navigable, and so having a short section of canal here would be expected.
@keithallen4313
3 жыл бұрын
Very good video.
@williamlloyd3769
2 жыл бұрын
Nice walkabout
@colinzuzka2007
3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video can’t wait to see more 🙂
@sr6424
3 жыл бұрын
Love the title of this. Got me thinking. Obviously there are other pointless canals railways etc. 400 years on pointless routes are still being created. Pointless motorways. There are some contenders. My favourite is the M45.
@pwhitewick
3 жыл бұрын
All of the above is true!
@rexgeorg7324
3 жыл бұрын
that was a wicked show guys
@markcantemail8018
3 жыл бұрын
Confusion at 10 minutes Mud Lock or Guard Lock ? Yes why Build the Aqueduct But . I am not the one using the Canal in 1825 so I cant understand how they built it the other way to make using the Canal easier ? I live in an Original Erie Canal Neighborhood . And We also had the Later Genesee Valley Canal right here . I have often looked at Remains of the Gen Val Canal and asked myself why did they do that . We have Mud Locks at a Junction of a Natural water way that hooked in with the Canal . There was Shipping on Oatka Creek going thru a Mud Lock to the Canal . There was an Aqueduct for the Canal crossing Oatka Creek . I always assumed looking at it , that the Main Traffic came down the Canal so the strait thru Traffic could go straight across the Creek . The Creek Traffic would enter Just Like an entrance Ramp to a Modern Motor Way , it would stop and go thru the Lock . Any Water feeding the Canal from the Creek would have Pressure wanting to Erode the Canal Banks . So they Built the Mud Lock at a Lower elevation to make Calmer Water when a Boat Locked thru to the Canal . That is what I always imagined when I looked at our Mud Lock at the George Bridge . It was about controlling the extra flow from the Creek to protect the Canal . Just a suggestion? Nice Video .
@markiangooley
3 жыл бұрын
I wonder how the price of barge shipping back then compared with that of rail shipping. In the middle of the U. S. if the route can use the Mississippi River and its tributaries (few canals but lots of lock-and-dam pairs) and one isn’t in a hurry, barges are much cheaper than rail (which is in turn cheaper than trucks but slower).
@pwhitewick
3 жыл бұрын
It would be interesting to find out. I think the speed of the railways just blew it out of the water within a decade though. So they probably kept the price on the rails low to knock the competition out of the water as it were, then slowly increased.
@thebagfather4633
3 жыл бұрын
great vid you two as per normal .you ever thought about making documentary's for the BBC or the other channels you'd do great .. stay safe chap
@robertbartender591
3 жыл бұрын
Oops, slightly off with the Wilts and Berks. Did you watch when Tim and Pru did London's Lost Route to the Sea.
@pwhitewick
3 жыл бұрын
Almost...... won't be long though!
@Toolbod
3 жыл бұрын
I wonder if you could do one in the abandoned secound marylebone rail tunnel?
@stevendomingue6033
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Paul and Rebecca. I have enjoyed a number of your videos. I am new to your channel and I am curious as to what video camera/setup that you use. A brief description would be appreciated.
@pwhitewick
3 жыл бұрын
Welcome Steven. Canon 80d, GoPro and a Dji Mini2.
@chrismccartney8668
3 жыл бұрын
As noted earlier the book London Lost Route the Sea well worth reading it if you can find a copy
@bd4_l
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting bit of History
@paulmessis1985
3 жыл бұрын
Also the square area where the wheel was, beside that there used to be the lock cottage sadly not there anymore!
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