88. Canal Capital of the World! Birmingham by Narrowboat on the BCN Old Main Line

It's the undisputed canal capital of the world! We're heading into Birmingham by narrowboat on the BCN old main line.
We leave Dudley and head down James Brindley's winding old main line of the Birmingham Canal, passing plenty of historic architecture, the Soho, Icknield, and Ozzells Street loops, and signs of Birmingham's industrial past before we arrive right in the centre of Birmingham near the Arena.
Birmingham is the canal capital of the world, with 160 miles of canals at its height. Even though 60 miles have since gone, Colin explores some of the 100 miles of canal this historic city still has to offer, and our planned 'couple of days' in Birmingham turns into a two-week stay. Colin's sad to leave!
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  • @aaronhajzyk
    @aaronhajzyk4 жыл бұрын

    Boys I absolute love your videos me and my 3 year old son sit and watch these videos every Friday now the other week we went down to Wheaton Aston marina and my boy got so excited because he thought he could see silver fox sadly it wasn't you guys but I let him believe it was he couldn't wait to get home and sit and watch 3 hours of videos ... Then the video came up of you guys in Wheaton Aston he never shut up saying .... See daddy it was it was Dillon's boat . Keep up the great videos and I'm very impressed with Shaun's steering of the boat he's a master at that oh and the knowledge that Colin gives out about the canals will give the younger and older generations great insight of how canals was the motorways off the past

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awwwwwwww...! Cuteness overload! 😍 This is the BEST comment I've read for WEEKS! We'd LOVE to arrange for you and your son to come and visit narrowboat Silver Fox for a little cruise. Email us or message us on Facebook if you'd like to arrange it 👍🏻💜

  • @aaronhajzyk

    @aaronhajzyk

    4 жыл бұрын

    I will be in touch guys I also follow you guys on face book I’m sure I sent you a pic of my boy at the Wheaton aston marina that very day he was convinced he could see silver fox hahaha

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@aaronhajzyk Yes! Hehe! I remember, he was stood by the boat with the pub and bridge in the background 👍🏻💜

  • @sarahgardiner1649

    @sarahgardiner1649

    4 жыл бұрын

    “Dillon’s boat”! Hee hee! 🐾

  • @paulytheaussie

    @paulytheaussie

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@sarahgardiner1649 they should nic name silver fox "Dillon's Boat" hehehe

  • @johnmheaton
    @johnmheaton4 жыл бұрын

    I'm Brumie born and bred. Thank you for not bashing the heck out of it like many others feel the need to. It's changed so much over the last 60 years (as in the 60 before that) and although I've moved away now, seeing it discussed in such a positive light warms my heart. I'm very grateful to you both.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ah, it's always been a positive experience when we go so it;s only fair to do it justice 💜

  • @neiltaylor2895
    @neiltaylor28953 жыл бұрын

    I know you love your facts!; so the scaffolding under the M5 repair was the largest single scaffolding structure ever constructed in Europe. To give some context to the size of the project; there were 500,000 scaffold fittings, 400 miles of scaffold tube, 80,000 scaffold boards which is enough to carpet eight football pitches, enough staircase were erected to get all the way to the top of Ben Nevis and Snowdon and all that bridging required 4,000 aluminium beams. All totals to around 7,000 tonnes or 500 lorry loads of scaffolding.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Just wow!

  • @paulclark4988
    @paulclark49883 жыл бұрын

    Silver Fox looked absolutely glamorous and the star travelling through the canals of Birmingham. Kudos to a beautiful lady.🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely

  • @nooneswedish5142
    @nooneswedish51424 жыл бұрын

    there is no better way to unwind after a busy week then to watch your vlogs, this one show how much you like Birmingham good photo, nice editing music that complements the photo and interesting stories, just superb

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aww, thank you so much!

  • @traceybartlam7737
    @traceybartlam7737 Жыл бұрын

    So lovely to hear you loved Birmingham, it’s a great city!

  • @greyraven2636
    @greyraven26364 жыл бұрын

    From a PRESTON lad now living down under I never thought that I would hear anyone praising BIRMINGHAM! But it's good to hear that the city is turning out to be a great place to visit. Hello to BIRMINGHAM.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Like anywhere, it's got it's good and not so good bits, but overall it was lovely :)

  • @eng1i5h
    @eng1i5h4 жыл бұрын

    I’m so pleased you enjoyed Birmingham. As a proud Brummie, it was refreshing to hear so much positivity about Birmingham instead of the usual poor press we tend to get. We’re a friendly bunch (generally) and the city has a good vibe (though I am biased lol). I’m almost caught up with your vids, and I have genuinely enjoyed every one. Huge thanks for the hours of fun and viewing pleasure guys.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant. We've never not enjoyed our visits to Birmingham. Keep it lovely for us! 👋🏻

  • @loisbb
    @loisbb4 жыл бұрын

    Great vlog! I loved the bit where you video the reflection in your beautiful shiny Silver Fox. I love all the history you share.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Lois! I really love Birmingham. I could produce 100 vlogs with all the history here 👍🏻💜

  • @lkbranniff3298
    @lkbranniff32984 жыл бұрын

    Another superb video. I live (in the USA) in a town by the name of Dudley. But I like the pronunciation Colin gives it much better than the US version. The videos you two produce are so gorgeous. I occasionally drop in on one or two other narrowboat youtubers, but your videos (the photography, narration, and interesting bits and bobs of history) are far superior. Bravo, gentlemen!

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aww, that's so very kind of you to say. THANK YOU! 💜

  • @thomascarhart928
    @thomascarhart9284 жыл бұрын

    What a fantastic vlog!! Here I am at 3 am in Massachusetts watching the best narrow boat vlog on KZread. Your choice of video/music is awesome! I made my lock screen in my iPhone your Birmingham photo. The best!!!

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Thomas. This one is a bit like the alternate world Peak Forest vlog. I loved it here and loved making the vlog even though it's city, not countryside. x

  • @loobyt8692
    @loobyt86924 жыл бұрын

    I’m a Brummie and it was so great to see you both enjoying our great city. We sometimes get a bad press, but usually from people who haven’t been. I’m a new sub and loving you vlogs and a big thank you for ‘bigging up’ Birmingham 👍👍

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure! We love Brum! 👍🏻

  • @Bender24k
    @Bender24k4 жыл бұрын

    I love your freedom to go to the country & visit the city too. Glad you had such a great time! Super interesting history, thanks.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Jeff. Yeah, lots of history in Birmingham. Enough to fill 100 vlogs! 👍🏻

  • @AlisonBryen
    @AlisonBryen2 жыл бұрын

    As a local, it's lovely to hear some positivity about the West Midlands for once!

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    2 жыл бұрын

    We love Birmingham!

  • @traceybartlam7737

    @traceybartlam7737

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely. Birmingham is a misrepresented city! Since this filming the Commonwealth Games has done wonders for the image of Birmingham

  • @NicholasFerrar
    @NicholasFerrar4 жыл бұрын

    I just love the contrast between old and new on the Old Main Line

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, still changing too. Lots of development taking place, especially around the Icknield Loop.

  • @TheAlfsterino
    @TheAlfsterino4 жыл бұрын

    The M5/railway/canal shot encapsulates how the UK made itself smaller and smaller...and with the canals still being used as waterways for leisure and living the (now) slowest advancement in making the UK smaller is still beautifully viable.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well said that man 👉🏻

  • @PoshcatsCamping
    @PoshcatsCamping4 жыл бұрын

    Another brilliant Vlog. It was great that you enjoyed Birmingham. We find that some of our trips are special and we don’t always realise we are so in love with the places until we leave. Have a good week and stay out of the wind 💨 😄 Trev n Sue

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks guys! Yeah, we’re safe from the storm! 💜

  • @victorgordon3334
    @victorgordon33344 жыл бұрын

    Hello lads loved birmingham .and you done it proud .☺

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheers, Victor. yeah, we loved it.

  • @kevinneale
    @kevinneale2 жыл бұрын

    Stumbled across your series on prime about 2 months ago, once that was finished I was straight on here. Watching it every day. Cannot get enough of it

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, welcome to our channel, Kevin. More seasons on Amazon Prime to come too xxx

  • @deanmills5106
    @deanmills51064 жыл бұрын

    I couldn't help but notice how clean the a canal and the streets were.. Another great video. Love you guys.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheers, Dean. Yeah very clean! 🧼

  • @alanblack9540
    @alanblack95404 жыл бұрын

    Probably my favourite vlog of yours to date. The bustle of large cities can be very trying at times but in Birmingham, its very easy to step out of the race to the refuge of the calming effect of a canal towpath. Im sure Birmingham is looking forward to your return as much as you are to it. P.S that was a lovely offer you made to Dillons youngest fan of the mini cruise. Well done guys. Looking forward as always to next week.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I think that's why I love Birmingham. So peaceful on the boat, but only minutes away from the centre. x

  • @markattardo
    @markattardo4 жыл бұрын

    Fun times! Loved the upside down parting shot.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha! Well spotted!

  • @markattardo

    @markattardo

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@FoxesAfloat 😉

  • @malcolmelliott1876

    @malcolmelliott1876

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@FoxesAfloat just post a 10 minute video of that inverse bow shot... want to steal it as my screen saver loop

  • @russwellings9184
    @russwellings91844 жыл бұрын

    So, so professional chaps. Love it. Funny, charming, educational. Makes everyone want to buy a canal barge and discover Britain and beyond. Awesome. Keep posting.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Russ, although I hope not everyone buys a narrowboat 😂

  • @russwellings9184

    @russwellings9184

    4 жыл бұрын

    Foxes Afloat Me too. Are you going down south this year ?

  • @bradeugene1
    @bradeugene13 жыл бұрын

    I’m entertained and informed by your videos. This one brought back happy memories as I attended Edgbaston Preparatory School for Boys (Hallfield) back in 1964. I remember doing a hike along the path next to a canal somewhere out in the countryside with a Boy Scout friend. It was a glorious day that I shall never forget. Been back in the states these last 50+ years and now have a burning desire to do a return visit to Birmingham and also cruise some of your beautiful canals. Love your intellect, the history you provide and your sense of humor - well done lads.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Brad. Hope you manage to get back to Birmingham xx

  • @FloatingOurBoat
    @FloatingOurBoat4 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely 'Bostin' vlog. We love Brum too. Oh and it's Duddlaay x 👍😁

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yay! That you approve means everything! 💜 Duddlaaaaaaaay! 😂😂😂 xxxx

  • @FloatingOurBoat

    @FloatingOurBoat

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@FoxesAfloat don't get too far away from us xxx

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@FloatingOurBoat I think we did! ☹️

  • @stackersmbe852
    @stackersmbe8524 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad you like Birmingham! It's my home town, and as a Brummy I'm so used to just hearing people slagging the place off (usually people who have never been!). Loving your videos, I'm watching them all out of order though so seeing Dillon in this one brought a little tear to my eye 😥 bless him. I've cycled almost all of the hundred surviving miles of the BCN, and I remember cycling through netherton tunnel a few years back! It's so long you can't see the light at the end for ages, but when you come out the other end you are in a cute little place called Bumble Hole!

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nice one! Yeah, we love Brum. Can't wait to return!

  • @anthonyconnolly7925
    @anthonyconnolly79254 жыл бұрын

    I was in tears at 09:03 typical yorkshire lads sailing about with the BREWS !!!! in hand fantastic keep em coming love the history guys xxxx

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha! We go through more brews 😂

  • @ThisOldManOfTheSea
    @ThisOldManOfTheSea3 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed watching this episode as an exiled Brummie. FWIW .. there used to be a nightclub, the Opposite Lock, in Gas Street Basin ( just by the lamp @ 15:57 in video) during the 60s & 70s. The entrance/exit was on the towpath and it was a reasonably regular occurrence for someone to tip into the cut in the wee small hours when drunkenly leaving, and the occasional shoulder-barge was sometimes to blame. 😉

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha1 I think that still happens 😂

  • @albertpartridge6716
    @albertpartridge67164 жыл бұрын

    spot on great one again gents look forward to your vlogs every week, keep them coming would not be the same without them, take care both and the little critter look after the old lad digle that is.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha! We're all good, and thank you, Albert! x

  • @MikesFoggyIdea
    @MikesFoggyIdea4 жыл бұрын

    I'm always impressed with the fantastic filming quality, lots of new creative angles too. Your videos are like works of art in my opinion. You've practically ran a marathon to get all those great shots of the boat going by.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Mike. Yeah, I start with about 20 hours of footage.

  • @anya453
    @anya4533 жыл бұрын

    Never has the M5's backside looked so good. It's fascinating seeing things from a different viewpoint 🙂

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    3 жыл бұрын

    It really is!

  • @grahamwilliams9877
    @grahamwilliams98773 жыл бұрын

    Birmingham is not how I imagined it to look, it's looking much better and thriving, and so busy. Dillon never fails to make me smile, always looks like he's enjoying his adventures, the third member of a brilliant trio. 😉

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love him so much! 💜

  • @wallacemcnish
    @wallacemcnish4 жыл бұрын

    Coffee, donuts & The Silver Foxes. I love my Friday mornings. Cheers guys.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    I WANT DONUTS! 😋

  • @douglasclayden4941
    @douglasclayden49414 жыл бұрын

    Another very nice vlog guys. Many interesting facts surrounding the history of the canals in and around Birmingham. Looks a very thriving and interesting place to visit.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    We could have spent a month there quite easily had it not been for overstaying! 😂

  • @JohnWilson-cb8nh
    @JohnWilson-cb8nh4 жыл бұрын

    A Breath of fresh air when you three are on , a other great vid

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, John!

  • @MrFroglips69
    @MrFroglips694 жыл бұрын

    Another groovy adventure by the Foxy Twins. Like all your videos, I love your humor, the film footage, and of course, the history of the places you visit. As The Beatles use to say, everything you two do together is so 'Gear and Fab'.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha! Thanks, Mark 👍🏻

  • @greenspiritarts
    @greenspiritarts4 жыл бұрын

    Absolute stellar video!!! You lads continue to excel in your productions. Love all the details, all the beautiful reflections both in the country and under the motorway and in the beautiful city. Simply gorgeous! Favorite scene is the clip at the very end where everything is upside down and magical... would love to see that without the text overlay sometime. Thank you so much for your artistry and enthusiasm! 💖

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's very much our pleasure. We love to make these videos and it's even better to get feedback like yours. Thanks!

  • @Minikisses20000
    @Minikisses200004 жыл бұрын

    Loved this one and Birmingham looks like a great place.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    We love it in Birmingham!

  • @paulroberts5677
    @paulroberts56774 жыл бұрын

    Friday night is Foxes Afloat night. Vegitable curry last night. Got it just right, so had you pair. You are rapidly becoming a tradition. Thank you. Enjoyed the vblog (as usual)

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hehe! Friday night with the Foxes. Sounds like a TV show waiting to happen 😂

  • @paulroberts5677

    @paulroberts5677

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@FoxesAfloat It's Friday, It's Curry Night and it's Foxes Afloat.... If this turns out like the Walton, I'm going back to Strictly Come Dancing 😁 You are much appreciated, that's all I'm saying.

  • @eddiebirch2067
    @eddiebirch20673 жыл бұрын

    I'm a bit of a geek for industrial heritage, that was amazing to see the old contrasted with the new Birmingham .

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it, Eddie x

  • @christophernorton33
    @christophernorton332 жыл бұрын

    Great video boys. I love the way Birmingham has embraced the canals. For me, it's the beating heart of the city.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    2 жыл бұрын

    Love Birmingham!

  • @festivalimage
    @festivalimage4 жыл бұрын

    Oh Wow. Your bow shots are stunning.Yur videography just gets better and better, and the transition to google maps is inspired. Please show us how you did it PLEEAAASSSE.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    He he... maybe in a future vlog 😉

  • @taz1357

    @taz1357

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's for sure!

  • @naughtystudios
    @naughtystudios8 ай бұрын

    This Really is my Most Watched Vlog of yours. Love it. We did the Black Country Ring because of you and This Vlog. And I can’t wait to do it again. Thanks again for introducing me to the Magical World of Narrowboating.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    8 ай бұрын

    It’s our absolute pleasure!

  • @bernieclifton2738
    @bernieclifton27383 жыл бұрын

    As I catch up on your previous videos I'm continually struck by the quality of the cinematography and the aptness of the historical photos inserted as you narrate. I'll probably never visit England and your videos really bring it alive for me.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    3 жыл бұрын

    Aww, Thanks so much!

  • @jackjones8552
    @jackjones85524 жыл бұрын

    great production, that B Roll is exceptional. well done.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheers, Jack. I don’t even know what B Roll is but glad I’m doing it right 😂👍🏻

  • @markbevington7600
    @markbevington76004 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed Birmingham (my home town) you will have passed where I live at Port Loop (I live right by the canal). Great video as always!

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ah, you should have been waiting with cake 😂

  • @jedgepilbrow8833
    @jedgepilbrow88333 жыл бұрын

    I allow myself one or two maximum of your vlogs a day. Where we are down in the South of Spain our rivers are normally dry and there would never be enough water for a canal. The last time our river (the Andarax) was navigable was in Roman times. Your films are a little bit of cultural sunshine. Really nice work chaps.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! 👍🏻

  • @AllMy78s
    @AllMy78s3 жыл бұрын

    The canal under the M5 (Oldbury) is right behind me as I write this from my truck at DPD... Loved it... 💙💙

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hehe, wow!

  • @janemccone8367
    @janemccone83673 жыл бұрын

    I love all your stories and information. Please tell the stuff you know and don't worry about those that must correct you, think of it as teaching Jane! Jane wants to know about the locks and canals and narrowboats. Poor ole Jane got stuck in a wheel chair two years ago and only travels now through you fellas. And hey, Jane can tell a whopper with the best of them, so who cares if you are right or wrong, make it a good story.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, Jane!

  • @TheLiveaboardFamily
    @TheLiveaboardFamily4 жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness, you were in Birmingham at the same time as us 😱 Our boat features at 16:06 - I can’t believe we missed you passing by! 😭❤️ Fantastic video, looks like you had an awesome time in Birmingham! Bringing Narrowboat Silver Fox here for the first time must have been really memorable ☺️ Will you be heading down Tardebigge now or turning off at Kings Norton? Either way we look forward to the next leg of your travels!

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ah, yeah, we remember you were there the whole two weeks we were 😂 Can't say which way we're going yet (spoilers), but it would have been great to say hello 👋🏻 xxx

  • @TheLiveaboardFamily

    @TheLiveaboardFamily

    4 жыл бұрын

    Foxes Afloat ...and some 😅 We had some battery problems so had an overstay in Birmingham. We didn’t really venture up towards the Sea Life too much but I do recall a fairly large silver grey boat with portholes passing by and now I’m thinking it must have been you! That’s completely understandable, we will eagerly await the next episode 😁 It would have been so lovely to say hello - hopefully we’ll bump into you again someday! ❤️ xxx

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@TheLiveaboardFamily Do you get any trouble moored there? We were going to move around there because the Internet was terrible by the arena but were put off by the bars and cafes by Mailbox and the Cube.

  • @TheLiveaboardFamily

    @TheLiveaboardFamily

    4 жыл бұрын

    Foxes Afloat I can’t say we had much trouble which was surprising really! We had one chap sit on our boat although that was relatively harmless. We did have one night where someone was throwing a large rock at the window outside our boat but Dan went out and diffused the situation somewhat (at least enough to stop him throwing the rock). Apart from that’s its been okay although you do get a little noise from the bars and night clubs towards the Mailbox. The internet was pretty terrible for us. Our Three wifi device just wouldn’t work but EE was just about usable. We were thinking about moving up towards the Sealife a bit in search of better internet but it sounds as if it was just as bad where you were 😔 xxx

  • @PupsandpawsNetRosie
    @PupsandpawsNetRosie4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for such positive comments about our city. The city centre canal structure is wonderful and well respected by the locals.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    We always love coming to Birmingham! 💜

  • @philtasker2265
    @philtasker22654 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful yet again lads love the arty shots

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Phil. Maybe there was something in my coffee that morning 😂

  • @cresshead
    @cresshead4 жыл бұрын

    there's some simply brilliant camera work in the video, amazing...well done!

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! 💜

  • @robertstandish-leigh9972

    @robertstandish-leigh9972

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@FoxesAfloat Yes get your act together 🤣🤣🤣

  • @turbostream7925
    @turbostream79254 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed my home city. I cycle alot on those mean towpaths. Anyway when you approached Rotton Park Junction you would have gone past a brick pillar in the middle of the canal. This carried a railway back in the 1880's to Harborne and there was an accident at the canal junction and one of the bridges is different after a coal wagon derailed and too the bridge out. You were headed down the Worcester & Birmingham which passes close by to where I live. Edit to add at 13.35 you can see the bridge when the train is passing 😉 look at the other bridges and you will see they are more rounded.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ah right, yeah I remember the middle of the bridge!

  • @turbostream7925

    @turbostream7925

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@FoxesAfloat R bostin ey it R kid!

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@turbostream7925 😂

  • @justinlodge2475
    @justinlodge24754 жыл бұрын

    Another brilliant video - I lived in Birmingham for 4 years at Uni ... I used to windsurf on the Edgebaston Reservoir :) I love seeing these places as they are now - keep up the great work with the videos !!

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Did you know it fed the canals? Cheers, Justin! 👍🏻

  • @justinlodge2475

    @justinlodge2475

    4 жыл бұрын

    Foxes Afloat Yes - I knew that. I was very very careful not to swallow any of the water when I fell in - it wasn’t too clean !!

  • @leeshellam3150
    @leeshellam31503 жыл бұрын

    Great vlog guys ! Great seeing the busy M5 above and the hidden tranquility below!

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    3 жыл бұрын

    It really is!

  • @edwinbest9256
    @edwinbest92563 жыл бұрын

    I’ve always wanted to do the Great Loop here in the US but I’m too old now. Soooo envious of you guys! Ed in Florida

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    3 жыл бұрын

    Aww, thanks, Ed!

  • @waterside13
    @waterside134 жыл бұрын

    Hi Guys, that was great, bet you didn't really leave your aft cabin doors open when you went for a walk in Birmingham. All the best.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh shit...! (Runs back) 😂

  • @waterside13

    @waterside13

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@FoxesAfloat Big Like.

  • @stevesrepairs3815
    @stevesrepairs38154 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for another great adventure guys and well done Shaun for getting round that tight corner without using the "cheat buttons" lol. Thanks Colin for all the historic info as usual that is very interesting. All the best, Stevie

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Stevie

  • @terryansell6641
    @terryansell66414 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video and great drone shots from New Zealand

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheers, Terry 👍🏻

  • @WoodMotorsports
    @WoodMotorsports4 жыл бұрын

    I told the wife I now wanted to visit Birmingham and she said "Let's go". I think she was thinking Birmingham Alabama which is only 3 hours away though. Eventually.....

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha! Surely there's a plane from Alabama?

  • @mac760
    @mac7604 жыл бұрын

    You could call Noddy Holder , but he wouldn't be able to help you with a a Brummie accent ... He's from Doodley 😀

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    All foreign to a Yorkshireman 😂

  • @mac760

    @mac760

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@FoxesAfloat I'm saying nothing ! 😀 ... Love the Vlogs guys 👍

  • @thebombdigitydog
    @thebombdigitydog4 жыл бұрын

    I needed this today, Thank you, just found out i am going to need another shoulder surgery. makes 3 in 6 years and my insurance wont cover it. I needed this peace of mind and laughs today. Thank you guys, please give doggy a hug for me!

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aww, sorry to hear that! Dillon has been cuddled 👍🏻💜

  • @bobcarter5223
    @bobcarter52234 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the memories. We did this in October all be it the other way round, starting at Edgbaston and finishing at John the Lock moorings. One lasting memory was the underwater triffids growing in the old main line, had to clear the weed hatch twice.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, it gets bad in the summer. With the mild winter I think it will be even worse this summer!

  • @bobcarter5223

    @bobcarter5223

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@FoxesAfloat Mad O'Rourkes Pie Factory was a great place to eat in Tipton

  • @peterattfield
    @peterattfield4 жыл бұрын

    So Colin how long did you spend in the Lego place ?

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Might have been a week. Might have been two 😂

  • @sussexparanormal
    @sussexparanormal4 жыл бұрын

    Did you guys watch “Zomboat” ?

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    First five minutes, and that was too long! 😂

  • @sussexparanormal

    @sussexparanormal

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @TaniTaniwha
    @TaniTaniwha4 жыл бұрын

    I think Colin's history lessons add an extra dimension to the vlogs which are already great. Thank you for taking the time to first do the research, and second, for sharing. Awesome!

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aww, cheers Mike! 👍🏻

  • @louisebastard2091
    @louisebastard20914 жыл бұрын

    thank you for making my week I really enjoy your channel keep on going xxx

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're more than welcome to be joining us 👍🏻💜

  • @louisebastard2091

    @louisebastard2091

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@FoxesAfloat Went to London on our boat this last weekend I am sure some of the people are from mad max fans looking at their boats I prefer river soar Don't like London bit did stay in Paddington that was nice

  • @loopylou
    @loopylou4 жыл бұрын

    I'd prefer if you didn't speak about my Netherton Tunnel 😮

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    😉

  • @lescross1629
    @lescross16294 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always lads you need to come back to Birmingham one summer when the floating market on we trade there great atmosphere love to meet you guys look out for Myrtle on your travels that's our boat have a safe journey all the best

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm sure we've seen Myrtle. Sounds familiar 🤔

  • @petercsfrealtor
    @petercsfrealtor3 жыл бұрын

    Incredible to be boating your home on water through all that industry loaded with highways, railroads and construction.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    3 жыл бұрын

    An amazing life!

  • @margaretwilliamson9659
    @margaretwilliamson96594 жыл бұрын

    Another wonderful episode. I can se why you like Birmingham. It looks absolutely lovely. Glorious days, beautiful photography and drone shots. My favorite Friday evening treat. Such a pleasure to watch.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Margaret. Really glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

  • @2DCardBored
    @2DCardBored4 жыл бұрын

    Always love the videos and your sense of humour. Thanks!

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheers. That's very kind of you to say 💜

  • @sylviamarlow9149
    @sylviamarlow91493 жыл бұрын

    I lived in Birmingham from 1963 to 66. It's unrecognisable now! And much improved by the looks of it.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    3 жыл бұрын

    We love Birmingham!

  • @scruffymid
    @scruffymid3 жыл бұрын

    Got sent here from your recent video about the bridges, didn't realise you had been to Tipton! (Only a recent convert to your channel). I've worked in metal bashing in tipton for 30 years and kayaked the canal once and despite its heavy industry and some run down areas the canal still holds my attention whenever I walk down at lunch. If you are ever back i will give you a tour of a 70 year old metal shop !.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice one. Thank you!

  • @MrPaulfrazer
    @MrPaulfrazer4 жыл бұрын

    I agree, Birmingham is a great city. I used to go quite often for work and loved the atmosphere around the canals. They were re-building New St Station when I last went. Badly needed!

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    It looks very space-age now. It's got a big massive eye with a telly in it! Groovy! 😂

  • @LJnBodhi
    @LJnBodhi Жыл бұрын

    such lovely calm music I dozed off and had to rewind!

  • @maudiehughes7804
    @maudiehughes78044 жыл бұрын

    I can’t help but smile every time you ask Shaun ‘you all right Maud’..... 😉

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    💜

  • @londonztoa6359
    @londonztoa6359 Жыл бұрын

    Loved your Bmgham film chaps. Thanks!

  • @muhammeddiloarhussain1701
    @muhammeddiloarhussain17012 жыл бұрын

    I love this when I am free,I go for a walk. Your video is very good.

  • @ryanelger07
    @ryanelger074 жыл бұрын

    You two genuinely brighten my week. Thank You :)

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aww, thank you!

  • @juliacarr47
    @juliacarr474 жыл бұрын

    My Friday treat is watching your videos. No matter what has happened through the week I know I’m going to smile, laugh and enjoy the scenery. Thank guys enjoy your weekend.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheers, Julie. We’re all secure ready for the storm ⛈

  • @NorthernThinker
    @NorthernThinker4 жыл бұрын

    My Grandmother left Birmingham, in 1927, for Canada. I really enjoy the canal videos that pass through Birmingham thinking that she would have probably have seen the same sights. Thanks for the great videos. Someday I will get to England and rent a narrowboat.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes! Do it! 💜

  • @kevinbullas2328
    @kevinbullas23284 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy your vlogs and I have a real affinity for Brum...so happy you feel so strongly about Birmingham...thanks for the passion, quality footage and just being you...👍🏻👏🏻👌🏻

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    It really is our pleasure, Kevin. We had a great time 👍🏻

  • @grayfool
    @grayfool4 жыл бұрын

    Worra lotta buildings and poeoples! I didn't realise there were so many canals there either. Wow! Some great overhead views too. Thanks guys, Great work as always .

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Loved this one 💜

  • @daveevans8256
    @daveevans82564 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video lads thanks for sharing with us all. I have now seen parts of Birmingham I have never seen before in my 73 years of driving around Birmingham delivering.👍🇬🇧

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @karinvilim365
    @karinvilim3654 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful filming as usual. Thank you for sharing

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Karin! 👍🏻

  • @bigted1955
    @bigted19554 жыл бұрын

    As always awesome video Colin & Shaun.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Gareth! 👍🏻

  • @Goldie644
    @Goldie6444 жыл бұрын

    Another very enjoyable video - thanks guys 👍

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 💜

  • @alphadog4802
    @alphadog48024 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed that lads ! My father was from Birmingham , I was born in 1952 in america . I've been back for visits and i'm long overdue for a visit now ! When i'm there i feel like i've come home even though i've never lived there ! Your video made me miss my real home ! Many thanks , and keep it up . Cheers , Dan

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aww, thanks, Dan. Get back over here 😉 x

  • @lynnmurray4584
    @lynnmurray45844 жыл бұрын

    Another absolutely stunning flog, much love ❤

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aww, thanks, Lynn!

  • @jeremykamel9655
    @jeremykamel96554 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant as usual!

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Jeremy! 💜

  • @grahama9791
    @grahama97914 жыл бұрын

    Stunning images. Particularly the drone images. Lovely video lads.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Graham 👍🏻

  • @mickyjb2003
    @mickyjb20034 жыл бұрын

    Great vlog, thanks lads.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Micky! 👍🏻

  • @neilmatheson3381
    @neilmatheson33814 жыл бұрын

    That was great guys , looking very relaxed .

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! x

  • @sallyu1
    @sallyu14 жыл бұрын

    We're pleased that you enjoyed Birmingham. We read a lot of bad reports about mooring there, but we've been there twice on canalboat holidays and it's an interesting place to be, and as safe as anywhere else.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, we’ve only ever had a great time in Birmingham 💜

  • @DG-jq7il
    @DG-jq7il4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for uploading this wonderful tour of Birmingham.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure. We loved it! 👍🏻

  • @danlingard1825
    @danlingard18254 жыл бұрын

    Have been binging your videos over the past few weeks. Being on the canal is hopefully helping your mental health, but just watching your vlogs helps mine - they’re very relaxing and take me away from the stress of the day. Thanks for creating them! 😊

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ah, it's our pleasure, Dan! Glad you enjoyed it 😊 x

  • @adrianellenwood6851
    @adrianellenwood68514 жыл бұрын

    Y’all do great video work and love the history as y’all float along thanks for another great blog.

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Adrian 👍🏻💜

  • @thehoodedclaw9837
    @thehoodedclaw98374 жыл бұрын

    Love the vlogs chaps, quite relaxing you know! 👍🏻

  • @FoxesAfloat

    @FoxesAfloat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheers! 👍🏻