A fantastic histo-vlog Ant made and edited with pride, passion and a sincere knowledge of the area. Commentary is really unique and ultimately befitting of such an important part of Manchester’s culture. Ex-Salfordians , and current ones should embrace the past and try to ensure that it’s passed on two future generations, History isn’t just about war and dynasty’s.....it’s about real life, real people and real communities. A brilliant blog....certainly one of your best Daft Monkey👍

@daftmonkey7296

4 жыл бұрын

3v3rtony thank you so much for that and I completely agree with you! Knowledge of the area and it’s history should be passed on and admired from generation to generation. Thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoyed it 🤜🏼🐒

I am Salford born and bred and love our history. As a child in late 60s/70's I lived on the block of flats (Langdale House ) that were knocked down and are now Regent Retail Park. At the junction of Oldfield Rd and Middlewood St was the old School ( Sacred Heart I think) with the foot bridge across the road for the pupils to go across to the netball courts. This is where the flats opposite the old Railway pub were built and the old pub is now a Chinese restaurant. When I drive down to the junction of Liverpool St and Oldfield Road now it feels claustrophobic with all those new blocks of flats that are being built. Great video and refreshing to hear someone from the younger generation being so proud and passionate about Salford.

@daftmonkey7296

3 жыл бұрын

I know where you mean Jude and you are right it does feel very claustrophobic. They are totally changed the whole area without any consideration for its heritage and past. Thank you so much for watching the video, I really does mean a lot. I just can’t wait to get back and out film around Salford and Manchester. Take care Jude 🙌🏼

@judeboardman4500

3 жыл бұрын

Look forward to your new videos. Thanks

Salford Central Fire Station on The Crescent was where my Mum and Dad were living when I was born in 1952 at Hope Hospital. My Dad joined the Fire Brigade in 1949 after returning from military service in Germany. He had served from recruitment at the age of 17 in 1943, through the Normandy landings with the "Welsh Spearhead" 53rd Recce Regiment, and fought all the way to Hamburg and Lübeck, where he served in the occupation force until 1949. Salford Museum should really do some research into the role of returning servicemen after WW'II. These are people to whose enormous and selfless dedidication to duty we owe so much.

I'm not from the area but I did live and work there for 12 years and have a soft spot for it. Thanks for making these video's, they are really good and a brilliant way to document it. Keep up the great work.

@daftmonkey7296

4 жыл бұрын

Nye Martin thank you so much mate, glad it rolled back some memories for you. Thanks for watching the video Nye 👍🏼🐒

thank you SO much for the very touching Vlog! I live in the Southern US now but grew up their (just off the crescent, near the market) in the 60's...many good memories! My friend lived in the fire station... I remember visiting and being warned to stay out of the way when they got the call. It was quite exciting! The station was full of life then. As a kid, I rode my bike down the crescent often. I dreamt that one day I'd live in a house like those beautiful Georgian ones. I had no idea they were Georgian, but I imagined that "posh" people lived there - perspective is everything! Now I live in a very southern house with a front porch... funny how life turns out! I have fond memories of nearby Peel Park. We kids rode our bikes there and stayed all day... our mothers must have been happy. We'd take a feast of jam butties, and old lemonade bottle refilled with good ole Salford water. I also remember the Gas Works! I loved walking by to see how full it was.... And on match day... (United of course), droves of fans would walk down Cross Lane singing and laughing.. that's when fans were tame I guess.

Absolutely true, every word. Salford Council over the years has completely disrespected our past. The beautiful old buildings reduced to rubble. The Cresent pub, what a disgrace. If someone buys a listed building, they should be legally bound to maintain it.

KZread used to have a video of Salford Fire Station in 1953, showing the men at work looking after the equipment and the fire engines (we never called the "trucks"). One of them was my Dad.

Love it, Love it, Love it. Cheers Anthony.

@daftmonkey7296

4 жыл бұрын

Lee Naylor thank so much Lee! I really appreciate it mate, hope your well dude 👍🏼

Another great piece of history some nice old buildings and some left to rot replaced by crap that might last 20 yrs or so . It's nice to know young people are interested in history keep doing what you do thoroughly enjoyable yet again.🤗🤗🤗🤗

@daftmonkey7296

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Pauline. Yeah, it was definitely good to film this one. Back on my home turf really. I wanted to highlight these places before/if they get destroyed. Thanks for the support. It really does mean a lot. Take care 👍🏼🐒

Just watched mate and it brought a tear to my eye this. Being brought up in old Ordsall til 76, you've just took me right back on walks me and my uncle did. The gas works, the fire station, The Crescent. I keep saying it I know, but you really are the best at this mate. Thank you so much ❤ xx

@daftmonkey7296

4 жыл бұрын

sue brenan thank you so much! I really appreciate the kind feedback and I’m really glad it brought some memories back to you! Makes it all worth while! Thanks once again ❤️👍🏼🐒

Great video Anthony but also very sad. I just wish that the powers that be would value the past as much as they do their visions of the future. You're right about voices and sounds of the past echoing from old buildings. They almost have a soul and energy of their own. Good work pal. 👍

I’m rewatching your fantastic videos as they are my “go to” relaxation when I need some time out…..love the way you have so much empathy which you fetch into the documentary brilliantly…..love your calm, therapeutic voice…… keep doing what you do best…keeping Salford alive…👏👏

@daftmonkey7296

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Denise, that’s such a kind thing to say! I’m so glad you are enjoying the content and there’s plenty of more to come very soon. Thanks once again and take care 💯

Ha ha that reconstruction was quite cool

Great stuff again. Presented with care and wit and respect. I can't wait for more of the series capturing the parts of Salford that have a history and may not be here for much longer.

@daftmonkey7296

4 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot Alan, I plan on making more of these vid's the subject is so huge. Salford docks, The Salford lads club etc. thanks once again mate, take care

"Daft Monkey", I don't know who you are, but you are a good un. The Crescent Pub should be saved and restored to the community. Could you perhaps get the MP and Council members involved? Sadly, I don't live there any more. This video is bloody brilliant. Thank you!

Outstanding Vlogumentary mate. Has you know The Crescent pub was mine and your Dads watering hole for many years and it break my heart to see it left like it has been. The boarder of Manchester is creeping over our boarder of Salford and the big investors are throwing these ugly high rises up and its not right. That's my opinion of course. At times I felt pretty emotional watching this, especially the old gasworks and the nod to the famous Salford song (Dirty Old Town) and that's a credit to how well you put the video together. The presentation and editing is stunning. As we've spoke about before mate Salfords History is becoming HISTORY...

@daftmonkey7296

4 жыл бұрын

Chris Lees it’s a shame mate, your spot on and I feel the People that are making the big decisions about Salford’s fate and future don’t have a clue what it means to the area and people from Salford because there not from Salford. Salford is soaked in history, and sadly it’s being carelessly demolishing without any consideration for its past. Thanks for watching mate, I really do appreciate it 👍🏼

Spot on vid mate. Many a good night had in The Crescent...

@daftmonkey7296

4 жыл бұрын

Squire Seven thanks a lot mate, such a good boozer!

Nice work mate done a proper job 👌 True what you said nice seeing the gems and history left between the flats and student accom going up, one will outlast the other and it's already bee there long enough. Have to try go up see some of the buildings, and I agree they deffo let the listed buildings rot on purpose

@daftmonkey7296

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot mate, and cheers for checking out the video. Yeah all that history either gone or left to rot. Sad mate. Thanks a lot dude 👍🏼🐒

I admire your passion for old Salford m8 ,the new Salford is not fit for purpose!

@daftmonkey7296

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Chris. That means a lot mate. And I agree, the old Salford is miles better in every way. Thanks for watching the vid, it’s much appreciated 👍🏼

Your channel mate is ace! Thanks for the history

I went in Christ Church in July 1958 with my sister Brenda and lots of other children from John Street School before they demolished it, There was dust and dirt everywhere and when we climbed the steps up to the galleries the floor was littered with dozens of old prayerbooks, Some older lads ( not from John Street) had broken into a burial vault in the Crypt and they removed at least one body from a coffin, one lad swung it around his head on a wire and threw it into the Bolton Bury Canal, I will never forget it.

Great story and video editing, complete with reminiscent storyline in a strong northern accent

@daftmonkey7296

4 жыл бұрын

kamikazekaos thanks a lot mate! Glad you enjoyed it, it mean a lot dude 👍🏼🐒

I survived Salford (1958-1986), Paul Massey and all, and I'm not making that up. He was a friend and in our football-playing circle for a while, until other 'things' took over his life. I dont' have many feelings of nostalgia for old Salford. It has only left me with one true, positive thing - when people today say they are 'poor, underprivileged, or vulnerable', I can turn round and say 'You really do have no idea about any of these things if you didn't experience Ordsall in the 60's'.

@daftmonkey7296

Жыл бұрын

I totally get that Andy. Thank you for watching the video. I understand that Salford doesn’t hold that feeling for everyone as there’s good and bad points for everyone. Thanks for sharing your comment mate. Much appreciate 👍🏼⭐️

That was quality. Top job

@daftmonkey7296

4 жыл бұрын

Leon Ettey thanks a lot dude 👍🏼

Sublime yet again mate if more people looked after our history and embraced it for what it was or did for good or bad. Maybe we would have come further today than it appears we have judging by recent events. Keep up the good work 👍

@daftmonkey7296

4 жыл бұрын

Spot on mate, thanks for watching the video. Hopefully it might raise a few eyebrow and make people realise what’s going on. Thanks once again for the kind words 👍🏼🐒

I attend the cenotaph in front of the fire station every Remembrance Day. And you're right, you do feel a connection with the past. I'm old enough to remember Salford before the redevelopment, especially the Quays area, and boy, do I miss it. I'm an Eccles New Road lad now living in Ordsall.

@daftmonkey7296

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mick, thanks so much for watching the video I really do appreciate it. Yes, my dad also attends the cenotaph on remembrance day and that location is ideal for it. So much history around their which is very fitting for the occasion. Thanks once again buddy and take care :)

Really loved watching this I'm Salford born and bred ,Still in Salford 5

@daftmonkey7296

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jules. I’m Really glad you enjoyed it ⭐️

Loved the vlog mate. Just discovered your channel so a lot of catching up to do. Keep up the great work. Thanks.

@daftmonkey7296

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! and thanks so much Nigel! its much appreciated mate. I hope you enjoy the content (new video out this weekend) cheers mate . take care

Thanks for the wonderful tour

I can't believe that they pulled those Gasometers down! I thought they were protected? Outstanding work as always fella! :-)

@daftmonkey7296

4 жыл бұрын

Nick Benke I know mate, last year they pulled the plug on it . Thanks a lot nick👍🏼

Wow what a great vlog, so interesting and factual, I love your empathy xx💓

@daftmonkey7296

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Barbara, that really does mean a lot. I’m glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼

It’s so good to see, I’m only 10 mins into this video. So much you’ve shown you can imagine Lowry there with a sketch book and then years later Sheelagh Delaney with her notebook listening!

@daftmonkey7296

4 жыл бұрын

The Bohemian that’s the same feeling I got, I could picture him with his sketch book drawing inspiration from what he could see before him. Such a great area 👍🏼🐒

this was great to see. I used to live near Ordsall Road on Oldfield Road and went into the Crescent to meet my dad who ran his Union meetings there.thanks, keep them coming

@daftmonkey7296

4 жыл бұрын

Raywyn Law I’m glad it brought back some fond memories for you mate, I’m out again filming another one this weekend...part 2. Thanks for taking the time out to watch the video mate, it mean a lot 👍🏼🐒

Brilliant..

Great video. It's always sad when you see buildings or a community depressed, God knows we have plenty of them here. In the past I have worked on a lot redevelopment projects around the U.S. with some working out better than others. I am always for saving old buildings and repurposing them, but here in California it is a little different with our strict seismic requirements. Lately what seems to work over here are trendy art districts and food courts (with multiple vendors) near universities. That old Fire Station is ready made for something like that, like you mention in your video a place for someone to come and sit down and have a sandwich.

@daftmonkey7296

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear that you worked towards saving these kinda places Paul. They are a part of out history and heritage, we need to admire our past and not destroy it. Salford & Manchester are dreadful at doing so. These places can be reused over and over again because they were built by an era that knew how to make things to last. Cheers buddy 👍🏼

United!

Brilliant this. We live in Lower Broughton, moved here in 2013 and look after a local park now. Love finding about the local history and the fire station is a favourite of my little 4 year old lad ❤️. Have subscribed and will be watching all the other videos now 👍

@daftmonkey7296

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! thanks so much! that honestly really does mean a lot. take care :)

Another brilliant vid. So heartfelt and sincere and beautifully filmed. Your voice and commentary are perfect for what you are communicating to us and really draw us in. Saving a few vids for a binge over Christmas! Take care and keep well xx

Also, stamp out foreign ownership to rich developers

@daftmonkey7296

4 жыл бұрын

Karen Walker good point Karen! 👍🏼

I lived in Jones St Salford 6 up until 1968 before we moved south for work, been back many times for work but just made me depressed looking around thinking about the good times we had on Cross lane

@daftmonkey7296

3 жыл бұрын

I bet it did Steve, they’ve well and truly ripped the heart out the place mate, it’s a travesty, but thanks so much for watching mate, it’s much appreciated ⭐️

i remember salford in the 90s, i knew everyone and everyone knew everyone, i loved it back then. but now not so much.

I was born Silk st in 62, your a great film maker mate.

@daftmonkey7296

3 жыл бұрын

Was you mate, I think my dad grew up around that area as a kid. I think he lived not far off silk street them moved to Brazil street. Thanks for watching mate and take care 🙌🏼⭐️

The way you told us about the history was brilliant

@daftmonkey7296

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Lynn that honestly means a lot. I’ve gone a follow up called Surviving Salford 2.0 which is also on the channel that you might enjoy. Thank you once again, and take care 🙌🏼

I agree, seems like manchester is pushing into salford. I was printer on bloom st in early 80's and greengate n chapel St area had over 30 pubs. The crescent pub is such a shame. Good old fire station footage as well, great vlog mate, cheers 👍

WOW !.

Love your vids. We left Newton heath in 83 when I was five. So many happy memories of places and family for me. Would love to see someone do vids like these of there. Thanks for the trip back in time again x

@daftmonkey7296

4 жыл бұрын

Elly Harley thank you so much Elly! I really do appreciate the kind comment. I have Newton Heath on my list so you never know, there could be one coming up 😉 thanks once again and take care ✌🏼 🐒

Absolutely brilliant mate thanks and keep them coming

@daftmonkey7296

Жыл бұрын

No problem mate. Thank you very much for watching 👍🏼🐒

Another amazing vid i love your editing you make it look so peaceful. So talented at what you do. It Couldn't be any better

@daftmonkey7296

4 жыл бұрын

Steaming lion thanks so much mate for the kind comment,, I really do appreciate it. Glad you enjoy it👍🏼🐒

Great vid mate , love ur passion, all my family come from Salford, keep up the good work young man 👍

Use to go there with me dad when I was 5 I was born in the 50ftys use to sit on the old fire engines great days back then

Well done mate. Keep up the good work. I was born at Hope Hospital and lived in Craven St Salford 7. Well I thought it was Salford. When I checked the electoral roles I found that my street was split and I was actually in Cheetham Hill. I was gutted. 2up, 2down houses with a toilet out the back. When I told my grandson that he said “What. The toilet was in the garage”. Garage 😂. The only vehicle on our cobbled street was a motorbike.

@daftmonkey7296

Жыл бұрын

haha thanks for sharing your memories with us Ged! and thanks for tuning in mate!

Brilliant video ...Any chance of ya nipping around to see if the old Albion pub is still open on Cottenham Lane just of Bury New Rd opposite Strangeways..I use to work there 40 years ago & we'd nip in there lunchtime for a pint...and after work..and sometimes instead of going to work. I've been downunder in Australia now for over 30 years so especially appreciate and love your work son.

Excellent xxx

@daftmonkey7296

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Chris ⭐️👍🏼

awesome man...

@daftmonkey7296

4 жыл бұрын

D.S Magnet Fishing thanks so much mate 👍🏼

great video I used to play football for the crescent with some great lads

@daftmonkey7296

Жыл бұрын

thanks a lot John, such shame its no longer, places like these are much more than pubs arn't they

mate the line where you say you better stoo fighting your dad will be home in a minute, that meant stop it or youll get leathered 😂😂😂 love it mate!

Loved your vlog, so interesting everything you say is things I think too! Love your Vlogs glad I found your channel!! Keep them coming my Dad is from Eccles so I found this interesting 👍🏼👍🏼 x

@daftmonkey7296

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Laura! I’m so glad you’ve found the channel too. I’ve got loads lined up and more in Salford & Eccles very soon. Thanks for the kind words and take care ⭐️🙌🏼

Solboy destroyer of salford !.

@daftmonkey7296

3 жыл бұрын

I completely agree with you Chris. He’s ripped the heart out of it. Especially the chapel street area! Thanks for watching mate and take care 🙌🏼⭐️

Used to live round the corner from there in Woodbine St ,I remember the gas works when it was working in the fiftys

@daftmonkey7296

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video dougie, I’m glad it brought back some memories for you.

We did a private invest on fire station square. We were asked in by the tenant that lived in the old fire chiefs house….The whole area around there and the crescent is just brilliant 👌

@daftmonkey7296

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! That’s amazing! Such a unique and historical little place! ⭐️

@ShadowHuntersUKTV

2 жыл бұрын

@@daftmonkey7296 it’s like a great place. The police station is as well. 👌

From a true Salford lad I remember it as working fire station the engines came out from under the sign no windows just red doors with small windows at the top of the doors

@daftmonkey7296

3 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s fascinating to know John, thanks so much for watching mate. It means a lot. Take care ⭐️🙌🏼

Excellent

@daftmonkey7296

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot 👍🏼🙌🏼

Hiya Mate.....I must have missed this vlog don't know how cos I have devoured every one up to now. Just to let you know, the main engines were kept in the bays at the front of the fire station. The side ones were for smaller stuff like land rovers etc. Showed some of your vids to my wife who is now an avid fan also. looking forward to your latest work, the hidden gems.

@daftmonkey7296

3 жыл бұрын

Hi David, haha no worries mate I’m glad your enjoying the content and thanks for telling me about the smaller doors ! I wasn’t 100% sure what type of vehicle went through them. Aw that’s great I’m glad she’s enjoying it too and thank her from me if you will do. I’ve got loads lined up this year for this channel. Thanks once again mate and take care 👍🏼🐒

In the 1970's, I worked next door to the Crescent Pub at a place called Cinephoto. I'd occasionally have a pint in there after work.

@daftmonkey7296

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the memories Alan & thanks for watching the video! take care :)

Ewan MacColl was a Salford man who made a lot of great stuff on the BBC when it was still good. I still think his own rendering of the songDirty Old Town is the best. But Luke Kelly's with the Dubliners is an absolute treat too.

@neddyseagoon9601

Жыл бұрын

He wrote dirty old town. But Luke Kelly at his best was great.

@paulworthington8666

Жыл бұрын

@@neddyseagoon9601 Agreed. Luke's versions of Raglan Road are also gems.

you guys need more heritage listings for the buildings that are treasures

Fantastic video !

@daftmonkey7296

10 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Fantastic. I might be wrong but didn’t the crescent pub feature in the film Hobson’s Choice with sir john mills there is also footage in the film of peel park and some old streets and back entries. I remember going as a kid to an open day at the police station in the early 80s and you could go into the cells. Loving the vlogumentrys and I am currently working my way back through your back catalogue. Keep up the good work.👍

@daftmonkey7296

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much mate, yeah I think that whole are was in the film, definitely peel park. And as for the old prison I’ve been inside it. One of my early vids and very poorly thrown together but nevertheless it’s great to see inside. Like you said the cells are in their, such history. Thanks once again mate I really do appreciate it 👍🏼🙌🏼

Great nostalgic trip down memory for me..shame our Salford is being devoured up my multi national companys...nicking bits and calling it Manchester...great video and can’t wait for the next one DM 🐒🐒🐒

@daftmonkey7296

4 жыл бұрын

Steve Mulligan very true, so sad. The people at the top arnt from Salford, they don’t understand what I means to us. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it.

Just watched with Mrs KPH, as she grew up around Salford. Very good. 👍👍

@daftmonkey7296

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much mr and mrs! Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼🐒

World Cass Video, I Worked in the Red Dragon in the early 80s, the pub was nicknamed the 20s, coz of it's address 20 the Crescent

@daftmonkey7296

4 жыл бұрын

Ian McCaffery thank you so much Ian and thanks for enlightening me about that. I never knew. Such a great pub back in its day👍🏼🐒

What it was, is not what it is. Crime, grime and dirty. A former resident, born in the city, but would never return. However, a well produced video in every respect. As a footnote to my comments, I was the staff photographer on the ORIGINAL Salford City Reporter, until I left before its takeover by The MEN. I knew Salford well.

At the back of the fire station there used to be a skid pan where the police used to train drivers,in the 50's

Hundredpercent spot on. They are slowly ripping the heart out Salford with this far left Labour council

@daftmonkey7296

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much mate

@redtobertshateshandles

3 жыл бұрын

I remember my aunt and her husband couldn't wait to get a new place. For free.

I worked at Crescent Police Station in the 70/80, the fire station used to be the busiest in Greater Manchester back in the day my mate used to work there as a fireman. All to long ago now time has taken it all away and changed it, maybe for the better but I suspect not.

@daftmonkey7296

2 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear that Gary, fireman’s square and the old station is a wonderful hidden gem in Salford. I absolutely love it. So many memories for so many people. Shame about the station the other hand. It could be put to use rather than letting it rot for the past few decades. Thanks for sharing that with me mate. Take it easy 👍🏼

The fire station buildings are lovely. You are right, modern buildings are crap mostly🇳🇿

@daftmonkey7296

Жыл бұрын

100%

My dad was a regular in yhe Live and Let Live pub at bottom of gas works many moons ago.

So many great pubs have been demolished or, like you say, left to fall down

The editing on this is amazing! Very talented can’t wait to see more vids like this!

@daftmonkey7296

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you xx

Crackin vlogumentary, the old house at home, just brick dust used to go in there in the early 80s. Great work.

@daftmonkey7296

4 жыл бұрын

Anything Retro yeah such a shame mate, a belting pub in its time. All my family drank in their for as long as I can remember. I lived on parsons field over the road from It. Thanks for watching the video mate, glad you enjoyed it

Excellent video 👍 I'm rememscing

@creationinmotion4124

2 жыл бұрын

Makes me want to come home. Grew up in Swinton

@daftmonkey7296

2 жыл бұрын

@@creationinmotion4124 thanks so much mate! I’m glad it’s brought back some good memories for you. I’ll be filming more about Salford/swinton very soon. Take care mate and thanks once again🙏🏼✌🏼

@creationinmotion4124

2 жыл бұрын

Is the angel hotel still on the crescent? Was a page boy there in 1984. Live in Telford now but yep please do some more round swinton. Grew up there.

@creationinmotion4124

2 жыл бұрын

Grew up near Vicy Park. Park avenue

@daftmonkey7296

2 жыл бұрын

@@creationinmotion4124 yeah, it’s been renamed the blue bell now though I think mate. The Angel was it’s original name . the whole of the crez has been pretty much transformed. Sadly a lot of those great pubs has now been demolished. There’s only the old pint pot, the kings arms & the Salford arms left. Oh and There’s one little one in the corner of Bexley square named the new oxford. Funny enough the pubs that are still standing are really good!

They have never cared for my dear old Salford, this breaks my heart. All the character has gone, totally annihilated since the 1960s it's totally Outrageous, what they allowed to happen!!!!!!! to happen

Awesome, nice historical & educational vlog as always, I prefer the medieval period myself but you sure make this time period damn interesting! On a side note, have you colour corrected this video so that the reds stand out (e.g. the bricks and poppies)? Intentional or not, it works really well with the historical theme, mute the bright greens/yellows but keep the old red brick colour in and let the sky stand out against it all, loving it!!

@daftmonkey7296

4 жыл бұрын

MLJ Exploration thanks a lot dude. I love the medieval era too but there not much of that here in Salford lol yeah mate I change the look of the video to suit the style. Thanks for taking to watch the video mate 👍🏼

@MLJExploration

4 жыл бұрын

@@daftmonkey7296 Understandable, medieval really only exists in medieval market towns and the countryside these days, always nice to see your providing alternatives for me and other people too though, keep it up!

@daftmonkey7296

4 жыл бұрын

MLJ Exploration thanks a lot brother! I appreciate the support. Take care 👍🏼✌🏼

@pyewackett5

Жыл бұрын

@@MLJExploration Mirie it is while sumer ilast. Too true. Market towns hold a lot of the Medieval. I speak with experience . We have Saxon corbels - as well as a Greene Man carving in our main church. We even have our own breed of sheep ! : )

Wow!!! Just stunning Mr. M. Absolutely solid start with the Still of the single Poppy. First thing I thought of was “Dirty ‘Ol Town” by Ewan. I don’t know Salford but what a beautiful array of historic buildings. It seems Salford Council are as disrespectful to their past as Stockport Council are. Whoever owns the Pub should be forced to maintain it as Grade II and not allow it to decay for their filthy profit. Thought provoking and emotionally charged. You continue to amaze and delight me with your content, I bow to you. Xxx

@daftmonkey7296

4 жыл бұрын

Paddy Roche thank so much paddy. Yeah o agree mate very disrespectful indeed. I can only put it down to the people at the top who make the decision and calls are not from the area and have no clue about what these places mean . They have no idea about its historical significance. Sad. Thanks so much for taking the time out to watch the video mate, much appreciated 👍🏼🐒

The fire station ,the drove out on to the crescent road the way you said was crescent wharf thats what the map says from 1920s

@daftmonkey7296

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for that Mike, I was wondering how it did it. Cheers mate 👍🏼

Anyone know of a burial ground or churchyard perhaps in the Salford area where the tombstones were removed and dumped (not my word) on waste land in Wilmslow, possibly in the 1970s?

Absolutely brilliant! As soon as the pandemic is over I'll have to go back to Manchester and see Salford as well.

hopefully, the crescent is saved by the Chinese they love history and with it being linked to the communist party it will get saved lets hope plus thank you for all the memories you brought back to me you are the best ive seen at doing this well done you should be very proud

Enjoyed that thanks

What Manchester does today, Salford will do tomorrow. But wait. The pandemic and the subsequent financial collapsing may just halt the trend. And I for one hope it does. I've had many a jar in the Cres, not my favourite pub by a long way, but I still get angry when I see what some faceless t***ts are trying to do with it; I think you're on the money here. Hope it goes back to the community as I feel it should. But if people won't use it, then it has no chance. Witness the closure of pubs nationwide this last 20 years. I'm afraid we're on a slippery slope, but if we stay angry and alert, we may get somewhere. It would be good to see some of the big property investors go tits up, as a warning to the others. But TBH, I can't think of anywhere where the wholesale loss of housing and industry, and the pubs and shops they supported, is more keenly felt. And I'm not from Salford, I'm ashamed these days to say I came from the vandal run cessspool on the other side of the river. Thank God I moved away 30 odd years ago!

@daftmonkey7296

4 жыл бұрын

Laszlo Fyre thanks for the comment mate and yeah I agree, it’s infuriating to see these building disrespect and vandalised by the mindless thugs that get a kick out of it. If anything I hope they see this video and it makes them think twice. It’s not just Salford it’s everywhere. I just wish the people who make these decisions take into consideration what these place mean to people and the history and heritage it represents. Thanks once again buddy, I really appreciate it 🐒✌🏼

I think that the old Cresent police had planning permission refused but last time I passed the crescent pub is now having work done on it but sadly the beehive pub & church Inn on ford st were both pulled down the railway pub was recently sold at auction but no work has yet started on it

@daftmonkey7296

3 ай бұрын

yeah that's what I saw the other month when I went passed. I really do hope they can reuse the place, Im sure they will at some point. Ive also ready the crescent pub is being revamped back to its former glory... ill believe it when I see it though. thanks a lot fore watching mate!

Fascinating video Daft 🐒 such a shame to see the pub in such a state and the lack of respect people have for these old buildings 😡🙁 hoping to go with the Hubster soon and do an explore of this area.

@daftmonkey7296

4 жыл бұрын

Cheryl Riley thanks so much Cheryl! It’s such a shame isn’t it. Let me know if you go I’d be interested on what you think of the area 👍🏼🐒

@mickygoodwin6916

3 жыл бұрын

His the red dragon 🐉 dragon still standing ,you would think the fact Karl Marx and Engels association would save it .

I just can't believe there aren't some architects out there who can fake the old style. I hate modern building design.

@daftmonkey7296

Жыл бұрын

Me too Rebecca. You would think they could at least mimic the look of such beautiful architecture

I really appreciate your efforts in keeping the memories alive. I lived on Chapel Steet in the 50s & 60s, Salford was always rough & tough but steeped in old school respect, I'll always be proud of my upbringing! www.justasalfordlad.com

There were street gaslamps like that in the streets where I spent my early childhood,:Broadway near the Docks, Marple Street, Peel Street, Eller Street, and all over Salford. In those days though, they had an ornate iron bar sticking out just below the lamp. This was for the lampman to lean his ladder on to get up their and attend to the lamp. They were also much used for rigging up swings by the kids who spent most of their lives on those flag-stoned pavements and cobble-stoned roadways.

Great job mate.

@daftmonkey7296

4 жыл бұрын

Jeff Allen thanks a lot Jeff

2030 Manchester and Salford will be full of high rise flats and cycle lanes only.

@daftmonkey7296

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I totally agree mate! Possibly Salford and Manchester will merge together? It wouldn’t surprise me.

have sevral photos of christ church on my salford yester years group if you need any

@daftmonkey7296

4 жыл бұрын

garryalan williams do you Gary, thank you very much. Any idea as to why it was shut?

Your getting the lyrics of Dirty Old Town mixed up. There is No “gas works wall” mentioned in the song. (I found my love by the gas work’s Croft, dreamed a dream by the old canal. I kissed my girl by the factory wall, dirty old town dirty old town) sorry to bust a bubble mate but there just ain’t no gas works wall🙈

@daftmonkey7296

3 жыл бұрын

You’ve had me double check it haha just dragged up the official lyrics 👇🏼 this is the opening verse I met my love by the gas works wall Dreamed a dream by the old canal I kissed my girl by the factory wall Dirty old town Dirty old town

@daveglynn748

3 жыл бұрын

@@daftmonkey7296 You must have been looking at the lyrics as sang by the Pogues. I think the word “Croft” isn’t used much outside of Salford to mean a rough unused piece of ground. So they no doubt switched the lyric to suit their own ears. I’v habitually sang this song for years while working as any scaffy that I’ve ever worked with can painfully testify and have loved the song as long as I can remember which made me research the lyrics and most of the versions. As far as I know there is only Rod Stewart who sings the totally original version that mentions Salford. (smelled the spring on a Salford wind) This lyric being changed by Ewan in the 1950s at the behest of Salford council who didn’t like Salford described as a dirty old town. I have an historic deep hatred of that council for what they have done to my beloved birthplace. Anyway the original and true Ewan Maccoll lyrics are below. EWAN MACCOLL Dirty Old Town Lyrics Found my love by the gaswork croft Dreamed a dream by the old canal Kissed my girl by the factory wall Dirty old town, dirty old town I heard a siren from the dock Saw a train set the night on fire Smelled the spring on the Salford wind Dirty old town, whoa-oh, dirty old town We're goin' to take a good sharp axe Shining steel tempered in the fire And we'll chop you down like an old dead tree Dirty old town, dirty old town Dirty old town, whoa-oh, dirty old town And oh we'll chop you down Oh, dirty, dirty, dirty old town Dirty old town, dirty old town And oh whoa-oh dirty old town Chop you down one of these days Play "Dirty Old Town" on Apple Music Explain lyrics Correct lyrics Hottest Lyrics with Videos check amazon for Dirty Old Town mp3 download these lyrics are submitted by kaan these lyrics are last corrected by Rachael (Salford is the city the song was written browse other artists under E:E2E3E4E5 Songwriter(s): Ewan Maccoll Record Label(s): 1990 1990 Cooking Vinyl Official lyrics by Rate Dirty Old Town by Ewan Maccoll (current rating: 8) 12345678910 Top Ewan Maccoll Lyrics captcha Characters count : 0 / 50 follow us: - Browse | Privacy | DMCA | ToS | RSS Feeds | Link to Us | Contact All lyrics are property of their respective owners. All lyrics are strictly for viewing/reading purposes only. Copying, redistributing and printing is not allowed. Copyright © 2000 - 2021 eLyrics.net. All Rights Reserved.

@daftmonkey7296

3 жыл бұрын

@@daveglynn748 Tomato-Tomhato David, lol. Like I said in the video “Song written by Ewan Mccoll , Performed by The Pogues” ... it’s not really not that complicated 🙃

@daveglynn748

3 жыл бұрын

@@daftmonkey7296 Being a slightly meticulous bloke I like to get things right otherwise the wrong turns into the norm🤔

@daftmonkey7296

3 жыл бұрын

@@daveglynn748 why don’t you make a video on it Dave? I’m sure people would like to be enlightened on it? 👍🏼

its been wrecked