384. Live Steam Powered Mill Engines

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384. Live Steam Powered Mill Engines

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See two magnificent, restored Mill Engines in action, powered by steam raised from a Cornish boiler. Bancroft Mill, the last weaving shed built in Barnoldswick, Lancashire was commissioned in 1920 for James Nutter & Sons, closed in December 1978 and was subsequently demolished.
The engine house, chimney and boilers were preserved, as a working steam museum, which opened to the public in 1982. The Mill engine was built in 1919 by William Roberts and Sons. Also on site, is a Smith Brothers and Eastwood engine, re-located from Cross Lane Mill, Bradley, Yorkshire after closure. Visited 8th October 2023.
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@monroe3004 6 ай бұрын

I always think these old engines are actually works of art. I never get bored watching them

@MyNarrowboatVenture 6 ай бұрын

I wholeheartedly agree with you, they are and I could watch them for hours.

@barryhansen6854 6 ай бұрын

Awesome to see this engineering still working as intended all these years later.

@MyNarrowboatVenture 6 ай бұрын

It’s very impressive isn’t it! The wonder of volunteers, cheers.

@JerryCollins101 6 ай бұрын

being a retired engineer, I love this stuff. Thanks.

@MyNarrowboatVenture 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting, glad you enjoyed it.

@timothyqtully807 6 ай бұрын

Very interesting it's interesting to see how parts of these old engines were made over 100 years ago. Enjoyed it wish you and Sally a lovely weekend.

@MyNarrowboatVenture 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Timothy, Sally and I hope you too have a great weekend. Thanks for watching.

@dougie60892 6 ай бұрын

These engines are awesome, its great that they were saved for people to look at , good video Alan.

@MyNarrowboatVenture 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Dougie, they are a treat to watch and hear in action.

@robinengland5799 5 ай бұрын

Love these engines, it is hypnotic watching them work. England sure has a lot of amazing things to see. Thanks for sharing!

@MyNarrowboatVenture 5 ай бұрын

My pleasure Robin, I could watch and listen to these engines all day long. Cheers

@paulturner7837 6 ай бұрын

Marvellous machines Alan. The last one had a very hypnotic sound and rhythm. I find it amazing how these things were ever dreamed up. So good to have people with the enthusiasm and knowledge to keep them in such good order for us to still see them in action. Thanks very much 👍

@MyNarrowboatVenture 6 ай бұрын

They really are, aren't they. I could watch and listen to these machines all day long. We are lucky in this country to have skilled volunteers able to maintain and look after this sort of equipment. All the best.

@christopherbutler7588 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Alan what a wonderful piece of history Incredible engineering and it's still going with the help of all those volunteers. If it wasn't for these people , all this heritage and victorian engineering will be gone forever.😊

@MyNarrowboatVenture 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris, I'm glad you enjoyed watching. I often say, our heritage is in the hands of dedicated volunteers dotted around the country who get little financial support but it shoudn't be like that. All the best.

@christopherbutler7588 6 ай бұрын

@MyNarrowboatVenture very true 👍

@stevehoare6378 6 ай бұрын

Evening Alan, what glorious pieces of engineering. Amazing that they have been so well restored and are still running over 100 years after they were built...such skilled and dedicated volunteers. Absolutely fascinating to watch them running, almost soporific. Many thanks for sharing 🍷🍷

@MyNarrowboatVenture 6 ай бұрын

Evening Steve, they are fantastic aren’t they, I could watch them for hours. Much of our heritage is in the hands of unpaid volunteers and we owe a great deal to them. Thanks for watching 🥂

@robinl.a.matheson1838 6 ай бұрын

Excellent episode. I learned much about engines through it. Keep up these fine, informational and historic episodes, as well as those on the cut.

@MyNarrowboatVenture 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I was really pleased with how this one worked out, unfortunately though this type of video has a limited appeal.

@KoffieMoffie 6 ай бұрын

To watch these old machines in action is to observe the combination of the latest then technology executed as works of art. The beauty of the detailing of what is an industrial machine is a testament to the minds of those leading the industrial revolution. Preservation such as is shown here is crucial to retaining a due admiration of those who lived in those times.

@MyNarrowboatVenture 6 ай бұрын

What a great sentiment Ian, I could watch and listen to these engines for hours, hence a bit more time given to each, than I would usually give. We must be thankful to the volunteers that have the skills to keep this aspect of our heritage alive.

@simonpav 6 ай бұрын

Great video. Love all the steam and industrial heritage stuff 😊

@MyNarrowboatVenture 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Simon for your appreciation 😀

@ramseybarber8312 6 ай бұрын

Hi Alan Lovely Stuff to see the engines working , It is mesmerizing to watch the actions of the engine ,It's a good job the Vlog is no longer otherwise I would be here all night watching it . Cheers

@MyNarrowboatVenture 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Ramsey, I fully agree, I could watch the action for hours, it’s a shame many viewers aren’t interested. All the best.

@jamesedwardson605 6 ай бұрын

keep up the good work

@MyNarrowboatVenture 6 ай бұрын

Will do, thanks James.

@AdirondackNative51 6 ай бұрын

Great historical and operational information and I must admit I like having a machine with my name. 😎

@MyNarrowboatVenture 6 ай бұрын

Aha, yes of course you would, makes a lot of sense. I could watch these for hours😃

@LeslieMatheson 6 ай бұрын

That Bankroft engine is gorgeous. Imagine that at full tilt in production. The Cooper work on that flywheel is amazing. Dad was a mechanical engineer, would have been fascinated by that beast. Thank you for the visit. Keep doing these, as well as your canal vignettes.

@MyNarrowboatVenture 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Leslie, I’m pleased you enjoyed this episode, I was enthralled watching these engines. All the best.

@bobt3374 6 ай бұрын

Hi Alan. That was an amazing set up of machinery excellent to watch. Take care & keep safe.

@MyNarrowboatVenture 6 ай бұрын

Hi Bob, I’m glad you enjoyed it, I thought the engines were very impressive. All the best, take care.

@martinworrall5888 6 ай бұрын

Very interesting vlog Alan thank you 🙏

@MyNarrowboatVenture 6 ай бұрын

I’m glad you found it of interest Martin 😀

@hughcarson6837 6 ай бұрын

Well done Alan, enjoyed the vlog, good stuff

@MyNarrowboatVenture 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Hugh 🤠

@michaelhiggins7365 6 ай бұрын

Oh ! So well done as always Alan. Thanks so much for all the hard work which goes into making these fine videos. Your documentary you did on the PAPPLEWICK PUMPING STATION remains one of my favorites. Bless you and have a fine week.

@MyNarrowboatVenture 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Michael for your appreciation, it's very pleasing that you remember the Papplewick video. I'm delighted at how this one has come out, it's just a shame this type of video is not so popular. All the best, have a great weekend.

@brianrees3697 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Alan as former stoker in the RN and a boiler operator in a paper mill and clothes factory this was very interesting. But not to forget a fellow Narrowboater as we have met at Crick and on the GU and Oxford canal

@MyNarrowboatVenture 6 ай бұрын

Hi Brian, I’m glad you found it of interest. Our paths will no doubt cross again on our travels. All the best to you.

@debbiecopening3407 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Alan- enjoyed this video very much👍🏻 as I love all things steam- the volunteers there sure have maintained that equipment to an excellent working state 😊

@MyNarrowboatVenture 6 ай бұрын

That's good of you to say Debbie, both engines have been very well looked after. I hope you're keeping well.