Our History Underfoot explores forgotten places, old railways, canals, and historic infrastructure through walking and outdoor exploration.
These videos focus on the history we still walk over every day — often hidden in plain sight beneath our feet. From abandoned railway lines and lost stations to reservoirs, bridges, and industrial remains, each walk uncovers how the past continues to shape the landscapes around us.
This channel was previously known as Trekking Exploration. The name has changed to better reflect the shared history, slower pace, and place-based storytelling that now defines the channel.
New videos document Britain’s overlooked and disappearing past — one walk at a time.
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NEW VIDEO!
THE WATER IS RISING… AND DERWENT VILLAGE IS DISAPPEARING ONCE AGAIN
After weeks of rain, Ladybower Reservoir has risen by around 1.5 metres. I’ve returned for one final look at the old village ruins still exposed along the shoreline — before they slip beneath the water once more.
Derwent Village is once again getting swallowed, how much longer will we be able to see it?
Watch the latest video here - https://youtu.be/tz-jRulsWjo
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An impressive stone structure, a mysterious circular chamber and a bricked-up opening — but what exactly was this place, and what purpose did it serve?
Watch the full video now - https://youtu.be/2hi9UZna1SE
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NEW VIDEO - WHAT LIES IN THESE WOODS?
Hidden amongst the trees near Barnsley, I stumbled across some fascinating remains of New Sovereign Colliery.
An impressive stone structure, a mysterious circular chamber and a bricked-up opening — but what exactly was this place, and what purpose did it serve?
The woods have slowly reclaimed this forgotten piece of industrial history, but there are still clues waiting to be discovered.
Join me as I explore the abandoned remains of New Sovereign Colliery and uncover another fascinating piece of our industrial past.
Watch the full video now - https://youtu.be/2hi9UZna1SE
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There are 2 New Videos to look out for this week on my YouTube Channel - Our History Underfoot
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I visit South Yorkshire to take a look at the abandoned remains of a former Colliery - there is a surprising amount left to see here!
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With regular rainfall and a couple of storms recently, we also take one final look at Ladybower Reservoir and the Lost Village of Derwent as the water levels begin to cover the ruins once more.
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See you at 7pm
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NEW VIDEO - A LOST COLLIERY HIDDEN IN THE WOODS
Tucked away among the trees in South Yorkshire are the remarkable remains of Silkstone Fall Colliery
Amongst the woodland lies brick ruins and remains
Watch the video 👉 https://youtu.be/0ASTEjWWWYg
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NEW VIDEO - A LOST COLLIERY HIDDEN IN THE WOODS
Tucked away among the trees in South Yorkshire are the remarkable remains of Silkstone Fall Colliery
Amongst the woodland lies brick ruins and remains
I've been exploring the ruins and uncovering a little more of this forgotten mining site.
Watch the full video below: https://youtu.be/0ASTEjWWWYg
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Have you ever seen the ruins of Derwent Hall at Ladybower Reservoir and wondered what each room actually was?**
Mike joins me at the exposed ruins with something rather special — a floorplan of the lost Hall.
Together, we set out to identify the rooms and work out what we're looking at among the remains of this once-grand country house.
Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/lrNiOfubkas
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Have you ever seen the ruins of Derwent Hall at Ladybower Reservoir and wondered what each room actually was?
Mike joins me at the exposed ruins with something rather special — a floorplan of the lost Hall.
Together, we set out to identify the rooms and work out what we're looking at among the remains of this once-grand country house.
Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/lrNiOfubkas
It's fascinating to piece together the history of Derwent Hall and imagine what life was like here before Ladybower Reservoir submerged the valley.
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Ladybower Reservoir Update - have the water levels peaked?
I've returned to look at the surviving valve house, the remains of Derwent School and the former gardens of Derwent Hall.
I shall also check up on the Lovers Seat - with some interesting information.
Watch the latest video here: https://youtu.be/bfG3altrkT0
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