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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Our History Underfoot
Hi everyone!
I'm planning to try a regular upload schedule over the coming weeks:
🚂 Mondays – Old Railways, Lost Stations & Railway History
🏛️ Thursdays – Other Historic Explorations, Abandoned Places, Canals, Lost Roads, Industrial Archaeology and Historic Walks
The channel has always been about exploring forgotten places and uncovering the stories behind them, so I'd love to know what interests you most alongside the railway content.
Which would you most like to see featured on Thursdays?
🚢 Canals & Waterways
🏭 Industrial Archaeology
🛣️ Abandoned Roads & Old Transport Routes
🏘️ Historic Towns & Villages
🏚️ Abandoned Places
Leave a comment and let me know your favourite topics, as well as any locations you'd like me to explore in future videos.
Thanks for all your support and I look forward to sharing some new adventures with you soon!
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A forgotten quarry with a remarkable legacy.
Bole Hill Quarry provided stone used in the building of the Derwent Valley Reservoirs, helping shape a project that still serves millions today. Explore its remains with me in my latest video:
https://youtu.be/z7wFbU8FBdI
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A look at the Hayfield Branch in the Peak District.
Including cine film of the line in operation https://youtu.be/RRSKNARpxbQ
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Brand New Video Alert 😁
Join me as I follow the route of what I believe to be a very short sighted railway closure.
https://youtu.be/RRSKNARpxbQ
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Whilst out yesterday I found this old culvert below the Hayfield Railway Line in the Peak District.
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It was 1 of 3 films completed on Thursday 😊
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