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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For years, trains crossed paths at Retford in a way that feels almost impossible today — until it disappeared.
Most people don’t even know it existed.
https://youtu.be/aJrxQLnhk68
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Following on from the Newark Flat Crossing video earlier this month, in the next video we head a little North to take a look at what happened in Retford, Nottinghamshire.
This is Retford Thrumpton Signalbox on the Lincoln to Sheffield Railway - the train is about to drop down into Retford Low Level Station.
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#railway #history
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There is a New Video on its way very soon.....
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New Video on my YouTube Channel 👇👇
The haunting ruins of Grace Dieu Priory tell a story that spans over 750 years…
In this video, I explore what’s left of Grace Dieu Priory, uncover its history, and take a closer look at one of England’s most atmospheric forgotten sites.Hit the video link here - https://youtu.be/XXjG98MmYqc
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New Video on my YouTube Channel 👇👇
The haunting ruins of Grace Dieu Priory tell a story that spans over 750 years…
In this video, I explore what’s left of Grace Dieu Priory, uncover its history, and take a closer look at one of England’s most atmospheric forgotten sites.
#AbandonedPlaces #HiddenHistory #UrbanExploration #UKHistory #ForgottenPlaces
https://youtu.be/XXjG98MmYqc
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A look at the Swannington Incline
A 1:17 Gradient Incline that was operational from 1832 to 1947
https://youtu.be/juT0dyYwcaQ
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The Engineering Problem That Nearly Stopped This Railway
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This railway had a problem: it shouldn’t have worked.
Before modern engineering, building something like this was almost impossible… but somehow, they did it.
Take a look at the Swannington Incline and the clever solution that made it all possible - Video link below:
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https://youtu.be/juT0dyYwcaQ
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Brand New Video!
This railway would not have been possible without the aid of some clever design and engineering
Follow the link below to find out more 👇👇https://youtu.be/juT0dyYwcaQ
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Bennerley Viaduct once witnessed something incredible… a giant Zeppelin drifting across the night sky — on a mission to destroy Britain’s infrastructure.
Today, the railway viaduct stands quietly, with barely any sign of what happened here.
🎥 Watch the full story in the video below:
#Zeppelin #HiddenHistory #BennerleyViaduct #ForgottenHistory #UKHistory
muhttps://youtu.be/zqjl38Vwy2c
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