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
Have you ever wondered where the River Leen begins, and where its journey takes it?
I'm following this often-overlooked Nottinghamshire river from its source, just a short distance from Newstead Abbey, towards Nottingham, discovering the history and places along the way.
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Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/7Xv42Qbx6-8
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This is Part 1 of the journey, with more to come!
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Our History Underfoot
Have you ever wondered where the River Leen begins, and where its journey takes it?
I'm following this often-overlooked Nottinghamshire river from its source, just a short distance from Newstead Abbey, towards Nottingham, discovering the history and places along the way.
This is Part 1 of the journey, with more to come!
Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/7Xv42Qbx6-8
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Our History Underfoot
Somewhere around the abandoned remains of Staveley Ironworks in Derbyshire is a tunnel with one of the strangest names I've ever come across…
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The Marzipan Tunnel
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I went looking for it — despite having no photograph, no exact location and very little to go on.
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Watch the full video here - https://youtu.be/3Wn2EoUPulw
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Enloy :)
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Our History Underfoot
NEW VIDEO!
Somewhere around the abandoned remains of Staveley Ironworks in Derbyshire is a tunnel with one of the strangest names I've ever come across…
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The Marzipan Tunnel - But why is it called that? 🤔
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I went looking for it — despite having no photograph, no exact location and very little to go on.
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Watch the full video here - https://youtu.be/3Wn2EoUPulw
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Our History Underfoot
A Brew with a Historical View
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The Lover's Seat - Now fully out of the water and accessible - find out more in my latest video
https://youtu.be/Jh5LTQMyvC0
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Our History Underfoot
Ladybower Reservoir is at its lowest levels since 2022, revealing an incredible amount of the landscape that has been hidden beneath the water.
And once again, the ruins of Derwent Hall and the lost village of Derwent are emerging from the reservoir.
I headed back to Ladybower to see exactly what has been revealed this time — and there is a LOT to see.
New video is out now - https://youtu.be/Jh5LTQMyvC0
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Derwent Hall Ruins Have Returned!
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Are you joining me for a walk around Derwent Hall this evening? New video drops 7pm
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#ladybower #reservoir
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