In the news recently,even the Panama Canal needs a reservoir and the existing one doesn’t have enough water in it which reduces the number of ships that go through it, and raises the cost. Some ships had to go the long way around.
Excellent video and very well researched. I have to confess that I didn't know there was once a station at Welsh Harp Probably one for another video, the roundabout seen at the start of the video is where two class 31 locomotives stabled in Cricklewood sidings rolled onto the North Circular back in 1988, apparently after the handbrake hadn't been correctly applied. Thankfully it happened in the early hours of a Saturday morning when there was very little traffic on the North Circular
Excellent work Jago, you as always are Well Sharp. I could add a xenophobic comment about our gorgeous short hairy cousins to the west, or perhaps I have already.
The 1880 OS Six Inch map gives the pub as "The Upper Welch Harp" and the then two platform station as "Welch Harp Station". The 1900 Six Inch doesn't show the pub at all and changes the name to "Welsh Harp Station", now single island platform, while just to the south there is a "Welsh Harp Junction" just where the railway line and Brent Park Road cross today.
On the subject of canals my favourite (Panama Canal) has an entire lake to supply its water needs. Which also has sharks and crocodiles so swimming the Panama Canal is no longer an option 😂 (Yes I did ask!)
Used to feel famous at the beginning of the M1. People were so friendly, that they would stick their thumbs up or wave their hands.😉😀 Ps A few held boards up too
I can just imagine Jago riding up and down the line, pointing a camera out of the west and east windows and trying to film any random evidence of the old island platform.
There are a couple of photos of Welsh Harp Station on the Disused Station website. They show the island platform set-up that Jago refers to in the video and not the original station.
Apparently when Brent Cross West railway station was built it was going to be called Brent Cross Thameslink. Just like West Hampstead Thameslink. But never knew there was a railway station called Welsh Harp which could have been so close to Brent Cross West. Very interesting to know about there was a station called Welsh Harp.
Thank you for all the grey, drizzle, cold and dismal you suffer for our entertainment. You are the wet person knocking on the window to our cosy fireside hot chocolate break. 🙂
Even with no images whatsoever of the station you still managed to produce a fascinating video. Thanks. P.S. May you always continue to enjoy a Victorian pleasure spot.
1:32 The Midland railway attempting to bad mouth the LNER with its flat energy-efficient route to Scotland by describing the twists, turns and hill climbing of Shap and Beattock as 'intereting'
Not sure if anyone has mentioned this yet, but the reason for the lack of water in the reservoir at this moment in time is due to work being done on the sluice gates which feeds the River Brent that leads to the Grand Union Canal next to Ealing Hospital. Another interesting thing of note is that at 2:19 you clearly show the original river that was called the Silk Stream, a rare sight to see.
1. Limited underground lines District line Earls Court to Kensington (olimpica) also why is part of the name in brackets it is on the current Underground map I can't find any other bracket ones i think.
2. Places with more than one station where the stations all have part of the same name in it like Acton ,Wimbledon , Ruislip, Hounslow, Clapham, Kensington there's others.
3. Lines that go different ways for example Northern Line /DLR/ District line & others.
Quite understand your view of water supply for the Grand Union. We found out the hard way at 1.00 in the morning when our narrowboat settled on the bottom of the canal and everything fell off the shelves. Ran out in our Jim jams to run some water down from the nearest lock!
I never knew that canals needed reservoirs, and I'm Dutch. We Dutch have quite a few canals. But the water comes mostly from the Rhine and Meuse rivers, and through a rather complicated system of rivers, artificial rivers, all manner of artificial waterways, and locks, it ends up in the North Sea. Not enough water is sometimes a problem, but too much water is much more often a problem. The Dutch Wikipedia article on canals doesn't even once mention the word "reservoir".
But given that Great Britain is an island, even though it's a very large island, there isn't the amount of water sources at higher altitudes to keep a sufficient amount of water in the canal – which will flow out from the various locks.
More on the 'Prudes v Nudes' riots on the banks of the Welsh Harp https://wembleymatters.blogspot.com/2011/11/sun-bathing-war-riotous-scenes-on-banks.html
Victorian pleasure spot….. sounds a bit kinky
In the news recently,even the Panama Canal needs a reservoir and the existing one doesn’t have enough water in it which reduces the number of ships that go through it, and raises the cost. Some ships had to go the long way around.
Big missed opportunity. Next to Hendon Station is The Midland Hotel, with its name written in old font and everything
Excellent video and very well researched. I have to confess that I didn't know there was once a station at Welsh Harp
Probably one for another video, the roundabout seen at the start of the video is where two class 31 locomotives stabled in Cricklewood sidings rolled onto the North Circular back in 1988, apparently after the handbrake hadn't been correctly applied. Thankfully it happened in the early hours of a Saturday morning when there was very little traffic on the North Circular
Excellent work Jago, you as always are Well Sharp.
I could add a xenophobic comment about our gorgeous short hairy cousins to the west, or perhaps I have already.
Jago has a Victorian pleasure spot. I knew it!
The 1880 OS Six Inch map gives the pub as "The Upper Welch Harp" and the then two platform station as "Welch Harp Station". The 1900 Six Inch doesn't show the pub at all and changes the name to "Welsh Harp Station", now single island platform, while just to the south there is a "Welsh Harp Junction" just where the railway line and Brent Park Road cross today.
On the subject of canals my favourite (Panama Canal) has an entire lake to supply its water needs. Which also has sharks and crocodiles so swimming the Panama Canal is no longer an option 😂 (Yes I did ask!)
Used to feel famous at the beginning of the M1. People were so friendly, that they would stick their thumbs up or wave their hands.😉😀 Ps A few held boards up too
Yes, yes Jago, all well & good but whither the nudes?
I can just imagine Jago riding up and down the line, pointing a camera out of the west and east windows and trying to film any random evidence of the old island platform.
Welsh Harp= well sharp, keep 'em coming Jago!
Aint no Welsh Harp bih
There are a couple of photos of Welsh Harp Station on the Disused Station website. They show the island platform set-up that Jago refers to in the video and not the original station.
that spinner looks absolutely gorgeous in that photo
Lol Victorian pleasure spot
Apparently when Brent Cross West railway station was built it was going to be called Brent Cross Thameslink. Just like West Hampstead Thameslink. But never knew there was a railway station called Welsh Harp which could have been so close to Brent Cross West. Very interesting to know about there was a station called Welsh Harp.
Thank you for another well sharp video Jago
Thanks
Thank you for all the grey, drizzle, cold and dismal you suffer for our entertainment. You are the wet person knocking on the window to our cosy fireside hot chocolate break. 🙂
Even with no images whatsoever of the station you still managed to produce a fascinating video. Thanks. P.S. May you always continue to enjoy a Victorian pleasure spot.
1:32 The Midland railway attempting to bad mouth the LNER with its flat energy-efficient route to Scotland by describing the twists, turns and hill climbing of Shap and Beattock as 'intereting'
Not sure if anyone has mentioned this yet, but the reason for the lack of water in the reservoir at this moment in time is due to work being done on the sluice gates which feeds the River Brent that leads to the Grand Union Canal next to Ealing Hospital. Another interesting thing of note is that at 2:19 you clearly show the original river that was called the Silk Stream, a rare sight to see.
There are 2 pictures on the Closed Railway Stations website.
3 Video suggestions if it's ok.
1. Limited underground lines District line Earls Court to Kensington (olimpica) also why is part of the name in brackets it is on the current Underground map I can't find any other bracket ones i think.
2. Places with more than one station where the stations all have part of the same name in it like Acton ,Wimbledon , Ruislip, Hounslow, Clapham, Kensington there's others.
3. Lines that go different ways for example Northern Line /DLR/ District line & others.
It's nice in the summer, there's little sail boats on the water. I'm always passing on the bus so I don't get a proper look.
Quite understand your view of water supply for the Grand Union. We found out the hard way at 1.00 in the morning when our narrowboat settled on the bottom of the canal and everything fell off the shelves. Ran out in our Jim jams to run some water down from the nearest lock!
'My Victorian pleasure spot' sounds like a euphemism
I never knew that canals needed reservoirs, and I'm Dutch. We Dutch have quite a few canals. But the water comes mostly from the Rhine and Meuse rivers, and through a rather complicated system of rivers, artificial rivers, all manner of artificial waterways, and locks, it ends up in the North Sea. Not enough water is sometimes a problem, but too much water is much more often a problem. The Dutch Wikipedia article on canals doesn't even once mention the word "reservoir".
But given that Great Britain is an island, even though it's a very large island, there isn't the amount of water sources at higher altitudes to keep a sufficient amount of water in the canal – which will flow out from the various locks.