Exploration of urban drainage systems, some in City centres and some more remote, including storm drains, culverts, and overflow channels. Entries cover structural design, access points, water flow conditions, and safety considerations within active and disused systems.
Hyde Falls - Manchester
A large stormwater culvert in Hyde, characterised by high flow conditions, stepped weir sections, and extensive concrete construction forming part of the local drainage network.
Bridgin The Gap - Crewe
The Valley Brook was diverted beneath Queens Park’s lake in 1913 to prevent silting, with a pump system still used today to maintain the lake’s water level.
Flo Selecta - Derby
Captain Birdeye's Flo Selecta is a 1938 storm culvert in Derby, later modified and named for the fish inside.
Bradford Beck - Bypass
A 1.37 km underground flood tunnel built in the 1990s to divert stormwater and prevent flooding in Bradford city centre.
Bradford Beck - Academy
East of the arches, the “Bombay Mix” sewers carry the Eastbrook through Victorian tunnels and newer CSOs to a blocked screening chamber.
Bradford Beck - Cathedral Arches
Built between 1866–1867 underneath Bradford Cathedral, the Victorian arches mark where three becks meet.
Minotaur’s Lair - Accrington
Minotaur’s Liar is a 265m culvert of brick and stone carrying the Hyndburn brook under a field.
Hall of Giants - Accrington
The Hyndburn Brook splits near the M65, leading to a culvert with a waterfall at the in fall.
The Works - Manchester
A 10ft brick culvert known as "The Works" carries Moston Brook beneath Manchester.
Creme Fresh - Macclesfield
Outfalling into the River Bollin with stepped channels and sewage overflow unit.
Basford Brook Culvert - Crewe
Crewe's Basford Brook flows under the 1901 Basford Hall yard via a 500m culvert.
Arghi Barghi - Macclesfield
Macclesfield's River Bollin flows under the railway through large culverts with sealed mill outfalls.
Masticator - Leeds
The Mean wood Beck dips above and below ground through the center of Leeds.
Echo Falls - Rochdale
A culvert in Rochdale carries a brook beneath a housing estate, with flow controls and access features.