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Report - Birkwood Hospital, Lesmahagow - September 2014
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Thanks a lot! Yeah, you can tell the difference with a camera and my shaky hand holding a phone
I will go back and get some better ones, because there was one building I missed. I was there for the main house, but as I don't know how long this place has left, I will probably give it another go and take the missus this time.No, it was throbbing for like 5minutes after that so I didn't bother
I will next time!I know, I was looking at the pictures on here for what to expect, and it was completely different even from 2months ago... the place is just falling apart from the insides.
Need to visit somewhere like this for my first post on here
You do, was nice and easy and got me my first report up
It's a stunning piece of architecture. That is going to be one of my next ventures. I have been trying to find somewhere no-one has done before, but everything seems sub-standard and not worth the pictures never mind the write-up, but Birkwood still has a lot more to offer than Lennox from what I can gather in the reports on here, so most definitely get your arse up here before the floors go!
Thanks bud! Yeah, the documents that were lying around were terrible... Some from the 90’s where the Freedom of Information Act doesn’t even apply, so should still be locked up; I honestly thought about taking them outside and torching them, but who am I to take anything away from another explorer... With that said, the ones from the 60's were the most interesting, but I only took a close up of one of the ones that was lying on the floor out of respect for the families but there were thousands more behind that fake wall
According to this press release work started last week and they are hoping to emulate Peckforton Castle in Cheshire. Looks promising - glad I had a look round this summer
http://www.incentivetravel.co.uk/ne...otel-of-the-year-by-marketing-cheshire-awards
Nicely done
The only time I have been there I got locked in and spent a good hour dodging builders to find another way out, always have intended calling in again.
The only time I have been there I got locked in and spent a good hour dodging builders to find another way out, always have intended calling in again.
Hi all,
It saddens me, but also brings me great delight to confirm that all of Birkwood except the main building are no more.
It is swarming with heavy machinery, new signs and fences, 10+ guys in high vis vests and a sign to confirm the Hotel that has been mentioned several times on here before is indeed coming. It seems it's just happened recently, as the buildings are all in big rubble piles.
I was asked twice within ten minutes of walking around what I was doing there, and the entrance(s) to the main building have been sealed off again; but what that said, I would guesstimate there is less than a few weeks left before they start proper work on said main building, so if anyone wants to say their final goodbye's now is the time, however it's now very, very dodgy and I must say it's a dispiriting thing to see... finally coming to the realisation that everything was gone except the main building, and work is slowly beginning there too.
As I mentioned, I am glad it's not being left to rot and will be restored somewhat to it's former glory... although, I'm biased with it being my first successful splore so obviously it's close to the heart!
A link to the articles I just found if anyone is interested -> here & here
Mixed feelings sums it up best!
It saddens me, but also brings me great delight to confirm that all of Birkwood except the main building are no more.
It is swarming with heavy machinery, new signs and fences, 10+ guys in high vis vests and a sign to confirm the Hotel that has been mentioned several times on here before is indeed coming. It seems it's just happened recently, as the buildings are all in big rubble piles.
I was asked twice within ten minutes of walking around what I was doing there, and the entrance(s) to the main building have been sealed off again; but what that said, I would guesstimate there is less than a few weeks left before they start proper work on said main building, so if anyone wants to say their final goodbye's now is the time, however it's now very, very dodgy and I must say it's a dispiriting thing to see... finally coming to the realisation that everything was gone except the main building, and work is slowly beginning there too.
As I mentioned, I am glad it's not being left to rot and will be restored somewhat to it's former glory... although, I'm biased with it being my first successful splore so obviously it's close to the heart!
A link to the articles I just found if anyone is interested -> here & here
Mixed feelings sums it up best!
That it is!
I was just driving past and noticed it, didn't have my camera with me (that was just a quick snap from the phone)... but in honesty, there isn't much to see except some piles of rubble and lots of new fences around said rubble... The only thing that remains is the main building, with the same old fence (but completely patched up, as were all the points of entry)... add that to the fact the place was swarming, and I was on my lonesome, the cons outweighed the pros
I was just driving past and noticed it, didn't have my camera with me (that was just a quick snap from the phone)... but in honesty, there isn't much to see except some piles of rubble and lots of new fences around said rubble... The only thing that remains is the main building, with the same old fence (but completely patched up, as were all the points of entry)... add that to the fact the place was swarming, and I was on my lonesome, the cons outweighed the pros
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