The History
Stone Galleon were importers, exporters and distributors of toys, stationary, china, electrical goods and other odds and ends. The building (known as Cheiza House) apparently started life as a shoe factory in 1913. Judging by the amount of knock-off tamagotchi's and yoyos I'd say the place has been vacant since the late 90s. This place and the neighbouring Kingfield Heath are ear-marked for possible redevelopment or demolition for a residential development.
The Explore
I went into this place completely blind (always the best way) after spying a bit of a bizarre way in. The building is a complete death trap and navigating between floors was fun with both staircases at either side of the building collapsed in different places. I really enjoyed this one, but I suppose anything would look good after looking around the Typhoo factory and Kingfield Heath!
Starting out on the third floor (I think)
Having no idea where I was, I was confused to see the floor completely covered with piles and piles of tamagotchi type things
And an ancient commodore computer
Like I said, complete deathtrap. I only lost a foot through the floor once!
Into an office area
Completely shagged staircase
The mannequin scared the absolute shit out of me. Terrible photo as I was perched on top of a pile of bicycle wheels when I took it.
Some china on the ground floor
Spent a good two hours here and only left when I dropped my torch two floors down the broken staircase! Thanks for looking
Stone Galleon were importers, exporters and distributors of toys, stationary, china, electrical goods and other odds and ends. The building (known as Cheiza House) apparently started life as a shoe factory in 1913. Judging by the amount of knock-off tamagotchi's and yoyos I'd say the place has been vacant since the late 90s. This place and the neighbouring Kingfield Heath are ear-marked for possible redevelopment or demolition for a residential development.
The Explore
I went into this place completely blind (always the best way) after spying a bit of a bizarre way in. The building is a complete death trap and navigating between floors was fun with both staircases at either side of the building collapsed in different places. I really enjoyed this one, but I suppose anything would look good after looking around the Typhoo factory and Kingfield Heath!
Starting out on the third floor (I think)
Having no idea where I was, I was confused to see the floor completely covered with piles and piles of tamagotchi type things
And an ancient commodore computer
Like I said, complete deathtrap. I only lost a foot through the floor once!
Into an office area
Completely shagged staircase
The mannequin scared the absolute shit out of me. Terrible photo as I was perched on top of a pile of bicycle wheels when I took it.
Some china on the ground floor
Spent a good two hours here and only left when I dropped my torch two floors down the broken staircase! Thanks for looking
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