Just thought i would give a little update on some of the better known sites in and around Derby, seen as there were a few places i visited I thought best to wrap it all in to one update... hope thats ok
First of all we visited the old Derby Royal Infirmary Site - i knew the demolition and site clearing had started but unfortunately it is well underway now and you cant get in any of the bits that are left to be renovated. They are working on Wilderslowe House now, several workmen there on a Sunday, they have also fenced off the 4 terrace houses just next to Wilderslowe, they have alarms on the perimeter fences which are very loud if you trigger them! Huge shame as I really wanted a nosey in those houses, they are all open but behind fencing and as its right by the main road there wasnt much hope of getting in unseen.
Walked around to the towers which are not accessible either as they are all fenced off and boarded. Sadly i was a bit too late to this site.
So next we went across the road and found some awesome little terrace houses, all empty, a couple not boarded but no access to any of them....
Then on to La Gondala Restaurant and Hotel - was easy to get in the perimeter fence, just hopped over but all very well secured now, all boarded, lots of various cameras and sensors so no entry to this one at the moment either..
Next stop was the Hippodrome - there were a lot of people hanging around this place. homeless people in the doorway, various people walking past and looking at us loitering with a camera! lol
We managed to get over the fence quickly while no-one was watching and we were in. I LOVE this place. Its absolutely wrecked beyond help now, so much fire damage, but when you sit up the top in the balcony seating area its its a beautiful place. So sad its in such a state. It is fairly dangerous in here, we made it all the way up to the roof but not one to go to alone in case you have a fall.
Finally we stopped at Thurlston Fields Farm - There was a guy sitting in a truck as we arrived. He sat on the driveway for about 20 minutes so we decided to sneak in around the back. I am told he rents the land to shoot on and keeps an eye on the place. Aside from the guy in the truck we got in easy and have a good look around. Was interesting to find an old advert for the property back in 2011 when it went up for £3.8m!! Unbelievable the state its in now. Such a shame, it really is a beautiful farm house, decent size rooms and i love the brick stables out the back, i would love a place like this! It is apparently being demolished to build a secondary school which was decided in 2018 however work hasnt started yet.
Thanks for looking and i hope ive helped with the updates. I always research before i go somewhere to make sure i know what kind of state these places are in before i travel... with so many being demolished now you can find a place that looks good on here but turn up to a pile of rubble... so sad
First of all we visited the old Derby Royal Infirmary Site - i knew the demolition and site clearing had started but unfortunately it is well underway now and you cant get in any of the bits that are left to be renovated. They are working on Wilderslowe House now, several workmen there on a Sunday, they have also fenced off the 4 terrace houses just next to Wilderslowe, they have alarms on the perimeter fences which are very loud if you trigger them! Huge shame as I really wanted a nosey in those houses, they are all open but behind fencing and as its right by the main road there wasnt much hope of getting in unseen.
Walked around to the towers which are not accessible either as they are all fenced off and boarded. Sadly i was a bit too late to this site.
So next we went across the road and found some awesome little terrace houses, all empty, a couple not boarded but no access to any of them....
Then on to La Gondala Restaurant and Hotel - was easy to get in the perimeter fence, just hopped over but all very well secured now, all boarded, lots of various cameras and sensors so no entry to this one at the moment either..
Next stop was the Hippodrome - there were a lot of people hanging around this place. homeless people in the doorway, various people walking past and looking at us loitering with a camera! lol
We managed to get over the fence quickly while no-one was watching and we were in. I LOVE this place. Its absolutely wrecked beyond help now, so much fire damage, but when you sit up the top in the balcony seating area its its a beautiful place. So sad its in such a state. It is fairly dangerous in here, we made it all the way up to the roof but not one to go to alone in case you have a fall.
Finally we stopped at Thurlston Fields Farm - There was a guy sitting in a truck as we arrived. He sat on the driveway for about 20 minutes so we decided to sneak in around the back. I am told he rents the land to shoot on and keeps an eye on the place. Aside from the guy in the truck we got in easy and have a good look around. Was interesting to find an old advert for the property back in 2011 when it went up for £3.8m!! Unbelievable the state its in now. Such a shame, it really is a beautiful farm house, decent size rooms and i love the brick stables out the back, i would love a place like this! It is apparently being demolished to build a secondary school which was decided in 2018 however work hasnt started yet.
Thanks for looking and i hope ive helped with the updates. I always research before i go somewhere to make sure i know what kind of state these places are in before i travel... with so many being demolished now you can find a place that looks good on here but turn up to a pile of rubble... so sad
