chadderton

Visited with @cattos mc budget. On the second day of our visit to Manchester in order to see some drains, our first drain of the day was Foxdenton, an old nemesis of mine... :D Back in May 2024 during my first visit to Manchester, I attempted this culvert on two separate days to no avail. The...

Collective Spirit Free School Collective Spirit Free School was a school that catered for children aged 11-16. It was built to hold 400 students, however only 243 students attended once the school opened in September 2013 on the old site of South Chadderton School. In 2012 South Chadderton...

History The public swimming baths at Chadderton, Oldham were opened in 1937. The British freestyle Olympic swimmer, Henry Taylor was a frequent attendant at the baths, following his retirement from competitive swimming. The baths were permanently closed in 2006, following a structural survey...

History Hartford mill was constructed in 1907 for the Hartford Mill Company Ltd and designed by Frederick Whittaker Dixon who was responsible for designing many mills around Oldham. The building was extended in 1920 and again in 1924. The mill is cast iron and steel framed, faced in red brick...

Anyone that's been here will know that the access is a bit of a pain, especially with the lurking neighbours around the back, which is the main reason it took us so long to visit this photogenic leisure centre. Chadderton Baths The Art Nouveau Chadderton Baths was a public swimming facility...

Visited with @Bolts. Top start to the day this little bit of risk, bit of fun and a bit of stupidity. Access as has been mentioned in the past is still rather fun and most definitely sketchy in the amazing weather we had. It certainly helped though when some bloke was emptying his bins and...

Right, so this is my take on mine and @EOA s little adventure to see the Chadderton Baths... Earlier that week I somewhat foolishly asked EOA what he was up to at the weekend, hoping maybe to tag along with a drain or mine or whatever really... but nope. (although we did that later) I...

History and Stuff It might pay to research my location histories before I explore. The baths were closed in 2006 after a structural survey found that something put the public at risk. I slid down the roof on my arse, so I hope it wasn’t that. Not least because my arse could cause structural...

One assumes the Mill’s name was inspired by the origin of the cotton it spun… This age of engine hall are one of, if not my favorite buildings to explore. They date from a time when industry and art went hand in hand. They are the ultimate example of the expression “cathedral of industry” in...

Red Barn Drain – Chadderton This was a pleasant stroll; after various levels of success at other locations Ojay mentioned the magic word ‘DRAINS’ clicked his heels 3 times and we ended up here. Red Barn drain carries the Wince Brook through Chadderton; the drain got its name from a nearby...

Starting a new year of exploring with a visit to an old friend. It's become an empty shell and a pigeon magnet, but she's still a good wonder. Some History Built 1907 by the Hartford Mill (Oldham) Co Ltd. Extended 1920 and 1924. Closed 1959 and used by Littlewoods as a mail order warehouse...

Hi All Visited with Tom Sherman & a Non Member. Had a quick look here around 2 month's ago with Tom, but was unable to enter due to passing traffic, old biddies, busy supermarket and wrong footwear ;) Fast forward 2 Months and a three reports on, we tried again and manage to scale it after...

Chadderton Art-Deco Swimming Bath & Sports Hall Ojay/The Lone Ranger Known to many as 'Chaddy Baths' it stands empty awaiting the wrecking ball, it's a lovely building but sadly left to rot by the fuckwits that have been Oldham Council over the last decade and beyond :wanker This from...

Chadderton Baths - Oldham History The Art Nouveau Chadderton Baths was a public swimming facility opened in 1937. Henry Taylor, the British Olympic freestyle swimming triple gold medalist and champion was an attendant at Chadderton Baths where many of his awards were displayed. Chadderton...

Hello there! I haven't visited a swimming pool yet so I was looking forward to this one...unfortunately I was let down by my buddy so I had to go it alone! I had a right laugh trying to get access, probably damaging my car in the process (don't ask) Anyway...on with the show! HISTORY...