sept 2020

Southbank Coke Ovens The Process I’m not particularly well versed on the workings of coke ovens, but in simple terms, bituminous coal is transported to a top of a tall structure, known as a charging tower. From there coal is dropped into the charging car, which travels along the top of the...

Only a quick report this time.. A few from my last visit to Coalville. I spotted this whilst driving and thought it would be rude not to stop. Photos only taken on my phone so a bit pants... What do I already know? This is a large 3 storey stone and brick building that was built in the 60’s...

Back in September last year I headed over to Stanton ironworks on a sunny afternoon. I've already uploaded a report on the ironworks but when trawling through the memory card I found most of the photos were from the pump house, probably enough to make a half decent report and as there's no...

What? A former small Welsh primary school Established: 1871 Closed: 2009 Sum up in one word: soggy

History The Odeon first opened its doors in 1938 on the 21st of February. The architect behind this Art Deco piece was a man called Harry Weedo who assisted in creating this particular style being typical of the Odeon Theatre chain's buildings at the time. With 1526 seats in total this theatre...

Bit of a tail of woe this one, Its been ages since there was a proper old skool brewery closure so when Brains announced it was moving a couple of years ago i was chomping at the bit to get in here and see what it might have to offer. On the face of it it didn't look that good, i mean the older...

Silly UE politics aside i really quite enjoyed this one in the end. I dont know why but it never looked like it was going to be much good from what i had seen so i was only really interested to 'tick it off the list' as such. As always tho i think if you get the timing right and get a chance to...

FIRST REPORT! BRIEF HISTORY OF BARKEREND MILLS The mill is a listed grade 2 building and was established in 1815 as a steam powered worsted spinning mill by the Garnetts family, there were more buildings on the same land surrounding the mill but this is one of the few left standing. Part of the...

Tried to find any kind of history on this one but to no avail. Looks like a dull old derp from the roadside but it was a real treat. Some sketchy upper floors and evidence of some of the local addicts having slept there made for an interesting explore. I have never seen so many brushes, I think...

Odeon Cinema Visited with @UrbandonedTeam, @little_ boy_explores and @DustySensorPhotography on multiple night-time visits over September. The Odeon was built for and operated by Oscar Deutsch’s Odeon Theatres Ltd chain. It opened on 21st February 1938 with Jack Buchanan in “The Sky’s the...

St Hildas Chuch, Right by Hollingworth Lake (Greater Manchester). September 2020. Ok, lets do this... History on the location - So St Hilda's is a well documented location on this site so I doubt I'll bring anything new to the table in terms of information but the basic stuff is; It was a...

Brief History: The primary school closed in 2016, due to dwindling numbers, after 60 years of being the heart of a small community. Since then, various planning applications have all been rejected... so think this gem has some time to still stand & be left alone. The Explore: We arrived at the...

History The baths were opened in 1890, forming a part of the wider Victoria Institute complex, and still retained many of the original features such as the poolside changing cubicles and viewing gallery up until being closed by the council in 2011 as part of the wider budget cuts that were...

So following on from @HughieD's superb report (here) some more shots of Dinrowic Quarry from the following weekend. I haven't been able to do much exploring this year - months of shielding has limited me to a few local explores. With the possible likelihood of Wales being off limits again very...

Closed in 2011, the Headland Hotel in Port Governe has been left abandoned for over 9 years. Initially the owners tried to sell off the property for £2.5m however a buyer wasn’t found and it’s still just sitting there. Demolition and plans for a new hotel were approved back in 2015, but to date...