Been a member a while but didn't really have any decent equipment to put up many reports. here is the first!
was difficult to find much history and most of this is probably recycled elsewhere in reports on here, but for the sake of the post here you go.
Horncliffe Mansion was once one of the finest houses in the region constructed in 1869. The property was originally built as a private dwelling for Mr. Henry Hoyle Hardman, local mill owner, and businessman. In recent times the property has been used as a wedding venue and restaurant. The grade II listed property has become derelict and requires a comprehensive scheme of renovation.
On a warm day after a day at work, me and non-member decided it was time to try out my first DSLR camera at a location that has been done many times but was still on the todo list. Not too many photos of the visit, as I'm still learning how to use the camera! but here is a selection of the better photos I had from the trip.
The first part was the jaguar graveyard.
after a walk around in the mud of the graveyard, we went to go look around for a way inside and the state of decay within the property has gone downhill over the past few years, and many parts are now missing, broken and destroyed. not long left for this place with floors collapsing and slowly rotting with moisture from the broken skylight over the main staircase.
the architecture and level of detail in the fabric of this building makes me wonder why it was left to go into such a state of decay.
was a lovely day to make the most of a semi- outdoor explore given the graveyard but all in all was a nice little easy explore and a new place for myself that i was yet to see!
was difficult to find much history and most of this is probably recycled elsewhere in reports on here, but for the sake of the post here you go.
Horncliffe Mansion was once one of the finest houses in the region constructed in 1869. The property was originally built as a private dwelling for Mr. Henry Hoyle Hardman, local mill owner, and businessman. In recent times the property has been used as a wedding venue and restaurant. The grade II listed property has become derelict and requires a comprehensive scheme of renovation.
On a warm day after a day at work, me and non-member decided it was time to try out my first DSLR camera at a location that has been done many times but was still on the todo list. Not too many photos of the visit, as I'm still learning how to use the camera! but here is a selection of the better photos I had from the trip.
The first part was the jaguar graveyard.
after a walk around in the mud of the graveyard, we went to go look around for a way inside and the state of decay within the property has gone downhill over the past few years, and many parts are now missing, broken and destroyed. not long left for this place with floors collapsing and slowly rotting with moisture from the broken skylight over the main staircase.
the architecture and level of detail in the fabric of this building makes me wonder why it was left to go into such a state of decay.
was a lovely day to make the most of a semi- outdoor explore given the graveyard but all in all was a nice little easy explore and a new place for myself that i was yet to see!
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