For a little history on this place see this link
http://www.ihbc.org.uk/context_archive/42/miners_dir/miners_s.htm
Just couldnt resist a look at this place having first heard about it for sale in a local paper stating that it was in need of complete refurbishment. Missfish went to have a look and was very dissapointed with the state it was in inside as it does look impressive from the outside. It reminded me of Morison Hall at Hartlepool i went to recently totally trashed rotten and masses of pigeon shit.
one from the outside looking quite promising untill.......
it was obvious once inside this place has been seriously neglected with the roof missing in places.
This staircase had a nasty surprise coming up as you will soon see.
At the top of the seating area for the cinema and what looks like a projection room
I assume the projection room and whats left of them there were 2 of these not sure what BTP stands for on the base.
looking down on the stage etc
looking up at the tower thingy and some welcome fresh air
another one from the top floor which was covered in pigeon shit yukkk.
back to that staircase i mentioned earlier and on my way back down i hadnt seen that half of it was missing oops!
A remnant from its bingo days in the 70s
Finally one of the ceiling which in its day was probably quite impressive hopefully a buyer will come along and do it up and restore it to its former glory though it is one massive project and good luck to whoever takes it on. Glad to get out and back in to the fresh air but also glad ive seen it.
http://www.ihbc.org.uk/context_archive/42/miners_dir/miners_s.htm
Just couldnt resist a look at this place having first heard about it for sale in a local paper stating that it was in need of complete refurbishment. Missfish went to have a look and was very dissapointed with the state it was in inside as it does look impressive from the outside. It reminded me of Morison Hall at Hartlepool i went to recently totally trashed rotten and masses of pigeon shit.
one from the outside looking quite promising untill.......
it was obvious once inside this place has been seriously neglected with the roof missing in places.
This staircase had a nasty surprise coming up as you will soon see.
At the top of the seating area for the cinema and what looks like a projection room
I assume the projection room and whats left of them there were 2 of these not sure what BTP stands for on the base.
looking down on the stage etc
looking up at the tower thingy and some welcome fresh air
another one from the top floor which was covered in pigeon shit yukkk.
back to that staircase i mentioned earlier and on my way back down i hadnt seen that half of it was missing oops!
A remnant from its bingo days in the 70s
Finally one of the ceiling which in its day was probably quite impressive hopefully a buyer will come along and do it up and restore it to its former glory though it is one massive project and good luck to whoever takes it on. Glad to get out and back in to the fresh air but also glad ive seen it.