Severalls Asylum, Colchester, March 2010

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The Kaiser

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Evening guys,


History

Severalls was built in 1910 and first opened in May 1913. The architect was Frank Whitmore whose design was based upon the symmetrical “Echelon plan” centred around an admin and service core, covering 300-acres, and housing 2000 patients.
The style was the ‘Queen Anne’, a mix of neo-gothic and neo-classical popular with Edwardian architects. There are many little exciting details around Severalls which demonstrate this fusion of styles. The Asylum was expanded between 1910 and 1935 with numerous pavilions, villas and accommodation blocks.
The hospital finally closed in 1997.


Today

The land has yet to be sold, however it looks likely that the site will be demolished following years of neglect and numerous arson attacks. Only the admin building and the water-tower are listed.


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Regards,
 
Nice one.

your avatar has a remarkable resemblance to chap called layz who posts "elsewhere";)
 
Great to see that Severalls is explorable again, I like your photos - especially the half colour/half black and white shot.
 
Nice one.

your avatar has a remarkable resemblance to chap called layz who posts "elsewhere";)

I can't explain that, :p. Obviously that guy is just one handom and popular chap!

Great to see that Severalls is explorable again, I like your photos - especially the half colour/half black and white shot.

Cheers mate
 
Awesome set of pics mate. I have to agree that the selective saturation shot is also my fave! Although I love the growth on the carpet. Look forward to more of your reports.
 

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