Good evening Ladies and gentlefolk. For reasons that will become apparent
my visit hear was cut short and as such there are few images of this place.
I had read in another report that this place came with resident pikeys so was a
little wary of mooching round it solo... in the absence of courage, stupidity
kicked in and mooch round it solo I did.
This was the largest asbestos factory in the world but with increasing
awareness of the dangers of asbestos (who'd be daft enough to go
into old buildings containing the stuff I ask you ?) it's days were
numbered and it eventually closed in 2001.
I arrived at the site and started to look for access points - 1 set of
double doors I encountered was locked but not bolted and pulling
on them made them come out towards me a little but not enough
to gain access. I did think that a real hefty pull would likely see the
doors open but finding this a little too close to B & E for my own
moral standards I decided to pass on this one.
The site if huuuuuuuuuge and I walked around for quite some
time seeing the odd potential access point ....... for someone half
my age and weight but not for this wrecked , knackered old
body. I found a way into one part and thought I might return to this part
later on. In one part I was able to get into a part of the building
but only as far as the stairwell as getting into the factory floors
was beyond me. Did I just hear voices ? I stood still and silent
but was not sure.
I left this building and carried on. Eventually I found an access point
within my abilities and got inside and took some photos.
I returned to the earlier access point and took some photos when
I heard a rather loud clang and some voices - I reckoned 2-3
minimum. OKaaaaay time to leave I think. I headed out the
building with still some way to go to the exit and my car.
I walked briskly keeping my eyes and ears open. As I neared the
double doors I mentioned earlier I thought to myslef "coming weeks
will see someone yank those open so I can always come back"
Little did I know - by the time I reached level with them on my exit they
were open !!!!
Fooking hell. OK quick look round this part , again standing still and listening
to see if I heard/saw anyone and when it seemed clear a quick mooch round
this part. Signs of someone squatting with a sleeping bag, upturned sofa
with significant stash of porn, TV, Microwave, heater and all sorts of bits n bobs.
I then made my exit.
If you intend visiting this site please be wary, keep wits about you and
ideally, unless you're as stupid as I, don't go solo.
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my visit hear was cut short and as such there are few images of this place.
I had read in another report that this place came with resident pikeys so was a
little wary of mooching round it solo... in the absence of courage, stupidity
kicked in and mooch round it solo I did.
This was the largest asbestos factory in the world but with increasing
awareness of the dangers of asbestos (who'd be daft enough to go
into old buildings containing the stuff I ask you ?) it's days were
numbered and it eventually closed in 2001.
I arrived at the site and started to look for access points - 1 set of
double doors I encountered was locked but not bolted and pulling
on them made them come out towards me a little but not enough
to gain access. I did think that a real hefty pull would likely see the
doors open but finding this a little too close to B & E for my own
moral standards I decided to pass on this one.
The site if huuuuuuuuuge and I walked around for quite some
time seeing the odd potential access point ....... for someone half
my age and weight but not for this wrecked , knackered old
body. I found a way into one part and thought I might return to this part
later on. In one part I was able to get into a part of the building
but only as far as the stairwell as getting into the factory floors
was beyond me. Did I just hear voices ? I stood still and silent
but was not sure.
I left this building and carried on. Eventually I found an access point
within my abilities and got inside and took some photos.
I returned to the earlier access point and took some photos when
I heard a rather loud clang and some voices - I reckoned 2-3
minimum. OKaaaaay time to leave I think. I headed out the
building with still some way to go to the exit and my car.
I walked briskly keeping my eyes and ears open. As I neared the
double doors I mentioned earlier I thought to myslef "coming weeks
will see someone yank those open so I can always come back"
Little did I know - by the time I reached level with them on my exit they
were open !!!!
Fooking hell. OK quick look round this part , again standing still and listening
to see if I heard/saw anyone and when it seemed clear a quick mooch round
this part. Signs of someone squatting with a sleeping bag, upturned sofa
with significant stash of porn, TV, Microwave, heater and all sorts of bits n bobs.
I then made my exit.
If you intend visiting this site please be wary, keep wits about you and
ideally, unless you're as stupid as I, don't go solo.
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On with the handful of pics
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