The Manuel Works closed in 2002, at it's height in the 1970's it employed over 1200 people when it closed there were only 240. It was a large employer for the region and it's closure has affected many families especially as many generations worked there. There is still one building in use but lots of small things from when the factory was working.
Most of the buildings have been demolished, have a look on Google Earth to see how much there actually was on-site before demolition started.
There is also a castle on the site, Haining Castle, built by the Earl of Haining who owned the land on which the brickworks was built.
Haining Castle from the Canal by AgentTintin, on Flickr
Lamp Post by AgentTintin, on Flickr
Bakery by AgentTintin, on Flickr
Bakery (Still in Use) by AgentTintin, on Flickr
Still in Use by AgentTintin, on Flickr
Another Sub Station by AgentTintin, on Flickr
10 MPH by AgentTintin, on Flickr
Networking Junction by AgentTintin, on Flickr
Stripped Ceiling by AgentTintin, on Flickr
Fire Exit by AgentTintin, on Flickr
Server/Telecoms Cabinet by AgentTintin, on Flickr
Prefab by AgentTintin, on Flickr
Missing Walls by AgentTintin, on Flickr
Outside of Prefab by AgentTintin, on Flickr
Fenced Off Area by AgentTintin, on Flickr
First post so any feedback welcome!
Most of the buildings have been demolished, have a look on Google Earth to see how much there actually was on-site before demolition started.
There is also a castle on the site, Haining Castle, built by the Earl of Haining who owned the land on which the brickworks was built.
Haining Castle from the Canal by AgentTintin, on Flickr
Lamp Post by AgentTintin, on Flickr
Bakery by AgentTintin, on Flickr
Bakery (Still in Use) by AgentTintin, on Flickr
Still in Use by AgentTintin, on Flickr
Another Sub Station by AgentTintin, on Flickr
10 MPH by AgentTintin, on Flickr
Networking Junction by AgentTintin, on Flickr
Stripped Ceiling by AgentTintin, on Flickr
Fire Exit by AgentTintin, on Flickr
Server/Telecoms Cabinet by AgentTintin, on Flickr
Prefab by AgentTintin, on Flickr
Missing Walls by AgentTintin, on Flickr
Outside of Prefab by AgentTintin, on Flickr
Fenced Off Area by AgentTintin, on Flickr
First post so any feedback welcome!