Red Mole
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Our first explore on foreign soil and a great way to kick off a week long trip to Belgium with my partner.
This Victorian era prison is a foreboding place for sure. I've never been into any prison before and having seen this one I'm determined to be a good boy so I don't have to see the inside of one again - unless I'm exploring of course! Lots of peeling paint, cells, bars and razor wire. The solitary confinement cells were particularly chilling.
Hearing noises coming from the inside meant we entered a little on edge, that feeling multiplied when we saw 2 guys with their hands up being led away at gunpoint! Thankfully they just turned out to be paintballing.
Excuse the number of corridor shots below - there are lots of them and I loved them.
The prison once held up to 1500 prisoners but closed in 2011 when a more modern facility was built.
Enjoy (picture heavy)
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This Victorian era prison is a foreboding place for sure. I've never been into any prison before and having seen this one I'm determined to be a good boy so I don't have to see the inside of one again - unless I'm exploring of course! Lots of peeling paint, cells, bars and razor wire. The solitary confinement cells were particularly chilling.
Hearing noises coming from the inside meant we entered a little on edge, that feeling multiplied when we saw 2 guys with their hands up being led away at gunpoint! Thankfully they just turned out to be paintballing.
Excuse the number of corridor shots below - there are lots of them and I loved them.
The prison once held up to 1500 prisoners but closed in 2011 when a more modern facility was built.
Enjoy (picture heavy)