St Josephs - Jan/Feb 2013 (Image Heavy)

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Pen15

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St Josephs - Jan/Feb 2013


As William Blake described the industrial revolution as “The dark satanic mills” in his poem "And did those feet in ancient time", the mighty cogs and workings of the religious institution turned and none more so than the Catholic Faith. This huge site dominates the local skyline, built on a hill; it looks down and imposes its will on all who see it.

The buildings designs are reminiscent to those other old institutions we have familiarised ourselves with and once explored; you do get that feeling of being within an old asylum/hospital. Perhaps in another form of madness, the site was founded to create missionaries to convert of heathens in foreign countries, so it is described within this link http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08521d.htm I will let you be your own judge on that.

Quite literally! Looking back, that is the back angle, it does remarkably resemble one of those textile mills from days gone. Along with the industrial revolution, the religious fervour also branded its mark on the world for all to see. Carving out and forging decisions permanently made by those dark satanic mills, which either blew out foul acrid smoke or holy smoke.

On with the images…….

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“What a bootiful baby!”

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Something quite surreal. This is my good friend Pretty Vacant71, who is wearing her “just popping to the shops look.”

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I hope you enjoyed and thanks for viewing. ;)

 
Great shots!

The more I see of this place, the more it makes me think its even better than St Joseph's 'oop North'
 
Great shots mate;) luv the wide chapel and low corridor pics, very nice light u caught:)

twas a great visit...my nose does look abit big though:mrgreen:
 
Big thanx to my understanding buddy pen15;) for taking me and showing me around this fantastic explore, it brings on a big smile wen i think of the trouble we went to in getin certain shots;):mrgreen:

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The other end of the chapel


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The sun came out for only a few minutes so we hurried along the corridors and back to the stained glass windows to try and catch some reflections


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Some lovely flooring in some of the corridors


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The small bedrooms are reminiscent of those found in most asylums


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We were losing the light by the time we left. This place definitely has some unusual styles of architectural combinations that require a second look to see them all:)

safe sploorin folks;)
 
Love your shots PV71. The pleasure was all mine and so glad you were able to see this place. You have caught the place well with your images. Looking forward to the next adventure ;)

Many thanks to everyone who commented too. It means a lot :)
 
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