Had a nice day out in (not so) sunny Aberthaw with my mate lipo. Battled the drizzle and wind for a really nice large explore. Quite a few buildings remain, although they are completely stripped out now, would have liked to have seen it a few years ago, but there ya go .
(Taken from Wikipedia) It opened in 1930 as a summer camp for the boys of the local mining community, but as the industry declined then the use of it changed to include other youths, apprecticeships etc.
Map link HERE
Looking at the aerial view, I just noticed how much is now gone. I have yet to visit one of the big asylums, but i guess the feeling must be the same as it slowly vanishes forever
Anyway, on with the pics!!
The view from where we parked the car
The main building, with dining room and kitchens
Another view of the main building
Inside the church
Boiler room
New dorm block. Showers downstairs, bedrooms upstairs
Upstairs in the new block
Church, taken from the fire escape on the new dorm
There are more pics on my flickr page, check em out. seeing this place has inspried me (and Lipo) to hit Hellingly soon, before that goes too.
Hope you enjoyed, till next time.....
(Taken from Wikipedia) It opened in 1930 as a summer camp for the boys of the local mining community, but as the industry declined then the use of it changed to include other youths, apprecticeships etc.
Map link HERE
Looking at the aerial view, I just noticed how much is now gone. I have yet to visit one of the big asylums, but i guess the feeling must be the same as it slowly vanishes forever
Anyway, on with the pics!!
The view from where we parked the car
The main building, with dining room and kitchens
Another view of the main building
Inside the church
Boiler room
New dorm block. Showers downstairs, bedrooms upstairs
Upstairs in the new block
Church, taken from the fire escape on the new dorm
There are more pics on my flickr page, check em out. seeing this place has inspried me (and Lipo) to hit Hellingly soon, before that goes too.
Hope you enjoyed, till next time.....
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