ww2nut
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unfortunatly despite many visits after the hotel closed, we were unable to get in, metal shutters! however i met my wife in one of the 3 night clubs in the hotel and i was gutted when they demolished it. the place remained derilect for only 12 months after which it was knocked down and replaced with a new block of flats which we locals now call the 'bottle bank' for obvious reasons. the 'ESP' was built in 1880 and started life as seperate resedential houses. it wasnt the best building ever but it did fit right in with the lovelly victorian sea front including a pavillion, numerous other hotels all of the victorian era and a pier, or sea break with a victoriam gas operated light house. so much for progression! 
to date many of the flats remain empty due to the huge cost buying and renting them. carbunkle springs to mind! would have loved the opportunity to explore the place and take some shots inside before they finally smashed it down.
to date many of the flats remain empty due to the huge cost buying and renting them. carbunkle springs to mind! would have loved the opportunity to explore the place and take some shots inside before they finally smashed it down.
And don't like the new building. Well, I like the new building, if it was somewhere modern, like Milton Keynes or somewhere like that, but not where it's been built. 
