House of Shelves again, 'the Grounds' - Part 4 - Oct 2012

[UE-OMJ]

Ok, some might say I'm getting a bit obsessed with this place, this will be the 4th (and final) report on the site, I promise.

It's just such a large place, and I knew there would be more to see once the undergrowth had retreated a bit. I found myself off work one day last week so I popped back for one last look.

And it chucked it down the whole time I was there And this time I was concentrating on the grounds again rather than going in the house.

I was right, there was more to see. And I had the chance to re-do a few photos that didnt come out well the first time.



Previous parts to this report can be found here....

Part 1
[ame]http://www.derelictplaces.co.uk/main/showthread.php?t=23728[/ame]


Part 2
[ame]http://www.derelictplaces.co.uk/main/showthread.php?t=23767[/ame]


Part 3
[ame]http://www.derelictplaces.co.uk/main/showthread.php?t=23863[/ame]

Quite an imposing house. Ever get the feeling you're being watched?? I did

Still have the feeling I'm being watched...

A lovely old radio...

And another old radio, this one in not such good condition though.

The choppers again

Anyone know what this is? There were electronics in the top section and a single wire to the bottom section leading to the metal rod (aerial?) on the side. I couldnt see any external controls or buttons or anything.

I keep being drawn back to this building. I love this one, and would have loved to have had somewhere like this to play when I was a kid. What an excellent hide-out

Am I still being watched? What is it about dark windows that is so spooky?

Then I found this old bike, and had a bit of a shock when I tried to pull it out for a better shot...

The tree had completely grown around the right handle. That bike really hasnt moved in a long time!!
Not the best photos, sorry... (it was chucking it down remember )

Then right out the back were a few old caravans (nothing in them) and 2 old JCB's
(not sure if these are against the rules? If they are please feel free to remove them or let me know)

As always, thanks for looking
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[ObliqueStrategy]

That place looks ace, thanks for sharing

 

[shot_in_the_dark]

fab shots!! especially love the last image! i know what you mean about this place, it is addictive, i have been twice now, and am compiling a report after my next planned visit.

thanks for sharing

 

[UE-OMJ]

Watch out for the big fat fox that I came face to face with. It was one of those ''we both froze'' moments, but as I raised the camera for a photo he legged it. Shame, it would have been a great photo.

 

[krela]

Buddleia really will grow on anything, round anything and through anything! madness.

 

[wirelessmast]

Do you have any more photos of the wooden box? Especially the electronic innards. I suspect the lower box is a battery crate, and that the thing is an electric fence power unit. The metal rod would be for a ground connection, and there would be a wire or terminal to connect the fence. A look at the innards would help decide.

Its a real shame about those radios and the tellies, looks like who-ever lived there did a bit of wireless repair now and then

 

[UE-OMJ]

Do you have any more photos of the wooden box? Especially the electronic innards. I suspect the lower box is a battery crate, and that the thing is an electric fence power unit. The metal rod would be for a ground connection, and there would be a wire or terminal to connect the fence. A look at the innards would help decide.

No sorry I should have really. Maybe next time ;-)

But your explanation sounds very reasonable, considering how many animals were kept there, and they had loads of greenhouses, so keeping animals in/out would be logical.

 

[UrbexMami]

It's amazing how the land will claim anything after a while.
I love the cascading ivy(?) over the lean to.
Thank you for the beautiful pics x

 

[Silent Hill]

Really enjoyed your reports from here mate. And I'm sure the memories will remain with you forever

 

[steve2109]

Love the tree growing around the bike, teach not to look closer when i visit places !! nice report mate

 

[flyboys90]

Amazing images,thanks for sharing.

 

[mrtoby]

good show mate, did you find the creey cot in the old shed? well creepy

 

[Sshhhh...]

Wouldnt mind seeing this place! Great pics

 

[UE-OMJ]

Thanks for the comments It's very much appreciated.

good show mate, did you find the creey cot in the old shed? well creepy

No I thought I'd seen everything now... I saw the pram top section but missed the cot

 

[Mars Lander]

Have really enjoyed looking at these ace setsof piks of the place, thanks for sharing