Well after visiting the Paddock Bunker back in may, we decided to stop here on our way home and have a look about.
As youll see fromn the pics, this place is really trashed, and we couldnt gain access to the day hospital part, which would have been the most interesting bit, being the oldest building on site.
Address here ---> http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/Hospital.aspx?id=5QCV5
Bit of history, from the net;
It started as smallish private estate with the first house built by a wealthy farmer in 1844. It was later bought by a Captain Hargreaves in the 1870s. When he died it was bought by a Mr Cotton who rebuilt it in 1893. His imposing Victorian mansion replete with impressive tower forms the heart of the site. It originally had impressive gardens too suitable for a house of its standing with an arboretum, formal gardens and a Victorian water garden. In 1927 it was sold to Hampshire County Council who converted it into a hospital reusing the original Victorian house, as well as building a range of other buildings including another impressive art deco-ish ward building. It was only when I saw the front of that other ward building that its purpose screamed out at me … massive opening windows are immediate tell tales of a TB sanatorium.
Ok on with my pics;
Here is a couple of maps of the site;
Duty shifs.
Locker room.
Fire alarm and plans.
Old computer parts, including an XP manual, but no disc.
An odd sink.
The sign reads something about, please let us know if this toilet isnt clean.
Skylight in the office/admin area.
Office/ admin.
HP in the loft area of the workshop.
Up here Pinky
Garrett & Singleton wards, this is the area thats fenced off.
Youd be very lucky to find a window that ISNT broken, on the ground floor.
Going up...
Medicine cabinet.
Fish pond, couldnt see any fish tho.
Lucky fisherman.
Mmmm tastey
Locked doors never stopped anyone
The day hospital, this is very secure, with metal sheeting on the windows and doors.
The catering building, the first building as you enter the site.
Well hope you liked that, like I said, the place is a total mess, but a good explore non the less.
Commets and suggestions welcomed as usual.
As youll see fromn the pics, this place is really trashed, and we couldnt gain access to the day hospital part, which would have been the most interesting bit, being the oldest building on site.
Address here ---> http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/Hospital.aspx?id=5QCV5
Bit of history, from the net;
It started as smallish private estate with the first house built by a wealthy farmer in 1844. It was later bought by a Captain Hargreaves in the 1870s. When he died it was bought by a Mr Cotton who rebuilt it in 1893. His imposing Victorian mansion replete with impressive tower forms the heart of the site. It originally had impressive gardens too suitable for a house of its standing with an arboretum, formal gardens and a Victorian water garden. In 1927 it was sold to Hampshire County Council who converted it into a hospital reusing the original Victorian house, as well as building a range of other buildings including another impressive art deco-ish ward building. It was only when I saw the front of that other ward building that its purpose screamed out at me … massive opening windows are immediate tell tales of a TB sanatorium.
Ok on with my pics;
Here is a couple of maps of the site;
Duty shifs.
Locker room.
Fire alarm and plans.
Old computer parts, including an XP manual, but no disc.
An odd sink.
The sign reads something about, please let us know if this toilet isnt clean.
Skylight in the office/admin area.
Office/ admin.
HP in the loft area of the workshop.
Up here Pinky
Garrett & Singleton wards, this is the area thats fenced off.
Youd be very lucky to find a window that ISNT broken, on the ground floor.
Going up...
Medicine cabinet.
Fish pond, couldnt see any fish tho.
Lucky fisherman.
Mmmm tastey
Locked doors never stopped anyone
The day hospital, this is very secure, with metal sheeting on the windows and doors.
The catering building, the first building as you enter the site.
Well hope you liked that, like I said, the place is a total mess, but a good explore non the less.
Commets and suggestions welcomed as usual.