Thomas Bolton' made the cable for the first Atlantic telegraph. The company once operated at Oakamoor and Froghall but now only the Froghall premises remains. Sadly most of the buildings have now been demolished and are to be replaced with the usual housing type development.
Christmas week 2007 - As I could not find anybody else interested in a day exploring I headed off alone to see bits missed out on a previous explore. This is a large site and I had wanted to return to see what else was accessible. The closed areas were being stripped in a desultory manner and there was also evidence of chav activity which had not been evident last time I visited.
A happy time delving into corners and lots still not seen when I had to leave as the light was fading.
The blue room at the end of the foundry
The 'Master Controller' according to the label. - All power is now mine!
Keyboard entropy
Packing cases labelled for Siemens
Lots of cranes here
The Engineers' offices - I liked the 'Wipe Your Feet' notice on the door.
The toilets adjoining the 'radioactive' room.
Christmas week 2007 - As I could not find anybody else interested in a day exploring I headed off alone to see bits missed out on a previous explore. This is a large site and I had wanted to return to see what else was accessible. The closed areas were being stripped in a desultory manner and there was also evidence of chav activity which had not been evident last time I visited.
A happy time delving into corners and lots still not seen when I had to leave as the light was fading.
The blue room at the end of the foundry
The 'Master Controller' according to the label. - All power is now mine!
Keyboard entropy
Packing cases labelled for Siemens
Lots of cranes here
The Engineers' offices - I liked the 'Wipe Your Feet' notice on the door.
The toilets adjoining the 'radioactive' room.
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