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Nene Park, Irthlingborough
Nene Park, Irthlingborough
Nene Park is a sports stadium situated by Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire. It once hosted football matches but is currently unused.
Explored January 2016
Sileby Incinerator - Leicester
Sileby Incinerator - Leicester
The incinerator opened in the 1970s, and closed possibly around 1991.
Explored April 2015
Rothley Primary School
Rothley Primary School
The original part of the school opened in 1902, with large extensions built in the 1970s. A new school has been built nearby, and this site closed at Christmas 2014.
Explored April 2015
Moseley Road Swimming Baths
Moseley Road Swimming Baths
Explored February 2015
Bishop Street Post Office
Bishop Street Post Office
Bishop Street Post Office, which was opened in 1935, is built from coarse-grained De Lank granite from Cornwall.
Explored October 2014
Wigston Swimming Pool
Wigston Swimming Pool
Built between 1954-1957 and finally closing in March 2014. The Pool will be demolished and in its place will be a new facility.
Explored May 2014
Chatfields Hino Leicester
Chatfields Hino Leicester
Chatfields was a Ford dealership specialising in Ford Commerial Vehicles. The dealership in Leicester, has previously been known as Central Motors. In 2012 it was bought out with a loss of 30 jobs.
Explored May 2014
Woolen Signs, Sheffield
Woolen Signs, Sheffield
Woollen & Co Ltd was established in Sheffield in 1883 by Edwin James Woollen. In 2008 Woollen & Co ceased trading after 125 years in business.
Explored March 2014
Sheffield Ski Village
Sheffield Ski Village
Sheffield Ski Village was an artificial ski slope complex in the Parkwood Springs area of Sheffield, England. The Ski Village now lies in ruins after several large fires.
Explored March 2014
GH Merry & Co Ltd
GH Merry & Co Ltd
Explored February 2014
Derby Royal Infirmary
Derby Royal Infirmary
DRI was established in 1810. In the late 90s, the NHS Trust's for each hospital in Derby merge. The so called 'super hospital', soon to be known as the Derby Royal Hospital is one of the largest in the region.
Explored December 2013
City of Leicester College
City of Leicester College
Explored December 2013
St John's - Lincoln
St John's - Lincoln
St John's Asylum was built 1852. In 1948 the administration of the hospital was passed to the NHS. The asylum finally closed its doors during Dec 1989 with all the patients being transferred to other hospitals.
Explored November 2013
Mustard Nightclub, Coventry
Mustard Nightclub, Coventry
Explored April 2013
Robins Cinema Camberley
Robins Cinema Camberley
The Robins Cinema was closed on 15th May 2003, and the snooker club was suddenly closed in February 2006.
Explored March 2013
Sandwell College - Smethwick
Sandwell College - Smethwick
It was established in 1846 by the Chance family. From 1914 until 1947 the buildings also housed a secondary technical school until 1956. The college moved to a new campus in 2012.
Explored November 2012
Sleaford Bass Maltings
Sleaford Bass Maltings
Sleaford Maltings is a Grade II listed complex built between 1901 and 1907. Maltings operations ceased in 1959 and the buildings were subsequently used for poultry farming and vegetable processing.
Explored September 2012
Nortel Networks
Nortel Networks
Nortel was a multinational telecommunications equipment manufacturer. Nortel acquired the Harlow laboratories in 1991. Nortel continued to use the site for R&D in wireless comms.
Explored May 2012
Avion Cinema - Aldridge
Avion Cinema - Aldridge
The cinema was in an area of the West Midlands, near Walsall. It was a cinema until 1967 and then became a bingo hall until 2009 when Gala Bingo closed its doors for the last time.
Explored March 2012
Aston Hall Hospital
Aston Hall Hospital
Aston Hall Mental Hospital sits in the scenic village of Aston-On-Trent in Derby, the hospital dates back to the 1930s and stretches over 3.2 acres.
Explored November 2011
Moneystone Quarry
Moneystone Quarry
Moneystone Quarry has been quarried by the Sibelco Group since the late 1960's for silica sands, mainly for the production of container glass and ceramics.
Explored October 2011
Oakamoor Sidings
Oakamoor Sidings
The sidings were originally built for use by the sand quarry, which is just up the hill from the track. This continued until 1988 when the last trains ran.
Explored October 2011
Malvern Waste Incinerator
Malvern Waste Incinerator
The ten-storey high structure at Haylers End was formerly used by Worcestershire County Council but has been out of service for several years.
Explored October 2011
McMullens Brewery
McMullens Brewery
McMullens was founded in 1827 in Hertford. The eventually company decided to become a smaller brewer. As the new brewery was much more compact and the spare land was sold to Sainsbury's.
Explored September 2011
Colchester Odeon
Colchester Odeon
A small laboratory formally used by Transco Technical Services.
Explored September 2011
Transco Labs, Heartford
Transco Labs, Heartford
A small laboratory formally used by Transco Technical Services.
Explored September 2011
GlaxoSmithKline, Hertfordshire
GlaxoSmithKline, Hertfordshire
A large facility in Hertfordshire used for animal testing.
Explored August 2011
Mansfield General Hospital
Mansfield General Hospital
The first hospital to serve Mansfield was constructed in 1877. With the majority of the services being transferred to Kings Mill Hospital over a period, Mansfield General closed it's doors in 1992.
Explored July 2011
Whitwick Asphalt Processing
Whitwick Asphalt Processing
During 1893, the operation at Whitwick Quarry was commenced. It would appear that the first quarry was dug at the site of Forest Rock Wood. It closed around 2008.
Explored July 2011
Severalls Asylum, Essex
Severalls Asylum, Essex
Severalls Hospital was a psychiatric hospital built in 1910 housing some 2000 patients. Much of the site closed in 1997 and has since been badly damaged.
Explored June 2011
Delancey Hospital
Delancey Hospital
The Delancey Hospital, Leckhampton, was founded by the late Miss Delancey opening in 1871. Closing in 2011 due to NHS cutbacks.
Explored May 2011
Healings Flour Mill
Healings Flour Mill
The flour mill in Tewkesbury dates back to 1865 and produced flour for over 150 years. It was closed in November 2006 and its future remains uncertain.
Explored May 2011
Gloscat College, Gloucester
Gloscat College, Gloucester
The former Brunswick campus of Gloscat Technical college closing in 2007 to relocate.
Explored March 2011
Cannon Brewery
Cannon Brewery
William Stones started brewing at Acorn Street. Some time after 1860 he formed a partnership with a Mr. Watts, and moved, this became Cannon Brewery.
Explored February 2011
Stanley Tools Sheffield
Stanley Tools Sheffield
Stanley has been in Sheffield since 1937. This large abandoned tool factory was closed when Stanley consolidated three sites to one to Hellaby.
Explored February 2011
Redmires Water Purification
Redmires Water Purification
Redmires Water Purification Works is located in Sheffield and was once used to purificate water before the newer works opened.
Explored February 2011
Castle College Sheffield
Castle College Sheffield
These existing college buildings were constructed in the early 1960's. The college has now moved over the road. This site awaits demolition.
Explored February 2011
GE Thorn Lighting
GE Thorn Lighting
The factory opened in 1946 being most recently owned by GE producting light bulbs. The factory finally closed in 2007 with the loss of around 270 jobs.
Explored February 2011
Bowen West Community Theatre
Bowen West Community Theatre
Bowen West Community Theatre was once part of the University of Bedford / DMU Campus.
Explored February 2011
Homerton School Of Health Studies
Homerton School Of Health Studies
Homerton was a small medical college for health studies in Cambridge
Explored January 2011
Graylingwell Asylum
Graylingwell Asylum
The hospital was built between 1894 and 1901 as a lunatic asylum for the population of rural West Sussex. The hospital closed it's doors for the last time in 2003.
Explored January 2011
High Royds Asylum
High Royds Asylum
High Royds opened 1888 as the 'West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum' in the small village of Menston, Yorkshire. The asylum finally closed its doors in 2003.
Explored December 2010
St Michael's College Leeds
St Michael's College Leeds
St Michael's was formed in 1905, after two priests were invited to Leeds by the city's Catholic Bishop. In 2005, the school officially closed.
Explored December 2010
Fairmile Asylum
Fairmile Asylum
Formerly known as Moulsford Asylum, Fair Mile opened in 1870. The red bricked corridor plan complex was designed by the architect Charles Henry Howell.
Explored November 2010
Our Lady's Convent - Kettering
Our Lady's Convent - Kettering
The Convent of Our Lady was originally a High School closing in 1972. To then become a junior school which closed in 2003.
Explored November 2010
West Park Asylum - Epsom
West Park Asylum - Epsom
West Park Asylum was a large psychiatric hospital in Epsom, Surrey. The hospital was designed by William C. Clifford-Smith.
Explored November 2010
Hippodrome Cinema - Dudley
Hippodrome Cinema - Dudley
The Hippodrome, built as a 'twice nightly' theatre in 1938. Currently owned by Gala the building is well maintained and the interior still has a theatrical feel.
Explored October 2010
South Leicester College
South Leicester College
South Leicestershire College was a general college of further education, which opened in 1970, it is situated on the southern outskirts of Leicester.
Explored October 2010
Scraptoft Hall - Leicester
Scraptoft Hall - Leicester
Scraptoft Hall is a Queen Anne mansion that stands in its own grounds and adjoins the church.
Explored September 2010
Kingsway Cinema / Bingo
Kingsway Cinema / Bingo
The Kingsway Cinema at The Parade on Kings Heath High Street opened on 2nd March 1925 and was designed by Horace G Bradley. It closed as a cinema in 1980.
Explored August 2010
Bedford De Montford University
Bedford De Montford University
Formally the Bedford College of Higher Education it was merged with De Montford University in 1994, closing in 2006.
Explored July 2010
Cardington Airship Hangers
Cardington Airship Hangers
The Hangers were originally built to house the R101 airship which was intended to be used to ferry cargo and passengers from the UK to India in the 1930s.
Explored July 2010
John Tams Pottery
John Tams Pottery
In 1864 John Tams and William Lowe were two pottery companies who came from a partnership "Tams & Lowe" which split up in 1874.
Explored July 2010
Chatterley Whitfield Colliery
Chatterley Whitfield Colliery
Chatterley Whitfield colliery is the most complete surviving large colliery from the peak years of the English coal industry - the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Explored July 2010
University of Derby, Buxton
University of Derby, Buxton
Formerly known as High Peaks College, it became part of the University of Derby in 1998. The Harpur Hill Campus closed in 2006 as the University moved.
Explored April 2010
St. Crispin's Asylum
St. Crispin's Asylum
St. Crispin's Hospital opened in 1876 as the Berrywood Asylum. It remained a psychiatric hospital until its closure in 1995.
Explored March 2010
Duston ROC Post
Duston ROC Post
Royal Observer Corps Post in Duston, Northamptonshire.
Explored March 2010
T.G Green's - Derby - 2
T.G Green's - Derby - 2
The T G Green pottery, best known as makers of Cornishware, was founded by Thomas Goodwin Green in 1864.
Explored March 2010
Lincoln County Hospital
Lincoln County Hospital
Lincoln County Hospital dates back to 1776 and was designed by architect John Carr.
Explored February 2010
Tresham Institute - Kettering
Tresham Institute - Kettering
For more than half a century, young people have been educated in the buildings on St Mary's Road in Kettering.
Explored January 2010
Sutton Bassett ROC Post
Sutton Bassett ROC Post
Royal Observer Corps Post in Sutton Bassett, Northamptonshire.
Explored January 2010
Nursing Home - Northamptonshire
Nursing Home - Northamptonshire
The identity of this place is to be kept anon. But there were plenty of interesting items lying around!
Explored January 2010
RAF Newton
RAF Newton
RAF Newton was a Royal Air Force station. It was used briefly as a bomber base and then as a flying training school during World War II.
Explored December 2009
First Leicester Bus Depot - 2
First Leicester Bus Depot - 2
Former bus depot for First bus Leicester. In 2007 a new depot opened, replacing the former depot shown here situated on Abbey Park Road.
Explored December 2009
GEC
GEC
GEC has had staff working on gas turbine, computers, robotics, wind turbines & nuclear power plants design, development and production for 50 yrs.
Explored October 2009
Clipstone Colliery
Clipstone Colliery
The headstock's of Clipstone. Clipstone Colliery was build to exploit the Top Hard seam of coal. Only recently closed in 2003!
Explored October 2009
Proteus Training Camp
Proteus Training Camp
This former army / TA / cadet training camp is situated in Sherwood forest, just North of Ollerton on the A614.
Explored October 2009
Bradgate Park Nursing Home - 2
Bradgate Park Nursing Home - 2
This centre was closed only a few years ago when a purpose built home was completed. Its almost unrecognisable as a nursing home.
Explored October 2009
T.G Green's - Derby
T.G Green's - Derby
The T G Green pottery, best known as makers of Cornishware, was founded by Thomas Goodwin Green in 1864.
Explored September 2009
Bradgate Park Nursing Home
Bradgate Park Nursing Home
This centre was closed only a few years ago when a purpose built home was completed. Its almost unrecognisable as a nursing home.
Explored September 2009
British United Shoe Machinery
British United Shoe Machinery
The Victorian works is your typical iron framed factory floor, but the site is a huge mixture of styles and eras.
Explored September 2009
First Leicester Bus Depot
First Leicester Bus Depot
Former bus depot for First bus Leicester. This visit shows the offices.
Explored September 2009
County Arms Leicester
County Arms Leicester
This was once a restaurant, most recently owned by Beefeater. But has since seen better days. The building is badly trashed and fire damaged.
Explored September 2009
Frisby Jarvis / Farben Works
Frisby Jarvis / Farben Works
Originally part of the Worsted Spinning Mill in 1867. A large part of the factory had to be demolished due to a large fire.
Explored August 2009
Ritz Cinema - Market Harborough
Ritz Cinema - Market Harborough
The Ritz Cinema was the last to be planned by the Union Cinemas, as they were taken over by ABC.
Explored August 2009

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