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Rauceby Hospital - June 2012

04 June 2012 - Posted in Exploring by tomr - Comments

This was originally another trip over to St John's but we got busted so a back up plan was needed, it's no where near as good an explore as St John's but there's still a few bits left. The vast majority has been demolished and a housing estate has been built, all that remains of the hospital is the Read more

St Johns Mental Hospital, Bracebridge Heath - May 2012

15 May 2012 - Posted in Exploring by tomr - Comments

The Asylum was built in 1852 and enlarged on several subsequent occasions. It was originally established jointly by Lindsey, Kesteven, Holland, Lincoln, Grimsby and Stamford, and managed by a Board of Visitors appointed by the contributing authorities. Kesteven and Grantham withdrew from the Read more

Blood Creek, Stoke - May 2012

15 May 2012 - Posted in Exploring by tomr - Comments

Blood creek is a culverted part of the Cockster brook running under Longton, not entirely sure where it comes out, I have a few ideas of where it could be though so further investigation will be done. Don't think it will be possible to climb up the slide, probably easier to start at the other end Read more

Morrilew Pottery and Port Vale Mill, Stoke - May 2012

15 May 2012 - Posted in Exploring by tomr - Comments

Located along the Caldon Canal in Middleport, Stoke are the former Morrilew Pottery and Port Vale Flour Mill. Alongside is Middleport Mill a former calcining works which are also quite an interesting explore but for some reason I decided not to take any photos, so will have to head back soon. Read more

Down Below, Stoke - May 2012

15 May 2012 - Posted in Exploring by tomr - Comments

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Gripper, Manchester - May 2012

15 May 2012 - Posted in Exploring by tomr - Comments

This runs across Platt Fields, on the fenceline between Manchester High School for Girls and the Park. At its end it is culverted underground and exits into the lake. "Part of the Very Ancient Mickle or Great Ditch sometimes called Nico Ditch Well-known A.D.1200. Extending over Five Miles from here Read more

Big Mill, Leek - May 2012

04 May 2012 - Posted in Exploring by tomr - Comments

Big Mill in Mill Street was built in 1857 to the design of famous Victorian architect William Sugden, who was responsible for many of Leek's prominent buildings. It was originally built for Lovatt and Goulding, but eventually became Wardle and Davenports. and was occupied from 1858 by Joseph Read more

Cottage Farm, Worcestershire - April 2012

15 April 2012 - Posted in Exploring by tomr - Comments

A place that has been covered countless times, not really got any history on the place. However, it's apparent that the owners had plenty of spare cash to spend on cars! Somewhere that I've been wanting to see for a long time, once again it's a shame that it's really gone down hill with the Read more

Malvernbury Care Home, Malvern - April 2012

15 April 2012 - Posted in Exploring by tomr - Comments

Our Malvern home is both friendly and well managed where we respond to the needs of each of our residents with courtesy and dignity at all times. From the moment of arrival at our Worcestershire home you will receive a warm welcome from both staff & management. Our home is tastefully decorated, Read more

J. H. Weatherby Falcon Works, Hanley - March/May 2012

04 April 2012 - Posted in Exploring by tomr - Comments

The Falcon Works Hanley, was owned by J. H. Weatherby & Sons Ltd who established a works on site in 1891. The works originally specialized in earthenware but later went on to produce fine porcelain. The former extant hovel kiln most likely dates from the 1890s, although the inner kiln has Read more