St Georges Hospital, Stafford - May 2014

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It was about time I'd properly checked this place out, I visited briefly approximately 3 years ago but didn't manage to evade the security and dogs too well. Fast forward to now and things are largely the same as back then, a few bits have been demolished seemingly preventing access to the chapel, Read more

Mansfield General Hospital - May 2013

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The first purpose built hospital to serve Mansfield and Mansfield Woodhouse area was constructed in 1877 on land which was donated by the Duke of Portland. That building later became a public house, The Fourways Inn, situated at the junction of Butt Lane and Leeming Lane (A60). From 1882 a cottage Read more

West Park Mortuary and Histopathology Department, Epsom - January 2013

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You've all seen this place countless times and read all of the history. It's taken me some time to get around to giving this place a visit due to other plans and things getting in the way but was passing recently so thought why not take a look in. Despite it being in far worse condition than it was Read more

St Johns Mental Hospital, Bracebridge Heath - November 2012

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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

St Edward's Mental Hospital Chapel, Cheddleton - November 2012

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St Edward's Asylum was constructed between 1895 and 1899. It provided a welcome overflow to the nearby St Georges Asylum in Stafford and St. Matthew's Asylum at Burntwood. It was later renamed to St Edwards Hospital. Set in an amazing woodland it has been carefully converted into residential use Read more

St Edwards Home for Boys, Coleshill - July 2012

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The Birmingham Diocesan Rescue Society for the Protection of Homeless and Friendless Catholic Children was established in 1902 with Father Hudson as its first Secretary and Administrator. Father Hudson remained in Coleshill from 1898 until 1934. During that time the work of the Rescue Society grew, Read more

Rauceby Hospital - June 2012

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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

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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

Whittingham Hospital - February 2012

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Further history, if you've not already read it, then I'd recommend you do as it's quite interesting! It really is a massive place, we spent almost an entire weekend there and only managed to cover about a 3rd of St Luke's, so a revisit is definitely on the cards if anyone is interested in joining Read more
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