Well we all know about this one but here is some history which I enjoyed stealing from Hamtagger who stole it from Session9.
Designed by architect Thomas Full James to originally accommodate between 60 and 200 patients, the hospital originally had its own farm and gasworks. Planned for closure by Enoch Powell during the 1960s, it was closed in sections from 1991 to 2002.
On 22 November 2008, during work to renovate the building site and convert it to apartments and residential properties, the building caught fire; it was later confirmed that the main hall of the hospital was destroyed. Arson was suspected.
Currently on the buildings at risk register, planning permission has currently lapsed. In 2011 the building was at risk of collapsing and no action was taken by the owners after an urgent works notice was issued, Denbighshire Council had no choice but to carry out repairs on the building which has reached £930,000 In 2013, Denbighshire Council voted to press ahead with a compulsory purchase order on the building; the council, however, wish to reach an agreement with the owners before taking legal action. An estimated cost of repairing the building is £1 million.
I had by the point of reaching Denbigh driven nearly 300 miles, I was nearly as fucked as the building that was in front of me. I had done 2 locations allready on the Saturday and didn't get much sleep at all. I was driving my stupidly lowered car which is definitely not meant for the roads of Wales! I found that out easily enough! Won't be making that mistake again!
Anyway it was a real hot day, the first location was a no go so killing some time headed here. I had seen loads of pics of Denbigh and was happy I was stood in front of it. I must admit I was completely distracted by the cute lambs who's bums wobbled as they ran away from me
2: Headed in and stopped by the chapel first, was quite taken by this little building and have to agree with what hamtagger said on his thread. It was a credit to Denbigh in it's day. Then made my way to the main part. As I manouvered my way over exposed beams and collapsed floors I did manage to get a few decent pics, well ones that I am happy with anyway. I did have a really close call when I was walking backwards to take a shot and felt nothing under my foot when I went to put it on the floor. Could have been interesting!
Did see another group of people and scared the fuck outta them as they were wandering through, hiding behind walls and making noises. I found it funny anyway.
Not a bad day, the place is shot to shit but like I say a good few bits to capture and at least I got to see it
Probably the best pic I took2:
The Chapel
I loved this little bit, these were in a building next to the mortuary.
Probably the most complete room in the whole place!
Nearly fell ass over tit here, was a comedy moment! I was too busy checking out the wallpaper
I quite liked the fact that out of all the vandalism in this place and how trashed it is, this had been left alone. I don't like it, just saying lol
I liked this room, the only one with curtains and they have left a walkway for me haha!
An old ward
The external.
Sorry for so many pics, got a bit snap happy. Thanks for looking.
Designed by architect Thomas Full James to originally accommodate between 60 and 200 patients, the hospital originally had its own farm and gasworks. Planned for closure by Enoch Powell during the 1960s, it was closed in sections from 1991 to 2002.
On 22 November 2008, during work to renovate the building site and convert it to apartments and residential properties, the building caught fire; it was later confirmed that the main hall of the hospital was destroyed. Arson was suspected.
Currently on the buildings at risk register, planning permission has currently lapsed. In 2011 the building was at risk of collapsing and no action was taken by the owners after an urgent works notice was issued, Denbighshire Council had no choice but to carry out repairs on the building which has reached £930,000 In 2013, Denbighshire Council voted to press ahead with a compulsory purchase order on the building; the council, however, wish to reach an agreement with the owners before taking legal action. An estimated cost of repairing the building is £1 million.
I had by the point of reaching Denbigh driven nearly 300 miles, I was nearly as fucked as the building that was in front of me. I had done 2 locations allready on the Saturday and didn't get much sleep at all. I was driving my stupidly lowered car which is definitely not meant for the roads of Wales! I found that out easily enough! Won't be making that mistake again!
Anyway it was a real hot day, the first location was a no go so killing some time headed here. I had seen loads of pics of Denbigh and was happy I was stood in front of it. I must admit I was completely distracted by the cute lambs who's bums wobbled as they ran away from me
2: Headed in and stopped by the chapel first, was quite taken by this little building and have to agree with what hamtagger said on his thread. It was a credit to Denbigh in it's day. Then made my way to the main part. As I manouvered my way over exposed beams and collapsed floors I did manage to get a few decent pics, well ones that I am happy with anyway. I did have a really close call when I was walking backwards to take a shot and felt nothing under my foot when I went to put it on the floor. Could have been interesting!Did see another group of people and scared the fuck outta them as they were wandering through, hiding behind walls and making noises. I found it funny anyway.
Not a bad day, the place is shot to shit but like I say a good few bits to capture and at least I got to see it
Probably the best pic I took
2:
The Chapel
I loved this little bit, these were in a building next to the mortuary.
Probably the most complete room in the whole place!
Nearly fell ass over tit here, was a comedy moment! I was too busy checking out the wallpaper
I quite liked the fact that out of all the vandalism in this place and how trashed it is, this had been left alone. I don't like it, just saying lol
I liked this room, the only one with curtains and they have left a walkway for me haha!
An old ward
The external.
Sorry for so many pics, got a bit snap happy. Thanks for looking.
