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Great Britain The seminary feb 2015

Lavino

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Visited this wonderful place many time and it never fails me. Been with diffrent people who I've arranged to to from various urbex sites not forgetting woopashoopaa and also come across many others in there so you no who you are and nice to meet you guys.. Let's say the entrance isn't the easiest I've done but I like a challenge whe all the hype St joes gets with all its alarms and cameras and secca it's not a bad thing as it keeps out the vandals and the like. And the alarms aren't the kindest on the eardrums I call it the sonic attack. Anyways here's a few photos and a bit of history ...

HistorySt Joseph’s Seminary at Upholland opened in 1883, the first phase was built to a design by James O’Bryne. Set amongst a backdrop of copse and wildwood amidst gently sloping fields, the buildings are flanked with rough-hewn stone. An upper and lower lake are separated by a gentle and soothing waterfall. 1 The 150 acres of land the seminary is built upon had been purchased at auction in 1877. The grandeur of the chapels, meeting rooms, fixtures and fittings was unbelievable.The seminary was closed during WW1 and reopened in 1919 along with a junior seminary. The second phase of construction commenced in 1923. The design was in a different style to the original buildings, however it was equally as grand. Landscaped gardens and sports facilities were also completed by 1927. A new chapel was added in 1930 along with 14 sub chapels. The final addition to the site was a science block. 2St Joseph’s, usually referred to by its students simply as Upholland, was the main seminary serving the North West of England. The sister seminary at Ushaw provided the same services for the North East. Both institutions housed both a junior and senior seminary. The junior seminaries provided secondary education in a semi-monastic environment to boys aged 11 to 18 who wished to pursue the priesthood. The senior seminary taught adults philosophy and theology as they prepared for priesthood.

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Love that sink shot and the whole place is impressive really, seen so much documented in photos must get up there. Great work mate

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This place always looks good, especially the roof shots. Another one on the list for this year me thinks!

 

Lavino

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It's defiantly a must do .. The place has so much to see. So many try St joes but a lot also fail ...

 

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Nice one mate some good ones there (y) was you the ones in there on Saturday setting the alarm off? :D

 

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No wasn't me not been for few weeks and we didn't set any off that time we were like ninjas ... :D

 

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Staircase and then sinks are worth seeing on their own, cool stuff mate (y)

 

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Without a doubt are very cool location and always good to see (y)

 

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Always good to see this place, I never tire of pics from here. Need to get my ass back up there really :)

 
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