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Hello there again everybody.
I think it's safe to say a redundant Postman posts more than I do, but getting out can be difficult when you work daft hours.
Once this opportunity came up though, I just couldn't turn it down. I've been fascinated with Whittingham for at least 15 years but never managed to get in. Sadly I finally got in while she was in the midst of being torn down. I missed out on the amazing corridors although I did get into the famous hall and even managed to get up the water tower that had eluded so many previous explorers, which was being torn down the week after we were told.
I had heard many stories of how dangerous the old girl had become over the years and finally she had to succumb to the wrecking ball. I wish I'd seen her in her pomp and I envy my friend Rob who quite often walked down the corridors while the floor was still shiny and untouched.
You all know the history of Whittingham so I shall get on with the piccies.
I always found the images of the Crimbo decorations still being in place in the old hall quite creepy.
Stumbling across this little relic in the middle of a demolished corridor was surreal to say the least!
Glass and peely paint!!!
After these little stopping points we headed straight over to the water tower while we still had the light. It was a gem once you got to the top floor. Not being a fit person at all, I was knackered once I got up there...
We did go up the up the spiral staircase but with there being 3 of us and the light not being so good, it was a bit cramped for 3 tripods. Also I'm always guilty of gawping around on an explore instead of taking pics. An explore to me is also an excuse to piss about with torches and LEDs in abandoned buildings.
This one was lit up by Rob to which myself and Tom gleefully took advantage.
My turn to light up the staircase with green LEDs.
With the daylight finally on it's way out we headed back to the hall to mess around with torches and LEDs.
I stood guard with the cameras all on long exposures while Rob and Tom gave the hall a lick of light paint.
Time to head in and play around a bit and say goodbye to the old girl.
It was a pleasure to finally get inside the walls but also quite upsetting and maddening to know this has been on my doorstep for a long time and I've only seen Whitt's partial beauty when it's become near enough too late.
Thanks for looking
I think it's safe to say a redundant Postman posts more than I do, but getting out can be difficult when you work daft hours.
Once this opportunity came up though, I just couldn't turn it down. I've been fascinated with Whittingham for at least 15 years but never managed to get in. Sadly I finally got in while she was in the midst of being torn down. I missed out on the amazing corridors although I did get into the famous hall and even managed to get up the water tower that had eluded so many previous explorers, which was being torn down the week after we were told.
I had heard many stories of how dangerous the old girl had become over the years and finally she had to succumb to the wrecking ball. I wish I'd seen her in her pomp and I envy my friend Rob who quite often walked down the corridors while the floor was still shiny and untouched.
You all know the history of Whittingham so I shall get on with the piccies.
I always found the images of the Crimbo decorations still being in place in the old hall quite creepy.
Stumbling across this little relic in the middle of a demolished corridor was surreal to say the least!
Glass and peely paint!!!
After these little stopping points we headed straight over to the water tower while we still had the light. It was a gem once you got to the top floor. Not being a fit person at all, I was knackered once I got up there...
We did go up the up the spiral staircase but with there being 3 of us and the light not being so good, it was a bit cramped for 3 tripods. Also I'm always guilty of gawping around on an explore instead of taking pics. An explore to me is also an excuse to piss about with torches and LEDs in abandoned buildings.
This one was lit up by Rob to which myself and Tom gleefully took advantage.
My turn to light up the staircase with green LEDs.
With the daylight finally on it's way out we headed back to the hall to mess around with torches and LEDs.
I stood guard with the cameras all on long exposures while Rob and Tom gave the hall a lick of light paint.
Time to head in and play around a bit and say goodbye to the old girl.
It was a pleasure to finally get inside the walls but also quite upsetting and maddening to know this has been on my doorstep for a long time and I've only seen Whitt's partial beauty when it's become near enough too late.
Thanks for looking
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