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crippletron 3000
05-11-2010, 03:27 AM
Rylands Mill Chimney, Wigan - Climbed By Ojay, DocP, Buddah & Blino.

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The mill was built in 1867, to designs by George Woodhouse for John Rylands, one of the area's largest cotton manufacturers. The Grade II listed complex includes the former spinning mill, weaving shedsand engine house and chimney.

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I originally visited the Mill back in March, but the chimney was locked down :fail

I've been several times here since, only to find it locked :fail

After visiting the nearby bunker tonight, DocP informed me that the chimney was do-able......

Up we go, one by one, at least 150ft, and then we chilled up top, admiring the views. Although the weather was shite, we could see for miles.

As we grabbed a few shots, we could see blue lights coming towards us, then sirens...Fast forward 5 minutes and we were surrounded by 4 Police vehicles LOL. :busted:

We just climbed back down and walked out, splitting into 2 we made our way accross the nearby park in opposite directions. (Blino also thought he heard dogs) :eek:

It was total jokes as we walked out, with 2 of Wigans finest shining torches about. There was a van waiting at the gates, so we just walked around to the next exit and out.

I swear they couldn't catch their arses with both hands :D

The other 2 bailed and a quick phone call confirmed they were away without any hassle.

We then headed on over to the old Police HQ for a mooch, as you do!


Up your chimney's....

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The New College

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Thanks for looking :thumb

boxfrenzy
05-11-2010, 09:08 AM
Very nice stuff - looks a decent view as well - nice report mate :thumb

crippletron 3000
05-11-2010, 09:42 AM
Sorry for the blurry pics, was windy as fuck and tripod was shaking like a shitting dog :D

coops
05-11-2010, 09:44 PM
Good pics and a great get away story well done guys

Clough
06-11-2010, 08:12 PM
Mint sauce Ojay as usual, I think you just constantly travel from one site to another you get around that much!

crippletron 3000
06-11-2010, 08:37 PM
LOL, I just make it up as I go along :D