Ushaw Collage and Chapel - January 2011 - County Durham

[KingElvis]

This is my third poke around this place in as may years. It's not changed much since I first went in 2008 and then again in December 2010.

Closed in 1973, the highlights of the abandoned parts are the fabulous chapel (getting more vandalised each time I visit...morons :() the gates and the general gloomy atmosphere the place has. I saw a few bits and bobs I'd somehow missed on other visits, like the birdie mural so it was a pleasant wander round, despite voices coming from outside on a regular basis.

As usual, my pics don't show the wonder of the place...visit and see for yourself :thumb


The main building as you come through the woods.

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I used the old access point and one of the first things you see is this bell with rope still on, I didn't ring it.

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The main hall, I think this was used for dining etc

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Various corridors off this hall.

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Cold empty rooms.

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Rotten stairs abound.

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Gate and more gates.

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Some corridors an asylum would be proud of.

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The chapel.

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Loved these birds.

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Thanks for looking :thumb