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scottj
12-04-2011, 09:09 PM
Hi all,

This is my first attempt at a post so hopefully i wont get binned off for being rubbish:shocked I went alone on this explor and thoroughly enjoyed myself (Albeit a little scared of darkness and the odd noises that derelict buildings make) i'm sure i will get used to it:lol:

Anyway, on with things. Entry wasn't at all challenging and once in it was apparent that it's been chavved a fair bit unfortunately. Some brief history here and of course the pics:ty

The Wansford Little Chef is one of the most iconic sights on the A1. Its distinctive building replaced a pub, Ye Olde Mermaide Inn at the Wansford Crossroads, which was demolished in 1937 owing to the construction of the Wansford Bypass. In the 1970s it became a Little Chef.

In 2007 Little Chef closed the restaurant and it has since become filled with graffiti. There have been numerous plans to redevelop the site but they are often unpopular and don't get very far.

Attempts to make it a listed building have stalled because Little Chef changed the design of the windows.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e219/twab123/438444_d8478aaa.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e219/twab123/102_0312.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e219/twab123/102_0315.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e219/twab123/102_0321.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e219/twab123/102_0318-1.jpg
Jacket potato box anyone?
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e219/twab123/102_0324.jpg
The Kitchen (Where them lovely Burgers are cooked:jester)
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e219/twab123/102_0341.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e219/twab123/102_0348.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e219/twab123/102_0361.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e219/twab123/102_0362.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e219/twab123/102_0371.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e219/twab123/102_0374.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e219/twab123/102_0377.jpg
The famous Little Chef Hat!
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e219/twab123/WP_000316.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e219/twab123/WP_000226.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e219/twab123/WP_000258.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e219/twab123/WP_000319.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e219/twab123/WP_000327.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e219/twab123/WP_000324.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e219/twab123/WP_000334.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e219/twab123/102_0333.jpg

Thankyou loads for looking. I took a whole heap more but i would imagine that i'm already pic heavy.