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deesidegranite
26-03-2013, 02:54 PM
I have had a look around this building years ago when it was still in use as staff quarters, but after in was closed access wasn't possible, until now.
The damage caused by water, vandals & theft is enormous.
The basement is completely flooded, the floors & stairs are rotten and the external timber is almost at the point of collapse.
Many of the original very nice features have been smashed including a large amount of the stained glass windows & panels.
I won't bore you with the history as it's already been covered in other posts.
It's my first report on here - be gentle !

The exterior - rotten timber.http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa244/deesidegranite/Facebook/Glen%20O%20Dee%20%20Urban%20Explore/892239_10152639534385577_1267308457_o.jpg

The canteen / dining room
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The staff quarters
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The ladder up to the water tower, someone has turned the ladder to make climbing it immpossible - it looked dodgy anyway
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One of many corridors
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One of the stairwells - the stairs are in very poor condition
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Didn't try this puzzle
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Saw a few of these - no idea what they are !
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The recreation centre once housed a large library, all the shelving has been smashed & the books are all in a soggy, moudly heap - quite sad
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At least the record player was still there
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Schoolboy error ! Should have photographed this the other way round
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One of only a few unbroken stained glass windows
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Still some original features remain
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There was a few small keys hanging in odd places around the hospital
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Always need a chair shot
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Hope you enjoy these photos - thanks

myke
26-03-2013, 04:04 PM
sweet report even a guess the object shot

fenrir
27-03-2013, 03:01 PM
Nice report! The object appears to be a whisk attachment for a freestanding mixer (like a KitchenAid)

Clough
27-03-2013, 06:53 PM
Got some good photos there boss

wolfism
31-03-2013, 09:23 PM
Real shame to see how this place has declined over the past few years, but at least you managed to see it before it finally collapses in a big rotten heap… We had fun while we were there, the nurses from the old folks' accommodation at the back stand right beside the derelict building on their fag break, we could eavesdrop and hear every word.

Dissimulate
27-06-2013, 06:30 PM
Impressive first report! Looks like there's some real goodies in there, love the old record player.