A Rather Large Hospital, Near Portsmouth - March 13

[Top cat]

Right then, this place had been on my radar for a few months before I finally got the chance to get in for a bimble. Visited with 2 very nice chaps that go by the names of Monk and Fire-Fly..who brought along his Mrs.

RNH Haslar doesn't seem to have popped up elsewhere much since around 2 years ago. For those of you that wish to have a read, check this link out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Hospital_Haslar It finally closed in 2009 when all remaining staff left, following their Military counterparts who had left 2 years earlier.

Security still maintain a presence and were seen having a bimble...good job we weren't seen by them during our bimble. :ohmy

If it wasn't for the female company on this little trip, I'd still be in there, running around in circles in a blind panic trying to get out - yes, my sense of direction is crap.

Anyway, on with some pics. I'm not too sure what constitutes 'pic heavy' so apologies in advance.

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h479/ToppusCattus/Rooftop1_zpsd32cd0bd.jpg

The white thingamabobs on the roof allow some light and ventilation into the rabbit hutches that pass for offices below

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h479/ToppusCattus/Pristine_zps929b31c3.jpg

Some corridors were pristine....but not totally devoid of 'footprints'...of the canine variety:wtf

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h479/ToppusCattus/KnackeredWard_zpsfd6af908.jpg

This bit was showing a few signs of a bit more wear and tear

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h479/ToppusCattus/RoomInUse_zpsa9a53d4a.jpg

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h479/ToppusCattus/NoOneWaiting_zpsca696ba6.jpg

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h479/ToppusCattus/MediPlus_zps6ee9b170.jpg

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h479/ToppusCattus/LoneChair_zpse58ffe53.jpg

Yes...what you see here is a couple of Holby City scripts for episode 49 that was filmed here. Don't watch that rubbish myself but was sorely tempted to pick one up..

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h479/ToppusCattus/HolbyCityScript_zps5855d715.jpg

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h479/ToppusCattus/GrandStairs_zpsb226739f.jpg

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h479/ToppusCattus/Gloomy_zpsbe41ec2f.jpg

Lots of expensive kit seems to have been left behind..

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h479/ToppusCattus/ExpensiveKit_zpse93b5bcc.jpg

A pristine waiting room

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h479/ToppusCattus/EmptyWaitingRoom_zps9f1c4c87.jpg

Another stair shot, which I quite liked..

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h479/ToppusCattus/CurvyStairs_zps458885b3.jpg

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h479/ToppusCattus/CorridoorBed_zpsda9f0350.jpg

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h479/ToppusCattus/BrickWindow_zps973cbb41.jpg

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h479/ToppusCattus/AnotherBlueBlind_zpse048e68d.jpg

A couple of what are hopefully half decent corridor shots

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h479/ToppusCattus/StripyCorridor2_zps3151d8e7.jpg

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h479/ToppusCattus/StripyCorridor_zps80047552.jpg

And I will finish off with a piccie of two rather nice looking Top Cats....

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h479/ToppusCattus/TwoTopCats_zpsa0cea3d2.jpg

...they get everywhere, including Haslar.

Thanks for looking :thumb

[Clough]

Very good hospital there, our lass would of loved them scripts! She loves shite tv!

But....

WTF is a bimble?

[Top cat]

Very good hospital there, our lass would of loved them scripts! She loves shite tv!

But....

WTF is a bimble?

Its military slang for going on a wander. Old habits die hard ;-)

[birdinanaviary]

This is pretty sweet

[Clough]

Ah I see never heard it before!

[Perjury Saint]

Very tidy that is!!

[coops]

Very nice mate

[wevsky]

Ah I see never heard it before!

didnt know it was a military term but yes bimble has been around years

[GeoVDUB]

You bimbled that place hard. Like it alot.Nice work

[nelly]

Nice :)

[TRANCENTRAL]

very nice that bud:)

[nivlac]

Nice to see, like the brick through the round widow shot :)