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trencheel303
17-01-2010, 01:51 AM
Quite surprised by this one, got the 'gen' from a friend and went up to have a mooch, turned out to be totally worthwhile. Think it's been abandoned since around 2004 as that's the latest the newspapers and magazines seem to go up to. Being on the coast we are subject to brutal winds and heavy rain here so when left uncared for, buildings can deteriorate quickly. Six years sounds about right for the state this gaff is in.

Difficulty: Moderate. Access is a piece of piss but beware of weak floor or rubble. Hard hats wouldn't go amiss.
Time needed: 2 hours max
Return visit: Not essential

Gear: Canon EOS 450D & 18-55 kit lens.

Because I'm still on the kit lens, some of the pics have needed sharpened and had a little bit of post process magic applied. Enjoy - hope you like the pics. I don't have a tripod yet so these are all handheld.


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Approach. Still in two minds about the place, seeing this I instantly knew we were onto a winner. On we went to 'splore.


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http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac70/trencheel303/Beverleys%20Hotel%20-%20Dunoon%20-%20January%202010/Emptycupboard.jpg

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac70/trencheel303/Beverleys%20Hotel%20-%20Dunoon%20-%20January%202010/Cheersmate.jpg

Cheers mate!


http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac70/trencheel303/Beverleys%20Hotel%20-%20Dunoon%20-%20January%202010/Theexplorer.jpg

'The explorer'.


http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac70/trencheel303/Beverleys%20Hotel%20-%20Dunoon%20-%20January%202010/redfireplace.jpg

Red fire place.


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Green fire place!


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Front room.


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*I think*, the dining room. One of my favourites.


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What appeared to be the drinks menu.


http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac70/trencheel303/Beverleys%20Hotel%20-%20Dunoon%20-%20January%202010/drinksmenucloseup.jpg

And up close.


http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac70/trencheel303/Beverleys%20Hotel%20-%20Dunoon%20-%20January%202010/foodmenu-handwritten.jpg

Food menu. Nice to see it hand written :)


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Oldschool lamps.


http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac70/trencheel303/Beverleys%20Hotel%20-%20Dunoon%20-%20January%202010/spoon.jpg

Spooooon!


http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac70/trencheel303/Beverleys%20Hotel%20-%20Dunoon%20-%20January%202010/kitchen-timetorattlethosepotsnpans.jpg

Kitchen - time to rattle those pots n pans!


http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac70/trencheel303/Beverleys%20Hotel%20-%20Dunoon%20-%20January%202010/remainsofanoldseat.jpg

Looks real comfy.


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Dodgy staircase!


In a healthier part of the building that wasn't falling to bits, you could clearly see people would camp in here...

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http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac70/trencheel303/Beverleys%20Hotel%20-%20Dunoon%20-%20January%202010/bedroomgraffiti.jpg

Where the pikeys hang out :P


http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac70/trencheel303/Beverleys%20Hotel%20-%20Dunoon%20-%20January%202010/CatherineCooksonbook.jpg

For some odd reason there was an abundance of books in here.


http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac70/trencheel303/Beverleys%20Hotel%20-%20Dunoon%20-%20January%202010/oldschoolclockradio.jpg

Old radio - didn't try plugging it in though...


http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac70/trencheel303/Beverleys%20Hotel%20-%20Dunoon%20-%20January%202010/NeedsaplumberIthink.jpg

'Ang un luv, I'll give the plumber a call.


http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac70/trencheel303/Beverleys%20Hotel%20-%20Dunoon%20-%20January%202010/pinkandwhitetoilet.jpg

Another colourful bathroom. Shame it has been, yet again, ruined by vandals.


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Cieling rose.


http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac70/trencheel303/Beverleys%20Hotel%20-%20Dunoon%20-%20January%202010/Nodialtone.jpg

No dial tone...


http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac70/trencheel303/Beverleys%20Hotel%20-%20Dunoon%20-%20January%202010/TheSundayTelegraph-June6th2004.jpg

The Sunday Telegraph from the 6th June 2004.


http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac70/trencheel303/Beverleys%20Hotel%20-%20Dunoon%20-%20January%202010/themirror-WednesdayNovember24th1999.jpg

The Mirror from Wednesday the 24th of November, 1999.


http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac70/trencheel303/Beverleys%20Hotel%20-%20Dunoon%20-%20January%202010/noroof.jpg

Dude, where's my roof?

Comments welcome! :thumb