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Explore #55: The Superphosphate Factory, aka Mini Millennium Mills, Suffolk – May 2014

June 15, 2014

Industrial & Commercial Sites, United Kingdom

After our night time wanderings in an abandoned mental asylum, Darren of Desolate Nation and I decided to stop off to have a look around this former superphosphate factory on our way home. History This warehouse complex was originally built circa 1858-60 as a factory for the manufacture of superphosphate fertilizers for Joseph Fison. The two uppermost of the four storeys were added later in the 19th century. Most of the original windows in the timber-framed upper storeys are unaltered.…

Explore #17c (third revisit, by moon and morning light): Severalls Asylum, Colchester, Essex – May 2014

June 14, 2014

Adam X

Hospitals & Asylums, United Kingdom

Sevs holds a special place in the hearts of many Urban Explorers, including my own. Famed for its beautiful decaying corridors, morgue, peeling paint and Michael the legendary security guard it deserves more than one visit. After my epic 8-hour explore in November 2013 (see that report for full history and many of Sevs’ highlights), and the fun and festivities of ‘Santa Sevs’ in December 2013, it was time to pay the old girl a revisit. The plan this time…

Explore #54: Baron Hill Estate, Beaumaris, Wales – May 2014

June 13, 2014

Adam X

Palaces, Castles & Mansions, United Kingdom

After my recent exploring in Belgium and Iceland, it’s back to the windy and rainy UK for my next report! Upon our return from Iceland, Mrs X and I headed straight to Anglesey for a friend’s wedding. I took the opportunity on the morning of the wedding to nip up the road for a couple of hours on this solo explore. I forgot to mention in my last report that my DSLR had a slight accident when I was in…