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Visited solo. I'd wanted to do this the week before when I did the Courthouse but I was worn out after that so I knocked it back again. Having another free weekend to do something, I thought why not try this? So back over to Sheffield I went. And I'm glad I did! Looking at reports, nothing...

HMS St. George, Portsmouth Did this site a few months back with my mate Spook and his brother. Spent a nice few hours here, but at the end we ran into some pikeys stealing metal! Thanks for looking. Hope you enjoyed!

A little bit of history on why this building lies empty: it has also suffered 2 major arson attacks (one in downstairs offices and one at the rear in the factory) but walking round there has been many more attempts early this year (2013) you can buy there full list of "useful" contacts...

George Barnsley and Sons Ltd. (founded 1836) They were in Cornish Place on the Don and specialised in forge filing and cutting tools for leather workers and shoe makers. One George Barnsley was Master Cutler in 1883.: George Barnsley and Son is listed in the 1837 Sheffield directory as a file...

Be gentle, this is my first report ! lol Visited with urban witness, urban sentry & urban tempest After seeing a lot of reports for this place i had wanted to visit it for a while, all i can say it was worth the wait. The only downside is one of us ( me ) forgot spare camera batteries...

Derp de Derp DERRRRRRRRRPPPPPPP 2013 Derp. Not sure of demise. 2010: Derp. I had always wanted to do a pub! Sadly this one is absolutley FUBAR! Hardly any info on it, but judging by some of the expiry dates its about 2008 sometime. Place is torn apart, but has something about it. This...

Thankful there was enough remaining to grab some shots and at the same time have a good giggle Splored With Lara,Trog and peaches In the back area of the stage Lara found some costumes and the silliness began. Beds began to roll up and down the corridors . Better not to ask...

Visited with PROJ3CTM4YH3M and Darbians on a very cold and snowy day. I had no idea what to expect of this place as I had never seen any pictures of it before I went, it was so much better than I could have imagined, absolutely loved it. History: George Barnsley and Sons Ltd. (founded...

Once would have been a fine building in it's day, I believe it's listed but not been able to find out when it was built. The offices attached are undergoing major interior repairs. This is what I've managed to find out. 2001 - major refurb costing £60k. 2005- closed it's doors. 2006 -...

Explored on the first day of the year of double digits in temperature, a whole 10 centigrade !. This was explored with two non-forum members and had a large twist to my usual explores, we when to this location to have a mess around photoshoot with 40's dresses... sorry i didnt put one on ;]...

We all know and love this place so thought ide throw a few of my little pics up ..ive left the big angles out ..splored with Ps as always a memorable weekend in many ways..especially the magic mushrooms on the motorway.. :) hope you enjoy the pics...

Another joint effort, way back in 1978.Many thanx Paul for all your effort in restoring these pics.This camp was used to train up the 17th Airbourne Division,then in feb 1944 the 5th Armoured Division arrived too.Used to bring my air gun up here and practice till the real Army came in 1977 and...

First report so i'll start off small . An automotive parts factory which was shut down towards the end of 2008 after being in operation for 20 years. Upon closure the factory axed 200 jobs. In its prime the factory supplied a lot of parts to major manufacturers in the general area, now the...

GEORGE BARNSLEY & SONS LTD, SHEFFIELD. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Me and NK took a mooch round this crackin' old place on a Bobbys fueled whistle stop tour of 'Steel Town'. Brilliant splore! Highly recommend this one, if youve not been then get crackin'!! :)...

George Barnsley & Sons. Founded in 1836,the original factory was situated on Kelham Island, Sheffield, one of the oldest industrial areas in Sheffield and they specialised in forge filing and cutting tools for leather workers and shoe makers. In 1837 they were listed in the Sheffield...

This place is well nice a big thanks to Blueink top job on info you gave me :thumb . This place is bigger than it looks from the outside MUCH BIGGER !, Ooooozing with goodness from one of the biggest stores to line drive shafts......iwe were in for hours and i still want to go back (and...