Fort Burgoyne, Dover, Dec '13

[chopper]

Yes, and no. There was obviously work going on, and there were some wires and portable lighting. Picture 5, all of the flooring is brand new. But I didn't see any tools or generators, or scaffold towers. I expect it's all locked up, or work has stopped. It seems a lot of these places were bought a few years ago when companies had money to gamble with, now they realise the job ahead and the true cost, and have ceased work. Part of me hopes that is happening here.

 

[klempner69]

Dover delight complete with bath taps.Excellent.

 

[Obscurity]

Yes, and no. There was obviously work going on, and there were some wires and portable lighting. Picture 5, all of the flooring is brand new. But I didn't see any tools or generators, or scaffold towers. I expect it's all locked up, or work has stopped. It seems a lot of these places were bought a few years ago when companies had money to gamble with, now they realise the job ahead and the true cost, and have ceased work. Part of me hopes that is happening here.

Yeah it is quite probable that the money pot has run dry more recently. It is a shame that it has lost some character from the works but they have done a good job so far of restoring it while keeping its original features. I heard that the archives had purchased it and plan to use it for storage. The core samples that were over the far side had been removed last year and given to the dover museum.

 

[Canonfodder]

If you are interested in this kind of stuff and this period of history then pop over to Wales - there's a few of these knocking about. Message me if youre interested

 

[chopper]

Yeah it is quite probable that the money pot has run dry more recently. It is a shame that it has lost some character from the works but they have done a good job so far of restoring it while keeping its original features. I heard that the archives had purchased it and plan to use it for storage. The core samples that were over the far side had been removed last year and given to the dover museum.

It is a shame, but I'd much rather see it get used and changed, than crumble into the ground or get demo'd cause it's too dangerous.

Core samples??? Don't know about these...?!?!

 

[chopper]

If you are interested in this kind of stuff and this period of history then pop over to Wales - there's a few of these knocking about. Message me if youre interested

Me and a few friends are heading to Wales in the next few months (we hope), I'm definitely interested. I'll message you nearer the time, Thanks!!!

 

[Wevsky]

It is a shame, but I'd much rather see it get used and changed, than crumble into the ground or get demo'd cause it's too dangerous.Core samples??? Don't know about these...?!?!

they where core samples from a/the channel tunnel i do believe

 

[Stussy]

Very cool, liking the baths and the stables,