HAMILTON LODGE , DEC. 2022
HISTORY
Hamilton Lodge is a residential care facility that catered for people with learning disabilities, as well as elderly people and those with mental related problems - part of the building had been refurbished (along time ago) ...the main building was mainly for people with complex needs and Autism. It was able to cater for up to 34 individuals. Hamilton lodge is set on a plot of land that is 18 acres. Hamilton Lodge was first established in cc1942.
Selbourne Court (I also have photographs of and will add in the morning) provided support for up to 18 older individuals also with learning disabilities - whom have lived within the site for many years. Bristowe Close (another part of the premises that I have photographs of) - comprises of four separate bungalows, each containing four self-contained flats.
Support and care was provided for people with a multitude of disabilities whom may have autistic spectrum disorders, mental health needs and complex behavioural needs.
Within this first set off photos I have added, I have also included the official leaflet/booklet that further informs of the care given. One weeks stay would cost £1048.00 gbp.
THE EXPLORE
We arrived later in the day than we had planned due to heavy traffic, before hand I had been told about this place but hadn't researched it first as I knew it would be more exciting not knowing what was around each corner and behind each door. When we arrived we entered in what later turned out to be the 'hard way' we made our way up to the main building and found a very easy and obvious point to enter. we were shocked at just how deteriated parts of the building were, it had water droplets cascading down from the ceiling from the moment we got in. The staircase caught my eyes first..but we decided to explore the ground floor and basement first and worked our way to the top floor in due course. We had a great time and collectively took over 700 photographs as well as filmed on our way around.
We took a short smoke and vape break and consumed the food we had packed for the day.. and then made our way to the next building which resided just behind the lodge...'The Coach House' here we took photos of the original stable and then looked in each of the rooms and documented by means of photography and video footage the upper floor and work rooms as well as what appeared to more recently be a COSHH Storage room and an electric room with what I believe to be huge coils or fuses... We then made our way to the area further back...
Once at the furthest point we discovered 2 groups of bungalow style structures with road signs for each of the accommodations ...for the most part these were in much better condition...we entered a majority although a couple of them were secure and we left them that way.
I have one regret ..we missed one structure hiding behind a wall which had a purpose during the war - (An arboretum which is dedicated to Far East Prisoners of War), If we are ever in the area again we may go back to document it.
Lastly before departing we explored the little cottage by the main road and got some great photos ...again I will add these in the morning once I've had some shut eye.
SUMMERY
After seeing other reports here from years back the decay, damp and general dilapidations is more apparent than ever.. and appears trashed upon a second glance. However - I am glad we documented it, it was a good day with good weather, there were no signs of security or dogs on site and no cameras that we could see....However the accommodation at the rear of the site did have motion detectors and an alarm had been triggered before we even got there... We met another group of explorers there and they said it was triggered before they arrived as well... undeterred we continued with the adventure. but kept our eyes peeled just in case.
A day well spent.
HISTORY
Hamilton Lodge is a residential care facility that catered for people with learning disabilities, as well as elderly people and those with mental related problems - part of the building had been refurbished (along time ago) ...the main building was mainly for people with complex needs and Autism. It was able to cater for up to 34 individuals. Hamilton lodge is set on a plot of land that is 18 acres. Hamilton Lodge was first established in cc1942.
Selbourne Court (I also have photographs of and will add in the morning) provided support for up to 18 older individuals also with learning disabilities - whom have lived within the site for many years. Bristowe Close (another part of the premises that I have photographs of) - comprises of four separate bungalows, each containing four self-contained flats.
Support and care was provided for people with a multitude of disabilities whom may have autistic spectrum disorders, mental health needs and complex behavioural needs.
Within this first set off photos I have added, I have also included the official leaflet/booklet that further informs of the care given. One weeks stay would cost £1048.00 gbp.
THE EXPLORE
We arrived later in the day than we had planned due to heavy traffic, before hand I had been told about this place but hadn't researched it first as I knew it would be more exciting not knowing what was around each corner and behind each door. When we arrived we entered in what later turned out to be the 'hard way' we made our way up to the main building and found a very easy and obvious point to enter. we were shocked at just how deteriated parts of the building were, it had water droplets cascading down from the ceiling from the moment we got in. The staircase caught my eyes first..but we decided to explore the ground floor and basement first and worked our way to the top floor in due course. We had a great time and collectively took over 700 photographs as well as filmed on our way around.
We took a short smoke and vape break and consumed the food we had packed for the day.. and then made our way to the next building which resided just behind the lodge...'The Coach House' here we took photos of the original stable and then looked in each of the rooms and documented by means of photography and video footage the upper floor and work rooms as well as what appeared to more recently be a COSHH Storage room and an electric room with what I believe to be huge coils or fuses... We then made our way to the area further back...
Once at the furthest point we discovered 2 groups of bungalow style structures with road signs for each of the accommodations ...for the most part these were in much better condition...we entered a majority although a couple of them were secure and we left them that way.
I have one regret ..we missed one structure hiding behind a wall which had a purpose during the war - (An arboretum which is dedicated to Far East Prisoners of War), If we are ever in the area again we may go back to document it.
Lastly before departing we explored the little cottage by the main road and got some great photos ...again I will add these in the morning once I've had some shut eye.
SUMMERY
After seeing other reports here from years back the decay, damp and general dilapidations is more apparent than ever.. and appears trashed upon a second glance. However - I am glad we documented it, it was a good day with good weather, there were no signs of security or dogs on site and no cameras that we could see....However the accommodation at the rear of the site did have motion detectors and an alarm had been triggered before we even got there... We met another group of explorers there and they said it was triggered before they arrived as well... undeterred we continued with the adventure. but kept our eyes peeled just in case.
A day well spent.
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