Report - Loxley Factories - Sheffield - October 2019

[Dead-Drop]

History:
This one has been covered many times, so I'll not go in depth with the history. But the site was used to produce refractory bricks and materials for the Sheffield steel industry. Closing in the 1990s, it has been on and off secured over the years with plans for homes to be built never becoming a reality.
For a more detailed history I suggest: HughieD's Report

The Explore:
This visit was in 2019, when there was virtually no security features so you could simply walk in. I was actually surprised at how much was left considering how long the place has been abandoned and how many nice features there were to see. On this rare occasion I was armed with my photo camera and attempted to captures some photos.
I only just stumbled across the snaps I took and thought it would be a shame to let them sit on my computer forever.

 

[Bugsuperstar]

Good effort with the chimney! I really liked the place.

 

[dansgas1000]

Nice shots, I liked this place, heard it's been quite well secured over the recent couple of years, a bit odd considering the type of place it is and the condition. You were brave climbing that chimney, I did consider it at the time but pussied out

 

[Dead-Drop]

Good effort with the chimney! I really liked the place.

Thanks! I've visited this one quite a few times since, still love it. Good day out when the weather's nice

Nice shots, I liked this place, heard it's been quite well secured over the recent couple of years, a bit odd considering the type of place it is and the condition. You were brave climbing that chimney, I did consider it at the time but pussied out

Cheers! I think the bottom bit of the ladder was still attached when I climbed it this time But I've learnt to trust it haha
I once got politely escorted out by a security guard, but the levels of security of recent years have truly been insane

 

[HughieD]

Decent take on the old girl. I know that chimney and you're braver than I!

 

[Dead-Drop]

Decent take on the old girl. I know that chimney and you're braver than I!

Appreciate it!

 

[JaffaTB]

Looks in pretty much the same state it did when i visited in 2022, no security measures but all the heras fencing and old mobile cameras were still there just not in use anymore, i too was suprised how good it was compared to how easy and open it was

Also i have a similar photo of me up that chimney