History taken from Wessexarch
The site was originally developed in 1812 by the Ashton family, and called Newton Bank Print Works. The Works continued to expand and develop until its height during the mid-20th century. By 1966, Newton Bank Print Works was the only remaining wax print company in the UK. By 2007, various factors meant that all manufacturing ceased at the ABC Works, with the work and all machinery transferred to Ghana. The majority of the buildings across the site now stand empty.
The place turns out to be a bit of an old one on this site, which explains why it isn’t very popular given very little is left outside of a couple small warehouses and bomb shelters. The place is still a fun little mooch and makes for a fun hour out, enjoying the sheer size of the warehouse, as well as the acoustics (a bit of shitty singing on my end). I probably let everyone know exactly where we were but no one showed up so I wasn’t complaining. There is a fair few photos as I was enjoying the red doors and pipe work against the sheet metal, it was quite aesthetic.
Aforementioned Shelters
Warning signs
Inside the warehouse, I couldn’t get in the smaller one and it did seem active, although I could be wrong.
Some substance. Not exactly keen on finding out what it is.
Time for the nicer shots
Twattery
The site was originally developed in 1812 by the Ashton family, and called Newton Bank Print Works. The Works continued to expand and develop until its height during the mid-20th century. By 1966, Newton Bank Print Works was the only remaining wax print company in the UK. By 2007, various factors meant that all manufacturing ceased at the ABC Works, with the work and all machinery transferred to Ghana. The majority of the buildings across the site now stand empty.
The place turns out to be a bit of an old one on this site, which explains why it isn’t very popular given very little is left outside of a couple small warehouses and bomb shelters. The place is still a fun little mooch and makes for a fun hour out, enjoying the sheer size of the warehouse, as well as the acoustics (a bit of shitty singing on my end). I probably let everyone know exactly where we were but no one showed up so I wasn’t complaining. There is a fair few photos as I was enjoying the red doors and pipe work against the sheet metal, it was quite aesthetic.
Aforementioned Shelters
Warning signs
Inside the warehouse, I couldn’t get in the smaller one and it did seem active, although I could be wrong.
Some substance. Not exactly keen on finding out what it is.
Time for the nicer shots
Twattery
