First a bit of history
This is how the building once stood before becoming derelict
So, having become quite fixated with London as an exploring venue, we planned another little trip up to do some rooftops and have a scout around Millennium Mills. Visited with MarkyMark and Kinger. With the Queens Jubilee fast approaching, now perhaps isn't the best time to be snooping around London in places you aren't really supposed to be. After a failed attempt at Millennium Mills, we got back on the tube and headed for our next place on the hit list, Sea Containers House. As we'd had to cut our Millennium trip short, it was still broad daylight when we arrived at our destination. We had a look around, a pub full of people next door, pedestrians, traffic, you name it, it was there.
We couldn't decide weather to wait it out or just go for it. While we were deliberating, there seemed to be a lull in activity so in we went. Well 2 of us did, MarkyMark couldn't get his moobs through our access point. Once inside we scouted around for an alternative way to get MarkyMark inside and we were all in!
Little did we know at this point but this would turn out to be one of those epic "I can't believe where I'm standing" moments.
We spent some time, making our way around the building and sussing out the rooftops and vantage points ready for when it got dark. We then spotted a wooden door with a rather posh looking marble doorstep. Very odd for a derelict building! The door was ajar, we opened it and couldn't believe what we saw...
We were inside a luxury penthouse type place overlooking the south bank, presumably some sort of marketing suite or a place for some special guests during Jubilee week to watch the events.
Usually when you explore, you end up covered in dirt and grime, this occasion was quite the opposite, we all donned a set of overshoes from the box full by the door as we didn't want to mark or damage anything.
The entrance corridor
Hallway/reception area
Just pointing out exactly where we're at
The 85" TV that we watched some Eurovision on whilst waiting for the sun to set
A wide shot of the main function room which included a lovely backlit panorama of the view that was behind us
The decked viewing platforms
Bathroom
Office complete with computers, printers etc
Party time
Kitchen Area
Sea Containers Sign
And finally, the reason we came in the first place, the night shots
This is how the building once stood before becoming derelict
So, having become quite fixated with London as an exploring venue, we planned another little trip up to do some rooftops and have a scout around Millennium Mills. Visited with MarkyMark and Kinger. With the Queens Jubilee fast approaching, now perhaps isn't the best time to be snooping around London in places you aren't really supposed to be. After a failed attempt at Millennium Mills, we got back on the tube and headed for our next place on the hit list, Sea Containers House. As we'd had to cut our Millennium trip short, it was still broad daylight when we arrived at our destination. We had a look around, a pub full of people next door, pedestrians, traffic, you name it, it was there.
We couldn't decide weather to wait it out or just go for it. While we were deliberating, there seemed to be a lull in activity so in we went. Well 2 of us did, MarkyMark couldn't get his moobs through our access point. Once inside we scouted around for an alternative way to get MarkyMark inside and we were all in!
Little did we know at this point but this would turn out to be one of those epic "I can't believe where I'm standing" moments.
We spent some time, making our way around the building and sussing out the rooftops and vantage points ready for when it got dark. We then spotted a wooden door with a rather posh looking marble doorstep. Very odd for a derelict building! The door was ajar, we opened it and couldn't believe what we saw...
We were inside a luxury penthouse type place overlooking the south bank, presumably some sort of marketing suite or a place for some special guests during Jubilee week to watch the events.
Usually when you explore, you end up covered in dirt and grime, this occasion was quite the opposite, we all donned a set of overshoes from the box full by the door as we didn't want to mark or damage anything.
The entrance corridor
Hallway/reception area
Just pointing out exactly where we're at
The 85" TV that we watched some Eurovision on whilst waiting for the sun to set
A wide shot of the main function room which included a lovely backlit panorama of the view that was behind us
The decked viewing platforms
Bathroom
Office complete with computers, printers etc
Party time
Kitchen Area
Sea Containers Sign
And finally, the reason we came in the first place, the night shots
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