BOCM Barlby - Time capsule

[TK421]

Good afternoon fellow explorers, its been a long time since I have been exploring, been unwell, and busy, but I am right as ninepence now.

Hearing on the grapevine that one of my favorite sites was due for demolition, I hot footed it across to Barlby in the explorer wagon, with trusty Dobbo in tow who needed some well earned exploring too.

I have done the history on this place before, however the thing that is pushing for demolition is a proposal for a new development called Olympia Park, there is some propaganda on this here:

http://www.olympiapark.co.uk/

Basicly lots more houses and fast food outlets in an area prone to flooding, so thats great then

Although this place is right royally trashed it really would make a splendid victorian working museum, it would be nice to think that some of it could be incorporated, but we know the answer to that one!

Here are my photos of probably my last visit:

Belt and braces:

But not for much longer:

On the boil:

Light up the stairs:

Fly the fly wheel:

Spring is on its way:

Gauge porn:

Basil the:

Cathedral:

Get there while you can, when its gone, its gone

cheers

 

[LVI$$]

Isnt it good to see no graffiti,just urban decay.

 

[dobbo79]

*coughs*
On the pic of you looking down - i appear to be pertruding from your thigh!!!!!

Great explore as always matey and yes very much needed - Even though i was an emotional wreck almost

x

 

[smiler]

*coughs*
On the pic of you looking down - i appear to be pertruding from your thigh!!!!!

Please not on a family friendly forum, or is it just me with a filthy mind, wonderful pics and it's a shame if it all goes in the skip, Thanks.

 

[godzilla73]

Great pics, really interesting site, so thanks for sharing!
Godz

 

[nelly]

Like that!!!

 

[TeeJF]

Sorry to hear you've been poorly, welcome back. Liking the pics, apart from the Dobbo con-joined foetus...

 

[flyboys90]

The pulley/belt drive system looks incredible,great pics.

 

[Krypton]

this looks well cool

 

[TK421]

Cheers all, its a great explore once you get over the pong, highly recommended, just watch your step!

"Dobbo con-joined foetus" hmm, what an interesting thought, I don't mind, that Dobbo is an excellent exploring partner, apart from when she is trying to vault tunnel walls!

Come on Dobbo, lets see your offering missus, you know you want to!

cheers

Ian

 

[dobbo79]

Cheers all, its a great explore once you get over the pong, highly recommended, just watch your step!

"Dobbo con-joined foetus" hmm, what an interesting thought, I don't mind, that Dobbo is an excellent exploring partner, apart from when she is trying to vault tunnel walls!

Come on Dobbo, lets see your offering missus, you know you want to!

cheers

Ian

Hmmmmm - i hardly "vaulted" - with an ass like mine it more like "struggled" lol

Great explore mate - i was going to plonk my pics on your report - (lazy)........

In fact i just bloody might - "Move over - DOBBO COMING THROUUUUGGGGHHHHHHH"

 

[dobbo79]

Big Wheels Keep on Turning


Big Wheels keep on turning.... by Dobbo79, on Flickr

Get some Nuts


"Get some Nuts" by Dobbo79, on Flickr

Someone fill in the Report book..


Someone fill in the order by Dobbo79, on Flickr

Chains


"I'm in Chains" by Dobbo79, on Flickr

Salmonella!!!!


Someone check for Salmonella!! by Dobbo79, on Flickr


Lonely Steps by Dobbo79, on Flickr


Lonely Steps by Dobbo79, on Flickr

Panoramic (showing off)


Panoramic by Dobbo79, on Flickr


Pressures too high!!!! by Dobbo79, on Flickr

And finally - It had to be done......


Is there anyone up there?? by Dobbo79, on Flickr

Hope you like
CD xx

 

[TK421]

Me likes it ! Nice one Claire

 

[UrbanX]

Whoa, that really is a time capsule!
You two are just showing off with pics that good! Beautifully documented. Thanks for sharing!

 

[julesparr]

Fantastic pics, I grew up in Selby and my Dad worked at BOCM Barlby for over 30 years till the place closed and this is the first time I have seen inside

 

[Lost_In_Normandy]

wow super pictures!!

The brush and spring ones....eye candy. love the mix of detail and colour.