Pilkington Glass, Kirk Sandall. July 2017

[Ferox]

I was not really sure what to expect from this place. It turned out to be a huge industrial playground with loads to have a look at. The size of this spot is awesome and I could not have asked for a better place to give my wide angle lens it's first outing. The workshops where another nice section in here. Some nice old machinery left to see. I really enjoyable explore this one and having a wide angle with me was a great bonus. Visited with non member Paul.
HISTORY
Pilkingtons was founded in 1826 as a partnership between members of the Pilkington and Greenall families, based in St Helens, Lancashire. It was originally named Greenall and Pilkington up until 1849. On the departure from the partnership of the last Greenall in 1845, the firm became known as Pilkington Brothers.
The Kirk Sandall site came into existence in the early 1920's when the firm looked to establish another site in the UK. Kirk Sandall was an ideal situation. Its excellent waterway and railway facilities were conveniently sited, especially since the Great Central Railway Company had doubled its line in the area.
After 76 year producing glass, the factory finally closed its doors in 2008. Not much has changed since it closed, most of it has remained abandoned but some of the site is used by Trackwork for training and storage.

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Thanks For Looking

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[5t3tcv743]

Nice report. I've seen a lot on this place. Looks like a great day out!

 

[prettyvacant71]

A wangle def makes a big difference, great shots with some decent stuff left to photo.

 

[Sam Haltin]

A nice collection of photos. These buildings are huge, as an example if you take a look at the little guy in the distant in picture three. A pity they couldn't be used for something else.

 

[Mikeymutt]

That big room is something else when you stand there.i did love the machine shop.wanted longer on there really.great set matey

 

[HughieD]

Another top-notch report. Gotta do this place myself sometime...

 

[Ferox]

Thanks for the comments everybody Yep, the size of the long building is something else. Paul does provide a good scale on pic 3

 

[Shelby]

Where about is this place Iv been searching for an hour with postcodes and it keeps coming up with new houses or not abandoned factory’s

 

[BikinGlynn]

Where about is this place Iv been searching for an hour with postcodes and it keeps coming up with new houses or not abandoned factory’s

as this was 2017 Im guessing it is now new houses!