St John's Asylum - November '12

[ImmortalShadow]

This was a place very high-up on my "to do" list with some others, but I'm glad I can cross it off my list (even though I am planning on going back and seeing the places I missed).

I won't bother with explaining the history as it's been said before, so I'll get on with the photos!

Went with James_s (not sure if he's here anymore), Thompski, and as far as I'm aware, 3 other non-forum members.


Exterior by jessnphoto, on Flickr


Sunlight & Shadows by jessnphoto, on Flickr

Stereotypical St John's staircase shot! It was weird seeing them in so many photos and then being in front of them.

Staircase by jessnphoto, on Flickr


Looking Through by jessnphoto, on Flickr


Encased by jessnphoto, on Flickr

Many thanks for looking other photos from this trip can be found here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/jesstified/sets/72157631983681559/with/8176312326/.

 

[Ruby1995]

nice going!! it shall depend on money if i can join you on the next trip... i like the staircase shot last time i saw that was whne i was running up there away from a dog

 

[ImmortalShadow]

nice going!! it shall depend on money if i can join you on the next trip... i like the staircase shot last time i saw that was whne i was running up there away from a dog

Thanks I'm still amazed we weren't seen or caught going by what you and others have told me!

 

[steve2109]

Is a good place isn't it, we saw noone despite the cameras and PIR on the walls when we went ! it is somewhat dangerous upstairs though ! Did you get to the nursery ?

 

[Ruby1995]

the bit upstairs near the main staircase was ok when i was there, dont know about the other hospital bits though!! there was a PIR in the tree last time.... strange place to put one lol

 

[ImmortalShadow]

Is a good place isn't it, we saw noone despite the cameras and PIR on the walls when we went ! it is somewhat dangerous upstairs though ! Did you get to the nursery ?

It's a great place! We were told about there being cameras and PIR's, didn't see any, though. It is a bit dangerous! 2 of the people I was with got to the nursery, but I didn't which is one of the reasons I wouldn't mind going back again.

The sound-proofed ceilings (are they sound-proofed, or was someone pulling my leg? ) were a bit creepy!

 

[sonyes]

Quality pix there mate, loving that staircase.

 

[Ruby1995]

i think they were for soundproofing from what ive read, either that or someone got bored designing the place lol

 

[ImmortalShadow]

Quality pix there mate, loving that staircase.

Thanks very much! I couldn't remember if that staircase was in this asylum or another fairly well-known one, so it was a pleasant surprise to see it.

i think they were for soundproofing from what ive read, either that or someone got bored designing the place lol

I can imagine patients screaming and it having no effect

 

[UrbanX]

Nice one, glad to see its bearing up, and still doable. Fantastic photos too, really nice

 

[addictedmedia]

st johns looks awesome need to vist hear so much about it on the net

 

[ImmortalShadow]

Nice one, glad to see its bearing up, and still doable. Fantastic photos too, really nice

Thanks very much! No signs of demo work, but I guess we didn't get to where that was happening. It's still going strong, no signs of roof collapse

st johns looks awesome need to vist hear so much about it on the net

It's a nice explore, you should definitely visit if you get the chance to!

 

[flyboys90]

Nice one,thanks for sharing.

 

[prettyvacant71]

oooOOOooo nice one jimba!!!

Glad u made it back there....did u manage a peek at sleaford whilst u were there??? mind u the days aren't very long now pitch black by 4pm so u prob didn't get time, im still hoping to get a look at that ceiling as didn't get in last time and ur luvly pics make me wana leave asap

 

[Mars Lander]

Fantastic images you have of this place, this is a place we really want to see and soon.

 

[Silent Hill]

I just love this place. Happy memories indeed

 

[ImmortalShadow]

oooOOOooo nice one jimba!!!

Glad u made it back there....did u manage a peek at sleaford whilst u were there??? mind u the days aren't very long now pitch black by 4pm so u prob didn't get time, im still hoping to get a look at that ceiling as didn't get in last time and ur luvly pics make me wana leave asap

We didn't make it to Sleaford unfortunately, we wanted to but by the time we'd done a few other places on our list, it was getting dark. It's definitely worth a look at.

I just love this place. Happy memories indeed

It's a fantastic place. Didn't get to see all we wanted to, though!

Anyone know when it's going to be flattened or turned into flats...?

 

[Silent Hill]

Anyone know when it's going to be flattened or turned into flats...?

It's listed mate,so wont be knocked down. This may be of interest...... http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk...nsformed-200/story-16628864-detail/story.html

 

[ImmortalShadow]

It's listed mate,so wont be knocked down. This may be of interest...... http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk...nsformed-200/story-16628864-detail/story.html

Thanks for that, interesting read.

I'm glad it's listed and not being knocked down, shame about the water tower though. However, I don't fancy being one of the would-be residents

 

[skankypants]

Very nice Jimba...i need to visit here,give me a shout if you want to tag along for ur return visit,,...need to go back to the M.G.H. as we missed a lot,soon...great pics by the way...