St. Josephs Nursing Home, Lochwinnoch May '09

[mr_bones]

St. Josephs has had a number of uses, since the core of the building was built in 1796, this included the addition of the chapel in 1943. It was converted into a nursing home in 1955 and continued to operate until 2004 (yes 2004, not 1994!!). Some interesting history, and a good set of photos can be found here ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/skin_ubx/sets/72157617146352801/ )

I was shocked at the incredibly bad state of the place in areas, especially seeing as it had only taken 5 years of abuse and missing roof slates/lead for an entire floor to fall through.

Despite this, it was an enjoyable explore.

Visited with Kate, Havoc, Lost and Jaff Fox.

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[klempner69]

Terrific slice of dereliction...and what was that computer..looks like a right relic.very good as usual Mr B.

 

[mr_bones]

1983 Commodore

 

[Sabtr]

Crikey that place has fallen to bits!

It's amazing how the walls have peeled and woodwork rotted. I can see parquet (spel?) flooring showing under one of the carpets.

Looks a great place to explore though.

Thanks for posting.

 

[klempner69]

That Commodore predates a fellow explorer I know who happens to have a birthday soon!!!!!

ps..is it spelt Parkay?..not sure meself

 

[chelle]

Nice to see no blue pipes there

 

[Krypton]

What a shame about the floor. Looks like yu had a very good trip around scotland though!

 

[Foxylady]

Really sad to see the place in such a state!
Glad to see the gorgeous stained-glass windows still intact, though.
Mr B, you look like an angelic choirboy in the group portrait!!!

 

[rat girl]

oooo that looks great! like the piccy with the chairs - can just imagine a crazy old woman sitting in one of them waiting on someone visiting!!

 

[BenCooper]

That Commodore predates a fellow explorer I know who happens to have a birthday soon!!!!!

ps..is it spelt Parkay?..not sure meself

It's Parquet