The British United Shoe Machinery Corp Leics sept 2010 offices

[MD]

Now i love exploring i like roc posts and i love asylums but my real passion is Industrial Sites
myself and a few of the other leics bunch have pretty well covered the BUSM factory since it became empty over the past few years
so when Goldie told me another part was now empty i was off like a shot quick recce while waiting for goldie
15 mins later we were into the offices and main factory floors..
reception

outbuildings

2nd floor main factory

doors to factory floor

Fire hose still rolled up

Factory floor clocks

Lamson pipes

old safe key before BUSM was turning into a corporation

and finally the factory Steam whistle

To see more click on my flickr link..


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[klempner69]

Well done Mat,bet that fire hose doesnt stay safe for long

 

[Goldie87]

Was good to finally get into this part of the site. Been been waiting for this building to become vacant for a long time. Wasn't a great deal in there, but nice to get it done anyway.

 

[tommo]

is this the one with the big air raid shelters beneath it ?

 

[MD]

yes mate
although you need a spade to see them now

 

[tommo]

yes mate
although you need a spade to see them now

grrrrrrr we where in the area about 6 months ago and nearly went for a look, shame i didnt

 

[chaoticreason]

Some gorgeously clear shots,I love some of the more spacious shots,they actually manage to capture the imensity of the of place,not an easy thing to do.
Well done fellows.

 

[Lost Explorer]

Nicely done guys! Not seen these buildings done before

 

[SBHphotography]

it's all being converted into houses now

Can see this from my bedroom!
Wanted to have a look around aswell!

 

[Goldie87]

The houses were already being built when these photos were taken, everything shown here is still there...

 

[highcannons]

Well done Mat,bet that fire hose doesnt stay safe for long

Your probably right there......but don't try using it unless you have tough hands...that old canvas stuff used to scrape the skin off your hands something rotten....

 

[SBHphotography]

The houses were already being built when these photos were taken, everything shown here is still there...

Oh?

Can you still get inside then? =/

 

[Goldie87]

Your probably right there......but don't try using it unless you have tough hands...that old canvas stuff used to scrape the skin off your hands something rotten....

Some of the fire hoses went to a local museum and are now on a vintage fire engine

Oh?

Can you still get inside then? =/

It varies from week to week really, best to go and have a look around.