This explore was one of the best hospitals we have come across. From hospital records left behind dating back to the mid-1900s, to old X-ray machines, this place genuinely looked like a zombie apocalypse had happened.
Huge thanks to MOD Dan 2 for the photos — without them, a few short videos! 😄
This explore started with no messing about; we just sent it. There was still an active section of the hospital on site, so we began by dodging cameras and checking windows and doors on the lower floors before climbing up to the roof to find our way in.
Once we dropped in, this explore was like no other hospital we had ever done. It was a true time-capsule hospital, with mid-1900s paper patient records simply left behind. In one room, there was an old, decaying X-ray machine still lying there.
As we continued exploring, we didn’t get the chance to reach the upper levels, as our explore was cut short by the police arriving with dogs to find us.
Here’s some history on the Hospital –
This hospital has a long history dating back to the mid-19th century, originally established to serve a growing industrial town and its surrounding rural communities. Built during a time when healthcare was rapidly evolving in Britain, the site expanded steadily to meet increasing demand, particularly during periods of war, epidemics, and population growth.
Throughout the late 1800s and early 1900s, the hospital became a key medical centre, offering treatments that were considered advanced for their time. New wards, operating theatres, and specialist departments were added over the decades, reflecting changes in medical practice and technology. During both World Wars, the site played an important role in treating injured service personnel and civilians alike.
By the mid-20th century, the hospital was fully integrated into the newly formed National Health Service, continuing to provide care for generations of local families. However, as healthcare needs changed and newer facilities were built elsewhere, parts of the site became outdated. Gradual downsizing followed, with sections closing and services being relocated.
Eventually, the hospital fell silent, leaving behind corridors frozen in time. Paper records, medical equipment, and forgotten rooms now tell the story of decades of care, innovation, and human experience — a true time capsule of Britain’s medical past.
Hope you enjoy these images and the documentation of this hospital. Catch you all on the next explore.
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