Blackwidow Submarine - Strood

BlackWidow Submarine

Date:   December 2014

Location: Medway

Public or Abandoned: NO

Demolished:  nO

not much can be said about this submarine - it back dates to the cold war and sits in the River Medway, 

its one place that iv always wanted to explore but have never been able to find a way in or the person who owns the sub.

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Hurricane aircraft Crash Memorial WW2 - Portsmouth

Hurricane Aircraft Crash Memorial WW2 

Date:   December

Location: Portsmouth

Public or Abandoned: public

Demolished:  no

There isn't much to say about this location except that if you are visiting it, please show respect as it is a memorial for people who died in a crash during World War II. I happened upon it by accident and took a moment to pay my respects before leaving the site.

Candy's Pit - Portsmouth

 Candy's Pit - 

Date:   December

Location: Portsmouth

Public or Abandoned: public

Demolished:  no

I found out from the Portsdown Tunnels website that Candy Pit is actually an abandoned quarry. While searching for something else, I unintentionally discovered small chalk holes in the wall. They were effortless to climb into, but I ended up getting covered in chalk..

GPO PR1 Protected repeater - Portsmouth

GPO PR1 Protected repeater - Portsmouth.

Date:   December

Location: Portsmouth

Public or Abandoned: Abandoned

Demolished:  No

This bunker is one of only eight that were built between 1951 and 1956. When I first came across it, I didn't know what it was and was unable to get inside. As a result, I only managed to take exterior shots of the bunker.t 

Strood Air-raid shelter/Gun emplacement

Strood Air-raid shelter/Gun emplacement

Date:  December Location: Medway

Public or Abandoned: Abandoned

Demolished:  Yes

It's rumored that there is an air-raid shelter in Broom Hill Park, but no evidence has been found, when searching for these so-called air-raid shelters I stumbled across what looked like to be covered for something but was unable to lift them.

Round View Tower - Portsmouth

 Round View Tower Portsmouth

Date:   November 2014

Location: Portsmouth

Public or Abandoned: Public

Demolished:  no

The Round View Tower is a highly regarded fortification around Portsmouth that has earned a grade one listing. It is open to the public and very easy to explore. During our exploration of this formation, we also visited the nearby arcades. If you're ever in the area, be sure to check out this piece of Portsmouth history. .

Colonial House - Medway

Colonial House 

 

Date:   October

Location: Medway

Public or Abandoned: Abandoned

Demolished:  Yes

According to reports, the Colonial House was a building worth £35 million that served its purpose for a limited time. However, in 2018, it was approved for demolition to make way for the construction of houses in the vicinity. Sadly, I was unable to explore the inside of the building and could only walk around the exterior due to its tight security. The building was eventually demolished, and new structures now occupy the site as of 2018.

2018 

2014 Photos 

River Lavant Tunnel, Chichester

River Lavant Tunnel, Chichester

Date:   October

Location: Chichester

Public or Abandoned: abandoned

Demolished:  No

There is very little known history about these tunnels, but they are prone to flooding during bad weather or high tide. I will never go back to this particular set of tunnels again as they were extremely creepy when I explored them. All I could think about was getting trapped or someone chasing me down the tunnels. I believe they may just be storm drain tunnels..