fairmile asylum

there's an old mental asylum nr Reading known as Fairmile lunatic asylum (also known as moulsford asylum)

http://www.berkshirerecordoffice.org.uk/collections/fairmile/fairmile_story_1.htm
http://urbandesertion.squarespace.com/fairmile/
http://news.webshots.com/album/557069998hVArqr
http://www.guerillaphotography.fotopic.net/c968830.html

its being sold off to be converted into flats or something, but its got to be worth a shot, before its lost.

Would love to investigate this one, I wonder who would have to be approached to get permission.

Hi Bongo, English partnerships are who we will need to contact on this one I think.

Hi Guys

I heard about this place and have spoken with the Security Staff at the gate couple of months ago.However apart from them being scared to enter the asylum due to numerous screams and unexplainable activity.

Furthermore the place is riddled with asbestos and the developers will not grant permission due to the health and safety aspect.

steve-debz wrote:

Hi Guys

I heard about this place and have spoken with the Security Staff at the gate couple of months ago.However apart from them being scared to enter the asylum due to numerous screams and unexplainable activity.

Furthermore the place is riddled with asbestos and the developers will not grant permission due to the health and safety aspect.

That's not fair, now that you've said that there's asbestos everywhere, but the fact that the guards are to scared to enter due to the fact that there's unexplainable activity, screams etc makes me want to go in there even more

maybe its a coverup for something else

Hi Neut

Unfortuantely the developer who i have the details for is adamant that the place is a health hazard due to asbestos and does not want to risk people entering the property.

When i asked him about disclaimers and everything.It was a big fat "NO".

Steve

So NOT feeling the asbestos


Tx

Hi Guys

You know what kind of thought that i have just had , wouldn't that be a cool place to do a workshop followed up by an investigation , that would be excellent training ground for something like that .

Does any one know who it belongs to ???

cheers
ian

Can somebody let Ian and i know the availability of this one please? It would be a great location for a team investigation.

Maybe Toni, and Sheena could do something to secure this place.

Wow....sounds like a fantastic location.

I have the Property developers details somewhere and they advised re the ASBESTOS.

I can dig them out and forward them if you want them.


Steve-debz

Yes please mate. Maybe in a Police capacity you may have more luck gaining permission. We could all get masks if necessary!

Leave it with me mate and i will see what strings i can pull next week.

Steve

Would be better to do an investigation first and then think about a workshop no?

Check it out first.

Even though we're now doing workshops and tours, still good for the team to do investigations.

That's what I meant mate lol...

Investigate the location as a team..I dont think it would be a safe event location.

This place sound really good to do, how are you getting on with finding out if we can get to do the investgation there any news?..if someone can forwards the details to me ill see if i can do something

Hi Guys

I have left another message with the Developers regarding getting access to the premises.

I have informed them that i am aware that there are safety aspects to be considered and that if we are allowed to be grant permission that each person will have to risk assess at all times and the developers will not be held liable for any incident or injury etc.

I am now waiting for a response and i will give it to wednesday and chase it up if i don't hear anything.

Steve

that would be great Steve!!!

To investigate an asylum is at the top of my location wish list!

Keeping my fingers crossed,
Hella

I am sure if i keep up the harrassing they will buckle under the pressure.Lol

Unfortantly they are very strict at Fair Mile and i had to make my own way in which when your a single photographer is easy done but not an option for the GPS team.

I have spent afew nights and days in the place and i love it, such a beautiful place.

As for the Activity i've experienced footsteps and doors slamming but no screaming that the security have mentioned.

I did catch a strange mist in the old Chaple of Rest

https://2img.net/h/i11.photobucket.com/albums/a177/ukmayhem/DSC_0095.jpg

heres a set of pics i took inside

http://www.standingquiet.fotopic.net/c1638856.html

Matt

Thanks for the information Matt!

Steve will keep trying as he has a unique torture methods up his sleeve lol... This location may make a great place to conduct our new G.P.S Exam...

Speak soon Steve! (P.S) Got your text mate.

LOL
I have just thought the same thing.... perfect place to do the exams!!!

Keeping my fingers crossed,
Hella

Hi guys

Just to let you know i recieved a call from the developers i have got to call back tuesday pm as the guy i needed to speak to was on leave until tuesday.

But i will be back on to them on tuesday afternoon and give you an update

thanks Baz my torture methods have got me into probs recently.

That would be so cool, lets all keep a positive thought for Tuesday

thanks Steve for time spent trying to sort this out

neut

Unfortunately, I would be unable to attend this location due to health reasons.

Tx

Hows the negotiations going for this?

Matt