The Asylum

Dave Warren

The Asylum

This is Storthes Hall Lunatic Asylum, the Mansion you see here was built in the 1700’s, went up there today with the intention of having a snoop around and get some inside shots, however when we got there security had other ideas. We were quickley confronted and asked to leave, i said we only want to atke some photo’s to which he replied, “sorry not allowed to take photos, so i set about chatting to him and got on the better side and said we have come all this way and going without any shots was a shame so he said ok make it quick, so i set about firing a few off, but still could not get inside!!, turns out he has to stay here for 2 weeks solid in a porta cabin before going home when another shift arrives! at least we didnt have to cut ourselves up on hte brambles on the way out, he opened the main gate for us and let us out the easy way, quite a nice guy really, some can be total A holes and think they are all high and mighty, but he was a sound guy, my theory is be right with folk and they will be right back!

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The Asylum by Dave Warren
  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    fantastic shot, poor chap two weeks thats some shift, fantastic work

  • justimagine

    justimagine

    Superb work Dave, colors lighting and building are gorgeous!

  • Dave Warren replied

    Thank you

  • Ravenor

    Ravenor

    Amazing image Dave, that place looks awesome, and your treatment has made it look very moody and spooky to say the least, Superb work!!!

  • Dave Warren replied

    Thanks Ray

  • Glenn-Patrick Ferguson

    Glenn-Patrick ...

    I want to go in.

  • Dave Warren replied

    So did we!!

  • Rinkydink

    Rinkydink

    well done for your people management skills lol, spooky place great capture

  • Dave Warren replied

    Thanks Cat

  • Madeline M Allen

    Madeline M Allen

    SCARY PLACE !!! You captured it well !

  • Dave Warren replied

    Thanks Maddy

  • midzing

    midzing

    fantastic shot Dave,,,,love the atmosphere you have created,,, well done

  • Dave Warren replied

    Thanks wendy

  • BuddyH

    BuddyH

    WOW!

  • Dave Warren replied

    Cheers Buddy

  • papam

    papam

    Exellent work!

  • Dave Warren replied

    Thanks

  • gypsygirl

    gypsygirl

    Wonderful work, love the treatment, looks a very eerie place!

  • Dave Warren replied

    Thank you

  • MDossat

    MDossat

    Great shot. Do they really refer to it as a lunatic asylum? LOL.
    With security that tight it makes you wonder what’s really inside.

  • Dave Warren replied

    Thanks Mary, yes it was a Lunatic Asylum, they dont call them that nowadays, its not very PC, as for inside i dont think theres much left apart from graffiti, it was built in the 1700’s so is a listed building that cannot be taken down so i understand why security is tight to preserve what bit still remains

  • GlennRoger

    GlennRoger

    A beautiful yet haunting image. Makes you think about its history.

  • Dave Warren replied

    Thanks

  • budrfli

    budrfli

    wonderful find, loved your story and glad that you were able to get some shots!!

  • Dave Warren replied

    Thanks, i am glad i at least got this shot, would have preferred it without the fence!

  • Karen Martin IPA

    Karen Martin IPA

    Super shot. Such a lovely old building. Makes you wonder, though, why they won’t let you inside…. and why it needs guarding round the clock….

  • Dave Warren replied

    Thanks Karen, see the reply to Mdossat

  • Benjamin Young

    Benjamin Young

    Sorry you didnt get in…. Nice shot any way.

  • Dave Warren replied

    Thank you

  • vonne

    vonne

    AWESOME!

  • Dave Warren replied

    Thanks Yvonne

  • Kevin Kroeker

    Kevin Kroeker

    Now this looks terrifying… would make some very cool pics though!

  • Dave Warren replied

    Thanks Kevin

  • Karl Schlemmer

    Karl Schlemmer

    Just awesome Dave. :-)

  • Andy Harris

    Andy Harris

    That is an awesome looking building – love it…!

  • Dave Warren replied

    Cheers Andy

  • justlinda

    justlinda

    Gorgeous work and such a nice looking building shame you couldn’t get it.

  • Dave Warren replied

    Thanks Linda, it is a shame but its understandable why i couldnt get in, if all the hooligans would not insist on trying to burn things and smash the living daylights out of beautiful historic buildings then they would be there for all to enjoy, but thats the sad case of today

  • Kofoed

    Kofoed

    Brilliant image, Dave. Such a thorough work you present. The lighting is gorgious. Your work is so inspirational, thank you.

  • Dave Warren replied

    Thanks Kofoed, really appreciate it

  • Linda Syms

    Linda Syms

    Great composition Dave

  • Dave Warren replied

    Thanks Linda

  • Caroline Gorka

    Caroline Gorka

    Wonderful treatment of a place full of pain, life and emotion.
    I worked in a place like that in Warwickshire..before it was shut down, and turned into apartments :( was a gorgeous building

  • Dave Warren replied

    Thanks caroline, i think that is what will happen with this, it now belongs to the Huddersfield college, i hope they do something with it, such a shame

  • Dave Warren

    Dave Warren

    Thanks Sean

  • Caroline Gorka

    Caroline Gorka

    No doubt some students will wreck it – while we nurses continue to pick up the pieces.
    Sorry, I’ve stepped down from my soapbox !

  • Dave Warren replied

    No probs, i know how you feel

  • Angela Harburn

    Angela Harburn

    Wow Dave – so atmospheric! You certainly find some spooky places!!!

  • Dave Warren replied

    Thanks Angela

  • Rebs O

    Rebs O

    great shot – makes you wonder what is inside… the fact that he would not let you inside… please go back in and get a few shots….!!

  • TFFDavid

    TFFDavid

    Wow,eeeeeeee what a brilliant photograph.

  • Dave Warren replied

    Thanks David

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA

    Hmmm another haunting one … you just keep getting better my friend.

  • Dave Warren replied

    Thanks R, really appreciate it

  • Richard Shepherd

    Richard Shepherd

    Shame you didnt get in mate, looks like a good place. Nice external picture though :)

    ~Shepy

  • Dave Warren replied

    Cheers mate, yeah it was a shame, i hoped to get a guided tour but it wasnt to be, at least i got this and couple more.

  • kipishiux

    kipishiux

    Beatiful pic

  • Dave Warren replied

    Thank you

  • John Edwards

    John Edwards

    Stunning work again

  • Dave Warren replied

    Cheers John

  • Wildwings

    Wildwings

    This is a superb capture. The lighting is splendid and add a “spooky” feeling. This would be a great place to have a horror film! :)

  • Dave Warren

    Dave Warren

    It would, if people would stop smashing it up!, thanks for the comment

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