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Awakening the Paranormal & explorers, Chesterfield (2025)

16/06/2025

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19/03/2025

THE DOCTORS HOUSE
what a great explore many items that should be in a museum and many memories just rotten some items that made you feel sad, was a good explore with Grandad, kev, mama b, Andy.

26/02/2025

i think the internet is broken, ill try again later xx

16/02/2025

RAF SYERSTON
officers mess and accomodation,offices
RAF Syerston was built as part of the bomber expansion in the late 1930s, but did not open until 1 December 1940. The first aircraft were Vickers Wellingtons crewed by Polish flyers who had joined the RAF. In July 1941, they were replaced by members of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), flying Handley-Page Hampdens. From December 1941 until 5 May 1942, the base was closed whilst a concrete runway was built with two T2 hangars. When it re-opened, it became part of No. 5 Group. In 1942, several squadrons of Avro Lancaster aircraft arrived.
In March 1943, Wing Commander Guy Gibson was commanding officer of 106 Sqn at Syerston, before he was given the task of forming 617 Sqn – The Dambusters, at RAF Coningsby.
In 1943, Bill Reid of 61 Squadron won a Victoria Cross on a mission flown from Syerston.
On 17 November 1943, the operational squadrons departed, and the station was used for bomber crew training, led by Captain Robert White. It became known as the Lancaster Finishing School (LFS) in January 1944. From November 1943 to July 1944, there was also a Bombing and Gunnery Defence Training Flight in attendance with several Wellingtons, Spitfires, Hurricanes, plus a few Martinet tug aircraft; all employed in brushing up the skills of air gunners on air-to-air exercises. The LFS left on 1 April 1945, with No. 49 Squadron arriving from RAF Fulbeck later in the month who only had one operation before leaving to RAF Mepal in September.
On 25 October 1945, the station became part of Transport Command[2] with a Heavy Conversion Unit arriving from RAF Leicester East, which stayed until 5 January 1948 when it moved to RAF Dishforth. Syerston was taken over by Flying Training Command on 1 February 1948, when No. 22 Flying School (22 FS) arrived from RAF Ouston, which trained pilots for the Fleet Air Arm (FAA). Other nearby RAF airfields used for flying circuits were RAF Newton, RAF Wymeswold, and Tollerton airfield (now Nottingham Airport). The training school became No. 2 Flying Training School RAF (2 FTS) in 1955.[2] In November 1953, Percival Provosts began being used, being replaced by the (Hunting Percival) Jet Provost in 1959. The flying training school was disbanded on 16 January 1970 when the need for pilots had diminished, and the station lay vacant. Syerston was placed under care and maintenance from 1971
The 1958 Syerston Avro Vulcan crash was an aviation accident that occurred in England on 20 September 1958 during an air show at RAF Syerston, Nottinghamshire when a prototype Avro Vulcan bomber crashed. All four crew on board and three people on the ground were killed.
On the day of the accident VX770 was flying from the Rolls-Royce airfield at Hucknall, with four crew on board, including a flight test engineer from Avro, carrying out performance tests on the Rolls-Royce Conway engines that had been fitted in place of the Sapphires and Avons originally fitted. During the course of the test-flight VX770 diverted to RAF Syerston to participate in the Battle of Britain day air show
The Vulcan flew along runway 07 then started a rolling climb to starboard. During this manoeuvre the starboard wing disintegrated, resulting in a collapse of the main spar and wing structure. The Vulcan went into a dive with the starboard wing on fire and struck the ground. Three occupants of a controllers' caravan were killed by debris, all four of the Vulcan crew were also killed. Three servicemen who were in an ambulance were also injured by debris from the crash.
LIST OF AIR CRASHES AT THE RAF SYERSTON
Crash of a Vickers 648 Varsity T.1 near RAF Syerston: 4 killed
Date & Time:Mar 13, 1954
Type of aircraft: Vickers Varsity
Operator:
Registration: WF327
Flight Phase: Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type: Training
Survivors:No
Site: Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule: Swinderby - Swinderby
MSN: 519
YOM: 1951
Location: Syerston AFB Nottinghamshire
Country: United Kingdom
Region: Europe
Crew on board: 4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board: 0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities: 4
Circumstances: The crew left RAF Swinderby for a local training mission. Enroute, weather conditions worsened and the crew was instructed to divert to RAF Syerston. Few minutes later, the pilot encountered technical problems with the left engine that was shot down and its propeller feathered. On final approach to RAF Syerston, the pilot was forced to make a go around for unknown reason. During its second attempt to land, the aircraft was seen to fly over the airbase at low height with its landing gear down. Suddenly, it bank left and crashed in a field located two miles from the airbase. The aircraft was destroyed and all four crew members were killed.
Crew (201st Advanced Flying School):
Sgt G. E. Cheesley, pilot,
Sgt P. C. Leach, pilot,
P/O M. W. Clarke, navigator,
Sgt L. J. Herbert, signaller.
Probable cause: Weather conditions were poor at the time of the accident and the visibility was considered as below minima for such type of flight. It was determined that the pilot was familiarized with Vickers Wellington and that in the past, he regularly encountered difficulties for maintaining control with one engine out.
Crash of an Avro 652 Anson T.21 near RAF Syerston
Date & Time:Jan 15, 1953
Type of aircraft: Avro 652 Anson
Operator:
Registration: WB455
Flight Phase: Flight
Flight Type: Training
Survivors:Yes
Site: Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location: Syerston AFB Nottinghamshire
Country: United Kingdom
Region: Europe
Crew on board: 2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board: 0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities: 0
Circumstances: While cruising in poor weather conditions, the crew lost radio aids and attempted to make an emergency landing when the twin engine aircraft crashed in a field located near the RAF Syerston. Both occupants were unhurt while the airplane was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause: Loss of radio aids.
Crash of Avro 683 Lancaster III in RAF Fulbeck: 21 killed
Date & Time:Apr 22, 1945 at 1000 LT
Type of aircraft: Avro 683 Lancaster
Operator:
Registration: PB463
Flight Phase: Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type: Military
Survivors:No
Site: Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule: Fulbeck - Syerston
Location: Fulbeck AFB Lincolnshire
Country: United Kingdom
Region: Europe
Crew on board: 6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board: 0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities: 21
Circumstances: Shortly after lift off, the aircraft went out of control and crashed on a depot. All six crew members were killed and 15 people on the ground as well.
Crew (49th Squadron):
F/O G. F. Elkington, pilot,
F/S C. I. Walker, flight engineer,
F/S L. W. Evans, navigator,
F/S J. W. Petch, wireless operator and air gunner,
F/O H. Macaulay, bombardier,
F/S M. J. C. Garrett, air gunner.
Those killed on the ground were:
AC2 George Henry Brenchley,
AC1 Robert John Clewley,
F/O George Frank Elkington,
F/S Leonard William Evans,
F/S Maurice John Clive Garrett,
SGT Cyril Lesley Hammond,
CPL Haydn Spencer Hancox,
F/O Hugh Macaulay,
LAC Leonard Masterman,
F/S John William Petch,
LAC Frank Plumtree,
LAC James William Rogers,
F/S Cyril Ivan Walker,
F/L Geoffrey Wimpenny,
LAC William Wright.
Crash of an Avro 683 Lancaster I in Valsonne: 4 killed
Date & Time:Feb 5, 1943 at 2230 LT
Type of aircraft: Avro 683 Lancaster
Operator:
Registration: W4118
Flight Phase: Flight
Flight Type: Bombing
Survivors:Yes
Site: Plain, Valley
Schedule: Syerston - Syerston
YOM: 1942
Location: Valsonne Rhône
Country: France
Region: Europe
Crew on board: 8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board: 0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities: 4
Aircraft flight hours: 340
Circumstances: The aircraft left RAF Syerston at 1810LT on a bombing mission over Torino. While approaching Lyon, two engines failed. The captain reduced his altitude in an attempt to make an emergency landing in Valsonne, 30 km northwest of Lyon. By night and in low visibility, the aircraft hit the ground and crashed. Four crew members were killed while four others were injured. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire.
Crew (106th Squadron):
Sgt D. L. Thompson, pilot,
Sgt Norman Burt Johnstone, flight engineer,
F/S Frank Lawrence Darlington, navigator,
F/O George Roland Powell, bombardier,
Sgt Wilfrid Eric Baker, radio operator,
Sgt R. P. Sutton, wireless operator and air gunner,
Sgt J. Picken, wireless operator and air gunner,
Sgt P. Ward, bombardier.
Probable cause: Double engine failure.

15/02/2025

ELM ROYD NURSING HOME

This is a 2017 articles
Elm Royd Nursing Home in Brighouse has reportedly been closed after coming under inspection by the Care Quality Commission.

Eldercare Ltd, the private company that owns Elm Royd, comfirmed the home’s closure, but did not provide details about the circumstances behind it.

This follows a previous inspection in March where the care home was branded as inadequate.
The damning findings were based on two unannounced visits in December last year, during which there were 39 people in residence there
Major criticisms included medicine and prescriptions not being managed safely, the service not being caring and responsive enough and a lack of staff and training.

According to the Council’s Cabinet Member for Adults, Health and Social Care, Councillor Bob Metcalfe, Elm Royd had failed to make the improvements required by the CQC, prompting the Council to step in and intervene.
On June thee 12th they started to move all residents out.

Care home is '˜like a prison'
A care home for the elderly described as 'like a prison' by one of its residents has been placed in special measures.
A damning inspection report by the Care Quality Commission found a string of failings in the care of people at Elm Royd Nursing Home in Brighouse.

The home on Brighouse Wood Lane, which had 34 residents when inspected, could lose its licence after being rated “inadequate” by the health watchdog.

There were not enough staff at the home, where residents were served cold meals and medicines had run out during a two-day inspection in October.
Dirty conditions at the home, which is owned by Eldercare (Halifax) Ltd, were also criticised by CQC inspectors.
Their report said: “We saw soiled and wet bedding on the floor in two people’s bedrooms and found one person’s ensuite to be heavily soiled with faeces.

“This was despite a member of care staff sitting in the person’s room with them.”
Residents were found with unkempt hair and not dressed properly. There were examples of staff failing to help residents maintain their dignity and personal care.

The report said: “We saw toothbrushes hard and dry and in one case full of hair which would indicate that staff had failed to support people to brush their teeth.”
One person told the inspectors: “I hate it here, it’s like prison. We do nothing just sit here all day.”

A visitor told the CQC they had no confidence in the nursing staff and were removing their relative from Elm Royd.

People at the home were not always helped to eat their food and take nutritional supplements.

After observing meals being served the inspectors reported: “When we asked staff to check if the meals were still warm, we found they were cold.
“Staff warmed the meals up in a microwave but only did this after our intervention.”

Some people at the home were not being given their prescribed medicines. The report said: “During both days of our inspection we found that some people’s medicines had run out.

“This included medicines which were essential to maintaining people’s health.”

Elm Royd advertises as providing specialist care for people with dementia, but the report said “we found little evidence to support this.”
Elm Lodge was rated “inadequate” for being safe and effective and “requires improvement” for being caring, responsive and well-led.

It will be inspected again within six months and must make “significant improvements.”

Eldercare (Halifax) Ltd was asked to comment but had not responded at the time the Echo went to press.

The site has been sold to a developer and is in the process of a new housing estate being built which has already commenced.

Proposed development of former care home Elm Royd located to the west of Elmwood Drive, Brighouse as per proposed Site Plan above.

The site is located north of Elland Road which runs into the town centre of Brighouse. Brighouse bus station sits approximately half a mile to the south east of the site with Brighouse Train Station located approximately 0.8 miles to the south east.

This proposal seeks to re-develop the now closed care home into a residential development comprising a mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom luxury apartments, to be sold on the open market.

The existing building comprises of a mixture of original building with extensions added over the years. This proposal seeks to replace the confused existing building with a coherent apartment block which will improve the aesthetic within this area of Brighouse.

14/02/2025

TILSTONE HOUSE
Built in 1888
Some history in the photos for you.

A large fire ripped through Tilstone House - a popular country wedding venue in Cheshire - on January 12 2020
Firefighters worked for more than 90 hours trying to extinguish the blaze at the 19th century mansion
An investigation was launched after crews spent several days tackling the fire.
The findings have now confirmed that the most probable cause was an electrical fault

A spokesman for Cheshire police said in a statement: "Firefighters from across Cheshire spent several days tackling the fire and an investigation has now confirmed that the most probable cause was an electrical fault.

"The fire caused extensive damage to the building, although firefighters were able to recover a large amount of furniture from the building."

Firefighters finally left the scene four days later on Thursday, January 16, and the building was handed back to the owner.

14/02/2025

Happy valentines 💝

13/02/2025

THE WELLINGTON OAK

Closed its doors in 2016

The Wellington Oak public house was built to take advantage of the opening of the Pocklington Canal at Canal head in 1818. It was named after the Duke of Wellington's victory over Napolean at the battle of Waterloo. Canal head became a hive of industry, and houses were built for the workers. There was a Sawing Mill and a Bone Mill. Cranes were erected to unload and load the goods of Coal and agricultural produce. On the opposite site of the road was the Canal Inn which disappeared shortly after 1861.

Landlords of the Wellington Oak

1946 Hull Daily Mail
20th August 1946 BLADES. —Henry, aged 71, died Aug. 19th, at Wellington Oak. Pockllngton, beloved father of Cyril. Funeral. Wed., 2.15 p.m. Friends please accept this (the only) intimation.
1937 Kelly's Directory Blades Hy. Wellington Oak inn, Canal head
1933 Kelly's Directory Vickerman George H. Wellington Oak inn, Canal head
1929 Kelly's Directory Vickerman George H. Wellington Oak inn, Canal head
1921 Kelly's Directory Houslay Walter H. Wellington Oak inn, Canal head
1917 Hull Daily Mail 13 July 1917 - Licences Transferred - to Walter Henry Houslay
1913 Kelly's Directory Watson David R. Wellington Oak inn, Canal Head
1909 Kelly's Directory Watson David E. Wellington, Oak inn, Canal head
1905 Kelly's Directory Dunning William K. Wellington Oak inn, Riverhead
1897 Kelly's Directory Wilkinson John, Wellington Oak inn, River head
1892 Bulmers Directory Wellington Oak Inn, River head, Thomas Walker
1889 Kelly's Directory Moor Henry, Wellington Oak p.h. River head
1886 Oct 2, York Herald to be sold by auction by Mr. George Clark, at the Feathers Hotel, in Pocklington, on the 5th Oct.
Lot5: All that FREEHOLD DWELLING HOUSE, used as an inn and known as "The Wellington Oak Inn" with theoutbuildings and premises adjoining thereto, and comprising a Five-stall Stable, Barn, Cowhouse for 4 cows, and other conveniences. Also Garden and Grass Garth adjoining thereto, containing altogether 1 acre, more or less. The House is a fully licensed one, and now in the occupation of Mr. Henry Moor.
1879 Post Office Directory Moor Henry, Wellington Oak, River head
1861 Census Andrew Olivier, Age 58, Innkeeper and farmer of 30 acres
1858 White's Directory Wellington Oak. Richd. Jefferson, Chd.
1851 Census Richard
Richard Jefferson, Age 59, Innkeeper and farmer occupying 14 acres
1844 William's Directory Wellington—Wm. Ward, Canal-head
1841 Census William Ward, Age 35 publican
1840 White's Directory Wellington, William Ward, Canal head.
1836 Sep 24, York Herald To be Let: either for a term of years or from year to year. That Capital Thriving PUBLIC-HOUSE, situate at Pocklington Canal Head, now in the occupation of Roger Taylor, known by the sign of the WELLINGTON INN, with four grass and one tillage field adjoining, being on the high road between Hull and York and well calculated for taking in Cattle for the York markets.
Also, Large and commodious warehouses, granaries, lime-sheds,
coal-wharfs, and cottage, joining onto the Canal, capable of carrying on a very extensive Business, being in the middle of a large corn district. The public house and land to be entered upon at Lady Day. Possession may be had of all the rest immediately. For further particulars apply, (post-paid) to Robert Dennison esq. of Kilnwick-Percy, the Owner.
1836 Jan 9, York Herald Auction Sale on 2nd Feb: Lot 5. A public house known by the name of the
the Wellington Inn, with a yard and good stabling thereto belonging; Also, Five Acres (more or less) of good Land, Four Acres of which are in grass, and One Acre in ploughing.
1831 White's Directory Wellington, Wm. Ellis, Riverhead
1823 Baine's Directory Wellington Inn, Ann Mary Davill, Canal side.

12/02/2025

THE PUB

is a public house that has been in use since at least the early 19th century. The earliest record of the pub is from 1818, The original building is a two storey, L-shaped structure with a steeply pitched roof. This layout is visible on the 1821 estate map of the area. By 1836, it had been renamed , in recognition of the family who had acquired the manor in the 18th century. At that point, the building was already considered to be quite old, and Mary stated 'the inn is a rather large building, and evidently of ancient er****on'. There is also a local tradition that the inn was formerly a manor house for Sir Abraham.
a Roman canal constructed in or about the 2nd century, joins the River Trent by way of a series of lock-gates about half a mile (800 m) south of the village.
During the 9th century, village was part of the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom In the late 860s, a Viking invasion force known to the English as the "Great Heathen Army" conquered eastern England. In 871–2, the Vikings established a winter camp in London, but returned to Northumbria soon afterwards, following a rebellion against their rule. During 872–3, the Great Heathen Army established its winter quarters here

11/02/2025

Care home
You don't get many explores like this (not trashed), enjoyed this one had a good investigation aswell.

10/02/2025

The truth is coming out

10/02/2025

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