THE HISTORY
History stolen from @MK83 (sorry) there isnt much online about the place (again) haha.
The factory opened in 1951, the main factory barrel roof with all of the glass windows was built to catch the rising sun bringing natural light into the huge factory, so less electricity was used to light it.
The factory was specifically designed so that reels of paper came in at one end of the factory, the reels were printed, tubed and then sewed or bottomed in the main factory hall, before going out as completed paper or plastic sacks.
The factory had its own printers, maintenance department, canteen and office staff and at its height employed over 400 people.
It was purchased by Papropack as an order book buyout, kept open for the minimum amount of time but ceased production in April 1997.
The site was sold to Manisty Wharf in 1998. The building is now spilt into 4 separate sections, some housing active businesses, the abandoned part was the main factory hall and offices.
THE EXPLORE
we headed here after the Milton Green depot, and was a lovely relaxed explore.
I had no idea what to expect, as I was sent the pin the previous evening.
I was very surprised by how beautiful the place was, stunning decay although not much left to place.
It still made for a fun hour or so snapping Pics.
On to the pictures
History stolen from @MK83 (sorry) there isnt much online about the place (again) haha.
The factory opened in 1951, the main factory barrel roof with all of the glass windows was built to catch the rising sun bringing natural light into the huge factory, so less electricity was used to light it.
The factory was specifically designed so that reels of paper came in at one end of the factory, the reels were printed, tubed and then sewed or bottomed in the main factory hall, before going out as completed paper or plastic sacks.
The factory had its own printers, maintenance department, canteen and office staff and at its height employed over 400 people.
It was purchased by Papropack as an order book buyout, kept open for the minimum amount of time but ceased production in April 1997.
The site was sold to Manisty Wharf in 1998. The building is now spilt into 4 separate sections, some housing active businesses, the abandoned part was the main factory hall and offices.
THE EXPLORE
we headed here after the Milton Green depot, and was a lovely relaxed explore.
I had no idea what to expect, as I was sent the pin the previous evening.
I was very surprised by how beautiful the place was, stunning decay although not much left to place.
It still made for a fun hour or so snapping Pics.
On to the pictures
THANKS FOR LOOKING
