Category Archives: suffolk

Broomhill Pool – Ipswich

Posted on January 27, 2007 by derelicte

The lido in Ipswich, aka Broomhill Pool was opened in 1938. It was thought to be one of the best pools of the time. It closed in 2002 to the disdain of many. There is a campaign to save and … Continue reading →

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Rougham Airfield – Suffolk

Posted on December 24, 2006 by derelicte

A few months ago I had a look around Rougham Hall. Whilst in the forest, we also saw some old WWII bomb stores. They weren’t really very interesting – more like a little brick shed. A lot of Rougham Airfield … Continue reading →

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HMS Ganges – Suffolk

Posted on November 1, 2006 by derelicte

HMS Ganges is situated on the Shotley Peninsula in Suffolk. It used to be a training camp for the Navy until 1976, and in later years it was a police training school. It closed in 1998 or something. At the … Continue reading →

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Rougham Hall – Suffolk

Posted on September 19, 2006 by derelicte

I recently went for a nice relaxing Sunday afternoon explore with my mum and nan. They’ve lived in the area for years and guided me through a thick forest to see this place. We could’ve gone the easy way, but … Continue reading →

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Ipswich Sugar Factory

Posted on August 22, 2006 by derelicte

The sugar factory in Ipswich was built in 1925. It was closed by British Sugar 76 years later. There are plans to turn the entire site into a housing with nature reserve. I visited the factory with Speed and we … Continue reading →

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RAF Shepherds Grove – Suffolk

Posted on August 12, 2006 by derelicte

RAF Shepherds Grove is located on the outskirts of the sleepy Suffolk village of Stanton. It was built during WW2 as an airfield for bombers. During the Cold War in the 1950′s the USAF took over and based jet fighters … Continue reading →

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