The forgotten time capsule under Manchester-a tale of two Cities!

Phill_d · Post by **Phill_d** » Sat 06 Sep, 2008 1:37 pm

I'm in grave danger of setting Simonm off on a Man Utd rant of biblical propotions here That said I'm sure munki will be interested in my latest exploration, I believe he's from the 'wrong side of hill' I recently went under the city to look at the Manchester Cathedral steps. They were landing and loading stages for pleasure boats taking trips along the river Irwell. During the war they were converted into air raid shelters. The public toilets are all still intact dispite closing in 1967. The place is a real forgotten time capsule down there. There are WII signs, and Manchester City Police notices. It's a large complex of tunnels and passage ways that remain unspoilt, due to the fact the place is a real brain puzzler and Fort knox to get in. All access has long been sealed. There are only a handful of people to ever get inside here. It's the ultimate place in the urbex world.I'm sorry it can't be Secret leeds, but it certainly is Secret Manchester.Hope you enjoy!http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fusea ... =430373437

Phill_d · Post by **Phill_d** » Sat 06 Sep, 2008 1:48 pm

B.T.W I was inspired by Wiggy's Tale of two cities post on this trip It is a far, far better thing that I do now, than that I have ever done, and a far better place that I go to than I have ever been.

Croggy · Post by **Croggy** » Sat 06 Sep, 2008 3:43 pm

Good work (as usual!) Phill.Nice to know there are some secret tunnels under a city - even if it is the 'wrong' one!

Phill_d · Post by **Phill_d** » Sat 06 Sep, 2008 3:44 pm

Croggy wrote: Good work (as usual!) Phill.Nice to know there are some secret tunnels under a city - even if it is the 'wrong' one! Thanks Croggy. There's loads under Manchester. some not yet explored Cheers!

Post by **chameleon** » Sat 06 Sep, 2008 4:12 pm

The mad B***r gets madder doesn't he!I can say I sat here in genuine awe looking at these phill, I know old cellars and building facades were uncovered in Leeds when 'Pedestrianisation' first hit in the 70's, but I don't know of anything to match this. Nice shots of your companion too

Phill_d · Post by **Phill_d** » Sat 06 Sep, 2008 4:19 pm

chameleon wrote: The mad B***r gets madder doesn't he!I can say I sat here in genuine awe looking at these phill, I know old cellars and building facades were uncovered in Leeds when 'Pedestrianisation' first hit in the 70's, but I don't know of anything to match this. Nice shots of your companion too LOL.. I really like the mad bugger tag Chamaleon Your a fan of Kanpai girl (Louise) then chamaleon? She's not my lady friend b.t.w Cheers!

Lilysmum · Post by **Lilysmum** » Sat 06 Sep, 2008 4:28 pm

Well done, Amazing pictures! I would love to explore somewhere like that.Only one thing would stop me..........spiders!

Phill_d · Post by **Phill_d** » Sat 06 Sep, 2008 4:46 pm

Lilysmum wrote: Well done, Amazing pictures! I would love to explore somewhere like that.Only one thing would stop me..........spiders! Blimey. Spiders are the least of your worries I can assure you!Thanks Lillysmum

Post by **chameleon** » Sat 06 Sep, 2008 5:08 pm

Phill_d wrote: chameleon wrote: The mad B***r gets madder doesn't he!I can say I sat here in genuine awe looking at these phill, I know old cellars and building facades were uncovered in Leeds when 'Pedestrianisation' first hit in the 70's, but I don't know of anything to match this. Nice shots of your companion too LOL.. I really like the mad bugger tag Chamaleon I've only showed pictures of what we did when we got inside the arch. There are no give away pictures of what we did on the outside to get in. I don't know what you'd call me if you saw those mate!Exhillerating to say the least ha ha!Your a fan of Kanpai girl (Louise) then chamaleon? She's not my lady friend b.t.w Cheers! (Process of elimination phill....!)

Post by **chameleon** » Sat 06 Sep, 2008 5:11 pm

Lilysmum wrote: Well done, Amazing pictures! I would love to explore somewhere like that.Only one thing would stop me..........spiders! Phill knows what stops me Lilysmum - abject screaming abdab fear of finding water in a dark place - last time I changed a ball valve in the loft water tank I did it with my eyes closed - after I'd drained it dry