Abandoned Berkyn Manor Built in 1848, Huge Poets Mansion, Full of Antiques *UPPER FLOORS EXPLORED*

[@elsiecorbett673]

What a beauty!! Breaks my heart that no one could have saved/restored it! And so many things that look as if they could be salvaged! I lived in Scotland about 50 yrs ago and so many times what I see is what I remember from then! Thank you so much!!

[@stare6711]

Hi Elsie, the guy who owns this mansion now lives in the gatehouse on the same estate. Apparently when his parents died in the mansion he couldnt bear to go back inside because of all the memories, he just shut the place up and has left it ever since. Such a shame though as id love to see it saved one day. Thanks for watching

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

Agreed! 👍

[@robincarneyoakland]

You are one hell of a man climbing up to the upper floor. "Is there anything good up there?" No not worth injury. I have never seen an exployer going to the extreme to show a dwelling. as you have. i am amazed at your stamina. Again Thank you.

[@kristieweaver2428]

I would love to look at those books in the library. How breathtaking.

[@stare6711]

Hi Kristie, yes that library was amazing, id also love to spend time in there looking through all those books, bet there were some very old valuble ones there too, such a shame to see them all just rotting away like that though:( Thanks for watching

[@redapple2593]

Kristie Weaver Those books should be saved.

[@sugarsundae3400]

Couldn't believe you actually got up on the upper floors and risked you life in the process. Such a shame those beautiful fireplaces can't be salvaged and to see all that old furniture getting trashed is heartbreaking. Thank you so much for this fantastic video.

[@stare6711]

Hi Maria, this place was worth taking a risk as there was so much cool stuff in there to see, the library just wowed me. I bet that place was beautiful when it was lived in:) Thanks for watching

[@sabrinapineda6824]

You just don't see craftsmanship like that dressing table anymore, wow! Thanks for sharing.

[@stare6711]

Hi Brina, yes your right, the carving on that dressing table is fantastic isnt it. Thanks for watching

[@lucylui1682]

Out of all the vids of this house I've seen this one is by far the best,you have allowed me to have a good slow look at everything so thank you, can I just say you are one crazy dude for chancing those floors lol🙏👍💯

[@stare6711]

Ha ha thanks Lucy, yes those floors were really sketchy but it just had to be filmed. Was glad to get out in one piece though. Thanks for your kind comment:)

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

Agreed! 👍

[@a6703]

Great video, no dumb music, no ‘look at me’ intro! Just a good explore and close up of interesting objects. There’s a Berkyn Manor facebook page with history - says was abandoned in 1987 after the last resident died aged 96.

[@stare6711]

This is the the first place i ever explored and the reason i got into filming abandoned buildings. I remember the old photos of this place before loads of the good stuff got stolen, it was an incredible place back then, still pretty good to see now too. Thanks for your info

[@judithziari8197]

You went above and beyond to show this Fantastic house I bet it was amazing before it was abandoned and left to rot. Why would anyone leave all that nice furniture behind to rot away. Thank you for sharing this amazing place.

[@stare6711]

Hi Judith, yes i bet this place was fantastic before it got abandoned, even the stuff still left inside is old and interesting:) Thanks for watching

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

Judith, I agree with you. 🙂

[@dmcdaniel2009]

You are so very daring n brave!!! I'm so very glad! LOL we have seen so much, Thank You and Chubaca!

[@stare6711]

I’m glad you enjoyed the tour, the place was huge, it took me ages to film it all but I loved every minute of it, especially the library:) Thanks for watching

[@4Dye]

Anyone else love the way this guy says "fantastic". 😝

[@stare6711]

Hi Dani, you’ve got me paranoid now about the way I say it, I will have to listen to myself back ha ha Thanks for watching

[@terrygribb9185]

Breath taking. Unbelievable but very sad. Keep them coming.

[@stare6711]

Hey Terry, thats well said. . . . . Breathtaking, this building and its contents really are. Thanks for watching

[@terrygribb9185]

@@stare6711 Thanks for your reply... stay healthy

[@richard68ization]

The amazing library you can imagine so well what it did look like and the fireplace is a treasure with the mirror,,, well done great video.

[@stare6711]

Hi Richard, yes that library room was amazing, i loved it in there:) Thanks for watching

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

Thank you so very much for risking limb and life,I know by the time I see this it will be at ground level.stay safe as you dare. Central California U.S.A. watching.

[@stare6711]

Hey Theodore, this place is very dangerous but has so many antiques and cool stuff inside that its definately worth the risk filming it all for you to see:) glad you enjoyed the tour and thanks for watching

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

Hi 👋 neighbor!! Washington State!

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

@@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803 hello, how are you the very special week end? What do you do in that beautiful state? I have a few friends from Wa. Do take good care of you and yours

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

Theodore DuGranrut explore... and enjoy the weather!! Take care 🤗

[@lindahh798]

I absolutely held my breath throughout your video. Most of my lost breath was for you! I know that I'm not the only one on here who worries about you as you trod where frankly, no man has gone before. Just to think that a house this old with all of the damage throughout the years is even standing just is a miracle. The fireplaces, books, antique furniture just to mention. If we could take the pottery and check the bottoms....Please be safe and secure as you present what once was utmost beauty!

[@stare6711]

Hi Linda, this was such a scary place to explore but there was so many old interesting things to see inside that I really did try and show as much as possible without killing myself:) The library room was just breathtakingly beautiful with its mix of decay and quality . . . . . . I’m glad you enjoyed it as much as I did:) Thanks for watching

[@thelifeofamz4806]

Best video Ive seen of this place! Excellent work mate!!

[@pinkietta]

Your explores are lovely... Thank you for showing so much detail of the buildings and being very slow.

[@kenem1946]

Just came across your video. Well done, thank you ... a very gutsy effort. What a waste of a building for history.

[@stare6711]

Hi Ken, yes what a waste indeed, how could anyone leave such a beautiful building just slowly collapse. Thanks for watching

[@drapoorv]

Gr8 Effort n loved your enthusiasm for real exploration !!!! The heights you go to show everything to your viewers..says a lot about your work n your dedication...respect 🙏

[@stare6711]

Thanks for that, im glad you enjoyed the video, it was a great place to explore.

[@drapoorv]

@ Stare Thank you very much for your reply, just like you I also love such Victorian mansions & palaces, just adore that era and their whims and fancies .more importantly adore such explorations !👍👍👍👍👍

[@deborahrohl848]

@@stare6711 its a sad shame to see it left to rot thanks for going upstairs

[@lindamesa4941]

Sad that all that beautiful furniture just sitting there rotting ! Amazing place good job!!

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

I agree Linda. 🙂

[@maureengill1224]

I have been reading about Berkyn Manor,it was built in 1458 and is possibly haunted.There are photos of the property when it was in much better condition, an amazing house and Thanks for showing.😊

[@stare6711]

Hi Maureen, yes this place has sooooo much history, I still can’t believe it’s just being left to fall down:(. Thanks for watching

[@Chrisssy2112]

Absolutely stunning! Thank you for exploring this gem! 👍😊. Your commitment to showing the top floor had me a bit worried about you, but yet, you managed! Your videos have me hooked! New subscriber ❤️

[@stare6711]

Hi Chrissy, this place is definately worth the risk as there are so many antiques and other cool things inside to see. The library was just awesome and a real favourite of mine:) Thanks for watching

[@Chrisssy2112]

Stare ❤️😊

[@sugarsundae3400]

I'm a new subscriber too I'm hooked on watching your videos I've been watching a few other KZbin explorer's channels too but have to say yours are definitely the best when it comes to showing us around the quality of your camera is second to none and you're attention to detail is perfect it actually feels as if we are there with you.

[@Chrisssy2112]

Maria Bushen I totally agree! Darren knows his stuff when it comes to engaging the viewer in his explores.

[@BA-ho9mm]

You have risked a lot and have shown very nice things ... Thank you for that. It's true, it's the most interesting abandonment I've seen. You are very professional. This first video I watch, but it is enough for me to subscribe.

[@stare6711]

Hi Grabies, im glad you enjoyed the tour, i bet this place looked amazing before it got run down:) Thanks for watching

[@canimangel1]

Amazed how much u covered! Such a sad state to see it in. This and winstanley hall baffle me as to why anyone can let history this precious just disintegrate. Thanks for sharing

[@stare6711]

Yes I agree, this place with all its history was what started me off exploring places. There isn't many around as grand as this one, such a shame it's just been left to slowly fall apart. Thanks for watching

[@canimangel1]

@@stare6711 subscribed and can't wait to see more. Good luck on your travels

[@londonliz43]

This THE BEST UK explore I have ever watched! I just recently discovered your channel and have been binge watching all your vids. I LOVED the Library being a book hoarder myself. Thanks for the awesome adventure. Look forward to many more. Cheers from across the pond.

[@stare6711]

Hey Liz, thanks for your kind comment, yes your right that library was an amazing room, I can almost imagine sitting in there with the sun beaming in reading a book or a few:) I recently did an explore which I called the house of books. . . . Sounds like you might find that one interesting too as I found a book from 1745 in the house which was in lovely condition:) Thanks for watching

[@londonliz43]

@@stare6711 Could you post the book house. Would love to see it!

[@stare6711]

@@londonliz43 Hi Liz, here is the link to the House of Books, hope you enjoy it:) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ7KpoRneq2YbZY

[@dorothyjones1129]

My heart us always in my mouth watching you in ypur videos 😮

[@davidjohn6276]

Must be a hoarders house every room was cramped full worth watching this video good job

[@stare6711]

Hi Ann, im glad you enjoyed the tour. Thanks for watching

[@frankcoffey]

Tile on that fireplace is stunning.

[@stare6711]

Hey Frank, yes the tile really is nice on the fireplace, I bet the whole place was done to a really nice standard when it was built with no expenses spared. Such a shame to see it in this state now, I guess that it’s probably too far gone to save it:(

[@susanlampkin9593]

You are truly amazing! Thank you for sharing.

[@stare6711]

Hi Susan, im glad you enjoyed this once grand place, there is still lots of antiques and other cool things left im this place to see, i would have loved to see it when it was lived in, bet it was a fantastic place for entertaining:) Thanks for watching

[@robincarneyoakland]

My My, I surely loved this video. This house was amazing. As you worked your way through this mansion I was on needles and pins. I Applaud you on your bravery and daring in getting yourself through dangerous flooring to get a peek in all the exciting areas this house gave the exployer to adventure in. Thank you for making the extreme effort you put into sharing your adventure with us all. Kudos to you.

[@stare6711]

Hi Robin, thanks for your kind comments. This is the house that got me into exploring, i couldnt wait to get inside and have a good look around the place. So many rooms and so many interesting antiques. Dangerous but worth it:) Thanks for watching

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

Agreed, it was an amazing house! 😃

[@stare6711]

@@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803 Hi Erin, I’m glad you enjoyed the tour of this amazing old house, so many generations of things just left inside including some nice old Georgian furniture:) Thanks for watching

[@shirleyharrison2580]

Another great video. (2nd one of yours I've watched today) Such beautiful Antique furniture & I love all the beautiful vases & pitchers. A shame it'll just waste away there. That place is just amazing, thanks for sharing it.

[@andy2625]

WOW Stare you were so brave with those very bad floors & ceilings, but great video especially of the library.

[@stare6711]

Thanks Andrew, im glad you enjoyed the tour of the manor. Yes that library room was stunning, how nice it would have been to relax and read a book in there:)

[@shereerichmond4833]

My father always said keep the roof in good repair and the house will stand forever..😔

[@stare6711]

Hi Sheree, yes your father is right, you can see from this place that with the water coming in it hasnt got long left before it all collapses. Thanks for watching

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

Sheree, we’ll said! 🙂👍

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

WinterGirl yes! 👍👍

[@teresatorrence4158]

It is so sad to see all of those antiques and valuables just go to waste Go to Rot It be nice of someone To say what could be saved thank you for documenting it keep up the good work

[@stare6711]

Hi Teresa, yes those antiques were fantastic in that place, a real time capsule and nothing modern anywhere. Looking at the state of the building its just a matter of time before the whole place collapses and everything inside is lost forever. . . . . . . . . .Thanks for watching

[@jcatlady5947]

Can imagine how wealthy that family was at one time staircases for the all the household help and staircases for the family. My favorite room was the library, I wish you could have looked in the leather bound books to see if they were first edition.

[@stare6711]

I too loved the library, it was a fantastic room and i can imagine how nice it was relaxing and reading in there. Yes i would have loved to get closer to those leather books but the floor was sooooo bad:( Thanks for watching

[@markferguson5064]

"That Family"???? The place was built in the 1400's. "Those families" may be more accurate.

[@alessia0064]

At 38:14 I nearly choked on my coffee, it's going to take more than one box to fix that place up. Also I noticed that all the ivory keys on the piano have been taken. Great video 🎥👍😊

[@stare6711]

Hi Alessia, im glad you enjoyed the video even if i made you nearly choke on your coffee:) Thanks for watching

[@ilaisaanejr]

Wow u were brave to do the last floor. Awesome home but so many stuff all over the place. Thanks for the great exploration ❤️

[@stare6711]

Thanks for that, im glad you enjoyed the tour:)

[@lisahicks4697]

I'm binge way thing. I am relieved that you went outside .that was a lil s are an I lived the dresser thing an first fire place I wonder if the ghosts come back and look at all the trash and get sad. I thought as you showed the wood fireplace how it wood look polished . Just beautiful

[@stare6711]

Lisa i also loved that first wooden fireplace too, the inlay of the wood and detail were fantastic. You have great taste:)

[@janehickenbottom9200]

I have 3 sons. When they do something like that I say,” Are you nuts!!” Looked fir you to go thru the floor every time. Lol 🙄😉 Excellent showing. Really enjoyed it!

[@stare6711]

Hi Jane, yes i know this place is really dangerous but there are such cool things inside so just had to go and take a look:) Thanks for watching

[@patriceguillemot5252]

Super vidéo cool mec à une prochaine vidéo merci. 👍❤❤❤❤👍

[@dianelafreniere1362]

My goodness!!! You had me holding my breath and cringing for your safety in that explore!!! 😨😰😱. I’m glad you got out safely and all in one piece!! THAT was one fine explore!! Sadly, I’m seeing that house in greater disrepair since others videos of it. You covered a lot of ground!!!

[@stare6711]

Hi Diane, yes it was very difficult getting to the rooms that were cut off but well worth it as there was so much to see in the place. I was also glad to get out in one piece . . . . . . Phew:) Thanks for watching

[@collidingplanetsexploring6630]

Well mate...what a dare-devil. You must have had wings to get up there lol. What a stunning video. I really enjoyed it. Subscribed.

[@stare6711]

Just drank a few cans of Red Bull and got the wings Ha Ha. I actually had with me a long car seatbelt with knots tied in so easier to climb and attached to the end was quite a big grappling hook which after a good throw in the right place can help get to some otherwise inaccessible areas.

[@collidingplanetsexploring6630]

😂

[@melody2127]

So many books, so much knowledge. Gone to rot. Sad. Oh geez be careful.

[@stare6711]

Hi Melody, this was one of my favourite ever places to explore, so many amazing things to see inside. I bet the library looked amazing when it was in good shape. How can someone leave such an incredible building just fall down like that?

[@nanceemcclay1725]

WOW!! That was amazing. You scared me though.

[@stare6711]

Hi Nancee, yes its an amazing place, full of cool stuff. I also scared myself in that place too:)

[@kalehobbs6855]

Great Video you got there of that place

[@Lu-zj6bo]

It would be cool to see some pics of how the home looked 100 years ago. Well I googled Berkyn Manor and was able to find pics. Wow.

[@stare6711]

Hi Lu, thats great that you managed to find some pix, i will have a look in a mo as i havent seen any old ones yet. Thanks for watching

[@gloriabem7315]

Sensacional esse órgão de tubo, é o primeiro q vejo nesses vídeos de lugares abandonados!!! Adorei seu trabalho! Parabéns!

[@stare6711]

Hi Gloria, thanks for watching

[@lisahicks4697]

What made you want to do this exploring stuff . It's cool I like your videos an I have to say you give us all of it an thank you I like all of this house

[@stare6711]

Hi Lisa, this house is the reason i got into exploring, its such a cool dangerous place full of treasures. Once i had been inside this place i just wanted to see inside more places and more and more. . . . . .

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

🙂

[@bevolson7619]

Why was everything on the floor in the attic out of boxes? Lots of bottles... beautiful place. Love how you narrate. So many evils and stairs. So much destroyed. The library was magnificent. The hat in suitcase reminded me of dead cat. Thank you for a great video

[@stare6711]

Hi Bev, this was one of my favourite places to explore, so many antiques and history just left everywhere. The house must have looked fantastic in its day, just imagine sitting in the library reading a book and forgetting all the worries of life:) Thanks for watching

[@bdbeatle1]

Great and amazing explore!

[@stare6711]

Thanks, it was a great place to explore, so many cool things left:) Thanks for watching

[@catherinebyrne1796]

It would make a great home 😊

[@stare6711]

Hi Catherine, yes this place really does deserve to be fixed up and turned into a beautiful family home once again:) Thanks for watching

[@simonepradomacedo618]

Adorei o vídeo, bélo sítio,sou do Brasil adorei o seu canal,belo trabalho, achei perigoso esse sítio muito detriorado,cuidado🇧🇷😘😘

[@JohnMcMahon.]

Imagine this place in its hay day, it would’ve been stunning. I’d say the occupants weren’t too happy when they built the airport close by, those planes are pretty loud.

[@stare6711]

Hi John, this was the first abandoned building I ever explored and it completely wowed me, the amount of antiques and history left inside that place is crazy. Yes you’re right, just imagine it in its heyday.........

[@timhollis3390]

I really want to know what's in the side drawer of that nightstand.

[@stare6711]

Ha ha yes Tim, i really tried to open that drawer but it was stuck tight. . . . . . Youve got me thinking now? Thanks for watching

[@sarosch]

Now I really AM starting to fear for your life, esp after your daring leap (?) thru that decorative opening to the second floor! And the very rickety ladder feat to get the camera thru the ceiling into the 3rd floor! I hope you have workmans comp. 🧗‍♂️

[@stare6711]

Hi Miriam, yes I did take a few risks in this place but as it’s such a cool place to explore I thought it was worth it, so many old antiques and interesting items left behind I just wanted to get into as many rooms as possible to see what had been left. This place must have been spectacular in its heyday, how do you just leave it go to ruin like that, including an amazing library?????

[@krisprince3445]

great vid ,any backround history on this place???

[@stare6711]

Hi Kris, this place has been abandoned for years, the son of the family now lives in the small gatehouse on the same estate, after his parents died in the big house he just boarded it up as he cant bear to go inside anymore. . . . . . Thanks for watching

[@krisprince3445]

thankyou for reply,so very sad,he needs to smoke some grass cheer up a bit an flog all those tasty tit bits,then live in paradise the rest of his life jamaica,s beutiful this time of year[great weed to]just a thought,anyway time for 1st one of the day peace xxx

[@krisprince3445]

love wallpaper on profile ,my pj,s are the same,sorry about kiss,s thought u were a chick,,,hmmmmm peace kp out.....

[@diabeto46]

Fair doos mate got to the unexplored rooms subbed too

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

🙂

[@misskernow6491]

Lovely explore! Subbed

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

Same here!!! 👍😃

[@dlodge4966]

I can’t believe you went up those stairs you have a set of brass ones for sure.! What were the things stacked out side right after the skeleton drawing? How many stories was it originally?

[@stare6711]

Ha ha yes those stairs were like something from a harry potter film:) The things outside after the skeleton drawing were metal fence panels to add extra security to the place so would be very difficult to get in these days im sure. Originaly this place had 3 floors but lots of them have now collapsed so who knows whats still up in those unaccessable rooms? Thanks for watching

[@robintheyooper8943]

So sad. Gorgeous antiques left to turn to dust. History left to rot.

[@stare6711]

Hi Robin, yes such a shame to see amazing antiques just left like that, just wish someone could buy the place and save it as it must have been beautiful in its hayday:) Thanks for watching

[@dorothyjones1129]

So many pots,wonder if the people used to make them

[@LostAdventuresExploring]

fair play man smashed it!

[@stare6711]

Thanks for watching, sounds like you had just as much fun climbing the tree over the stream as I did:)

[@LostAdventuresExploring]

@@stare6711 hahaa yea sure did when it was snowing too

[@markduncan6690]

What becomes of the valuables? " To rot" ! Where is the family? It makes me sick to see the destruction Why won't somebody take some responsibility?

[@stare6711]

Hi Mark, there is a son of this family who lives in the gatehouse of this mansion not far from the main building but he said he cannot bare to go back into the house after the death of his parents. Shame about all the antiques just left there decaying though isnt it. Thanks for watching

[@dlodge4966]

Stare he needs to hire someone because that fireplace needs to be saved, that pirate mug I believe is very collectible, I understand his grief but save some of it.

[@jaggass]

@@stare6711 Did he let you explore the house? a couple of years ago the owner of the house caught 2 urban explorers trespassing and he went ballistic

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

mark, I agree.... it is such a waste to see things rot.

[@frankcoffey]

Think of the total value of wasted treasures all over the world. Countries could wipe out their debt with what is going to waste.

[@sarahstrong7174]

Well I think it's a shame the owners didn't arrange salvage of the books, pictures, mirrors, furniture, etc while it was all still accessible but presumably there were pressing reasons to do with health etc why they didn't. I don't think that was a gas lamp you mentioned, there's no gas pipe to it. Pretty sure it was a holder for an old glass fire extinguisher. There were some beautiful tiles in that house, particularly enjoyed those. Well done on getting into some of those difficult rooms & Thank you for showing us.

[@stare6711]

Hi Sarah, your knowledge of antiques is fantastic, i love reading your comments. Thanks

[@sarahstrong7174]

@@stare6711 It is great that you are documenting these places some of which will not be around much longer. The shop is still my favourite.

[@tomgibson17]

Ive been countless times, how did you get up to the higher levels?. Did you have gear?

[@RoxaneEllesansailes]

Wow, i have a collection of antiques bottles and i reconize many of them here. Too cool👍

[@stare6711]

Hi Roxane, yes those bottles in the basement were pretty cool, they must have been stored down there for many years. Great house to explore, dangerous but worth it:)

[@gloriahanes6490]

In Victorian times, glass bottles and jugs were reused and recycled ... no waste. Period pieces of furniture fetch a great deal of $$$$ in America, crates of furniture are shipped from France to America for resale on a regular basis. I don't believe the same holds true for England even though England has a great deal of period pieces as well. Superior craftsmanship from pieces made in the past and the quality of wood exceptional. Huge demand for period pieces (antiques) in America, we can't seem to get enough of the old stuff!

[@stare6711]

Hi Gloria, yes this place must have been full of antiques at some point, even the stuff thats still left inside is really old and valuble, shame its just going to slowly get trashed though.

[@jcatlady5947]

The room that you're in at 40 minutes in please close the chest trunk. Maybe someone will rescue the linen that's inside the trunk it's very valuable. A lot of people like to have antique linen.

[@joanpashinsky-greve8760]

Great video we got to see a lot 👌I wonder if it will ever be restored 🙏

[@stare6711]

Hi Joan, i really hope it does get restored but its really dangerous in there now so am not sure it ever will get saved. . . . . . Fingers crossed it does:)

[@mi5tyfy]

It seems apart from explorers no one is keen to save national treasures.. what a waste! at least there will be video evidence of how we used to live!

[@stare6711]

Yes too right, i wish more people cared about the contents of these abandoned places and didnt just leave them to rot. Thanks for watching

[@carolclark5776]

The window placement is perfect. They had a lot of stuff hoarders?

[@stare6711]

Hi Carol, This place was huge, 3 floors full of really old stuff. Bet this place looked amazing when it was lived in. I loved this explore:) Thanks for watching

[@pathegarty4757]

Heartbreaking to see. 😪

[@stare6711]

Hi Pat, yes it is heartbreaking to see such a once beautiful house and contents just let to fall down, that library room would have been such a nice place to just relax and read. A real shame. Thanks for watching

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

😢

[@TheReevessss]

I wouldn't like to take it on restoring. Shell, beautiful & deserving. Could save some features. Someone did lot of reading. Show us some Titles! OMG how many floors

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

All of the artifacts and treasures about to be lost forever

[@juggalettevalerie5482]

The details in these 1700 and 1800's homes are just stunning ... I heard in the old days if a chimney was closed up it was because a child died well for stuck inside that often orphans n small people were hired to keep them clean if they got stuck they closed it up as a coffin and let them die so anytime I see closed up chimney in these older homes it makes me wonder ... This is what I do in my spare time watch abandoned videos I don't have a life I don't get to explore so thanks so much for sharing yours! Love your videos, so sad the bird starved to death in that cage it was a bird right

[@stare6711]

Thanks for that interesting info on the chimneys, i havent heard that before but makes sense if the chimneys ars blocked up. Yes the details in some of these old grand places are stunning, you just dont see it these days. Yes sadly it was a bird in that cage, looks like its been there a long time. Thanks for watching

[@mickby1]

The people who own that place should be ashamed! What a crime to allow such beautiful furniture and the books and everything to just rot away to rubbish. It's so sad.

[@stare6711]

Yes i agree, its such a shame to see this once grand mansion and its contents just rotting away. At least donate the usable contents to charity. Thanks for watching

[@walterroszko6841]

Your great on the big picture , ever thought of looking at the minutia? Bottle labels, book spines, documents? You miss all of those! Your m8 sasquatch was looking at documents, any comments from him?

[@stare6711]

Hi Walter, yes i would have loved to look through the books and paperwork and smaller items in this huge place but as it was such a big house and i didnt want my video to be too long i decided to concentrait on the bigger items. I would love to go back one day and film all the smaller items though, thanks for that idea:)

[@akankshapravin1418]

Can you take books from those bookcases, I am just curious????

[@stare6711]

Hi, it’s a tricky one really as things like the books really should be saved as there could be some really rare old historic ones there, although it would still be classed as burglary so I don’t take anything out of abandoned buildings. Thanks for watching

[@anncollins2515]

Is there anyone else, perhaps a colleague of yours, who does similar explores and posts them? It is very difficult to find other videos that are as well done as yours and I believe I’ve watched all of them! Thanks!

[@stare6711]

Hi Ann, thanks for watching all my videos, hopefully I will be able to upload my next one in about a week from now. Slow at the moment with the lockdown:( I’ve done a few explores with a friend of mine, his KZbin channel is called Colliding Planets Exploring he is very good with the camera and has lots of videos to watch, I’m sure you will find some you will like there:)

[@anncollins2515]

@@stare6711 thank you!

[@rubberbandshee2188]

This is mind blowing, your exploration is really interesting. Who owns this place, is it owned by a municipality for outstanding taxes and is that why it has never been rescued or at the very least cleared for salvage? So many items of value would make it obvious for salvage rather than just let it all rot to the ground it would seem. Love what your doing and do a bit of exploring on my side of the pond, but we have NOTHING like what you have there. Thanks for sharing these awesome ruins.

[@stare6711]

The story about this place is that the owner now lives in the gatehouse of this estate, his parents both died in the manor and he couldnt bring himself to ever go back in the place again, he just boarded it up and left everything behind including all the photos, clothes, furniture and the memories. Very sad really as the place could still be saved and turned into a fantastic family home once more. Thanks for watching

[@rubberbandshee2188]

@@stare6711 Thanks for the reply and background information. Really appreciate what your doing, I've gotten my Mom watching your videos, she was an antiques dealer for years and they are giving her tons of fun!

[@stare6711]

@@rubberbandshee2188 ha ha good stuff, i bet your mom will see some antiques that ive filmed or walked past and know their true value. Things like antiques really shouldnt be left to fall apart in abandoned buildings they should be past down to the next generation:) Hope you both stay safe and well in these crazy coronavirus times.

[@rubberbandshee2188]

@@stare6711 Thanks and all best to you and yours in these weird times Stay Safe and keep on exploring.

[@dorothyjones1129]

Omg your still alive phew n still my heart in my mouth as ypu fall everywhere😮😮😮😑😑😑😑😶😶😶

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

🙂

[@dorothyjones1129]

Such a beautiful fireplace with a electric fire how strange

[@stare6711]

Hi Dorothy, yes I also though it was weird to see such a nice old fireplace with an electric fire in it, it looked terrible. I bet the house looked amazing in it day though:) Thanks for watching

[@joshcronshaw5290]

I find myself coming back to watch this video every few months and i always try to figure out how you got up to the second floor to the bedrooms with the maps and how you got up to the landing where the stairs to the third floor would have lead and also up to the room with all the bottles and stuff. i still have no clue how you did it, i know you said you brought rope but did you tie a loop and throw it up around something that could support you? anyways great video, this is the best video by far done on this house.

[@stare6711]

Hey Josh, thanks for your kind comment. This house is what got me into exploring. When I used to watch the early videos on this place ( before things got stolen ) I couldn’t believe how amazing this house was and all the cool stuff that had been left behind. I had to see it for myself, I knew the upper floors were pretty much inaccessible so I took a large grappling hook with me which was attached to a rope with knots in it so I could climb it easily. That’s how I managed to get up to the map room ( although it took me hours ) The other room with all the bottles is a really cool room which took me ages to work out where it was as others hadn’t managed to film it before. . . . . . . . If you stop the video at 11.54 you will see a diagonal piece of wood at the top of the screen which was balanced between 2 crumbling walls, you could climb up to it using the doors up against the wall below it, then it was a death defying tight rope like walk across it to the doorway to the bottle room. . . . . . Not one I ever want to repeat:) I haven’t seen a video on this place in about a year and wonder what kinda condition the inside is in these days. . . . . . . . Thanks for watching

[@joshcronshaw5290]

@@stare6711 wow im amazed at the thought and effort into exploring this house, this house is just amazing ive mapped it out in my head i wish i could see it in person but i live in australia. anyway thanks for the info and fast reply and again, awesome video.

[@joshcronshaw5290]

@@stare6711 oh yeah i also wanted to ask what do you think that room at 20:33 on the right was. it looks like the roof and floor are gone and it looks like it only leads to behind the second staircase.

[@tikitavi7120]

Reminds me of Hell Hall, from 101 Dalmations.

[@stare6711]

Ha ha yes your right, it really does:)

[@ikbalaycanbodur2403]

Muhteşem di ,korku filmi gibi izledik

[@lucylui1682]

It's actually disgraceful that the son has allowed all his parents beloved possessions to rot away and fall through the ceilings, I don't care how sad it makes him feel he should of saved there stuff!!

[@stare6711]

Hi Lucy, yes i completely agree, some much moneys worth of antiques in that place and the history of his family in letters and photos etc. Its a real shame isnt it.

[@gloriahanes6490]

Saved a Queen Anne from 1825 with a leaning porch, now in in "mint" condition and of great significance. The materials are not as expensive as hiring labor, it is a question of will and effort. Suffice it to say, any establishment can be saved and cherished for generations to come.

[@karendollar7599]

awsome

[@stare6711]

Hi Karen, thanks that word describes this place perfectly:) Thanks for watching

[@Pinnk0077]

At this stage of the game. Things would start coming home with me rather then left to rot away and lost to the elements.

[@Lyons.05x]

I literally went there today we stranded outside by the gates for 10 mins and a white van and a car came out of the drive so me and my brother was on our bikes and ran off we thought they was after us we came from Windsor station so it was a rough journey.

[@ongscott831]

But I don’t think you should take risk as some area were just too dangerous for all of you . But I think you did a fab job . Take care. Xxx

[@TheSarjane]

Are you near an airport? Sounds like it!

[@hopekat2177]

Wow! Ladder? You are the best explorer on youtube! Incredibully brave...or incredibully stupid!

[@stare6711]

Ha ha thanks Hope, i think im a bit of both really. Thanks for watching

[@cheryldavidson9492]

Love your explores!

[@deniserose2269]

What was in the heart boxes in the library? Being nosey...

[@stare6711]

Hi Denise, i really dont remember seeing any heart shaped boxes in the library, if i did i would have been nosey too:) Thanks for watching

[@michealcorbin6095]

And I know my comments are a little bit late it takes me awhile to find pretty cool videos so I'm always late

[@lilianamendozar.5880]

Qué chico para más arriesgado!

[@stare6711]

Hi Liliana, thanks for watching:)

[@donburnett5864]

Honestly how much stuff do you take?

[@stare6711]

Hi Don, its just too risky to take anything outta these abandoned buildings because if you get caught by the police its classed as burglery which is an offence. I do find it sad though that lots of amazing items are going to be to badly damaged to ever be used again. Thanks for watching

[@TheSwords99]

Those thousands of books are worth saving. The son is doing a grave injustice not saving the stuff in this house.

[@stare6711]

Hey Craig, yes that whole library room was great to see but aweful at the same time as there will be so many rare and valuble books just rotting away in there:( Thanks for watching

[@joshcronshaw5290]

Would be cool if someone brought in a drone with a built in camera and flew it up to the third floor to see whats up there. It looks like theres atleast three other rooms up there excluding the one you filmed and the one that collapsed

[@stare6711]

Hi Josh, yes that’s a great idea about a drone, that would definitely be the safest way to see what’s up there as it’s such a dangerous place now. I remember when I was in the library I was looking up at the ceiling as there was holes in it just to see if there was any way up there. . . . . An old explorer told me that before all the staircases collapsed they were able to walk everywhere and explore the whole place with no problems. They said that the 3rd floor above the library side was the children’s bedrooms. I’d still love to see them though as I still feel like I haven’t completely seen the whole house otherwise😞 Have you watched the old videos on the place with photos on the net too? It was know as Bull Manor back then as the owner had a huge bull in the grounds to stop people getting in to the place. Also the owner still lives on the estate, in the gatehouse infact which you can see on street view. Apparently both his parents died in the house and he couldn’t bare going back inside so just locked it up and left it as a kinda shrine to them . . . . . . . Crazy

[@joshcronshaw5290]

@@stare6711 i havent found any photos of the third floor at all. could you share a link to the old videos and/or photos?

[@stare6711]

@@joshcronshaw5290 here is a link to a KZbin video that contains some very early exploring photos of the house when you could walk around a lot easier. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIbIZIibnth5nc0 Pause the video at 2.46 and 4.17, these 2 photos I believe to be the 3rd floor above the library as I’ve never seen these rooms or corridors before. . . . . What do you think? I will find some more links for you and send them over tomorrow🙂

[@joshcronshaw5290]

@@stare6711I actually saw those two photos a couple of days ago and thought the same thing that they could be the third floor but i noticed the shiny disc thingy on the wall next to the door and i swore that i rememered seing that early in your video and as it turns out this hallway is actually on the first floor and the closest door on the left opens into the kitchen and the far door down the end of the hallway opens into the great room with the skylight. you can see that shiny circle thing, which might be some type of bell maybe, at 11:40 in your video, it looks alot different with the second floor collapsed down into this hallway.

[@CFFarm]

Piss poor excuse from the son as to why he would leave this all to rot! He doesn't honor them by letting their thing's get like this!

[@deborahrohl848]

Agreed

[@stare6711]

Yes i agree too, surely lots of those antiques in there should get passed down the generations. Thanks for watching

[@deborahrohl848]

@@stare6711 yes definitely and fix the house

[@dorothyjones1129]

They like jars and bottles 😂😂😂😂