Abandoned Grampian Chicken Factory in Attleborough, Norfolk.

#Abandoned #Factory #Norfolk
Once one of the biggest supplies of breaded chicken in the country, responsible for supplying many major supermarkets plus KFC with products, Grampian Chicken decided to close it's doors in early 2009 due to significant profit losses with the unfortunate loss of over 300 jobs. The site has sat derelict since then with proposals put in place to develop the land into residential use.
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[@jpmonkman]

I worked there for a couple of years or so around 2000 and had some great laughs. I started of packing and ended up as a engineer/line setter then a team leader running a line making kievs and hot wings!

[@ExploringWithEmAndStu]

Sounds tasty lol we think the factory is gone now 😑

[@cccumberr572]

Worked there 1995 for a year far end of the factory operating the mincers and xraying breast meat

[@andreitcacenco8370]

I also worked in 2006-2007. we worked on frozen packing,we came as a group of young people from Ukraine and it was a very positive time for us. many memories about the factory))) I remember Linda Spencer, Gareth (if I am not mistaken, the engineer, Marcelo (engineer) Emerson, the manager. lived in the center of Atelboro and it was not far from work. I remember how we were all gathered that the factory was closing, after that, we worked for several months and returned to Ukraine. I met a lot of friends at this factory, with whom I still communicate (I remember the fire at that time). only positive memories remain in my heart. All the best Andriy Tkachenko

[@tallula5164]

great video went here hundreds of times growing up, but it’s completley knocked down now! x

[@tallula5164]

hahah the t & h at 3:54 was me and some freinds actually, crazy it’s still there

[@Lycheepinkplanner]

Use to work here - You first walked into the frozen pallet storage area 2:24 which was actually a huge freezer and it was connected to the area known as "frozen packing" - The main packing area was the area that spoke of having people currently inhabiting it. That would make sense as it was the largest open area of the site. The site was had two main factory / production departments by the 2000's - "High care" and another area fondly known as "Frozen packing" - even though they didn't just pack there. "High care" was an area that had different quality control procedures and regulations - this was the area that processed food for brands such as McCains (anyone remember McCain microwave Wings or ribs)? - you walked up the stairs from the HC department at approx 17:26 you then enter into the "High Care" Ladies changing room (which had a different PPE that couldnt be worn outside of 'High care')- which was inside the main ladies changing room. By 20:04 you were in the Canteen and staff shop area. At 2:21 you mentioned about the smell of this building - this made sense to me as this is where the dry materials were kept - things like breading and flour to make the batter for things like Nuggets for Asda and Brakes bros to name a few. Approx 18+ months before the site was closed the factory won a contract to make the 'Boneless chicken' for KFC - the contract meant the factory had to have a separate section just for KFC - it cost the owners huge amounts of money to cater to KFC and to make these changes KFC wanted. This ultimately played a huge role in the factory closing as the money invested into this contract was not a profitable as first thought. No Chickens were slaughtered or kept at this site- however the straw was very likely used to soak up the last of the oil from the huge deep fat fryers. The site was once fined when an agency worker tipped out thousands of litres of oil near the farm land... They had no clue what they were doing - and cost the company thousands of pounds and caused untold damage to the local wildlife and farmed land next to it. Fun fact in early 2000's they also produced one line of McCain pork ribs. This factory in general had lots of happy and hard working people run it on the daily. It was also raided many times often in the early hours of the morning by immigration officers and illegal immigrants were captured - many many times in the early 2000's. You were spot on when you said about how close it was to housing. Often those living nearby would lodge complaints if the lorries arrived late to unload.

[@ExploringWithEmAndStu]

Hi there.. Thank you so much for the interesting account of your memories during your time there.. its really helps to set the scene of how it was back in its day.. I used to know a few people that worked there years ago, and worked at a couple of similar places myself when I was a student.. I think once you've been to one you can pretty much guess their layouts and uses.. Thanks for watching 😊

[@davedugdale2120]

Nice one Em and Stu yet another triumph great factory it would make a great home for someone with the right immigration

[@davedugdale2120]

sorry that last word shud be imagination sorry guys

[@Captcasper7]

The upstairs was the accounts and HR office and the canteen with the kitchen off at the side.

[@ExploringWithEmAndStu]

Such a shame how this place was... This is why we have come away from these places now... We appreciate your comments of information 😊

[@cccumberr572]

As I remember, the canteen was good on dayshift, could get hot lunches play the slot machine, and did anyone win the jackpot 50 pounds I think 🤔

[@anthonypayne1]

Interesting explore, camera performed well 👍👍👍

[@ExploringWithEmAndStu]

Thank you very much was very dark in places 😁👍

[@LeviJordan17]

We all used to party in here it’s now knocked down!!!! We had parties the lot in there ahahah, memories!

[@ExploringWithEmAndStu]

It certainly looked like there'd been a few parties in there! 😁

[@electricwheels411]

That is one huge factory and amazing how you find these places that you both explore. ATB GL & HH LittleJohn_MD 🇬🇧

[@ExploringWithEmAndStu]

Em works very hard to find these places very proud of her... Thank you for your comments always a pleasure 👍

[@sahsavinnitsa8955]

I started to work at the factory in 2006-2007

[@ExploringWithEmAndStu]

Main building has now gone so bad the vandals got to it 😔

[@dweatherley]

Nice place that. Shame it's trashed now :( What torch do you both use?

[@ExploringWithEmAndStu]

We use a copy of the 0 light and a amazon special both about £15 😊

[@dweatherley]

@@ExploringWithEmAndStu thanks!! I bought a torch for a tenner off ebay and its as bright as anything but not reliable! 😂 Also I send you a Facebook message on your page :)

[@alfiez3740]

Great video do u recommend we go there this week?

[@ExploringWithEmAndStu]

Unfortunately the place burnt down last year, probably not much worth seeing anymore im afraid 😔

[@alfiez3740]

@@ExploringWithEmAndStu ahh ok that’s a shame thanks

[@alicia4175]

@@alfiez3740 it looks pretty much the same but it’s getting knocked down now so you can’t see it

[@pknight19811]

I used to work in a sweet factory in Skegness it's a shame to see these former places of employment in rack and ruin

[@ExploringWithEmAndStu]

Yea unfortunately there's often little use for these site once the businesses move out.. as far as we know the whole site has now been demolished and ready for a housing development.. Thanks for watching 😊

[@imgay5133]

Where is this please can u tell me where it is it looks so cool!!!

[@7omhen849]

At the junction of White house lane and Buckenham road in Attleborough

[@robsiddall9731]

Someone took the cast iron drain covers for scrap I'm guessing , cool vid Dont mind the exploration topic as long as the people filming dont get too over dramatic ,you nailed it guys

[@ExploringWithEmAndStu]

We never do its not our imitate interest we like history stuff and try and be as professional as we can be... We are glade you liked the video thank youb👍😁

[@marksgaragestuff]

That’s super cool … what a great place … a little scary though

[@ExploringWithEmAndStu]

No so much now it burnt down 😶

[@burningsandsexploration3711]

Good explore. Best to leave than confront people. You just never know. Be safe! I am definitely not a fan of graffitti either! Well done!!

[@ExploringWithEmAndStu]

We both are always very carful but you never know not in this day and age lol thank you for your comments 😊😁

[@ExploringwithDaveElsender]

Now this place is huge guys. Really enjoyed this one. Amazing. Would love to do this at night. Can’t wait for more. 👍🙏👍

[@ExploringWithEmAndStu]

It was a fantastic place to go we really enjoyed it 👍

[@Urbexy]

Sad that people need to live in a place like that. Let's hope he/she manages to sort their situation out. Brilliant location for an explore. What is the new camera?

[@ExploringWithEmAndStu]

I'm using my hawaii p30 Pro I we really like it good in the dark... We have come across people in the situation before and last time wasn't friendly like it was this time.. We didn't show anything we saw on camera. We didn't feel it was a good thing to do... Thank you for watching and commenting really appreciate it. We are getting round to watch people's channels at the moment sorry we've not had much time with Xmas coming up 🎄😁

[@cheesyspaghetti8960]

I live near this factory and recently it caught fire

[@ExploringWithEmAndStu]

We know we really was annoyed at that this was done ppl are so dangerous 🤬

[@johnmurphy3920]

11 happy years of my life in that place.

[@ExploringWithEmAndStu]

We both was very sad to see it in such a state... But its quite nice that you have a good memory there... Makes us feel better that it can remind you of happy times 😊😌

[@jpmonkman]

I worked there around 2000 ended up as a line setter then team leader good place to work.

[@jakeleigh3712]

It's been pulled down now for 3000 houses

[@ExploringWithEmAndStu]

Good that place need going shame tho

[@FlixOnLs]

Now its about 1000 houses

[@ExploringWithEmAndStu]

Yeah it had been knocked down last time we went past ready for development..

[@johnmurphy3920]

10.42, stay out that's the effluent plant

[@ExploringWithEmAndStu]

We didn't stay for long was a lovely place to document... That's why we do this... Specially our historical places 😊

[@7ANGLIA]

MY GIRL FRIEND WORKED THERE WITH HER BROTHER

[@ExploringWithEmAndStu]

This place was great to go but sad to see it so trashed that's quite nice to know that ppl you know worked there 😊

[@amplifypluto3622]

Came here, chased by travellers with chainsaws and big dogs :(

[@ExploringWithEmAndStu]

Omg really won't be going back there was you OK 😕

[@amplifypluto3622]

Don’t worry! You visited after I visited aha!

[@ExploringWithEmAndStu]

Lol well still hope u was OK tho 😊

[@djsection303]

Why always gas bottles?! 🤔

[@ExploringWithEmAndStu]

We really don't know but often find them in these places, I often wonder if they are left there on purpose by the owners in the hope that a vandal will set fire to the place to save them having to get it all demolished.. 🤔

[@ExploringWithEmAndStu]

Lol we always say the same lol 😊

[@djsection303]

Exploring with Em & Stu ah ok. Thought I might be missing something... just been to sculthorpe and noticed there was gas bottles everywhere. 😂 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@ExploringWithEmAndStu]

Everywhere we go there's a gas bottle lol even in places where there really shouldn't be one lol 😂😊

[@robertfreeman2608]

Hi good vid but I would keep away from people you least its not to smashed up.

[@ExploringWithEmAndStu]

We do keep our wits about us when entering buildings.... We always check the place out before entering... But on this one we didn't see the other side so when we found out we went the around the other way but still had plenty to see.... Thank you for your comments 👍😁

[@robertfreeman2608]

@@ExploringWithEmAndStu Best not do a night time explore places like that. Still a good place to look around. Glad all went ok for you both. xx

[@ExploringWithEmAndStu]

Thanks rob 😁

[@robertfreeman2608]

@@ExploringWithEmAndStu Where u off to next Em xx

[@ExploringWithEmAndStu]

Next Fridays explore is likely to be an old ruined hall that we did recently but mid week we'll have something abit different for you all..