Abandoned Seminary - ENGLAND

Exploring an abandoned seminary in England, this place took us 5-6 hours to explore, it was huge
RAW Footage, England

[@ianmccrae3391]

what a disgusting waste?,,nothing makes sense?,so many people with no homes too!,,great videos alec

[@supposedly1-2]

Oh great you have a young kid with you , so not only are you teaching him its ok to illegally trespass and break into places but you 've taken him to a place that is very dangerous and could cause his death. good job to whoever is supposed to be parenting that kid you're doing a bang up job!

[@gloriahanes6490]

I thought about the young boy making the wrong step on decayed flooring and landing on the first floor, but I tried not to think about it as reality. I wonder why you are the only one to call out the idea of "parenting" because as a mother I agree with you. The boy should not have been a part of this exploration ...... too dangerous!

[@clairefunnell8481]

Wowey wow. This place was huge. Those Windows, wood work, statues were incredible. Views out the window were nice too. Shame it's been left to ruin like this. Cheers to you and thanks for the great tour.

[@ExploringwithAlec]

Thanks for watching

[@myrescuecats3028]

The length of those corridors.Amazing.Lovely architecture yet again.

[@johnwayne8207]

This place is HUGE and awesome find thank you for the video thumbs 👍🏻up 😊🤗 thank you Alec. Great as always Be safe.

[@ExploringwithAlec]

Thanks you too

[@peterraikman]

Translation from the fireplace, something like - 'With you, teacher, I hoped not to be lost for ever'

[@gregdavis48]

Great video Alex a nice walk around what a size of a place and a good quality building just going to waste

[@lindaberg9960]

Such a shame if this is left to continues to decay! Thank you for taking so much time to show us so much of this massive monistary! You took many risks! Be very careful. Would never want anyone injured just to show us this, but so appreciate your willingness to to us on your adventures! Thanks much!

[@ExploringwithAlec]

Your welcome thanks for watching

[@Sunshine-Dragon]

38:45 must have been an observatory, amazing. The dorm, with the hightend stool for the nightwatch, so the lads don't touch themselves at night 😆.

[@ryanolsen8316]

No that was actually so the staff could touch the lads at night... lol

[@TheFiown]

They could sell off portions for a nominal price on the condition they restored it for their own use living, give people a chance to get up on the property ladder and boost building work !

[@myrescuecats3028]

I know it was a year ago but my word what a gem.You know how to find them.

[@elizabethtorres6069]

Frame 1:01:51, this video is just non stop. When you think you have seen everything, this phenomenal thing shows up! This has to be pure marble. Look at the size and height! Thank you for an awesome video, not sure how the heck I missed this one.😁👍🏻

[@ExploringwithAlec]

Thanks for watching

[@myrescuecats3028]

That is truly magnificent.Everything about this is gorgeous.Alec would be great if you could return to this place.I just love it.Thank you

[@ryanolsen8316]

Didn't you hear lassie? This place has been burnt to the ground as it was being bulldozed, ai Exploring with Alec?

[@rosykatzCATS]

I know explorers don't steal or take... But I think it's a crying shame fireplaces, banisters, hardware, & or doors etc can't be salvaged!!! Even windows instead if turning to black rot & mold.

[@elizabethtorres6069]

What a freaking roof top VIEW! This is an EXPLORER'S DREAM! I know Alex and his crew are happy! Another spectacular photography moment on frame 37:00.

[@ExploringwithAlec]

Thanks

[@elizabethtorres6069]

Love the stain glass windows, arches, and large huge wood doors. This place is definitely being renovated. You folks are lucky as heck, not bumping into the construction crew.

[@patriciacalunniato9173]

Please where are your masks especially for your young son asbestosis is a cronic. illness with. No cure get out if I was you

[@myrescuecats3028]

This place is going to be knocked door and social housing built

[@myrescuecats3028]

Fancy cleaning them industrial pans.You would need to stand inside to clean them🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@myrescuecats3028]

Wow has someone peed in that glass 😉

[@myrescuecats3028]

Those flat irons are for pressing all those habits

[@elizabethtorres6069]

Wow! Now that is a beautiful fireplace. Kind of a Medieval, Knights Templar Style. I have never seen one like this, really old.

[@crispin.]

Wow, beautiful place and amazing filming, thanks!

[@ExploringwithAlec]

Thanks for watching

[@caleythistle3124]

This is amazing vid , you’ve showed far more than anyone else ever has , it’s just more awesome than I thought it was , I’d come home with a thousand stills if I ever get in there , can’t see anything ever being done with it though, it’s too far gone in places, keep up the good work

[@ExploringwithAlec]

Thanks Caley we spent about 5 hours in there and i drained 2 gopro batteries but it was worth every step of it, i wasn't driving all that way to get a knock back wasn't in the mood for it lol, id deffo go back im sure we missed stuff who knows though

[@HDB316]

@@ExploringwithAlec finders beepers history seekers

[@dbabyzo]

Alec ,when you explore next be careful don't impale yourself on the fence! Cheers!

[@michaeloram6957]

One more thing I want to say the it's a big-time Castle Frozen in Time

[@gregbouchard414]

All of are voids on here are rally good too play on here keep up there good work on here and am going too keep playing are videos on here. Form gregbouchard

[@davidworkman2907]

Wow . Very nice place

[@elizabethtorres6069]

This place is HUGE! And beautifully preserved. How old is this place? I give it the late 1600's.

[@philyew3617]

Way out with your date's. It was built in the 1880's and extended by Pugin in the 1920's. Have a look at this link- www.lancashirelife.co.uk/out-about/places/hidden-lancashire-st-joseph-s-seminary-upholland-1-4795162 or just google St Joseph's Seminary, Up Holland. There's lots of information on Wikipedia and other websites. The place is not preserved at all, it's about 8 miles from where I live and it's derelict and dangerous, which is why many thousands of £s were spent fencing it all off.

[@VoXuanThien1984]

Pray là : " hy vọng là ng ta sẻ trả nợ đủ 1500.000 $ . "

[@dalriada842]

@@philyew3617 There was a sign that had 1882 in Roman numerals at one point. I assumed that was the build date. It's a pity it can't be turned into something like a residential school, though the cost would be astronomically high. It makes me sad to see such decay. It feels like we're living in the final days of the Roman Empire at times. Surrounded by the decaying ruins of buildings we can no longer build or maintain. Doubtless at some point the wrecking balls will come in and a shoddily built housing estate will take its place!

[@Laurie-nl9oy]

It is beautifull

[@Chrisss2112]

Very interesting place. ❤️ I would’ve made the kid wear a mask 😷.

[@philyew3617]

I wouldn't have taken a kid into that environment at all.

[@jonbush7467]

Who said anything about religion?

[@ExpolringWithBudgyMcGhee]

I know I'm commenting on this late but What was it? an old school or private college for people to learn theological studies and learn to be a minister or just be a theologian. looks like it could have been a self-sustaining place to having its own textile part with all those textile machines. Massive rooms and bedrooms its a shame it went to ruins I bet it would still be an awesome place to be in. now just looks like something out of a silent hill horror scene. Try going here at night. not me lol.

[@miradyla4956]

Helo from indonesia..so beautiful..

[@ExploringwithAlec]

Hello to you

[@philyew3617]

This is St Joseph's Seminary at Up Holland near Wigan (West Lancashire). The following link gives lots of accurate information and some Professionally taken Photo's. www.lancashirelife.co.uk/out-about/places/hidden-lancashire-st-joseph-s-seminary-upholland-1-4795162 It was published in Lancashire Life magazine 29th November 2016. There is also a lot of information on Wikipedia and other sites. Just google St Joseph's Seminary, Up Holland.

[@Yaboigeegee]

Glad the footage turned out ok buddy 😊

[@ExploringwithAlec]

Genuine Gaming same mate glad I got it uploaded

[@subari4310]

Amazing Place!! It is like the world of Harry Potter.

[@ryanolsen8316]

@Exploring with Alec @44:24 you have the upside down room

[@gregbouchard414]

U do a rally good job on here am a big support of u do a rally good job on youtube and I hop we can be friends with at well be good and all of are voids on here are rally good too play on youtube keep up there good work on here

[@cazadogabarre2328]

en que año fue cotruydo SEMINARIO

[@gloriahanes6490]

This event is happening all over the United States as well as more and more people decide not to attend church. Without a congregation of people who tithe, the churches cannot survive and make necessary repairs to their rectories, seminaries, or their churches. This goes for both the Catholic, Protestant, and Non-Denominational churches.

[@catnip...]

I hope you let those pigeons out!

[@fredjones614]

Nice one

[@ExploringwithAlec]

Thanks

[@HDB316]

Yeah you can't get everything I have watched several videos and each time I see something new, like the clip new subscriber finder beepers has a good one but it's such an awesome site.☣☢

[@ExploringwithAlec]

Thanks for watching

[@user-vk8uu9nv7n18]

Most of all chairs ware moved.Why?

[@MRWonderingHaggis]

Amazing place guys keep the good work up

[@ExploringwithAlec]

Matt Martin thanks mate

[@aurealinhares6895]

Não me conformo com esse enorme prédio abandonado desse jeito

[@michaeloram6957]

I wonder what happened to everything in there is kind of surprising that it's a big empty building

[@ExploringwithAlec]

Michael Oram think they cleared it out to allow for work to be done but as per they probably ran out of money I’m sure these will be getting made into flats

[@debe.1868]

@@ExploringwithAlec hope they get the money to renovate this beautiful building..

[@ExploringwithAlec]

@@debe.1868 I hope so too or it will just fall to ruin like any other does

[@angesan3736]

وااااو 😍 يشبه مدرسة هاري بوتر 😘😘😘

[@jamespies9070]

Beautiful place... Awesome video! But what's with the kid??? And nobody had a mask on...

[@ryanolsen8316]

I'm pretty sure this was pre pandemic

[@connieross5341]

What is this place, I can tell by watching this vide

[@efogg3]

wow, wonder how long this was abandoned for....

[@josielovehart831]

Since 1991. Look up father higginbttom. Seeing those young boys beds gave me chills.

[@stevetaylor9556]

freakin awesome guys , love it , dont get busted , . lol. very cool

[@ExploringwithAlec]

Steve Taylor cheers bro that’s not the plan haha

[@ritapredella4718]

Amei 💙💙💙💙💙

[@agrandefamiliadoselasca1346]

Isso é um hotel ?

[@ExploringwithAlec]

Seminary

[@robturner3065]

Once all the lead is gone off the roof these places don't stand a chance. Would love to see a demolition job on this!

[@gloriahanes6490]

People would tithe hoping to salvage their souls through prayers and absolution to be blessed and forgiven to gain access to Heaven. The more they sinned the higher the tithe called the "tithe of guilt". Many wealthy individuals worried about their souls gave handsomely to the church so as to be buried in the church or on the church grounds.

[@richardwatts6391]

IS THIS ON THE FOR SALE LIST.

[@ExploringwithAlec]

I'm sure its getting turned into Flats

[@athenoullathodure1355]

Google just tried tricking me into watching a different explorer ,it was awful ,what a racket pure noise pollution, Alec has a easy listening voice and not in your face, Sorry Google no thanks

[@johnthomson1960]

this building is fkd it wants striping out of all the nice wood work and stone and flattening its beyond cost effectiveness

[@nahuelcaye9743]

Me gusta

[@joelmakipper9305]

Labirinto dos infernos quem habitaria nesse lugar pavoroso somente loucos.

[@janbrown4600]

I’m not religious but I can see the beauty that goes into these places, absolutely stunning and such a shame something can’t be done with it. Is it listed??

[@janbrown4600]

Samuel H no why would you think I was afraid??

[@myrescuecats3028]

If it was listed it won’t be for much longer.

[@myrescuecats3028]

I hope they opened the window for those birds.That would have be cruelty if the didnt

[@myrescuecats3028]

How on earth can you ignore wild life that can’t get out.shame on you.

[@exploringman.nabex4204]

So Buzzing for this......

[@ExploringwithAlec]

Enjoy it bro i was in there for at least 5-6 hours

[@brucedavenport1324]

Watch out for Danny.s Nun lads , she gets about a bit .

[@sofiapeace2232]

Who's have one door......... Who's can continue this ?!!!😄😄😄

[@davinathorne5215]

St. Joseph’s seminary.

[@MommaBearsCorner]

omg.. tks for sharing, interesting. all that stainless kit and fire or kennel type pots! scary food on that plate? makes ya wanna know why anyone leaves like that, and then place rots, and leaves personal belongings. Even church, or biz... whatever. used for Are we really missing something in these situations? no way would i let my kid be in there. whats parents thinking today? way too dangerous dude!

[@terrysmythe4320]

Not your child, none of your business!

[@myrescuecats3028]

I loved this place..was enormous. Can you imagine how much this place cost to build.

[@mtbalot]

59:47 What was THIS room for ??? HINT it involved a candle and a priest :O

[@TheFiown]

The Church has too much money and WHAT happened to religion and faith that they used to be able to fill this place with future priests ?

[@charmainelamont2020]

A disastrous thing called the Second Vatican Council, that's what happened.

[@TheFiown]

@@charmainelamont2020 Thank you, I did look it up and it took place in the 60's but this building doesn't look as if it abandonned for 50 years ? Did this council mean that studies were abandonned ? Why did it affect buidlings ? I am Protestant and I grew up forbidden to study anything catholic and now I live in a Catholic country.

[@tanyadebeer4836]

You watched the pidgeons and cut away from a beautiful fireplace. Okay.

[@heavenawilson5140]

These places should be torn down or rehabbed to help and house those who are homeless. .

[@myrescuecats3028]

They get enough help.They choose to be homeless.Come to London snd you will see homeless people don’t like to be confined in one place

[@mrhairjolycuriosidadescedu8305]

AWESOME!!!!

[@jonbush7467]

Not surprising... England abandoned God a generation ago.

[@robturner3065]

WW1 was proof for most people that there is no god

[@myrescuecats3028]

Jon your right.The same in Ireland.Once they realised there was more to religion.Its called money.

[@edersonsimplis5127]

Padre vai tudo pro inferno

[@paulreader7353]

I wonder who payed for all this