THE SHADOW OF OAKLANDS - Abandoned Victorian Children’s Home

The abandoned Oaklands children's home in Lowton harbors many secrets and oozes a sense of unease or dread, almost as if the house itself is watching us. With its sordid history of sexual and physical abuse scandals and people under the stairs style passages in the walls, this Victorian Era monstrosity is as architecturally stunning as it is historically important to the local populace.
The house becomes almost Labyrinthian in scale for the uninitiated the deeper you delve, becoming more and more foreboding the more that your nerves creep in, which begs the question why the f@ck did I go in alone lol...
The perfect explore for my kind of filmmaking and one of my favorite self-made horror Urbex flicks to date. Inspired by 70s and 80s Horror and the perfect locale for a Hammer Horror flick it was a pleasure to edit and would not work as effectively as it does without those stunning opening and ending ariel shots by Drone Wolf Photography to elicit that uneasy sense of scale something akin to The Shining.
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[@andypaton6820]

Pure class again.. you’ve got a real horror directors eye going on in this one. That building should truly be saved.what a place

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

You my friend just made my day. I think the drone from drone wolf really helped instil the vibe from the off almost like the shining. In fact if you look at the shining intro you’ll see I mirrored the Warner bros logo within my own for a extra subliminal creep factor lol ;) there’s actually loads of subtle instances of film references in all my films really but Il be honest this on I particularly like myself which is a rarity!

[@misssparky5574]

@@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt why did you have to say oh my f...king god, and jesus christ and holy shit over and over? I really loved and looked forward to watching your videos, but when you said the above it,s put me off staying on this channel.

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

@@misssparky5574 I hear ya m8 all the best hope you enjoy the other content out there!

[@suseamee9584]

The Celebrated poet and writer Lemn Sissay lived there for a while as a boy when it was a childrens home. He is amazing

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Ive been watching Lemns interviews and ted talks to be honest I’m gonna order my name is why too he seems like a cool guys really!

[@suseamee9584]

Yeah I want to buy that book too

[@martyhopkirk6826]

@@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt I used to know Lemn on Hag Fold. He's a brilliant, brilliant guy, and always was. Hope you got his book--it's fantastic.

[@treva4286]

All that spookiness inspired me to go back to your earlier video on Smudges, with the whisper and the growl. Spine chilling stuff Clarky.

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Yeah deffo creepy that place pal I’d advise you to watch my Victoria Hotel film too if you like the spooky stuff that place had a vibe exactly like Oakland’s!

[@dianeroscoe1220]

Never fail to deliver Jay ! Amazing footage and video of Oakland’s, The music too and scenes complement the whole journey through your explore there. I’m sceptical about the flyer world, but have had few experiences and definitely was not my imagination either cos someone else was with me and also heard same and saw. So I’m in tune with these things. But each to their own. Such a beautiful historic building, none like that anymore, from windows, lots nooks and crannies, artefacts, and land with sprawling acres of land. I don’t like the thought of everything nowadays being knocked down, such a shame. Just to build damn houses on and apartments !!! many. Very expensive to buy as it is. Will be now taking a peek at your other new videos. Cannot wait. One of my all time frightening films, because of the isolated factor was “The Shining”. looking so much forwards to many more of your videos. You are so talented, commentary, The whole works ! Takecare.

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Thank you very much Diane it’s funny you should mention the shining as I actually mirrored the Warner brothers logo at the beginning of the film with my logo for a little subliminal familiarity lol ;) serious though this film was very influenced by the shining m8. Cheers.

[@MrKennyroe57]

I was a resident there January 1972 until July same year until i left school at 15 remember those rooms as if it’s yesterday. Happy days

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Cool thanks for your history Ken!

[@SarahsUKGraveyard]

I feel sick they are pulling this down. That mosaic floor has the original owners initials in it. His name was John green self made man. It cost 8 grand to build. I think he was from Salford originally and made glue products. Sorry couldn't help but look it up when I saw then initials. Well done getting this it's wonderful

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Yeah I was sent a link regarding John and yep I completely agree the building should be listed considering it’s Victorian era history. cheers Sarah

[@hottestbabe1000]

Amazing work again . How the heck you did it alone god knows ! Just been reading up on the place and the poet Lemn Sissay stayed there From 79/84witnessed and suffered abuse there . “ if those walls could talk “ Fantastic work . Loving it !

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Yeah I tried reaching out to him personally but got blanked lol

[@hottestbabe1000]

😏 you tried !

[@Martinez10912]

Legendary stuff that Jay 👏 got some minerals you lad, had me shitting bricks in me living room mate 🤣🤣. Top drawer stuff as per, keep em coming r kid

[@Noooooooooooooooooooooo107]

Absolutely brilliant, tbf when you turned the camera around I thought someone would have been stood there too 😱

[@annette9354]

Great editing and background music - best ever. Movie quality 👍

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Thankyou very much Annette I’m definitely made up to hear that!

[@frankfitzgerald5832]

Youve got some balls mate....fantastic explore and the creepiness came through in the film great use of transitions too inside - outside ..sections ...isnt it amazing how as humans we can pick up on history and a place can transmit such emotion and energy ...Thank you for taking us with ya .. i really was stood right with ya ..you did such a great job Clarky ....respect & regards ..Frank & Lee ....Lanky Walks......

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Thanks so much Crank and Lee I really appreciate this m8 as it’s exactly what I was trying to convey!

[@karenwilliams2118]

Awesome video Clarky, thank you.....that basement was very creepy, I could hear it in your voice that you were ready to leave the minute you got down there lol... Love the banter with Gary, always makes me laugh. Much love from New Zealand x

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Cheers Karen everybody loves Gary lol. And yes as soon as I clocked it I didnt wanna do it, I was genuinly s~!^^!ng myself pardon the french!

[@lisawegener2664]

Cannot understand why they are going to demolish a place of history so they can build some houses , the stain glass windows are a piece of art and should be put somewhere else, great explore Jason and enjoyed the video 👍 x

[@simontalbot1792]

Clarky going full Hammer House of Horror for the first 7 minutes ...

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Love that era and style me m8 in fact when I do make a horror flick it’s going to look like that regardless of the era it is set. I suppose I’ve actually made a horror flick here though really to a certain extent but yeah love Hammer Horror m8. I actually go back as far as Nosferatu though to be honest I just love film in general

[@ant2023]

Omfg m8. Definitely in the top 5 of ya videos. This is one of my favourites. Quality as always, can't wait for another one! :) 😀

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Seriously cheers m8 nice one.

[@ant2023]

@@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt definitely pal. Fantastic video. Just watched the belle vue dog track ya videos just keep getting better. Never stop urban exploring you're born to do it pal. 😉

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

@@ant2023 Proper appreciate that m8 nice one!

[@nxgan1088]

Honestly I'm so glad you managed to do this. Everytime I passed this place in the car it was so captivating I just wanted to go inside. I thought as it was getting demolished I wouldn't have a chance to but with this video and some images that have surfaced online I finally get to see. Thank you. Edit: "What a foreboding gaff" lol

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Lol cheers m8 thankyou for watching!

[@deborahgola5469]

So glad you managed to get in this place, they shouldn't knock it down they should preserve it and make into flats, that lovely mosaic floor should be saved. Those creepy vibes you got especially when you sensed somebody with you, and the way your body reacted, probably means you weren't on your own. There is so much history being lost and just replaced with concrete blocks with no character, please keep up the good work

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Honestly Deborah I felt a piercing presence right next to me like I’ve never felt before in my life. Ive been in literally hundreds of anandonements on my own too but this place had that something that you just felt. Similar to my Victoria hotel vid in Wigan too!

[@stevesrepairs5778]

Thanks Clarky that was fantastic pal, very expertly done I would say even with a dodgy torch lol. What a shame that this old building hadn't been listed but the land is worth more than the beautiful structure, I feel a house of prayer coming on (looking like an aladins lamp). Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Pmsl I don’t doubt it Ste m8

[@donnawheeldon9880]

Appurlute brilliant felt like I was getting into another alfred itchcock horror in the beginning

[@DavE-bh8lz]

Another brilliant video. Your productions are just the best. Always very interesting and so well made, presented and edited. Thanks guys. Stay safe!

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Nice one Dave really appreciate your feedback dude.

[@christianruston1593]

Just watched all this and thoroughly enjoyed it, I really like the sounds it's very fitting and that place is interesting, top filming though some great shots and some timeless footage for many people to enjoy for years to come, top stuff mate and some great editing 👌

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Cheers brother!

[@R41NES]

Just to let you know as of this weekend this has practically been demolished now. Only the main centre part of the building was still standing… the rest is in rubble. You got there just in time. Thanks again….

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Cheers Teddy I’m actually preparing a full before and after drone film right to the end m8.

[@ryangrimes9533]

Used to live round the corner from this place always wanted to go in! Another amazing video! 🙌🏼

[@susanclarke485]

Jay, That was brilliant . What an eerie place .That building just reminded me of a place I used to work, Richardson House in Blackburn ,It's a pity you couldn't have gone round there before it was demolished years ago ,now that was a creepy building !

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Oh my god is that t replace I came to with you and a man with Down syndrome shown me his record collection and you came in and got me out?

[@susanclarke485]

@@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt No ,that was in Chorley x Will message you and tell you all about it x

[@patriciaarmstrong5821]

Fabulous video Clarksy, Wigan Council should have preserved this building and turned it into apartments. All about the ££ for them.

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

It’s not something I’m not familiar with unfortunately doing what I do m8:(

[@Jude-penny]

Wigan council probably couldn't wait to bulldoze after Lemn Sisay got to speak.

[@R41NES]

Me and my Mrs have been driving past this gaff for years wondering what it was like inside. Your video was awesome especially as it’s being knocked down imminently, you’ve got gahoonies made of steel pal! No chance would I have gone down that basement. We read up on the history of the gaff from when it was first built as a private residence with the owner dying fairly young. We also read many horror stories of the seedy goings on in the children’s home which is heart breaking. Loved your vid pal, thanks for making it and sharing it with us all. If you’re ever in Leigh I’ll shout you a new pair of undies, some lobby and a pint…….👍

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

lol cheers Teddy I appreciate that m8 and thank your missus for watching too I’ve done quite a few films in Leigh now pal and do actually reside very close by so keep your eye out pal as for the duds there’s a reason I wear shirts and roll commando ;) Pmfsl projectile stile!

[@MrPsycholist]

Epic video that mate. Very well put together. Cool to see what it looked like inside. Some dodgy-looking passageways in there, eh? Glad the drone footage was useful to ya. You incorporated it perfectly mate. Well done :-)

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Thank you brother glad you e joyed it m8 the film would have worked in the style it is without it so thank you very much for shooting it man.

[@lyndafroud4215]

You could see the roof of our old house from that window,down the bottom of Hesketh Meadow. You mentioned Greenlawns. I went in there several times as a kid when my mum visited old Mr Roberts.

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Oh cool what was it like?

[@lyndafroud4215]

@@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt You couldn't tell because Mr Roberts was a compulsive hoarder,you went in through the side door,nobody used the front,and there was a corridor through to where he sat between two walls of piled up newspapers. My mum went in as she was worried about him. Outside were two ancient green and yellow vans rotting away. Somewhere on the net there's a history of Greenlawns and Oakland's that I read recently but can't remember where. Our house is an interesting one too,Glenelg,further down on the left,nothing like that scale but designed and built by an architect.

[@simontalbot1792]

" my arseholes going a penny to a pound " - classic English poetry

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Pmfsl I actually spat my brew when I read this lol

[@junglemutha]

The first section you enter - the blue room was where disabled children lived. It was separate to the older house by a door.

[@lynnmorgan4782]

So glad you are back the history but funny at the same time

[@tabzjr]

The hollywood touch with a salford accent. Combining flavours.

[@garethhodgson5635]

Brilliant video, I wouldn't go in there, keep these videos coming, look forward to them, I'm sure I saw ya pal last monday in atherton, keep up the good work 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Highly likely m8 lol I’m all ways out and about round them parts!

[@garethhodgson5635]

@@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt I was with my wife outside the post office, was looking but you was looking back thinking who's that weirdo 😂😂😂she wouldn't let me ask if it was you, anyway thanks for these vids, I look forward to seeing more, brilliant they are 👍🏻😊

[@liambwfc01]

Great video mate. Who was that little boy in the grey school uniform going round the house with you? I'M MESSING WITH YA! Haha. I wouldnt fancy being in there at night.

[@sueboon5180]

Drove past today and the house is completely demolished. You got there just in time.

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Cheers Sue we actually drone footage of different stages of demolition!

[@andrewsmith4599]

Live just round the corner and always wanted to see inside. Quality work mate. Absolute criminal that they let it get into that state.

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Thanks Andrew

[@lesanderton4236]

I played football for them some 53 years ago . A good friend of mine was a resident there. His name is Steven Hurst, always wondered what happened to him After we left school.

[@thesmilingshark3599]

i stayed here at the home from xmas 1962 till summer of 1966 (3.5 years) i had some really great times there, Mr Jackson was in Charge and his wife was known as Matron, they had a son called Gordon and a dog called Judy, i liked playing football in the grounds as well as cricket, the part of the building you point too at the beginning (the creepy spiral part on the top corner) was actually the store room where they kept shoes, sandals, shirts, trousers etc, and jeans which we really only got to wear during school summer holidays….i remember it all and i can see the various dormitories i slept in over the years there, eventually when i left i was head boy….BTW it was only ever a home for boys when i was there, but i did go back one time in my mid thirties during the 1980’s and was suprised to see that it was both boys and girls there, i went to Golborne Secondary Modern School for Boys during my stay there, strange as it sounds i am sad to hear it has been knocked down 😢

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Thanks for your history m8

[@thesmilingshark3599]

@@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt no probs, if you wanna know more let me know, i had a great time there, im glad i went, looking back i was a little git running wild, but i think without this place i would have probably ended up doing time

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

@@thesmilingshark3599 Mint bit of history m8 thankyou for sharing as it's not just the videos that count and that's why we call it the collective

[@thesmilingshark3599]

@@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt your welcome, it was a trip down memory lane….as for the basement that had you bricking it…down there where the shower rooms for use after playing football etc, also games rooms, there was a snooker table, table tennis table, dartboard, upstairs in the main room which overlooked the courtyard we had a large table tennis table as well, the building that you entered and exited from was not there when i was there, it was a drive with a side gate and side entrance into Oaklands….i would have liked to have seen it like it was, but at least now i can see it, so thank you for videoing it before it was demolished

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

@@thesmilingshark3599 Absolute pleasure m8 thank you for commenting

[@simontalbot1792]

I don't think you are overplaying the spooky vibes at all. I remember helping a mate clear out a Victorian kids home in Dickenson Rd , Longsight / Rusholme ( Manc) in the early nineties - it was well creepy - a place I wouldn't have stayed on my own for one minute.

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Cheers m8 I think I used a sinister intro to compliment the drone footage and the monster house vibes. Then when we enter for the first few minutes silence builds the tension the I keep creeping in little bits of fear slowly building to the terrifying basement scene. I think my favourite achievement with this film is caring people even in daylight!

[@donnawheeldon9880]

Great video guys loved the beginning that music made me feel like I was about to watch an alfred Hitchcock horror lol❤👍

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

So glad to hear that m8 the intro was inspired by hitcock - Hammer and a bit o Kubrick too!

[@peterstewart-kelbieactorsc3485]

Those small cupboard holes is where they would had locked children in out of sight out of mind. The child would be left in the cupboard holes from a day or two' too weeks and many - many children would had been abused and murdered in these former homes.

[@mclovin1925]

That was awesome I sh** myself half the time haha top work clarky

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Cheers Mclovin

[@donnawheeldon9880]

Wow woodchip wallpaper remember picking that off has a kid lol

[@simontalbot1792]

" foreboding monstrosity of a gaff ..." Cracking

[@katefollan4232]

I’ve recently moved to lowton from Salford originally…. So gutted it’s now gone 🥺 mint video!

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Thank you Kate

[@donnawheeldon9880]

Just wanted to say my son new me to a t when he told me to watch you and have ever since got a be about three years now watching now an love all has the next just brilliant mate

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Yeah I noticed one of your old comments the other day on a 2 year old flick lol. Thank you for putting up with us m8 x

[@Allthingswitchy106]

Hello all. Looking forward to this. I've done a fair few ghost hunts in my time. Can't wait to see what happens here.

[@georgiehampson756]

I lived there in 1984 My bedroom was the one on the lefthand side of the building (17:23 on the video) at the top of the main staircase. I have good memories but I hid my cigs under my bed not in the crawl space lol. The big room under the tower was a day room. They've also split some of the rooms because they were a lot bigger. Its a crying shame it was a beautiful building. Thanks for your video brought back good memories

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Quality I’m glad you found it then m8 thank you for your history!

[@georgiehampson756]

Youre welcome keep up the good work

[@junglemutha]

I lived there 86-89. John Harding managed it then, Pru, Mel, Myra and Andrew were the staff. I had lovely memories there to be honest. The staff were amazing, the summers were lush in the gardens.

[@georgiehampson756]

@@junglemutha God I remember John and Pru

[@CraigJ81]

That tv show the virtues! 🥶 you get that kinda feeling watching this one. Good work mate. Braver than most going in the basement on your tod 😨😂

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Proper appreciate that m8 Shane meadows and Stephen graham are two of my heroes and that is the kind of style I wanted. That old school British look ya know!

[@CraigJ81]

And the home video scene was great as well. I look forward to watching your explores mate. Keep them coming 👍🏻🍺

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Cheers Craig

[@wigan1705]

Up until it closed its doors for the last time, it was used by Wigan councils children's services, the fostering team were based there. As a foster carer, I have been in Oaklands many times for recruitment and training, great to see the place before yet another beautiful building is given up for a housing estate.

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Yeah to be honest I’m made up I managed to take this final peek as I promised a lot of people I would. This film has given me some of the best feedback I’ve ever had and I have heard many stories here and on Facebook from ex residents etc.

[@ShikiraPressley]

Even positive child incarceration will always allow walls to talk. This abandoned place is apparently still in operation according to Google yet not without major refurb!?.

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

It's completely gone m8 houses there now.

[@junglemutha]

I lived in this home as a teenager 1985 to 1989. It wasnt this scary! I escaped a scary abusive mother though. It was a happy, safe and peaceful time. The summers were beautiful in those grounds. The staff were amazing. ❤ RIP beautiful home

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Brilliant I'm glad you found our film m8 all the best and thanks for your history.

[@rainbowcraftdesignz116]

🇦🇺 Great vid thank you.....🇦🇺 and to anyone that hasnt seen your Victoria Hotel one, I really recommend it, you had me on the edge of my seat a few times 😀 🇦🇺

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Cheers Rainbow caft!

[@PiglipsMaximus]

Excited!!! Literally can't wait!

[@sarahmills5285]

I was in there for a yr when i was 9 im now 48. What a horribble place i have so many bad memories of that place including getting abused being forced fed and regularly hit by staff. I now live in warrington but i have recently drove past it. 😪

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Well you've beaten it I think especially at 48 most people would have give up. You;'ll be happy to know the place is fully demolished now too. Il be honest Ive never been in as place and had a vibe like I got there "I dont get vibes" but this... this was different honestly. Anyway thanks for weatching the film and commenting your history it means a lot m8.

[@daviespaulaann8913]

Amazing video as usual....well done

[@johnmichaelrichards]

A beautiful Victorian neo-Gothic building, which is currently being demolished. Not at all creepy for foreboding. The only bad things that occurred there are down to the staff, not the building; as was the case in Olive Mount Children's Home, where I had the misfortune to reside in the 1960s. Take away the pensive music and this is quite sad.

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Considering about 90% of the people that stayed there agree and the people who watched it I’d say it is creepy and foreboding! And ha ing never entered the building in my life even more so! I’ve never claimed any such thing in the hundred and fifty odd videos I’ve done so it definitely is! Thanks for watching m8.

[@danny2me70]

Clarksey I dare you to go back at night ,what a video that would be a night time investigation .

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

No tar my time is done with eh that place lol

[@wladniem]

Excellent video Clarky

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Cheers m8 thanks for sticking with us man!

[@Tez73]

Thanks for yet another brilliant explore . Like many other people I’ve never seen or heard of this place and it’s just a shame you found it in this sorry state . What does it say about society when buildings just like this are lost forever . Once there gone that’s it ! They would never build like this again . If this was down south it would prob be fully restored by English heritage and lottery funded . Turned into a hotel . We should be ashamed ya know .

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

No question m8.

[@kerrybarnes989]

I used to visit my best Friend who was in oaklands with her sister in the 80's, Best explore ever thanks so much for doing this 1 I've been dying to see inside the place :) If only walls could talk eh? x

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Absolute pleasure m8 and yeah I fear the stories they would tell wouldn’t be what we wanted to hear…

[@junglemutha]

Kerry - who did you visit? I was living there 86-89 when John Harding was the manager and Andrew, Myra and Pru were the staff.

[@kerrybarnes989]

@@junglemutha Linda & Suzanne

[@GailEllison-n8e]

​@junglemutha john harding was in charge when I was there , stunning home but staff was abusive

[@rexgeorg7324]

Such a shame to see a beautiful building looking so sad

[@michellepye7818]

Brilliant video, such an eerie place

[@GailEllison-n8e]

Was in oaklands in the 80s up till 1986 beautiful house stunning, bell tower was closed off !girls floor first landing, second floor the boys ! Was full of secual abuse and physical! I was slammed up the wall by a Andrew Spencer

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

@@GailEllison-n8e I'm sorry to hear that mate...

[@PeaceLoveUnity74]

Props to that one Clarky, awesome stuff,I could feel the atmosphere just watching,do you reckon there was something paranormal going on?,top bants with Gary at the end there😆.

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Whatever was going on m8 it wasn’t a welcoming presence it’s just… ah I can’t say ghost it’s it’s just not in my vocabulary but presence… yes!

[@jameshart4448]

Quality video mate. I only live over the road. Always wanted to go in but never had the balls. Speaking of which, yours must be massive to go down into that basement you mad bastard. Deffo haunted that place

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

No question brother as for the nuts they are dark heavy and… I think we’ll leave the rest lol

[@SarahsUKGraveyard]

Mate this place made me think of the abandoned kids asylum Dan bell filmed even has the turret. Watching now looks amazing

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

I love Dan’s films in fact his dead mall series is what inspired me to do it really!

[@SarahsUKGraveyard]

@@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt I love them. He doesn't do much these days since he married

[@simonwilson1237]

Yet another good one even the ghostbusters had two pairs of undies 😂😂😂

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Pmfsl

[@donnawheeldon9880]

Maybe the laders impression was not allowed to be used and was pushed against the wall 🤔

[@kellypeet8332]

Been wanting to look in here but never seen any access, such a stunning building, I'm tempted to get in the car and go and have a look down that basement 🤣 but I bet it's been demolished now.😒 Brill video I'm glad I've finally seen inside.😀

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Thank you Kelly and of you do believe me you’ll feel thee vibes

[@caitlinkent703]

you should try and get into the old nunnery in leigh it’s behind the walk in centre and there’s also abandoned nursing flats

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Nunnery’s long since been demolished m8 as for the flats I think they are still there but inaccessible!

[@Chris-gx5rr]

Great explore guys xx

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Thank you x

[@markherbert1343]

Only just managed see this fellas,bit creepy ain't it kin hell Bates motel like haha,top video again anyways chaps and enjoy your banter etc thank you very much guys.

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Cheers Mark

[@markherbert1343]

@@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt top one mate.

[@stevenprescott188]

All demolished and mature trees felled.

[@cyan1616]

I look at it and see a future of luxury upmarket apartments. smh

[@peddlinpaul6081]

Those 3brick walls high up b4 the tower prob supported a water tank I reckon

[@danq.5140]

That's exactly what would have been there. May have been a hotwater storage tank there as well.

[@Tez73]

If the developer of this land has got anything about him and has any respect at all he will leave them stone gate posts exactly where they are as a nod to the building they have just destroyed .

[@Lynchy_96]

Been to this place hundreds of time boarding it up last year so went for a walk around and it’s creepy as shit

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Lol

[@WickerMan73]

Mint ar kid. Bet its well sketchy in there at night. Lookin forward to your next vid

[@jimmycraven7030]

right look mate. just getting over an illness here... steady on lol

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Pmfsl Sorry Jimmy hope your well m8 ;)

[@johorrocks8927]

You have got to be made up with the response you got tonight, you never disappoint your audience, got to be what it's all about for you...

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Honestly Jo I was absolutely shocked and can’t thank everybody enough!

[@captainkirk1]

Wonder why it had firs lane on it , I know its not to far away .must have some history. Good job mate.

[@stephenhardy312]

You're s scholar and a gentleman!

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Thanks mate x

[@sharonharding3478]

Yes chop all the woodlands down to build on what a disgrace nothing left anymore

[@jaidenmcmichael8115]

Hi Clarky my old jaiden Christopher KZbin account got terminated Idk why let’s just hope you remember me watching 1 year ago

[@peddlinpaul6081]

I'm late but the old gutter manifold n drips intro already set the scene, is it an oboe playin? Sounds like Jason n the Argonauts 😉

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Love Jason and t try he Argonauts brother and I’m sure I think there’s a few combined including a cello? The track is called Mary Celeste!

[@bumpisadventures4604]

Been past it today it's getting demolished

[@nicolejayne9133]

Don’t sound as spooky when u start saying gaff ahahahahahahah can’t stop laughing

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Pmfsl

[@juliebarclay9589]

Hello? Is it me you’re looking for? 😂😂

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Lol

[@lawaxe3669]

There lies the stories of young lads ,all tnose memories ,tales , Their stories are not in vain .even if it's demolished.these lads stories and lives matter . Those walls hold memories of past lives of lads who were in the care of Wigan Council .did you look after them right Wigan Council ? The bloody tiles and walls do not matter it's the memories that these bricks hid ,that's important here ! But important to have footage if it

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Most deffinately m8 and believe me since posting this film here and on Facebook I've heard some stories I've even had a few emails from ex residents telling me of some horrors which I obviously won't share. There are also a lot good tales too so it wasn't all bad.

[@lawaxe3669]

@@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt your video is so.important to help people tell their story .

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

@@lawaxe3669 Cheers m8 I'm really glad you see it like that so thank you very much have a lovely day.

[@slammenwagen]

Surprised you can get up and downstairs that easy with b0llo ks the size of watermelons 😆 Another great vid dude. Thank you.

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Pmfsl

[@bigalf5173]

brilliant .scarey music .✊

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Cheers Alf I was going for a Shining vibe!

[@devilcare30]

I'm a fan and was wondering if we could do a video together in lowton

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

What kind of video m8?

[@joshphilip2422]

thanking you for doing this video some shit gone on in here not very nice

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Pleasure m8 and yeah I know man.

[@joshphilip2422]

was in this home in 1984

[@godcol1]

Well done with video awesome job you did a bit to much back ground music I could hear you in some parts but a Awesome my hat off to you.

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Cheers Brian and yeah I one of the tracks was a bit too loud.

[@danq.5140]

Killer intro 😱

[@PeaceLoveUnity74]

Arse is going already fella💩😂

[@daveeboney7089]

Very nice mud flood house 🏠

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Basement windows the lot son it’s all on display in this gaff pal!

[@daveeboney7089]

@@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt nice one👍

[@michaelgreen2522]

Thanks may is absolutely fantastic thank you for doing what you do if it wasn't for you 8 people would never snow about these houses and buildings Be gone for God so thank you

[@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt]

Thank you Micheal

[@markrobinson1458]

🤣🤣🤣 mint 👍