Comments on: Cane Hill Asylum

By: Termite

Termite — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:01:31 +0000

I was certified and admitted to an asylum aged just 11 years old.

These pictures bring back very many sad memories and are only a snapshot in time of what we went You had to be a patient to know the real horror and once admitted, their was no escape, we were theirs to do with ass they wished and very much at their mercy!

When you view these pictures, stop seeing dingy dark pictures of an old asylum and try to see the faces of those like myself who suffered within! Think of the tears we cried, our unheard screams when electrocuted, our please for help when experimented on, and those words that nobody ever hear …. ‘help me’!

By: Andre govia

Andre govia — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 07:33:13 +0000

Well Jess if you hurry you can explore the west park asylum in Epsom (best on the weekend ) they have started demo but still lots to see in this vast complex for sure !

By: Jess

Jess — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:48:07 +0000

Oh bummer!! Is there any good derelict hospitals/ asylums around London which you know of and can recommend?

Thanks, jess

By: Andre Govia

Andre Govia — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:32:18 +0000

Hi Jess ,

Much thanks for your post here about the cane hill asylum,this asylum was demoed 2 years ago ,the only part left is the chaple and the water tower ,none of the asylum wards or buildings are left sorry .

Thanks

Andre govia

By: Jess

Jess — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 21:00:31 +0000

Hiya, I am doing a project for uni, I was wondering if gaining access is really that difficult? and if so, do you have any tips?!

By: Katy

Katy — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:24:19 +0000

How did you create these HDR images? and what camera do you use?

Thanks, well done on the photographs, AMAZING!

By: Alone

Alone — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 21:34:46 +0000

I used to keep my horse by the near-by stables for many years, & I just wanted to share my feelings on this place, that have hunted me for many years after my friends & I had entered this hospital and have never spoken about it since as we all shared the same experience once we were all in there. I’m to scared to even talk about now, as I’m worried about what would become…of what we flet & herd that day of many. I don’t know about my friends feelings about this as we don’t speak about it. What I will share with you is, that my horse would always look up at the windows & become very unstable & unrideable. Her eyes told a story I could not explain. JM

By: J

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:59:59 +0000

how did u gain access to the site?
amazing photos

By: mr iron lung

mr iron lung — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 22:55:20 +0000

my father was in cane hill i remember visiting him in the 80s i still can remember the bars on the windows interesting set of photos

By: anna

anna — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:51:25 +0000

I visited a while back but never managed to get inside! how did you manage to get inside ? Also i was planning a trip soon, but has it been demolished? and does anyone know what parts remain ?

By: steve

steve — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 15:13:15 +0000

great HDR shots, the row of beds is amazing….

By: Andre govia

Andre govia — Sat, 15 May 2010 06:35:33 +0000

What photo did you like the most ,i will look to see if i have a high res for you .

Andre govia

By: elle

elle — Fri, 14 May 2010 17:02:46 +0000

oh m y god MAY I PLEASE REQUEST FOR HQ VERSIONS OF THESE???????
SUCH VISUAL TREAT

By: Brian Matiash

Brian Matiash — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:42:45 +0000

This is a brilliant set of images! Some of the best UrbEx HDR that I have ever seen. Seriously top shelf work!

By: Caned Still

Caned Still — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:43:59 +0000

Just wanted to quote this from the local residents newsletter:

CANE HILL UPDATE

As per the original programme, demolition of the main hospital buildings is now complete (with the exception of the buildings agreed to be retained and some of the minor ancillary structures) but there remains significant land still to be filled because of the voids that have been uncovered when working on the service ducts and basements through the course of the demolition contract.

As a result of the additional work required to fill the holes and create a safe surface an extension of the programme has been agreed with the contractor and the revised programme of works will be completed in March.
——

Looks like there were more basements and underground tunnels than first thought!!

By: Frits Vrielink

Frits Vrielink — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:28:51 +0000

@ Tahira.

First of all, there are no stupid questions, only stupid answers

All of these photo’s are real. There is some processing added to those, but no fantasy photoshop or something like that. All the buildings has been left behind, forgotten and left to decay.

You can take a look at the forum as well, maybe you find some more information for your project.

Kind regards,

Frits Vrielink

By: Tahira

Tahira — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:59:09 +0000

hey, wait are these real photos? or were they photoshopped or created to seem more artistic or something? like is this a real place left naturally and effected by decay or is it a place with natural decay, but moved around to seem more artistic??

sorry if these questions are stupid, im just researching for a project

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:34:49 +0000

cane hill

By: swetz

swetz — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:25:01 +0000

Sad is gone..Rambo style guards are now in Hellingly

By: Andre Govia

Andre Govia — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 08:12:31 +0000

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3219/3145221402_dc7398dddb.jpg