It was a hot day, and Fearnville House is unfortunate enough to be smack bang in the middle of a dodgy council estate.
During the last 40 years, the estate has built itself around the house, and getting to the grounds means bypassing lots of Karens, many with loud mouths and fat arses.
“Ooooooyyyy.. you can’t go in there”, screamed an obese middle-aged female chav knocking beer cans from the table and soaking her mates with the contents.
At least six of them were getting pissed in this particular garden that happened to be next to the access point of Fearnville House.
The rest immediately shot off their chairs in unison oblivious to the alcohol soaking and started shouting off their mouths.
“Fuck off… that’s private property”
"I'm calling the police, but first I'm going to kick your arses... just let me sup my beer first"
“You fuckers, we’ve had enough of you paranormal freaks... fuck off”
...’They are like a mob possessed’...
I looked at @dizzydiscovery and we figured it was time to flee. Too many angry local pissheads would not be conducive to a productive exploration.
Fearnville House has been left derelict by Leeds City Council since 1970, with plans to develop on the land falling through.
Before then, it had a wild history since being built in 1820, even being at the centre of a major city scandal in 1919 when its owners were using the mansion as an illegal whisky still.
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“We’re getting in this time and I don’t give a shit what those aggressive pisshead Karens say"
I had pre-warned @goblinknackers that depending on how many machetes would be wielded, we might well have to flee… again.
Poking my head around the corner I was relieved to see the garden was empty. Even better access was now a walk-in.
Someone had removed the makeshift barrier stuck in the way to prevent us ‘paranormal freaks’ from entering with ease.
Fearnville House has a reputation for being 'wrecked' and 'dangerous'. It's all normal to me, the more dangerous the bigger the challenge.
The arches to Fearnville House. Once you could have driven a car through there, there’s little chance of that now.
We managed to gain access quite easily, as the building is severely dilapidated.
Upstairs I could see was going to be a slight problem. The second floor was completely gone.
I suspect that could be part of said roof. Treading on this area would not be wise.
There’s something down there… somewhere. Don't tell me that's a shopping trolley.
A light fitting, circa 1970; if the intelligence I have is correct it’s probably older.
Getting over there could well be a problem. Jump and hope for the best?
A small section of Fearnville Houses’ former glory; a red ceiling and another light fitting.
Walking about was quite the problem, but I did manage to navigate over this bad-looking flooring and enter the far room.
Like many derps, it was filled with Pigeon Shit. One gets accustomed to it, and how to avoid it.
Exiting the main house we noticed part of it was blocked by a door that refused to budge.
Circling around the far side, another hole emerged…, one that needed to be crawled through.
One get’s used to scrambling through holes but it’s no longer so easy when you are not twenty anymore.
The red carpet reveals signs of habitation, but the stairs were a little much to scale.
Getting close to the edge meant walking on planks embedded in sharp nails and would that landing take my weight?
More steps led downwards into a murky-looking cellar.
Wayward pipes dangled from every angle, intent on removing your eye if carless.
They kept the wine here or maybe the illegal whisky in the year 1919. The history was oozing from Fearnville House.
Through the broken door, we could see the daylight emanating from the main part of the house.
These stairs were blocked. Could Fearnville House be holding more dark secrets, up there?
Through this crack in the plasterboard were more stairs. The sharp nails were telling me to keep back.
I poked my head through and took a shot. What was up there?… probably fuck all!
Fearnville House is mostly a shell and a place to drink your woes away in today’s world.
We left and didn't see a single Karen.
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Instead of crappy pseudo-documentaries about ghost hunters, wouldn't it be more fun to make Karen-hunter videos where you trigger those shrill housewives for internet profit?
There's guys out there called 'auditors' who wind people up. They are quite amusing to watch.. but I can't be arsed with all that.
We've had "First Amendment Auditors" making asses of themselves at libraries. Why are they self-righteously harassing us and our patrons?
The first couple are amusing to watch, but it gets old fast.
That would have been absolutely glorious in its prime. It's surprising how much colour is left in it, and that it all hasn't been sunbleached away. Pretty neat!
And every day is better with fewer Karen's in it.
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The far side was more impressive but we couldn't get close. The vegetation was most impressive and commanding.
That would have been a beautiful house, the windows and proportions are very elegant. Whoever put that dreadful stair carpet down should be shot. It must have been all the rage at one time, I had a similar version in my house when I bought it. First thing to go, along with the bathroom carpet and toilet seat.
The overgrown arches still have their own majesty, just different from the intended.
I passed by the Littlewoods building earlier in the week - I had forgotten how massive it is and how iconic. Is it listed, do you know?
I seem to remember garish flowery carpets from the 70's. We had some on our stairs when I was a lad.
I'm not sure. I could have told you how to get in if you wanted a bash? Just a little climbing involved!
I thought the security was a bit (up)tight when you were there, so I didn't bother crossing the road!
It would be much better as Fearville house, hehe.
I laughed at the we’ve had enough of you paranormal freaks from the 2020 attempt!
Yes, these people had their priorities. 'Twas the beer talking.. it was mid-afternoon and the sun was shining.
Beer, Violence, Cops.. in that order. You have to read it a few times to take that in.
That's neds for ya!! What do the call schemie folk down your way? Is it chavs like down proper south?
'chav' isn't used as much as in the last decade, but I still have a use for it.
Some of the good ones never go out of fashion!
Do you think that it would have been in better condition had you been able to get in in 2020? That's too bad that it was so trashed and you couldn't easily access all of the areas. Sounds like those karens needed a good board game to play to keep themselves busy.
No, that's 50+ years of neglect. Another explorer mentioned he didn't get in the second area with the crawl. Not that there was much to see of note in either areas. That part could well have been sealed in 2020. It's all luck and timing.
Ah, okay. That is probably just as well then!
You certainly make some interesting discoveries my friend!
If only I could have found some 1919 paperwork regarding the illegal Whisky. That would have sweetened it!
Your stories are always gripping my friend and I like how you put a mirror on the past.
So it is sweet enough methinks.
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BEER.Not much left apart from the shell. Such a shame. I hate seeing these old houses go to shit, but not many can afford to maintain them and it sounds like the location is not ideal. At least you got in this time.
It might have been once. Now it's trapped and likely Grade-listed so can't be demolished.
Trashy AF. During a hot day this can be a hot and smelly adventure.
Very trashed, but can't remember it stinking.
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Terrible situation can break the house at any moment and the condition of this house is dangerous if there are any people around. Most of the old house is inhabited by snakes and wild animals.
Not here, I have yet to see a snake and our wild animals will scatter. Nothing dangerous in the UK.
Maybe it would have been easier to enter if you covered yourselves in white sheets with holes cut in them for eyes.. lol. OR just brought beer for the Karens. lol
Another very cool exploration! I enjoyed it.. even the pigeon crap and feathers. 😁
The first time around this was the last stop. It was getting late, we were a big shagged and Fearnville is a litte out of the way. When they kicked off, we just left.. too much hassle!
Hahaha fat arses hahaha you made me laugh 😂
Luckily you could get in the second time without those idiots around.
It must have been a beautiful place as you still see the charm of the building shining through in some areas.
Great exploration @slobberchops 😎
Yep… the older we get the harder things become like crawling through tight spaces hahaha
You're telling me. I shouldn't be doing this shit at my age. I need to train my upper body strength. Climbing is way too hard.
I so understand 😎 but exploration is just to much fun to stop…
What could have been a great manor viewed in the dark, left to imagination.
Well inside some really rustic ornaments, bit of booze to take a break....
Psst, outside looks better than interior!
Nice scramble through derelict!
Always the case, they made the exteriors.. at least to last.
Good old saying, looks good on top.... shit underneath 😅
Another great post. Pretty knackered on the inside and yellowing with age - plus the house was a bit wrecked too !
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