Welcome to TheTimeChamber.
TheTimeChamber is dedicated to the interest that two brothers share in the modern history that surrounds them, the great outdoors and music that accompanies them on their journeys. Where possible history, accounts and stories are written for each location to bring to life the forgotten memories of the institutes and establishments that the modern world has turned its back on and left to decay.
Below you will find the most recent updates to the site, with navigation found to the left. If you wish to get in contact with the website owners, supply them with information on any of the sites featured or simply to leave them a comment, please email them with the address provided on the contact page.
Important Update 06/2008
Now that I have a large amount of free-time on my hands, the website will be undergoing a number of updates and improvements. If any pages do not display correctly, or a hyperlink is broken please contact us with our new and improved contact page.
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Tunnel Road Sand Mine, Reigate 06/2008
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The sand found in the mines along Tunnel Road is of a very high quality, as is the sand around Reigate, and has been excavated through 1820 to 1900. Since the mining ceased the tunnels have seen a number of uses and are currently the home for the local rifle club. |
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Barons' Cave, Reigate - 06/2008
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Situated in the grounds of Reigate Castle, Barons' cave is steeped in history and legend; as it goes the rebellious barons met there to discuss the finer details of the Magna Carta before they met the King to sign it. |
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The Epsom Cluster, Surrey 06/2008
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Purchased in 1896, the Horton Estate was converted into a cluster of four insane asylums and one epileptic colony to house up to ten thousand patients. It was the only cluster of hospitals of its type in the country and is under going conversion to affordable housing at the present time. |
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Triple Expansion Steam Engines, Kempton - 06/2008
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The Triple Expansion Steam Engines installed within the Water Works at Kempton were the largest of their kind to be installed in the country, supplying London with 19 million Gallons of water a day. Their operation ceased in 1980 and the site has since been restored, with one of the engines being brought back to working order and it is now considered a national monument. |
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Cane Hill Mental Hospital, Coulsdon 06/2008
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Cane Hill Mental Hospital was the third county asylum to be built in Surrey, after Springfield and Brookwood Asylums. It opened in 1883 and eventually closed in 1992, with only a small secure unit remaining; it has since suffered a number of arson attack, vandalism and natural decay. It is soon to be demolished in line with the regeneration of Coulson. |
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Foxenden Quarry Deep Shelter, Guildford - 05/2008
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Foxenden Quarry Deep Shelter was built in 1941 for the people of
Guildford and was designed to hold 1000 people comfortably during
bombing raids in World War Two. It is in fantastic condition and is
opened by the council a few times a year for ticketed tours by the
public. |
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