Wednesday, 7 September 2011

Clariant Chemical Works, Leeds

Ojay/Squirrell...


Myself and Squirrell set out to take a look around this place, as it's virtually on his doorstep.

From the aerial pic it promised to be an epic site, however sadly it was far from it.

2 of the potentially more interesting buildings have long since been demolished, the pikeys have stripped out anything useful that remained.

It was worth a look, but tbh unless your inspired by a 4 hour Derp then I would recommend you spend your time elsewhere in search of better stuff!

Some History:

The site in Leeds/Horsforth was a designated Textile, Leather and Paper site, although products from other businesses were manufactured there.

Formed in 1995 as a spin off from the chemical company Sandoz.

It was the main driver for the research, development, production and marketing of Optical Brightening Agents (OBAs, FWAs) world-wide.

The site finally closed down in 2008, resulting in the loss of 270 jobs.

Harrow Estates have since accquired the entire area (32 acres) as part of a compulsary purchse. This includes the nearby Colourflex Dyeworks and Riverside Mills.


The first batch of pics are from the following 3 buildings
















The next few from the large warehouse/storage depot





This only remaining feature left within the Auxillary buildings (This was right opposite the security lodge)


Admin Building





Canteen Block




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