We Found an ABANDONED London College Built in the 1800s!

Поділитися
Вставка

КОМЕНТАРІ • 156

  • @angelacook1533
    @angelacook1533 8 місяців тому +32

    Not far from 100k, you are doing an amazing job, the channel is going from strength to strength xx

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  8 місяців тому +8

      Thank you!
      Yeah it's pretty awesome the support the channels getting. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

    • @jameswalker7459
      @jameswalker7459 4 місяці тому

      Criminals who do videos for likes and comments.. remove this channel it's criminal...you don't enter properties without permission and video it for a uTube channel

  • @Linzie157
    @Linzie157 8 місяців тому +20

    You lads make me smile, so down to earth and genuine.
    I am in a wheelchair and couldn't possibly do what you do, you make it possible for me to see these things l thank you ❤

    • @skipperbentdk
      @skipperbentdk 26 днів тому +1

      I've been exploring places where u could definitely go with a wheelchair unless if it's the Stephen hawk kind

    • @Linzie157
      @Linzie157 25 днів тому

      @ No average manual

  • @macwarrior59
    @macwarrior59 8 місяців тому +7

    Back in the 60s my girlfriend was a student here; I spent many a weekend climbing in and out of windows as blokes weren’t allowed in 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @jillfarrell6388
    @jillfarrell6388 8 місяців тому +22

    Ned and Ed.. yay guaranteed a laff with those two. ❤😂
    Amazing find....

  • @MrBobbalus
    @MrBobbalus 8 місяців тому +11

    Hey guys. Superb video; what a stunning building. Just need to clear a little confusion.....the subject of this video - Kingswood Lodge - was built as a residence by William Smith in 1803. It had various owners over the centuries. The building you're confusing it with is the Founders Building of Royal Holloway University, less than 10 minutes walk away, which was indeed built as an all-women college by Thomas Holloway in 1879, at the suggestion of his wife, Jane. The University acquired the Lodge & grounds, renamed it Kingswood Hall & it's used as student accommodation, social hub & learning facilities. According to the website, it's currently closed for renovation.

  • @andylucas4031
    @andylucas4031 8 місяців тому +10

    My father used to work there many years ago(building maintenace).And i used to go with him sometimes.

  • @deborahevans1452
    @deborahevans1452 8 місяців тому +23

    The tiles in the hallway are earthenware tiles made in the 19th century by William De Morgan he was inspired by Middle Eastern ceramics very collectible and valuable

    • @daphnerosemoon9843
      @daphnerosemoon9843 8 місяців тому +4

      Thank you, that's interesting 😃

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  8 місяців тому +3

      Wow!

    • @sarahstrong7174
      @sarahstrong7174 4 місяці тому

      Looks like this place might have been used for some sort of summer school or something like that fairly recently.

  • @v1sionary100
    @v1sionary100 8 місяців тому +10

    That rooftop was awesome! Tottenham House vibes.

  • @nbwelsh
    @nbwelsh 8 місяців тому +3

    Fine show.

  • @rebeccabailey9258
    @rebeccabailey9258 8 місяців тому +6

    Very fun explore! So glad most of the lights were on. The three of you are so entertaining! Glad Ray could join. Thank goodness for no security as it made for a more relaxed explore. The original building was beautiful! Loved the wood & iron staircase. Nice tile at the outside entrance & the interior entry. Seems like these buildings could still serve a purpose as so much is still in tact. Would definitely redo a few of those bathrooms! Thank you so much for exploring for us. Stay safe!

  • @Thediscohkidd78
    @Thediscohkidd78 8 місяців тому +3

    Craftsmanship & tile work OMG 😍😍😍 thank y'all from north Carolina

  • @sam-bp4uh
    @sam-bp4uh 8 місяців тому +17

    I like that when there's 3 or 4 of you that Eddie turns into dad and the rest of you turn into giggling teenagers behind him lol

  • @clarepartrick1066
    @clarepartrick1066 8 місяців тому +10

    This find has the wow factor, look forward to watching.👌🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @nannyofmany8315
    @nannyofmany8315 8 місяців тому +4

    Thanks

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  8 місяців тому +1

      Hi Nanny! Cheers as always, I'm sorry to hear about your accident. Hope you're feeling better.
      You have to rest up with an injury like that.
      Take care and all the best 😁👍👍👍

    • @maz121able
      @maz121able 8 місяців тому

      @Nanny what happened?

  • @Randy-wp3bc
    @Randy-wp3bc 8 місяців тому +4

    I noticed Ed's exploring stance on the way out in the last vid. It's a thing of beauty lol. 😆. I thought it might be his, "Clearly we're just passing through...my hands are behind my back walk". Overhead plane shot...nice. 👍

  • @Linda.bailey157
    @Linda.bailey157 8 місяців тому +4

    Brilliant watch, you guys together are an awesome watch

  • @jimmime
    @jimmime 8 місяців тому +4

    So much just left, just empty. Are they ever going to use it again?
    Thanks for the explore, Alex, Ned, Ed, and Ray!

  • @sarahtaylor2492
    @sarahtaylor2492 8 місяців тому +2

    Fantastic explore at a fantastic historical location. What more could we want from a exploration video. Wonderful Alex, thank you ❤

  • @maz121able
    @maz121able 8 місяців тому +9

    Good find I think it did close in COVID time. Nice to see Ray again he has a cheeky smile 😁😁😁😁

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  8 місяців тому +4

      Yeah glad to have Ray and his dirty jokes back on tour lol.
      Glad you enjoyed, and hope you and Elsa have a great week 😀👍👍👍

  • @carolannelodwick3995
    @carolannelodwick3995 8 місяців тому +2

    Aww that was just amazing! So many original features what a fabulous explore ,Thank you all so much 😊

  • @barbhenderson4867
    @barbhenderson4867 8 місяців тому +8

    Lovely place guys, thanks for showing us xx

  • @msuddaby9958
    @msuddaby9958 8 місяців тому +10

    wow another great video , stay safe guys

  • @barrymcnea5261
    @barrymcnea5261 8 місяців тому +1

    You guys are absolutely amazing found you on you tube a year ago and I'm hooked. Keep up the good work guys and I will spread the news about you to everyone I know and get them subscribe

  • @paulvamos7319
    @paulvamos7319 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for the amazing tour! Too bad y'all couldn't find a way in the main house! 😂 Ned made Eddie squeek!

  • @BlytheWorld1972
    @BlytheWorld1972 8 місяців тому +3

    Nice to see ray with you he was always fun...

  • @helentucker6407
    @helentucker6407 8 місяців тому +3

    Wow, that view from the roof! 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

  • @1MartinWaite
    @1MartinWaite 8 місяців тому +3

    What a shame that a lot of it was locked up can you not phone ahead and get it all open up for you. I would have loved to see some old original features but maybe the next place with luck. Keep safe all of you please.

  • @pda49184
    @pda49184 8 місяців тому +1

    Another great explore Guy's.. Makes you wonder why those buildings haven't been repurposed ?

  • @leeparker7194
    @leeparker7194 8 місяців тому +7

    Cracking explore lads! Great to see Ray out with you. Quality as always 👌 👏 💪⭐️😎

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  8 місяців тому +2

      Glad you enjoyed Lee, luckily no running from security!

  • @chrisdainton9880
    @chrisdainton9880 8 місяців тому +3

    VacantHaven smashing it again!! 👌🏻

  • @grahamfoster9404
    @grahamfoster9404 8 місяців тому +1

    Nice video gents , channel is going great and getting more professional
    every time , Keep up the good work......

  • @russellstanford4584
    @russellstanford4584 8 місяців тому +3

    Another excellent piece of content. So funny wot happened to Edd he seemed to have turned in to Captain Mainwaring 😂😅.
    Russell❤

  • @stuartfletcher2378
    @stuartfletcher2378 8 місяців тому +3

    Thank you all for a terrific explore , that place was awesome and you had it all to yourselves . On tour with Pompeye , He is the best . God Bless you all till next week , Stuart in Canada ...

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  8 місяців тому +1

      Cheers Stuart 👍👍

  • @AngelHalliwell-o9y
    @AngelHalliwell-o9y 8 місяців тому +3

    Beautiful place and the view was beautiful thank you guys see you next week thank you ❤

  • @carolmanson7083
    @carolmanson7083 8 місяців тому +3

    Awesome l wish they could home the homeless people there keep up good work

  • @donnawheeldon9880
    @donnawheeldon9880 8 місяців тому +2

    Another great find guys ❤

  • @Johnno558
    @Johnno558 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for all the great videos guys, have you ever explored the Unfinished Palace Folly of Hoogstraten’s just outside Uckfield in East Sussex, might be an interesting one?

  • @BlytheWorld1972
    @BlytheWorld1972 8 місяців тому +2

    Love your videos the banter is great also .. great lads always fun ..

  • @Sunnydaze-o5w
    @Sunnydaze-o5w 8 місяців тому +2

    Love you guys! So much fun!

  • @robinwilliams9284
    @robinwilliams9284 8 місяців тому +3

    Love Ed and Ned.

  • @BillVee
    @BillVee 8 місяців тому +1

    Classic old building. Top explore guys 👍

  • @ChrisSmith-qq4mv
    @ChrisSmith-qq4mv 8 місяців тому +2

    Loved ittt well done 💯

  • @Irishman5
    @Irishman5 8 місяців тому +2

    Cool looking place but i still cant stop laughing at the part ye passed the elevators and edd said that's the one from upstairs brilliant 😂😂😂

  • @marilynhill6365
    @marilynhill6365 8 місяців тому +3

    Just watched it guys what a stunning place it's a shame it's going to waste love what you do ❤❤

  • @jennycampbell5236
    @jennycampbell5236 8 місяців тому +3

    Wow. So many corridors and rooms going off everywhere. Would be great buildings for laser tag.

  • @tealescope
    @tealescope 8 місяців тому

    Kingswood closed for 'refurbishment' less than a year before this was uploaded. I took a wander around there in winter of 2022 when the students were away for winter break and had a meal in the dining hall. It didn't look much better back then unfortunately, even when still operational. When Royal Holloway acquired it, is was used as accommodation for the newly admitted male students, then became co-ed. It's a shame it's been allowed to fall into such disrepair. It could be such a special place if it were refurbished and looked after properly - especially that tennis court! I hope Royal Holloway can bring it back to its former glory. Looks like those renovations are going well, lol...

  • @jasonshull3106
    @jasonshull3106 8 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for the great video.

  • @oligorman999
    @oligorman999 8 місяців тому +2

    I like your channel is the best video in the world 🌎🌎

  • @nathanhodges7823
    @nathanhodges7823 8 місяців тому +3

    Hey chaps - The blast proof door is a requirement for sub-stations with large transformers just in case they explode - fun fact!

  • @imim995
    @imim995 8 місяців тому +3

    Brilliant explore 😊

  • @Sunshinebeauty56
    @Sunshinebeauty56 8 місяців тому +2

    Loves old building, great video ❤

  • @BeverleyKovacs
    @BeverleyKovacs 8 місяців тому +5

    Looks brill can't wait xxx❤

  • @gail727
    @gail727 8 місяців тому +2

    Thats a cool place. Enjoyed this one a lot x

  • @debbiefigures9323
    @debbiefigures9323 8 місяців тому +2

    Another excellent video Alex, you are nearly getting a fancy youtube button too 😮😊 the terrible trio were great today ❤

    • @debbiefigures9323
      @debbiefigures9323 8 місяців тому +1

      Also great to see Ray and his cheeky smile 😂

  • @rebeccamayers2056
    @rebeccamayers2056 8 місяців тому +1

    It's nice when you have some background info👍

  • @nataliepuckett2672
    @nataliepuckett2672 3 місяці тому

    I love this channel I really love the dude that always finds the safe he's awesome! He runs around like he's 21 with wisdom of ages getting shit done! I like his a.d.d!

  • @essbee8028
    @essbee8028 8 місяців тому +3

    Ed touching the door handles with his cuffs 😂cmon mate you’re explorers not burglars 😂
    Top content as usual boys

  • @elliot438bcfcVTEC
    @elliot438bcfcVTEC 8 місяців тому +3

    Looks to be recent. Cars on site and no bollards on street view a year ago

  • @Rose46846
    @Rose46846 8 місяців тому +3

    You are great please always have Edd on here with you.

  • @nannyofmany8315
    @nannyofmany8315 8 місяців тому +3

    Catching up. Concussion Couldn’t see screen properly last night lol. Fell down stairs and cracked my skull. Ouch. But still laughing! Will comment after I finish watching. 🤪

    • @nannyofmany8315
      @nannyofmany8315 8 місяців тому +2

      Ed, Ned, and Ray accompanying you this lovely place was just what you needed Alex. All of you a little bit potty helps to bring us a great video. Always cheeky, full of Humour Eddie never fail to bring us all to fits of the giggles. Ned too trying to open the hatch and Ray sounding more like Hammy every week (in a cute sort of way) always give us a cheery grin. This was a fun explore. Thank you. The views from the roof were Spectacular. Good on you 4. Love you guys NANNY! 🤗❤️👍🏻😁

    • @maz121able
      @maz121able 8 місяців тому

      Oh nanny are you ok?

    • @nannyofmany8315
      @nannyofmany8315 8 місяців тому +1

      @@maz121able
      Awww. Ty Jane. Yessss. Takes more than a tumble to hold me down. It, happened Saturday/sunday morning in an airB&B. Big family reunion with sibling. Haven’t seen for years. Too much good red wine (not a drinker) and uneven steps on stairs and over I went. Blood everywhere! But the best night I think any of my family thought possible!
      I thought I would run out of blood because it wouldn’t stop. But tuff old Nanny will live to fight another day lol. I can always see the amusing side of a situation. Thank goodness.
      Just after I fell my 73 yr old brother went over the same un level stairs. We had a great night loolololol. He is fine too. Can’t take us oldies anywhere. He is now on his way back to Australia with his Grandson. lol. I can focus now. Lol

    • @nannyofmany8315
      @nannyofmany8315 8 місяців тому +1

      Oh Maz. I had you confused with MadHead Jane. lol. Ohhhhh boy! So sorry. Concussion is so comical! Not!! Basically I fell down stairs at a family reunion. Right at the end of the most amazingly wonderful day and evening. Seeing siblings I hadn’t seen for ever. Very large family we all ended up pretty much estranged! But are now closer than possibly imagined. All turned out wonderfully apart from spilling my brains all over the stairs. Never mind. I still have a little bit left. Enough to function. Just! So sorry. In my head, you were littlemissmadhead (Jane). But you are dear Maz!! See. Concussion is sorting itself out. Bless you!

    • @maz121able
      @maz121able 8 місяців тому

      @@nannyofmany8315 oh nanny you so made me laugh 😂😂😂 I thought to myself she has finally gone and lost the plot ha ha ha xxx

  • @martinsmith8572
    @martinsmith8572 8 місяців тому +4

    Good evening VH I'm watching from the tablet tonight so wont be in chat, Hope you had a great week and not got sunburned at all pmsl sorry drowned. see ya in the video.😀

  • @philipgardner7360
    @philipgardner7360 8 місяців тому +3

    Crusader Insurance...I wonder what happened to them...??

  • @Tigrisszem27
    @Tigrisszem27 8 місяців тому +8

    how many people would be happy if they could study here, but I don't understand, London is one of the biggest cultural centers, I hope someone will manage it soon!✋

  • @smarty4jenny
    @smarty4jenny 8 місяців тому +3

    That dead smell would have been the security guard trapped in the lift!

  • @nathancull3476
    @nathancull3476 8 місяців тому +3

    You guys are hilarious, that was a good explorer.

  • @keyrone77
    @keyrone77 8 місяців тому +4

    Was a good one that. Cheers lads

  • @Cueman222
    @Cueman222 8 місяців тому +2

    Ned and Ed do not look innocent.😂🤣😂🤣❤ Alex, what did we tell you about picking up Frenchmen off the street.🤣🤣

  • @JanRigbymoore
    @JanRigbymoore 5 місяців тому

    I recently found your channel and love it! I love Ed. He's so funny!😅:)

  • @philipgardner7360
    @philipgardner7360 8 місяців тому +2

    It was the HQ of a insurance company ...its visible from the M 25

    • @PIGGYm3opt
      @PIGGYm3opt 8 місяців тому +1

      NO, IT WAS NOT. IT IS KINGSWOOD HALL NEXT TO THE RAF MEMORIAL COOPERS HILL LANE, TW20 0LG. PART OF ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF LONDON. I WORKED THERE TILL I RETIRED IN 2019.

  • @Cat_Hurder
    @Cat_Hurder 8 місяців тому +3

    Thanks guys, was late to the party,cos notis didnt work :( but caught up now, great job as usual, you all do make me laugh :) What a shame thats going to waste tho :(

  • @nbwelsh
    @nbwelsh 8 місяців тому +20

    Working a 12 hr night shift. I'll have to catch up on my break.

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  8 місяців тому +6

      Oh dear! Hope the shift goes quick 👍

    • @DW-dd4iw
      @DW-dd4iw 8 місяців тому +4

      If you're a security guard for an abandoned building, watch out for urban explorers!!!

  • @kathleenschaubhut4174
    @kathleenschaubhut4174 Місяць тому

    Great photo of the group on the roof.

  • @JoannCouch-h2z
    @JoannCouch-h2z 5 місяців тому +1

    Love when you 3 explore together

  • @llamedosr7843
    @llamedosr7843 8 місяців тому +3

    The smell of old wood. You sure thats not Ed with a semi on?

  • @joshquigg8819
    @joshquigg8819 8 місяців тому +3

    Biggest question is who would win in a fight EDDIE or RAY 🥊

  • @iFunktion
    @iFunktion 8 місяців тому +6

    Lol, that's next to where my sister lives. if it's down south east london

  • @COPPER71
    @COPPER71 3 місяці тому

    The tree branch slap.. I've gotten so many of them myself👍🤣

  • @daphnerosemoon9843
    @daphnerosemoon9843 8 місяців тому +4

    Very nice, would make great flats. I enjoyed that, thank you very much 💖💖💖💖🍺🍺🍺🍺🍕🍕🍕🍕🍰🍰🍰🍰
    Oh well have to wait a whole week now ☹

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven  8 місяців тому +2

      Sorry Jackie lol but we're glad you enjoy it!
      Yes, unfortunately it will be probably be flats now, at least the building is fine as it's listed.
      Have a great week 😀👍👍👍

    • @daphnerosemoon9843
      @daphnerosemoon9843 8 місяців тому +1

      @@VacantHaven I'm happy to know it will be saved 😀 You all have a happy healthy week and some fun.💖💖💖💖

  • @MarHauck
    @MarHauck 8 місяців тому +3

    As always another good find 😂

  • @kathpayne4364
    @kathpayne4364 8 місяців тому +3

    Awesome place just going to waste. The view from the roof was amazing!! Was there any security there? .If so glad you avoided them.. Nearly at the 100k mark.. Suscribe people as Eddy would say.. 😂

  • @AceHardware-vu9bz
    @AceHardware-vu9bz 8 місяців тому +8

    Leave ray at home

  • @AceHardware-vu9bz
    @AceHardware-vu9bz 8 місяців тому +8

    I like ray but not on this channel I have gotten so used to Alex ned and Ed it's so hard to watch other people

  • @sarah3136
    @sarah3136 8 місяців тому +2

    What a waste! This site could be turned in to much needed housing!

  • @anthonyf107
    @anthonyf107 8 місяців тому +3

    Think you need a a skeleton key next time 🤣 great vid though huge place

  • @freeee1234
    @freeee1234 8 місяців тому +3

    Hehe some nice shits and giggles there guys lots of fun antics 😊,bloody rabbit Warren that place

  • @nataliepuckett2672
    @nataliepuckett2672 3 місяці тому

    Either way that guy is awesome!

  • @dandesjardins2552
    @dandesjardins2552 8 місяців тому +5

    Doesn't look very abandoned with lights and no graffity

  • @tinaa2437
    @tinaa2437 8 місяців тому +4

    Hey guys please hit the like button. Thank you x

  • @DortheHøj
    @DortheHøj 8 місяців тому +1

    Fedt sted. Spænde. ❤

  • @ianshaw6922
    @ianshaw6922 8 днів тому

    Must be lots of items to pinch from here

  • @kieranorourke2269
    @kieranorourke2269 8 місяців тому +3

    Who hears a women’s voice at 7;11 sounds like a moan or like a hey there ??

  • @ronbaker3949
    @ronbaker3949 8 місяців тому +6

    Howdy!

  • @sarahstrong7174
    @sarahstrong7174 4 місяці тому

    I wish they would stop closing colleges. It is such a terrible waste.

  • @unalunar7362
    @unalunar7362 8 місяців тому

    Just amazed squatters haven't taken over I'd be straight there myself

  • @MojahidKhan-k3z
    @MojahidKhan-k3z 5 місяців тому

    Good 🤘

  • @cjmcl3460
    @cjmcl3460 8 місяців тому +4

    Ha! I was right it is a school!

  • @skipperbentdk
    @skipperbentdk 26 днів тому

    My wifes boyfriend used to teach there under covid as a social distancing coach

  • @rejscott8626
    @rejscott8626 7 місяців тому

    Surprised it’s not full of those that come in on boats

  • @salvador2506
    @salvador2506 8 місяців тому

    Loving this channel how old are you and Ned I'm from copnor

  • @jennifercartwright7278
    @jennifercartwright7278 8 місяців тому +5

    💜💜💜