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Chapel

Chapel

The "chapel" was connected to the main building; unfortunately I didn't take many photos of it as I would've liked because there were voices outside so we packed up to get ready to run, but it turned out to be some young kids messing around.

This was actually used as a billiards hall rather than for religious worship!
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Motts, another lovely shot! I really like this one.
sugar_magnolia
Mon 08-07-2006
this shot is stunning. I love the light shining down on the ferns
Kadee
Mon 08-07-2006
beautiful.
salao
Mon 08-07-2006
Wallpaper!!!!! This is my favourite shot in this gallery, and there were a few favourites already Mr. Motts! I really like the fancy brickwork in this room.
Jude
Mon 08-07-2006
Beautiful
Zebra
Mon 08-07-2006
I liked the coloring. wat did you use?
jam3996
Mon 08-07-2006
Wow...just when you think the gallery can't get any better....Motts pulls another magic trick out of his hat.
Just beautiful and peaceful too. : )
Ladyhawke04008
Mon 08-07-2006
so damned sweet,
so
damn
sweet.
one of my new favorites.
kahuna69
Mon 08-07-2006
Stunning!
Blink!
Mon 08-07-2006
Rack em' square knuckles !
RedDragon
Tue 08-08-2006
The ferns lend to a sense of spirituality, even in disrepair.
marcie
Tue 08-08-2006
Ahhh, the ironies of life.
It would make a wonderful greenhouse.
This is an awe-inspiring shot.
reddll
Tue 08-08-2006
I absolutely love this shot! It's gorgeous! :0)
Bri
Tue 08-08-2006
My favorite. :-)
Lynne
Tue 08-08-2006
love it love it love it
jenifersf
Wed 08-09-2006
wow, this is my favorite
markymark
Wed 08-09-2006
I like this one a lot!
Long Island Irish
Wed 08-09-2006
"My time here is over
The end of life draws nigh
No more footsteps, no laughter
All have passed away
I once was proud and regal
I once stood tall and strong
Scorched by fire and abandoned
Walls are falling, staircase crumbling
A shadow of what once was
I have grown so weary
I can hold on no more
I bid you farewell
As I depart, forgotten."
Twug
Wed 08-09-2006
wow, lovely color my fave too!
nickazu_nickers
Thu 08-10-2006
would love to shoot pool in here
Joe
Thu 08-10-2006
Wait.. who says playing pool ISN'T worshipping? :)
foxtrot_xray
Fri 08-11-2006
TWUG- Where did you find that qoute? Scottish? Please inform.
mcdc
Fri 08-11-2006
I asked'because I see Culloden and the desolation left behind in tha wee chapel
mcdc
Fri 08-11-2006
Twuggers that was so beautiful.
Jude
Sat 08-12-2006
mcdc...It is an original Twug. I wrote it.
Twug
Mon 08-14-2006
Thank-you kindly, Jude!
Twug
Mon 08-14-2006
Wow, I love this..it's so peaceful and relaxing looking! I like that little grate thing in the wall also, above the Gothic door. And the fern! We have to have the fern! :)
saywardstudio
Fri 08-18-2006
STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL!
SILKSTER40Z
Sat 08-19-2006
asleep in a chapel......
from under your bed
Sat 08-19-2006
For on the wings of Love.
That the living soul takes flight.
Cat,
Sun 08-20-2006
Sooo Beautiful! The first thing that came to mind was that book I read as a kid, "The Secret Garden." It's just how I use to picture the garden...
Jenn
Sun 08-27-2006
BEAUTIFUL PICTURE LAYOUT!!!!
A.S.V.
Mon 09-04-2006
It looks like more of a greenhouse now, with the glass roof, and the ferns. But nevertheless its still and amazing picture.
Jason
Tue 09-05-2006
STUNNING! nice colour!
*-Otocon-*
Sun 09-10-2006
My Grandad's football team used to play on the fields at St.Margarets. Apparently there were 100s of patients with downs syndrome sat in their audience.
Dr. Mont
Sat 09-23-2006
I really love this shot, and I had to comment, it really reminds me of the church in Final Fantasy 7.
Bayn
Mon 10-09-2006
some of the most breath taking images ive ever seen.it stays with you.
CSA fr USA
Wed 10-18-2006
nice "sepia" shot, looks like final fantasy
philly free
Sat 10-21-2006
this place looks haunted even in the daytime
english john
Sun 10-22-2006
Awesome picture!
Night
Wed 11-01-2006
Twug, what awe inspireing words. Adds so much to the photo!!!!!! Perfect reflection on a beautiful photo!!!!!Thank You!!!!! I feel compelled to genuflecy and make the SIGN OF THE CROSS.
NEVERMORE
Thu 11-09-2006
I used to play around in the grounds of St Mary's when I was a kid whilst the hospital was still going. It was a fantastic forgotten world then. Some of my best childhood memories were spent roaming the grounds without a care in the world. Great haunting images which even in decay remind me of those long summer days.
Si
Tue 11-14-2006
This one takes my breath...
dixinites
Wed 12-13-2006
Amazing
GhostDiva
Wed 12-20-2006
i have spent hours looking at all the different hospitals. and this is one of my favorite photos.........
sherri
Fri 01-26-2007
Give me WALLPAPER or give me DEATH!!!
Canada
Sun 04-01-2007
Yay! For the Sepia Motts!
C-Note
Mon 04-16-2007
I've always loves chapels and this one is really special. Great job :)
Coreena
Thu 10-30-2008
On the outside wall of the chapel there were and still should be little grave stones set into the ground, I was told they were the graves of the pets of the scott family.
This shot is beautiful and reminds me of my ghostly encounter in the hall, whilst we were standing in this chapel the white lady drifted past the doorway which leads back into the main hall, that was the end of exploring for that day :)
Solomon92
Sat 11-01-2008
please can you email me with ur knowledge on gb hall as i am doing a little project anyone who has info please email me please,please,please k.a.t84@hotmail.co.uk.......PLEASE....x
ilove gb hall
Sun 12-14-2008
that last comment was for solomon92 and for anyone with gb hall knowledge x
ilove gb hall
Sun 12-14-2008
This is one of my favorites. It's breathtaking!
Robin
Wed 03-04-2009
this pic is great a once beautifil chapel left to decay yet caught in a way to make it beautiful once again
karen
Sun 04-12-2009
Stunning, really pretty shot.
Rochelle
Tue 06-09-2009
It's a good thing you were able to get some shots of this place, before it was demolished. Love the Chapel! Too bad they didn't use it for prayer.
MARIE, CMT
Tue 05-11-2010
Yes this pic -oh so Puuuurfect !
So rivitingly creepy yet inviting , a sanctuary in need of help

my firend Alisa (the local Goth Girl) wants her wedding . here ..
alas I womder who has a bedroom on this spot now ?
Tara
Fri 05-21-2010
Alongside the chapel wall are a number of animal graves. There is at least one horse buried there. I used to walk past the chapel on my way home after my shift and the animal graves were clearly visible in the 70's.
Ex Staff Member
Thu 09-30-2010

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