Final look at Robert Fletchers - demolished with drone footage.

Probably my final look at Robert Fletchers paper mill that was frozen in time 20 years ago when the business went into administration. This is a look at what the flattened mill looks like now compared with its pre-demolished look. Including aerial footage of what the site looks like now.

[@limpjaffacake]

What a shame its finally gone, my favorite explore ever many visits here i used to sometimes just go and walk round the place haha, i've got a fletchers shirt and tie to remember it by 😃

[@1974bazzaaa]

Sadly so, pretty similar to me, just wandered around on my own a few times too, whole silent factory to myself. Never found a shirt, only ties (which I left as I’ve got enough clutter at home), probably regretting that now 😂

[@drewcyprus3714]

I’ve got a boiler suit and tie mate!

[@limpjaffacake]

@@drewcyprus3714 I saw the boiler suits but couldn't find a good quality one so took a blue and green shirt instead 🤣

[@drewcyprus3714]

@@limpjaffacake luckily cause I’m thin as a rake 😂 I managed to find one at the back in my size. Miracle really

[@charliecharliecharliecharl8554]

@1974bazzaaa in your clutter have you ever come across fire water sprinklers with glass ampule I have a few they're cool trinket also I'm a 74 er

[@stevoid]

Absolutely brilliant video this Baz. I was just expecting drone footage but the fact you walk round the site really made my day. Amazing to see all the familiar bits of machinery amongst the mangled mess. I must get back up there myself for a farewell look, any sign of security?

[@1974bazzaaa]

Thanks. I had to go for a look!
Sad to see all the bits o remember from the inside, relating them to the rooms they were once in. I was there just under an hour and didn’t see anyone until I left fortunately, then I saw a guard out on patrol. So I guess just lucky timing.

[@kevinsavage808]

I would imprison the people who allowed this demolition. Unless, of course, they want to build a luxury complex for illegal immigrants.

[@annbarns652]

I agree with you. Stop the boats .

[@kevinsavage808]

@@annbarns652 👍

[@jamespreston5757]

got to say the concrete and foundations that this place will have will make the demolition profit not worth it even the scrap metal wont cover it c machine design will be meters and meters into the hill side and floor

[@1974bazzaaa]

The cost covering/profit will come from all the homes built on there surely? It’s in a really rural location close to Manchester so I doubt prices will be that cheap!

[@itsmegareth9663]

If they've got planning permission to build houses the owners will sit on it until the price goes up. They always do. The government gives you 3 years to start building after planning permission is granted. There are exceptions sometimes.