Memories of exploring Steetley Magnesite in 2007

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These shots were taken in 2007 shortly after my first visit when it looked like this.
Steetley Magnesite Hartlepool 30/04/07
At this time it was possible to climb inside the huge storage tanks
Steetley 2007
Steetley 2007
Steetley 2007
The scale of the ‘stirrer’ was quite something.
Steetley 2007
A set of ladders gave access to the top, but sadly (or perhaps wisely?) I never took the opportunity to climb them.
Steetley 2007

The sides of the tank were caked in a thick residue, i’ve not been for many years but as far as I know this site is now pretty much flattened.

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