St joeys
Another recent visit to the seminary St joes. So just going to add a few photos from the visit went with myself .. @woopashoopaa @telf @will knot and @dangle_angle was a enjoyable trip as always at St joes and with good company thanks lads. So just a few I took.
St Joseph’s Seminary at Upholland opened in 1883, the first phase was built to a design by James O’Bryne. Set amongst a backdrop of copse and wildwood amidst gently sloping fields, the buildings are flanked with rough-hewn stone. An upper and lower lake are separated by a gentle and soothing waterfall. 1 The 150 acres of land the seminary is built upon had been purchased at auction in 1877. The grandeur of the chapels, meeting rooms, fixtures and fittings was unbelievable.
The seminary was closed during WW1 and reopened in 1919 along with a junior seminary. The second phase of construction commenced in 1923. The design was in a different style to the original buildings, however it was equally as grand. Landscaped gardens and sports facilities were also completed by 1927. A new chapel was added in 1930 along with 14 sub chapels. The final addition to the site was a science block. 2
The library shot with the spiral staircase




Some guy that was hanging around the library


A shot from the observatory


A view from one of the turrets


A nice staircase






A view from the clock tower with weights in window


A nice carpet indeed


Sink in a bath room


View from window


Organ in study hall


Door to study hall


Checkerboard ceiling




The bad boys corner




A dormitory


The guardians


Snooker table room

Wow, gorgeous place!! Definitely on my to-see list now.