Doc Holliday Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 Anyone here in to UE? I used to do it some years back, before it had a name, just because we wanted to be nosy parkers as to why nobody would want anyone walking around a dilapidated old building. Unfortunately my exploring buddy now lives in the West Country and haven't done any proper exploring in years. I'm thinking of getting back in to it in some way. There were reports of tunnels under Tunbridge Wells common, one in particular that led from King Charles the Martyr church but I haven't had the opportunity to verify this. If anyone knows of any good or interesting sites/places to explore I'd be keen to learn of them. There are sites/forums that detail sites and have had a look at a few places but I'm curious if their are any on here that have done it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 I've 'lurked' on many of the UE sites but never been brave enough to try it myself. Would love to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashman Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 Isn't that trespass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 I do believe that was the old name for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 The ROC posts that they 'explore' are very interesting, a real legacy of the Cold War. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me matt Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 3 hours ago, Flashman said: Isn't that trespass? Exactly, not the kind of thing your FEO would be impressed with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 1 hour ago, Me matt said: Exactly, not the kind of thing your FEO would be impressed with... How would he find out? Trespass is a civil wrong not a criminal offence. If you ever read any of these UE reports you would see that even if they ever get 'caught' by private security guards they are simply asked to leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me matt Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 (edited) I have known the police to be called for trespass several times.... once for myself many moons ago while retrievng some of my own property. If a memeber of public calls it in- you wont find them calling the (probably unadvertised) private security firm. Tbh I couldn't give a two bob bit what you or Doc get up to, mearly offering some advice from previous experience. Edited November 6, 2017 by Me matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 19 minutes ago, Me matt said: I have known the police to be called for trespass several times.... once for myself many moons ago while retrievng some of my own property. If a memeber of public calls it in- you wont find them calling the (probably unadvertised) private security firm. Tbh I couldn't give a two bob bit what you or Doc get up to, mearly offering some advice from previous experience. Yes they do occasionally get called but when they arrive simply ask the individuals to leave. Experience UE'ers are very careful not to cause any damage and hence can't be prosecuted for criminal damage. My understanding is that it is a low risk 'hobby'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benthejockey Posted November 7, 2017 Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 Google Red Dress Manor Powys. That was always a draw for UE types. And kids wanting a fright. It’s a lovely old house and a terrible shame it’ll never come on the market to be sold and renovated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted November 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 Yep. As previously mentioned, trespass is a civil law and not a criminal law. Basically means that the company or individual having trespassers on their property need to take it to court. Old bill won't really be interested unless damage or theft has been reported. Usually most UE-ers will leave when asked as they are not confrontational and are willing to accept responsibility for their own actions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arm3000gt Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 PW is a strange place sometimes. We have a thread where someone is annoyed that there are dog walkers bumbling about their permission, many express how it shouldn't be allowed etc. Then we have this thread where it's almost advocated that people should just 'explore' other peoples properties, land etc because it's only a civil law breach not a criminal one. Saying that there are some fantastic videos and pictures of places people have 'explored' and I can certainly see the draw to do it. I found pictures and video of the insides of an old coking works near where I grew up. It was operational then and the constant stream of trains, lorries and the flames poring from the stack provided hours of entertainment to a young mind. To actually see some of it was quite interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
del.gue Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 There is also the offence of being found on enclosed premises for an unlawful purpose. I think care needs to be taken with an activity like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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