Severalls Lunatic Asylum

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Severalls Lunatic Asylum is classed as the Essex Second County Asylum.

Opened in May 1913

Closed in 1997

Severalls was the second of two large Essex asylums with Warley being the first it housed up to 3000 and is one of the largest remaining derelict asylums, Although completely stripped of all equipment it still retains its beauty.

Severalls has also suffered various Arson Attacks including the main hall and an attempt on Admin.

I visited Severalls with Little Elvis. This was both of our first times to this asylum and boy were we in for a treat. First we had to find it though lol. Once we located the asylum and parked up entry was easy, through a hole in the fence and we were in. Immediately we were greeted by the sheer size of the place with buildings as far as we could see.

Severalls insides have been gutted leaving bare walls and empty corridors, this makes every sound echo for around ten seconds (it did not help that I had a cough). We explored many rooms finding some baths still in place and crap graffiti everywhere.

As we approached the hall which has been subject to an arson attack we found that all entry had been blocked. Climbing into the tiny projector booth we looked through the holes to be greeted by a charred skeleton of a hall. Entry seemed to be off the cards well we did finally gain entry as the door was open lol.

We headed towards the tower checking everything out on the way. As we approached the tower the sheer size of it made me feel dizzy. We sat and had lunch at the base got organised and then went to tackle it. Climbing was easy with reasonably sturdy stairs leading to the top. My fear of heights kicked in and I had to take it slowly. However it was worth it because even from where I was crouched clutching for dear life the view was stunning.

After returning from the top of the tower we made our way to the boiler room and other works areas. All the equipment was still there as it was when the workers left and is rather photogenic.

I have returned now to Severalls Asylum and have added some more pictures of the corridoors and the Boiler house. I have also added pictures of the Chapel.

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