URBEX ~ Exploring an Abandoned ATOMIC Weapons Research site at Orford Ness, Suffolk

General books on the area - tinyurl.com/OrfordNess
Atomic Weapons Research Establishment survey report - amzn.to/2Yyk1zU
Most Secret: The hidden History of Orford Ness - amzn.to/2K38SDe
Other Urbex books: amzn.to/3bdckFD
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Thanks to DJF for intro footage.

Пікірлер: 45

  • @marcelvdberg
    @marcelvdberg4 жыл бұрын

    I really enjpy these video's! Very interesting and very well commented. Thanks very much for sharing. And a lovely ending :-)

  • @mikefearon3577
    @mikefearon35774 жыл бұрын

    I find it hilarious that buildings engineered to withstand huge explosions are now 'protected' buildings.

  • @colinstewart1432

    @colinstewart1432

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, as you can see, they're really being looked after 🤣

  • @TonyFisherPuzzles

    @TonyFisherPuzzles

    Жыл бұрын

    I think it's different nowadays. It's probably quite boring.

  • @StrawPerson-xq9ko

    @StrawPerson-xq9ko

    9 ай бұрын

    They will not let anyone near the pagodas which is frustrating. I think they have realised its what most people go over for. Took them enough time.

  • @adudescorner3267
    @adudescorner32674 жыл бұрын

    That is very cool!

  • @davidgraemesmith1980
    @davidgraemesmith19804 жыл бұрын

    Love the ending 😊

  • @favesongslist
    @favesongslistАй бұрын

    Very interesting, TY for posting. Shame on the MOD they do not maintain clean up these historical artefacts and make a museum in honour of the people that worked there and the amazing history.

  • @TonyFisherPuzzles

    @TonyFisherPuzzles

    Ай бұрын

    We don't fund the MOD to clean up old sites they have used or worry about artefacts. They exist to defend us. However since this was filmed the National Trust has cleaned it up and now control access. Personally I think it should have been left alone since it was more authentic back then. Now it's too sanitised and lost some of it's mystery. They are also obsessed with weeds and anything else living in the area.

  • @somayabenabdellahbelhaj2371
    @somayabenabdellahbelhaj23714 жыл бұрын

    God video

  • @krissmgvlogs
    @krissmgvlogsАй бұрын

    Very few videos on this. Why is it not a tourist attraction or a place to visit for schools. An interesting part of British history!

  • @TonyFisherPuzzles

    @TonyFisherPuzzles

    Ай бұрын

    It is. You can book a visit through the Natural Trust. I assume however that because the boat they use is small and they seem concerned about disturbing the wild life they don't want to promote it too much. If it became well known it would be hard to keep away youngsters on motor bikes riding up from Aldeburgh or arriving in speedboats for beach parties.

  • @swanseamale47
    @swanseamale472 ай бұрын

    I would be interested to see the radiation levels there. I remember a story from the area decades ago that a giger counter set off the alarm when near by. Thinking it was faluty they got a new one... that gave an alarm in the same area.

  • @TonyFisherPuzzles

    @TonyFisherPuzzles

    2 ай бұрын

    The research done here was nothing to do with the nuclear aspect. If it was the buildings would be completely different. I am sure multiple people like members of CND for example have been and tested it in the hope of exposing something. Just like they do around nuclear power stations.

  • @martes9128
    @martes91284 жыл бұрын

    Plutonium rod 2×2?

  • @shovelmetimbers
    @shovelmetimbers4 жыл бұрын

    Fascinating. Are there other sites like this around the UK?

  • @TonyFisherPuzzles

    @TonyFisherPuzzles

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm not sure. I only know this place since it's not far from where I live and my dad would go fishing nearby.

  • @KnowJesusKnowPeace926

    @KnowJesusKnowPeace926

    2 жыл бұрын

    The great orme has bunkers North Wales

  • @hdkdhdodhdnddjfkfjfofkfofo1453

    @hdkdhdodhdnddjfkfjfofkfofo1453

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TonyFisherPuzzles MILITARY USAGE?! TOP-SECRET?!

  • @hdkdhdodhdnddjfkfjfofkfofo1453

    @hdkdhdodhdnddjfkfjfofkfofo1453

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TonyFisherPuzzles Also, don't worry about that poor quality of that Sony camcorder video. For me, I believe that quality is moderate. _(No offense)_

  • @LilacFPS
    @LilacFPS4 жыл бұрын

    Damn I thought it was Area 51...

  • @Straight_Outta_Hopton
    @Straight_Outta_Hopton Жыл бұрын

    Your 'shell mold' is a liner from a shaped charge.

  • @StrawPerson-xq9ko
    @StrawPerson-xq9ko9 ай бұрын

    Was over there yesterday. At last it has dawned on them that most people go over for the military stuff rather than the wildlife. But the fact they let the buildings "return to nature" is a cop out and not really acceptable. They are finally to bring out a "walk through" interactive film made by drones and a robot dog next year (2024). Its frustrating that since the demolition of the light house beach walk area is not permitted anymore. Plus you are not allowed past building one to see the pagodas. Its almost as if they activily discourage you from doing so when you get there but use them to promote the place so you book a ticket. I was asked if i fancied being a volunteer warden. I might say yes next year just so i can get a better look around then quit. I will film it if i do and put it on here.

  • @TonyFisherPuzzles

    @TonyFisherPuzzles

    9 ай бұрын

    I much prefer these places when they are just abandoned like it was on my visit. As kids we used to get into Landguard Fort at Felixstowe and it was pretty much the same. I know they require looking after for future generations but I have very little interest in walking around set routes and viewing renovated / repaired / sanitised / made safe buildings.

  • @jippalippa
    @jippalippa3 жыл бұрын

    If it was in that derelict state in the early 90s, I assume it had been abadoned since at least the early 70s

  • @MarlboroughBlenheim1

    @MarlboroughBlenheim1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Late 80s

  • @hanktheblesseddeejay
    @hanktheblesseddeejay2 жыл бұрын

    You’re more likely to meet an isotope further up the coast at Sizewell! 😂

  • @TonyFisherPuzzles

    @TonyFisherPuzzles

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very true. We used to swim in the sea there and if the currents were right you got some nice warm water from the outlet.

  • @AlfredSpeedcuber
    @AlfredSpeedcuber4 жыл бұрын

    Make a nuclear 2x2

  • @annoyingbstard9407
    @annoyingbstard94073 жыл бұрын

    The first structures are designed so that in the event of an explosion the pillars would be blown out and the roof would drop to seal off the building. A bit overkill if, as the MOD claimed, no radioactive materials were at the site.

  • @TonyFisherPuzzles

    @TonyFisherPuzzles

    3 жыл бұрын

    No it's not. Powerful explosives were being experimented with. Obviously there were no radioactive materials on site. Why on earth would there be? You don't need them to test the bomb's ability to withstand vibration etc. If it was being used, there would be many other buildings for whatever tests and work was being done with it.

  • @annoyingbstard9407

    @annoyingbstard9407

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TonyFisherPuzzles I’m sure you know best.

  • @jonsid6628

    @jonsid6628

    2 жыл бұрын

    The pagodas were used for testing (mainly shock/vibration resistance)of the cores and triggers of our nuclear weapons. Although there was minimal risk of an explosion the idea was any radioactive debris would be contained within the structure after the roof dropped. It was unlikely to be successful but fortunately they were never put to the test. I worked at a company that manufactured some of the metals used in the triggers and shielding and remember seeing many photographs taken of the weapons within the buildings and being transported to the site. Nb. It's pretty standard, even these days to deny atomic weapon testing on every testing site!

  • @Mahalo_83

    @Mahalo_83

    Жыл бұрын

    Common misconception about the pillars

  • @Mahalo_83
    @Mahalo_83 Жыл бұрын

    You didn’t see the centrifuge room

  • @TonyFisherPuzzles

    @TonyFisherPuzzles

    Жыл бұрын

    Pretty sure I did but just didn't film it. I didn't put much thought into what I shot, I was just messing around with my first ever camcorder and didn't realise the significance of the place.

  • @jow2059
    @jow20594 жыл бұрын

    [redacted]

  • @Jitendra021984
    @Jitendra0219844 жыл бұрын

    You shouldn't have gone there because there still might be some nuclear radiation present and that can harm you.

  • @TonyFisherPuzzles

    @TonyFisherPuzzles

    4 жыл бұрын

    In the video I told you that the tests never involved any nuclear material.

  • @chrisives5306
    @chrisives5306 Жыл бұрын

    By “snuck in” you mean you paid the National Trust ferry fee and walked in like everyone else?

  • @TonyFisherPuzzles

    @TonyFisherPuzzles

    Жыл бұрын

    No. Back then it was closed to the public. My brother drove his 4x4 as close as we could get from Aldeburgh and then we walked the rest of the way. There was a ranger that patrolled the area but he was on the other side by the river so we could stay out of sight. Since I showed you discarded munitions it was surely obvious that this was no official visit? And do you seriously think National Trust loons would allow people to casually wander around in those buildings? BTW The National Trust took over in 1993 and I think my video was shot a little earlier.

  • @StrawPerson-xq9ko

    @StrawPerson-xq9ko

    9 ай бұрын

    Uninformed comment, maybe think first or look a dick 😂😂😂. Clearly this is old footage. Plus you cannot get past building one if you are not sneaking on.

  • @najb01
    @najb012 жыл бұрын

    This is an irresponsible video and SHOULD be removed

  • @colinstewart1432

    @colinstewart1432

    Жыл бұрын

    Based on what exactly?

  • @shaneminogue982

    @shaneminogue982

    Жыл бұрын

    I went there in the early 80s. It was closed off with fences and littered with unexploded ordinance. We did get into trouble.