Tales of the Urban Explorer: Cannon Brewery

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"Cannon Brewery" had turned into my Sheffield nemesis; twice before it had halted my progress, courtesy of a hole-less large fence being the primary obstacle.

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The Brewery was closed in 1999 and has become a local eyesore. My occasional collaborative explorer @lpff has dug up some history that can be found on his explore way before mine in 2020.

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…'An undated image of Cannon Brewery showing it in respectable condition compared to today's sights'… - Source

A year ago, it was supposed to be open, and yet it wasn't. It's not considered a spectacular exploration, more of a staple for anyone visiting the City of Steel, Sheffield, and some fucker keeps sealing it up, just before my arrival.

Today was going to be different. Having failed twice before I was more than aware of the entrance point (if it was to exist), and exist it did. We pulled back a palaside metal bar and entered a short jungle with a well-worn path before entering a rain-sodden large yard.

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While it looks nice and dry, I was more interested in getting inside than panoramic views of a sodden yard. They would come later from a much higher viewpoint.

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Once the grounds had been breached, the buildings were a synch with multiple access points to be found. I was interested in the art being Sheffield and what I could find.

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It didn't take long, though this poor dear looked like she was suffering from a cold, and I didn't bring any Lemsip along, oh well….

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I figured it would be better adorned with fantastic art than what I was seeing. Where was it all?

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And where was this ‘Pig and Whistle?’ I read it was an internal public house to service both staff and visitors. Could it be the workers were continually pissed while brewing up the ale?

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The spiral staircase was metal, sturdy, and usable. We both went up in search of more interesting crap than we were currently seeing.

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It was a little better though some of the graffiti was old and others, were simply shit and scrawls of writing.

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…’@anidiotexplores likely doing one of his ‘live’ video things. I will keep to stills thanks’…

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This was better, and the lady with the bare tits behind had a familiar style to it. I do know the styles of a couple of artists in this area, such are their unique designs.

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A lovely old factory, built of stone and not likely to kill us while casually walking to and fro.

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There's no doubt in my mind the black and white image right of the pig and closest window is a Coloquix. While not of Banksy quality, I do love seeing these dotted about the city and surrounding areas.

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There’s another Coloquix through the window, but the duck had my attention, even though some wanker has tried to deface it.

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The eye is looking at you.

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Getting to the top of 'Cannon Brewery' is easy and offers some great shots of the city and beyond.

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… as well as all that water I mentioned before. From this vantage point, it was easier to explain what we had to walk over or around to get from one side to another.

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@anidiotexplores in a customary pose.

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Yes, we did go up there, well kind of halfway. Thank fuck for the metal stairways.

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On this rooftop area, it was just as wet, and not to mention slippery. If you are not walking in water, then you are treading on that green slimy shit and attempting not to fall over.

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The Queen was just about dead and someone was not a fan. A little unjust I would say. I am not a royalist but she was a solemn stalwart monarch who never had a smutty reputation.

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He seemed to get in my shots more than usual today; bloody poser.

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I couldn't wait to drench my shoes in all that shite, and certain areas of the Brewery passed on due to too much water being in the way.

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Is this beer-related, it doesn't look like it to me.

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‘God Hates Fags’… how very American? The word here means something completely different.

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This reminds me of the plasma weapon from Doom, that’s the one a little worse than the BFG.

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In the basement lives bricks, lots of bricks.

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Getting lost in "Cannon Brewery" was relatively simple. There were lots of twists, turns, and small metal staircases leading to different areas.

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Corridors such as this one, long and graffiti-laden were a ubiquitous sight.

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To see everything one had to exit a building, do a little external walking, and enter it again further down.

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Art was everywhere and in most of it those signatures that looked great, but were barely legible.

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This seems to be a 'famous' shot within "Cannon Brewery" that everyone wants to take. I suppose it used to hold something and was stabilized by those rusting metal rods that are now sticking up.

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‘Keos’ the artist needs a little tutoring. The writing is very legible, which speaks of inexperience. The more scrawly and illegible, the more street credibility the spray painter has.

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A rare piece of machinery; did it produce pints of beer once?

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These types of stairs were abundant, all very solid, and all very full of graffiti.

We left "Canon Brewery" feeling quite satisfied. Another notch on the bedpost was scratched off.

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What a huge place... You could call it a "bizarre museum of urban street art"!... The photos as always are a spectacle!... Thanks for sharing @slobberchops!!!

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Sheffield can be a treat for artwork, and yet go to a city close to me and they can't draw for shit! All the talent seems to be in one area of the country.

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Yes, they took everything from the brewery :)
But the one who draws graffiti is really good. He made the most of the space.

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Not even a pint to ease my croaking throat choking on the derelict dust, very inconsiderate of them.

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Yes, they are greedy. They have taken everything that glitters. Like magpies. 😂

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It look so amazing over there. At fire I thought i was looking at a museum.

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@slobberchops Despite the ruin and abandonment of the land, somehow the graffiti give life with their colors to the rest that remains, a way for the artist to leave a trace of his art. And you as a photographic artist also left a mark through your magnificent and daring photos.

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I just point, snap and don't make a big deal about my photographic abilities, but thanks anyway.

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Some pretty nice graffiti indeed. Although empty, it does look like a decent place to explore. The internal pub sounds a bit mental. I can't imagine having a pub in work - that's just tempting fate !

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Another place that contains lots of internal pubs is the Palace of Westminster where all the MP's congregate each Wednesday for their ritual useless argument.

I had legitimate free access to the place for a while years ago, and had a good nosey about.

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Wow, I actually liked a lot of those art on the walls. I wouldn't have noticed the art style of the artist if you didn't point them out, but it is interesting to see. The different art scattered all around makes for an interesting viewing.

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Occasionally you can catch one doing a new one. I tend to have a chat to them if so, they are generally friendly when they realise you are not the law.

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A One Cannon beer please.
B Today we have no beer, only cannons. !LOL

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A beer would have gone down well, I found no traces of the 'Pig and Whistle'.

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‘God Hates Fags’… how very American? The word here means something completely different.

It's highly likely that most gods would frown on a nicotine habit as well. ;)

Great tour!

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It's highly likely that most gods would frown on a nicotine habit as well. ;)

As a Brit that once lived in America, I know all the phrases from both sides of the pond. It's useful.

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There's something very school like about the place. Its nice to see a bit of half decent graffiti too!

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It's Sheffield, the land of the artists. I haven't done a single Glasgow yet, can they draw up there?

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Lol, outwith the sanctioned side of building murals its all cock and balls graffiti up here :OD

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A lovely old factory, built of stone and not likely to kill us while casually walking to and fro.

That and spray painted art, you can't ask for much more!

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!BEER a great explore pity another brewery gone....

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The Canon Brewery isn’t just a brewery but a home of art too. I love the artworks I’m seeing on the wall. I love them!

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Nice
Sheffield has some awesome street art hidden from sight

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Did you ever get to this one?

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tried a couple of times and failed. I have never had much success in Sheffield, I even tried it when everyone was locking themselves down during the covey malarkey, thinking it would be doable as no one would be around. Nope,big fail.

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Hmmmm strange, the city has been good to me.

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yeah I know!, too far for me to be popping over there on the off chance.

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OMG THAT LOOKS SO NICE, EXPLORING THAT PLACE SEEMS AN ADVENTURE 。⁠◕⁠‿⁠◕⁠。It's like stepping into a whole new world filled with mystery and graffiti art.😍

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I love the herringbone brickwork around the circular openings. It's fascinating how you can tromp through an entire huge factory where everything is boring and industrial, and then there's this one piece of actual craftsmanship, and it changes the whole experience. Very nice set of pics!

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