This former training school was built in the early 1900s and became known for its tough regime. Thousands of young recruits passed through its gates over the decades, each required to climb the towering mast in the parade ground as part of their initiation. The mast, a striking landmark, still stands today, although it remains out of reach due to on-site security.
The site closed in the mid-1970s after changes in education law and naval recruitment made it redundant, and it was later used as a police training college until the late 1990s. Since its final closure, there have been recurring talks of demolition and redevelopment into housing, but no significant progress has been made.
The canteen, pictured here, was a large two-storey hall where meals were taken by most personnel, with only senior staff dining separately. Once decorated in an elegant art deco style with soft pastel tones, the space has since fallen silent. Now, the floor is covered in a lush carpet of moss, creating a surreal and atmospheric scene of nature reclaiming the building.
Print options and sizes
Museum size are available framed however please contact Gina directly (info@ginasoden.co.uk) to discuss the options and pricing.
With your artwork there will be a signed & numbered certificate of authenticity.
Small Size
Edition of 15 with 2 artist proofs
Unframed size: 64.96 x 44.64cm
Framed size: 79 x 58cm
Standard Size
Edition of 10 with 2 artist proofs
Unframed size: 109 x 74cm
Framed size: 123 x 88cm
Museum Size
Edition of 3 with 2 artist proofs
Unframed size: 152.4 x 101.6cm
Printing
- Your print is produced in-house at Gina Soden’s studio. The quality of your artwork is important, once printed Gina Soden personally checks each artwork individually.
- Prints are produced using Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta 325gsm Giclee, a premium quality paper, which is perfect for Gina Soden’s brightly coloured and textured images. This archival paper sets the benchmark for high colour depth and image definition.
Framing
- Your artwork will then be framed to conservation standard*
- Framed in matt white moulding approx. 40mm wide by 30mm deep.
Other mouldings and colours upon request. - Off-white textured acid free mount.
- 2mm clear standard picture glass (UV protected 66%) – Higher UV protection or low reflection glass can be used, quotes upon request.
- Mounted onto acid free backing board.
- 2mm Kraftboard back.
- Fixings are included for hanging.
Delivery
- Delivery or international shipment is individually quoted upon your order.
- Please allow 2 weeks for delivery, 3 weeks for international orders.
- Unframed works will be sent in a tube via a signed delivery service.
- Framed works will be safely packaged, crated and insured and will then be delivered via a courier or international shipper at a time convenient