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Deptford Project Recycles Old London Train to Create Modern Cafe

January 30th, 2012, Architecture, Travel, by Sarah

This retired 1960s train may not be travelling anymore, but it’s still serving London commuters every day! Inside the disused carriage is one of London’s most unique eateries – The Deptford Project cafe.

St Mary’s, Fulmodeston: Ruined Church Almost Entirely Concealed by Green

January 30th, 2012, Urban Exploration, by Tom

Like neighbouring Croxton, the Norfolk village of Fulmodeston is home to a centuries-old church that was abandoned during the Victorian era. Today its haunting ruins are eerily overgrown.

Abandoned Fraternity House in Bethany, W Va, Birthplace of Delta Tau Delta

January 29th, 2012, Urban Exploration, by Tom

To date Urban Ghosts has featured all manner of forgotten spaces, from abandoned mansions and cottages to crumbling hospitals and insane asylums, but abandoned frat houses are a first for us!

Last House Standing: Abandoned Homes Punctuate Detroit’s Cleared Neighbourhoods

January 26th, 2012, Urban Exploration, by Tom

If one city could hold the title of Urban Decay Capital of the World, it would be Detroit. These abandoned homes are, in many cases, the last houses standing in largely cleared neighbourhoods.

7 Colourful Cities From Around the World

January 25th, 2012, Architecture, Travel, by Sarah

Many cities use colour to great effect in their architecture, but not many go to such an extent as these! Using all the colours of the rainbow, these seven cities from around the world are a bright and welcoming sight for travellers and residents alike.

Pibroch: Connemara’s Forgotten Fishing Boat

January 24th, 2012, Travel, Urban Exploration, by Tom

Moored alongside a jetty near the village of Letterfrack in Connemara, the rusting hulk may not be the only forgotten fishing vessel lying on Ireland’s west coast, but it’s certainly one of the largest.

Urban Interventionism: Steve Wheen’s Pothole Gardens are Tiny Living Worlds

January 24th, 2012, Art, by Tom

Even thriving communities are plagued by potholes that local authorities never seem to fix. Enter pothole gardener Steve Wheen, who puts a decidedly floral spin on the concept of urban interventionism.

Rediscovering Scotland’s Hidden Grouse Moor Railway Line

January 23rd, 2012, Travel, Urban Exploration, by Tom

Duchal Moor in Scotland’s Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park is home to an abandoned narrow gauge railway known as the Grouse Moor Line, which remains largely intact and concealed by peat and heather.

A Rare Glimpse Inside Sheffield’s Abandoned Anglican Chapel

January 19th, 2012, Urban Exploration, by Tom

Built in 1848, the Anglican Chapel in Sheffield’s historic General Cemetery has been disused and bricked-up for generations. These rare photos offer an exclusive glimpse inside this abandoned building.

The Forgotten Trams of Sydney, Australia

January 18th, 2012, Urban Exploration, by Sarah

Tucked away on a patch of wasteland in Glebe, New South Wales, the remains of six historic Sydney trams sit side by side in the abandoned Rozelle Tram Depot, as interest groups petition for their restoration.

Mirror Art: 3 Mesmerising Examples of Interactive and Reflective Sculptures

January 17th, 2012, Art, by Tom

Mirror art creates strange optical phenomena and encourages us to interact with the broader environment. Here we take a look at three examples of mirror art that bring the sky to earth, multiply surroundings and reveal hidden doorways.

Mike Doyle’s Abandoned Victorian Houses – Built Entirely from Lego

January 16th, 2012, Art, Urban Exploration, by Tom

When it comes to miniature abandoned buildings, Mike Doyle’s crumbling Victorian mansions – constructed entirely from Lego – are a unique addition to this increasingly popular theme.

Suisun Bay’s Awesome Ghost Fleet Photographed from Above

January 15th, 2012, Military, Urban Exploration, by Tom

California’s Suisun Bay has been home to the National Defense Reserve Fleet since the 1950s. These impressive images show the “ghost fleet” from the air, including the mighty battleship USS Iowa.