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The Door of Perception: New Entrance confuses Abandonment Scene

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Labelled The Doors of Perception, this image presents an incongruous scene where a new door, filing cabinet and umbrella stand adorn what looks to be an abandoned building.

The Flooded Church of St Nicholas Submerged in Mavrovo Lake, Macedonia

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Not far from the highest waterfall in the Balkans lies Mavrovo Lake, a national park in Macedonia that’s also famous for its semi-submerged church of St Nicholas.

30 Haunting Abandoned Doors (in Pictures)

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Have you ever wandered past an abandoned doorway and wondered what lurks behind it? This article features 30 stirring urbex photos and dilapidated doors and links to what lies beyond.

Abandoned Palais de Danse Clings to Life on Edinburgh’s Fountainbridge

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The Palais de Danse opened in 1921 on Fountainbridge in Edinburgh, and was one of the city’s top music venues before closing in 1967. It’s now facing demolition.

4 Unconventional Monuments made from Scrap Vehicles & Recycled Metal

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These offbeat monuments are made from scrap vehicles, recycled metals and even an abandoned Cold War fighter jet – all unconventional but steeped in history nevertheless.

Monuments of Opposing Epochs: Edlingham Castle and Railway Viaduct

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The tiny village of Edlingham boasts a 13th Century castle and 19th Century Victorian railway viaduct that represent two important epochs in British history.

“Untitled”: Two Jet Engines filled with Drugs sit outside Scottish Modern Art Gallery

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Two jet engines from a US military surveillance aircraft sit outside the Scottish National Museum of Modern Art – filled with three different types of anti-psychotic drugs.

8 Awesome Links of the Week (Part 19): Urban Exploration, Weird Houses & More

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In Part 19 of our weekly link round-up, we take a look at urban exploration, weird houses, abandoned submarines and more. Enjoy!

Diesel Shunter “Sheffield” continues to Deteriorate behind Kelham Island Museum

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Hidden behind Kelham Island Industrial Museum is a rare diesel shunter locomotive that has been rusting away since the 1980s, despite its unique history and local ties.

Hidden in the Fields: Abandoned Wartime Runway of RAF Boulmer

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It may not look like much today, but this long, narrow field situated on farmland in Northumberland was one of RAF Boulmer’s substantial runways during World War Two.

Historic Air-Raid Shelter Makes Great Garden Fixture

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Air-raid shelters were a common feature of suburban gardens across Britain during World War Two. This one has found a new life as a place to store garden equipment.

A Ruin with a View: Albert Birch Bungalow, Estes Park, Colorado

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Situated on a craggy hilltop overlooking Estes Park, Colorado, the Birch Bungalow enjoyed commanding views of Longs Peak and the surrounding mountains.

Abandoned Buildings & Vehicles near Delamar Ghost Town in Nevada

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On the eastern side of Nevada’s Delamar Valley stand the ruins of a ghost town that had thrived between produced $13.5 million in gold between 1895 and 1900.

The Last Days of Avro Vulcan XH483 at RAF Manston, Kent

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This atmospheric photograph depicts the beginning of the end for an early production Avro Vulcan, which perished in the fire pits of RAF Manston, Kent, during the late 1970s.

Forgotten Outdoor Swimming Pool at Tynemouth, Northern England

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This abandoned outdoor swimming pool at Sharpness Point in Tynemouth, northern England, is both classic example of a bygone era and symbol of Britain’s all-too-often rundown seaside resorts.

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