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AuthorUndercarriage Bay of ex-Nuclear Bomber Aircraft makes great Nest Site for Swallows
Avro Vulcan XM597 made a heroic emergency landing in Rio de Janeiro during the Falklands War, but in later life the ex-nuclear bomber aircraft has become a home for nesting swallows.
Milfield: Forgotten Military Relics and Ancient Reconstructions
Despite the presence of the Borders Gliding Club, little remains to betray the history of this grass expanse at Milfield in the English county of Northumberland.
Brush Park, Detroit: Historic Home of Decaying Mansions and Elite Abandonments
Documented by photographer Kevin Bauman, the 24-block neighbourhood of Midtown Detroit known as Brush Park had once been an oasis of grand homes aimed at the city’s elite.
Post-Apocalyptic Visions: 5 Artistic Renderings and Foreboding Harbingers of the End of the World
Humanity has long been obsessed with the end of the world, but what will it be like and what form will it take? These renderings and mysterious figures depict five post-apocalyptic visions.
Gortletteragh Wood: The Priest’s Rock, Wishing Wells & the Murder Hole
At first glance, there would seem to be nothing out of the ordinary about Gortletteragh Wood near Corcam in Ireland’s County Donegal. But venture in and all that changes.
End of the Line: Disused Railway Disappears into Leuchars Military Base
Adjacent to the East Coast Main Line in the Scottish town of Leuchars is a disused section of railway track that disappears into the front line RAF Leuchars military base.
Bedd Arthur: Ancient Standing Stones at the reputed Burial Site of Legendary King Arthur
Isolated and enigmatic in the Preseli Hills of Wales, is a circle of Neolithic stone circle of Bedd Arthur, meaning Arthur’s Grave after the alleged burial place of the legendary British king.
8 Awesome Links of the Week (Part 20): Blended Photos, Urban Exploring & More
Welcome to the twentieth installment of this edition of our weekly link round-up, delivering the best links from our friends, partners and those we admire.
The Door of Perception: New Entrance confuses Abandonment Scene
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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.
