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AuthorOld Railway Track Adapted for Reuse as Footpath
Many abandoned railways have been repurposed as greenways, such as New York City’s phenomenally popular High Line. But here’s a slightly different example – where the rails themselves define the footpath.
20 Historical Photos of President Harry Truman’s Immense White House Renovation
Between 1949 and 1951, President Harry S. Truman undertook the most significant renovation of the White House since its destruction by fire in 1814. Find out more in this amazing series of photographs.
Untouched for 200 Years: The Curse of “The Dirty Bottles” at Ye Olde Cross, Alnwick
Ye Olde Cross public house in Alnwick is known locally as “The Dirty Bottles” due to the bottles in the window – thought to be cursed since the landlord dropped dead 200 years ago, and untouched ever since.
Train Graveyard Discovered Inside an Abandoned Railway Depot
This abandoned railway depot in Belgium is home to several forgotten locomotives, making it a rare example of an indoor train graveyard.
15 Top Links From Around the Web: Urban Exploration, World History & More
Another week is ending and we thought you’d appreciate some inspirational content to catch-up on over the weekend! This link round-up features urban exploration, submerged cities, art, world history and much more.
20 Historical Photos of Downed Luftwaffe Aircraft during the Battle of Britain
For three months and three weeks during the summer and Autumn of 1940, the Battle of Britain raged in the skies over southern England. This article examines 20 German aircraft that crash landed during the air campaign.
Edinburgh Street Art: The ‘Police Box Art Gallery’
Old blue – and in some cases multicoloured – police boxes are a ubiquitous if often unnoticed fixture of the Edinburgh streetscene – like this “Police Box Art Gallery” in the city’s Old Town.
Abandoned America by Urbex Photographer Matthew Christopher
Matthew Christopher has been fascinated by abandoned places since childhood. But it wasn’t until researching the decline of the US state hospital system a decade ago that his passion for urban exploration was truly ignited.
“Street Art” at Abandoned Dalry Road Station
A couple of weeks ago while wandering around our local abandoned railway station – Dalry Road in Edinburgh – I came across this strange image on the path. Any ideas what (if anything) it represents?
Railway Relics: The Remains of Dalry Road Station, Edinburgh
This forlorn platform is all that remains of Dalry Road station, located on the North Leith branch of the defunct Caledonian Railway in the Scottish capital, Edinburgh.
Abandoned Talacre Lighthouse & the Ghostly Figure that Inspired an Art Installation
Situated at Point of Ayr, the northernmost point of mainland Wales, the old Talacre lighthouse has become one of the area’s most photographed landmarks. Some also say it’s haunted…
Famous Gare Montparnasse Train Crash Recreated in Brazil
In 1895 an accident occurred at the Parisian railway station Gare Montparnasse that has been referenced in art, education and pop culture throughout the 20th century. Here it’s recreated at Steam World in Brazil.
Wreck of SS Mahratta Found Lying on Top of Another Sunken Ship – Also Called SS Mahratta
Goodwin Sands off the southern coast of England has its fair share of shipwrecks. But two of the strangest were both called SS Mahratta, the second one sinking in 1939 and found settled on the wreck of the first.
Notorious ‘Train Pyramids’ at Vic Berry’s Scrapyard
These scenes of late ’80s carnage at Vic Berry’s Scrapyard in Leicester will send shivers down the spines of railway enthusiasts – withdrawn locomotives stacked in notorious ‘train pyramids’.
Bowling Harbour Boat Graveyard, Dunbartonshire
The Bowling Harbour boat graveyard on the River Clyde has been popular with urban explorers from Glasgow and the surrounding area since shipbuilding declined there in the mid 20th century.
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