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AuthorRhiwddolion: North Wales Ghost Town was a former Quarrying Community
Located near Betws-y-Coed in North Wales, these abandoned cottages with their elaborate tiered gardens and stone privies mark the remains of Rhiwddolion.
NYC Realtor & Photographer Tim Simmons captures the Ornate Fire Escapes of Hell’s Kitchen
To many, fire escapes are utilitarian structures with little physical appeal. But in New York City, they’re as much a part of the street scene as yellow cabs and the Empire State Building.
Then & Now: The Author Poses with Two Vulcan Bombers in 1984 & 2012
A rare first person article on Urban Ghosts but couldn’t resist this one – the author stands in front of a Vulcan bomber, arms out stretched, in 1984 and 2012 respectively.
Speedbird 9: The Rusting Remains of one of BA’s most Famous (and Fortunate) Jumbo Jets
It looks like the rusting shell of any other defunct Boeing 747. Despite its long career, this Jumbo Jet serial number G-BDXH almost came to a tragic end on June 24, 1982 off the shores of Indonesia.
The Mysterious Ruined Church of St Mary the Virgin
Located on Chapel Hill to the east of Tintern Abbey in Monmouthshire, Wales, the ruined church of St Mary the Virgin, complete with ivy-clad tower and overgrown graveyard.
The ‘Shell Cottage’ Film Set from Harry Potter and the Dealthly Hallows (now Demolished)
The Shell Cottage was constructed around 2009 as a set for the film version of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Now demolished, these images show the set in the sand dunes of Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Vintage Tractor Seat Repurposed as Bar Stool in Edinburgh Pub
It wasn’t the most comfortable seat in the world, and as a result I stood up and actually took notice – there in front of me was a vintage tractor seat turned bar stool.
Google Earth reveals the Ghostly Images of Britain’s Wartime Airfields
During World War Two, hundreds of airfields were hastily constructed across the United Kingdom. Their remains are often still visible today as ghostly reminders on the landscape.
Aircraft Modeller Brilliantly Recreates Famous “A1 Lightning” as Diorama
Lightning XN728 became a famous – perhaps notorious – landmark of Britain’s A1 road between 1983 and 1988. Now, the aircraft has been brilliantly immortalized in the form of a model diorama.
Pacific Wreck Diving: Exploring “Black Jack”, New Guinea’s submerged B-17 Flying Fortress
Lying in 50 metres of water off the coast of Papua New Guinea, the remarkably intact B-17 Flying Fortress “Black Jack”, discovered in 1986, is one of the most unique and important Pacific aircraft wrecks.
Amazing Miniature Abandoned Buildings inspired by Photographs
For her series Broken Houses, artist Ofra Lapid sought inspiration from an amateur photographer who has documented decaying and abandoned buildings across North Dakota.
The World’s Most Amazing Underwater Sculptures, created by Jason deCaires Taylor
Acclaimed artist Jason deCaires Taylor combined his BA in Sculpture with 17 years diving experience to create some of the world’s most amazing underwater art installations.
Urban Exploration: 30+ Abandoned Places & Urbex Accessories
This article offers a 6-part guide to abandoned buildings and urban exploration, as well as urbex accessories such as mouse pads – learn more about this strange hobby here!
End of Days: Eerie Images reveal Post-Apocalyptic Cities almost entirely devoid of Life
Paris, New York, Beijing: have you ever wondered what some of the world’s most bustling cities would look like almost completely devoid of people? Find out now…
Mona Lisa Motherboards: A Masterpiece of Digital Trash
This impressive work of geek art sees Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece The Mona Lisa recreated in collage-form from discarded motherboards and computer chips.
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