Urbex, Urban Art & More
Urban Explorers Discover Corroding Military Vehicles in Abandoned Subterranean Bunker
When urban explorer Samuel Marshall came across an unassuming pillbox in a French forest, he was amazed to find that it led to an abandoned underground bunker five storeys deep, complete with military vehicles.
Top 20 Links of the Week (Part 5)
By rights this should be Part 6 of our weekly link round-up but last week got away from us a bit – so we’ve decided to post double the amount of articles to make up for it – urbex, urban art, ghost towns, gadgets, travel tips and more…
Massive Model of Shanghai Could be World’s Largest Miniature City
In what could be the ultimate example of urban art, this incredible scale model of central Shanghai – set in 2020 – fills an entire room of over 100 square metres on the third floor of the Shanghai Urban Planning Museum.
7 Eerie Abandoned Resorts and Holiday Destinations
The world abounds with spooky abandoned resorts, from Germany’s Prora Nazi resort to Varosha and Puente-del-Inca. In this article we take a look at some of the most impressive, mysterious and foreboding holiday destinations no longer available.
See No Evil: The UK’s Largest Urban Street Art Project
The See No Evil street art project, held from August 18th – 20th, has seen Nelson Street in Bristol transformed by some of the world’s largest urban art creations. Artists from across the world joined the event in Banksy’s home town.
Dome Home: Is this Florida’s Most Bizarre Abandoned Building?
The story behind the Dome Home at Cape Romano, Florida, is (almost) as strange as the abandoned building itself. A long term victim of decay, the house was originally built in 1981 and become a tourist attraction in its current state of abandonment.
Urbexation: A Search Engine Dedicated to Urban Explorers
Urbexation is a Web Ring search engine dedicated purely to the subversive art of urban exploration. Browse over 250 urbex sites and find a plethora of abandoned buildings and other beautiful abandoned places.
Vernacular Architecture on Scotland’s Remote Isle of Tiree
The Isle of Tiree in the Scottish Inner Hebrides has remained remarkably true to its roots despite its proximity to mainland UK, with 48 per cent of its population speaking Gaelic and its own unique brand of vernacular architecture.
Rusty Monsters: Bizarre Recycled Art in Hanksville, Utah
On a road trip from Utah’s Goblin Valley to Kanab, travel enthusiast Frank Kovalchek was surprised to discover these bizarre metal monsters – crafted from reclaimed scrap – guarding an abandoned motel.
The British Empire Exhibition’s Forgotten Palace of Industry, Wembley, London
The grand yet neglected Palace of Industry is the only remaining structure built for the British Empire Exhibition of 1924 – 1925. Standing in the London suburb of Wembley, it is reportedly now used as a warehouse.
What Happened to Houston’s Tunnel House Art Installation?
Those familiar with the project will know that this incredibly creative piece of urban art in Houston, Texas, was less demolished than deconstructed during its final days. But what finally happened to the inspired Tunnel House?
Top 10 Links of the Week – Part 4 (Enjoy!)
Welcome to the forth installments of Urban Ghosts’ weekly link round-up, showcasing the most fascinating articles from our friends and partners around the web from abandoned places to beautiful swamps and even the House of Blood. Enjoy!
Historic Zion Sabbath School Now Motor Mechanic Workshop, Street View Revealed
I searched Google Street View after learning of an overgrown graveyard that once belonged to the Zion Congregational Church in Sheffield. It alluded me, but I did (re)discover the former Zion Sabbath School, now a motor mechanic’s shop.
Evil Eyes: Recycled Glass Art
These “Evil Eyes” by Bedrock Industries illustrate the growing trend in recycled art – reusing discarded glass and other castoffs in a creative and colourful manner while drawing attention to the importance of recycling.
Mano del Desierto: The Giant Hand of the Atacama Desert
Emerging from the sand of Chile’s Atacama Desert, Mano del Desierto – or Hand of the Desert – by Chilean sculptor Mario Irarrázabal, looks like the vestige of a lost civilisation, representing human vulnerability and helplessness.
