September 28, 2011
Blog ArchivesRare Diesel Shunter Hidden Behind Kelham Island Museum, Sheffield
This neglected yet rare diesel shunter stands out of sight behind the Kelham Island Museum in Sheffield, where it has been stored for the last several decades after its service life ended at Templeborough Steelworks.
Ship Graveyards: Abandoned Ships, Boats and Shipyards
Ships and boats are ancient inventions whose rise parallels the spirit of human adventure. But the decline of shipbuilding has left waterways littered with abandoned docks, boats and even huge ships, that may not look pretty but provide a fascinating retrospective subject for photographers and maritime enthusiasts.
Last Orders at the Bar: Abandoned Pubs of Britain
The sun may have set on the British Empire, but if there’s one bastion of Britishness that has refused to collapse it’s that centuries-old institution known as the local pub. Refused to collapse, that is, until recently, when economic hardship combined with poor management have driven many beloved watering-holes out of business.
Derelict Hawker Hunter at Former Airfix Factory in Hull, England
(Image: Paul Glazzard, cc-sa-2.0) If you’re a company that manufactures model aircraft and military vehicles, what better mascot – or “gate guard” – to have than a real military jet? This 1957 Hawker Hunter F.6 fighter was mounted for years outside the Airfix/Humbrol factory on Hedon Road in Hull, England. But when the factory closed … Continue Reading
The Road Less Travelled: Abandoned Streets and Overgrown Avenues
Disused buildings are a factor of every town and city, but entire abandoned roads are arguably the most haunting. Devoid of the purpose they were built for and heading for places that may no longer exist, these streets are a ghostly reminder of lost homes and forgotten destinations.
Abandoned Aircraft, Airfields, Airbases and Airport Terminals
Aircraft connect us with distant parts of the world in ways that ships and railways never could, and have been adapted for a variety of uses. But they have a shelf-life and are often recycled when their time comes. Sometimes, however, they’re abandoned along with the airfields that once served them.
A Good Wash: Manchester’s Derelict Harpurhey Baths gets a Makeover
It may not be as impressive as Manchester’s best known empty pool complex but Harpurhey Baths is still a fine example of Edwardian swimming pool architecture – and one of the last.
Exploring the Derelict South Fremantle Power Station
Of all the derelict places littering the urban (and rural) landscape, industrial complexes are among the most prevalent. Shutting shop for myriad reasons, from changing economies to advances in technology, abandoned industrial buildings often hide fascinating histories and notable architecture, as seen on this visual journey through the South Fremantle Power Station.
6 Abandoned Buildings From Italy to Canada
Our normal daily routines take us past scores of abandoned places. Sometimes it’s hard to imagine that anything exists on the other side of the walls. This photo collection transports us through derelict hospitals, stations and factories, proving that despite the silence within, these forgotten places are still very much alive.
Crumbling History: 8 Abandoned Churches
Derelict churches are becoming increasingly abundant across the world for a multitude of reasons. But there urban decay bestows a mysterious atmosphere upon these places, and urban explorers become the unlikely members of their reinvented congregations.