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.
Foreboding Factory Abandonments of the Post Industrial Landscape
It’s tempting to associate industrial abandonments with former Soviet Russia, but derelict factories occupy vast swaths of land in cities across the world. They often symbolise the shift from manufacturing to technology, and loom above the post industrial landscape as rusting reminders of times gone by.
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.
Belgium: Urban and Industrial Decay in the Capital of Europe
Belgium is a beautiful country full of picturesque little villages and quaint medieval towns. It is also home to the European Union. But there is an underbelly of urban decay that eludes the cultural fanfare and escapes a mention in the Lonely Planet. This article explores some of Belgium’s urban and industrial abandonments.
Great Industrial Facades: The Embodiment of Power, Wealth and Dominance
Since the dawn of large scale industrialisation, cities have witnessed the construction of factories of titanic proportions. Their foreboding facades oozed imperialism and symbolised the wealth and dominance of the leading industrialists that ran them. They also served as reminders of the global reach of these once local firms.