decay

Introduction A site that has been covered on here for many years, but only knew about it in recent times with an influx of more recent reports, me and @JakeV50 were keen to see it because of the lovely decay within. Information & History Opening in 1951, the factory was designed with a barrel...

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June 12th, 2024 marks a whopping fifteen years of me bumbling around derelict buildings making a nuisance of myself. As I'm not going to be in the country for that particular anniversary, and because I failed myself by not doing anything to commemorate the decade milestone, it's only right to...

History Struggled to find much online other than this, The original building was erected as a private house before 1875 and during World War I it was presented by Mrs Walford and run as a Red Cross hospital by Mrs Daly of Over Norton Park. It was opened as a war memorial in 1920 and run as a...

A great local explore here, a huge paper mill shut for 27 years. In terms of history, it really doesn't get any better than this comment from Mark Stores, somebody who actually worked there: A photo of the active site can be seen on this Flickr page with the following quote from member Gordon...

Here is yet another report on this old gem... it's always been on the agenda to get done, it's one of those massive sites that just sticks around forever. I finally got around to it last year although I couldn't drone it at the time, as I managed to crash into a wall at a mill the day before...

THE HISTORY Designed by Architect Walter Pott the Abingdon Street Post office first opened its doors to the public on 8th November 1910. It served the public until 12th September 2007 when it closed its doors for the final time. Alterations were made in 1930 with the addition of the Telephone...

Introduction This is a place me and @JakeV50 had seen pictures of in the past so we decided to visit as part of our Wales trip back in May. Information & History This lovely rural chapel is marked on OS 2nd Edition Maps as Capel Beer-seba and is an example of many chapels in Wales that were...

Hello, I'm sort of new here - I'd been a lurker years ago and over my life have visited a number of sites, as a kid playing in abandoned and ruined houses and then as an adult in both organised and "informal" settings and was encouraged by a close friend to sign up to post some photos and...

A while back a publisher approached me wanting to do book on Sheffield dereliction. So after some thought, I agreed. At first I hesitated as I know it could be seen as selling out by some. And after some more consideration, have decided to post it up on here. It's now gone up on Kickstarter and...

History of Fort Gilkicker Fort Gilkicker is a historic Palmerston fort built at the eastern end of Stokes Bay, Gosport, Hampshire to dominate the key anchorage of Spithead. It was erected between 1863 and 1871 as a semi-circular arc with 22 casemates, to be armed with five twelve-inch guns...

The History The Cowling Mill Spinning Co Ltd., was registered in May 1905, building work began with the foundations being laid in September 1905. Work in constructing the mill continued night & day as a flag was hoisted to the top of the chimney at the beginning of May 1906. In August 1906 the...

The History Oaklands was built between 1882-1883, The house was designed by Bolton based architectural firm of Bradshaw & Gass. The house is built of pressed red brick, it is a convolution of architectural styles; Gothic & Queen Anne revival. The house has an octagonal turret & terracotta...

The History St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church has been derelict since the last mass took place in October 1995 - In 1877, the second designed rebuild was done by Mr. Goldie, of the firm of Messrs - Goldie & Child, London. Originally, The first service was held on 22nd January, 1871, in a small...

The History Springside Paper Mill, where paper was made continuously since 1834 - originally belonging to John Livesey who had previously run paper mills at Prestolee & Springfield. At this time rags & textiles were recycled to make paper; wood pulp was not used in papermaking until about 1910...

The History Springside Paper Mill, where paper was made continuously since 1834 - originally belonging to John Livesey who had previously run paper mills at Prestolee & Springfield. At this time rags & textiles were recycled to make paper; wood pulp was not used in papermaking until about 1910...

Aaaaaagh! First Report Time! - Please leave some constructive criticism for me! - Also, please correct me if I have any information incorrect! History The original hospital building, opened in 1814, was designed by Francis Stone. In 1849, John Brown designed and built the wings to the ward...

Here's my first report. Sorry if not perfect. I'm always open to suggestions. Some background information The site of the church was originally a Merovingian cemetery. The romanesque tower dates back to the 12th century and was the last remain of the first church in this place. The rest of the...

History: Somewhere inside an old spa town lays this former grand hotel. This hotel has been built around 100 years ago and is one of the oldest buildings and most grand building standing in this town. Even with this history it has been abandoned for over 2 decades now. The reason for this is...

New to this site first post... Visit a Hospital over in Germany before the pandemic.