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For such a long time we have been looking to prove that underground Tunnels/Shelters/Structures can exist within Shoeburyness despite the land being so close to the water table. We did ALOT of research and one day last month decided to go looking for an entrance of some kind that we believed...

Waterstones, Birmingham. In 2014 we gained access to the roof of Waterstones in Birmingham city centre. Art-Deco architecture became popular in the design of cinemas, however, it was not so widespread in other buildings and its use was very limited in Birmingham. In 1933, the new Kent Street...

Despite many successful and failed explorations under our belts collectively, this is our first post on this forum. Over the summer we have discovered the world of Urban Exploration after stumbling upon an abandoned football pitch in Washington one afternoon. Since then, our thirst for...

History Templar House is a Grade II listed building situated in the heart of Leeds City Centre, The building photographed was built in 1840 by James Simpson it was originally known as Wesleyan Methodist Church boasting a schoolroom for 400 children and 1700 worshipers flocked to the church...

@Kyle_Urbex History John Wyatt Ltd was first incorporated on the 27th March 1934, These buildings situated close to the Holbeck Viaduct are left to fall into a state of decay and disrepair. John Wyatt Ltd specialised in the wholesale of dairy products, eggs and edible oil and fats, As well...

Instagram @Kyle_Urbex Ambassador Hotel is a commonly known eyesore amongst the residents of Blackpool situated close to the North Promenade thousands of people pass it each day seeing it’s derelict and decayed state stand out on the seafront. After closing in 2013 it has become a magnet for...

In 1869 the publican of this historic pub was Thomas Hargreaves however he would die on the site of the pub on the 17th of March 1869 leaving his widow Frances to take over the license right up until 1881. The Sun Hotel pub was used regularly during the war they had many rooms those of which...

The first record I could find of this pub dates right back to 1884 under the owner Samuel Lister, 1st Baron Masham and the pub continued serving during two World Wars. In January 2017 the pub would be subject to a horrible and devastating middle of the night arson attack leaving 50% of the...

Appleyard’s Scrapyard/ Blueline Taxis June 2020Leeds, United Kingdom History Appleyards scrapyard first opened these premises in 1920 situated just off the canal path, It’s first use when it first opened were those of just an ordinary scrap yard before later becoming Thackery’s Mill and then...

Never know what you can stumble across when you go looking in the woods. Woodhouse Ridge Bomb Shelter is one of many public shelters in Leeds most of which have been bricked up and mounds covered over however can be still seen to this day but luckily like this one some are accessible looking...

On the 11th of September 2004, Highbury Cricket Club played their last competitive match on their pocket-sized ground on the edge of Meanwood Park. It was a case of hard times coming with a rapidly dwindling membership. Highbury Works Cricket Club was formed in 1928 by employees of Robert...

Eastmoor Reformatory dates right back to the days of 1857 which is when it first housed workhouse children who had fallen into crime and the campus to this very same day has the same church within the grounds as well as the swimming pool and a on-site dentist. Eastmoor later turned into a...

UK Transporter Bridges There are four transporter bridges in the UK, although the remains of the one in Runcorn are minimal so most wouldn't count that. The bridge as a whole was demolished years ago, but the former approaches, power house and former office building are still standing. The...

Hi everyone, i'm new to forums but have discovered this website and just had to get involved! I'm a big inspired urban explorer based in Bristol, UK and wanted to start a thread of where other local urban exploring enthusiasts can come together to share the best locations in the city! I have...