Some recent photographs from a spare of the moment bit of Urban Exploration. Driving from a country pub yesterday we spotted this little abandoned building in the middle of a field. Sadly I didn't have my SLR on my, just a basic one had to do. The gas station in the first image had a really nice story to it, the pub we visited an a photograph of the staff dating back from 1909. It's fair to say the area is pretty sleepy so it can't get much business nowadays but it was quite a site. As I thought, there is no info on what this building was used for and when it was occupied last.
The area between my town and the next city is like a huge maze, roads connecting to unnamed roads, canals, county pubs and quite a lot of swanky house. You wouldn't think it living in Blackpool but I live 15 minutes from all of this.
I decided to wear my new Peter Jensen Union Jack waterproof jacket as it looked like rain, probably wasn't the most practical option for climbing around derelict spaces.
Great shots, Mat!
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oooh.. looks like a cool site. surprisingly, i love urban explorations like this.
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I love coming across things like this. When we were driving to the coast last month, we passed thru a ghost town, and the empty gas station's sign was advertising gasoline for 67 cents per gallon. (it's $4 now!)
ReplyDeleteWe have a ton of derelict buildings around here, but alas they are home to heroin addicts, so I am a little wary of going in with my camera!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures, looks like my kinda day out! x
ReplyDeleteThat 1st shot is a classic Mat. I have see a lot of this kind of desolation in shots from America. This is a first from here. Like it a lot. Xxxx
ReplyDeleteI LOVE doing this. I'll never forget the abandoned house I found in Mallorca - just incredible.
ReplyDeletea story around each corner! super cool
ReplyDeletegoing anywhere out of town here is just open road. Still nice, but no stories there. Once in a while I see an abandoned building but never bother stopping. Maybe next time
Cool shots (especially the blacked out ruins), your town sounds like a great place to explore and gotta love an asos bargain! I love stalking stuff there and snatching it when the price goes down really low.
ReplyDeleteEven with a point and shoot these snaps are fab... not surprised you couldn't just drive away. I always think quite fondly of places which time and people forgot! ♥ Claire @ Jazzpad
ReplyDeleteDelicious. I miss urb-exing. I haven't done it in a while. Some of the time I spent at Cane Hill asylum was intense. I used to be on the 28 Days forum..
ReplyDeletegreat post :) the pictures make me wish i lived in a space far away from the city
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i love the first shot. it tells as story. as for the dereliction, it makes me sad.
ReplyDeleteThat's what I love about the Island... just a few yards outside of towns you'll find places like these.
ReplyDeletelove the pictures. I always like it when nature takes over abandoned places.
ReplyDeleteYeah.. pretty unoccupied.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, Mat Buckets!
this building is amazing, so much beauty in it!
ReplyDeleteThese photos are so cool :o i love old abandoned houses! I'm always so desperate to go and explore them.
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This place looks so intriguing; I would have loved it as a child! x
ReplyDeleteThese are very beautiful shots! :) I love unoccupied spaces...they seem to be quiet but telling a lot.
ReplyDeleteI decided I should stop scrolling now and write a comment before I start scrolling again. Yours is the kind of blog that demands to be devoured and mostly without no parting words. I have absolutely nothing to say except that your posts are so diverse and nice to read and the pictures just add to the fun. Love it.
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