Cool pics of urban exploring, abandoned machines and stuff

[Dogwatch]

rhinochopig said:

An interesting, but little known fact, is that steel is recovered from there as it pre-dates the nuclear age so can be used in applications that require those particualr properties. It's used for whole body monitoring systems IIRC.

The One Show this evening. A similar comment was made about the surrendered U-Boats sunk off Northern Ireland at the end of WW2. Didn't follow all of it as there was also a comment that the subs couldn't be recovered unless all the Allied Powers agreed. Can't see why they'd be bothered though.

[deevlash]

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...
PH and 28 days later had a wee forum war a couple of years ago because POD dared to have a look around some tunnels

[BLUETHUNDER]

central said:

flickr said:

"Taken from my dad's car on the A1 with the old instamatic, as a 12-year-old in the early 1990s. The Lightning is still there, but rusty, missing parts, graffiti ridden and on it's back wheels. It was purchased as a gimmick by a haulage company owner, but now sits amongst old cars and scrap."

I've heard a story saying it's been there since the 1970s. Can anyone confirm this?

The colour of it looks too late for it to have been there since the 70,s. Last F6,s were grey painted when they were pulled from service in the late 80,s

[_Dan_]

Not sure if this is in keeping with the rest of the thread, but...

23/24 Leinster Gardens near Paddington. Two houses knocked down back in the 1800s to make way for the circle/district line tunnel that passes beneath/behind them. They kept the facade of the houses though to not spoil the appearance of the street. Note the painted on windows! Still there today, I drove past and stopped a few weeks back.

Not my pics as I'm not near my home PC, hence stolen from here



Close up


Behind


I love stuff like this!

By the way, the pics earlier in the thread of places like Dungeness, can you just drive there and wander round or do you have to be shown round?

[central]

BLUETHUNDER said:

central said:

flickr said:

"Taken from my dad's car on the A1 with the old instamatic, as a 12-year-old in the early 1990s. The Lightning is still there, but rusty, missing parts, graffiti ridden and on it's back wheels. It was purchased as a gimmick by a haulage company owner, but now sits amongst old cars and scrap."

I've heard a story saying it's been there since the 1970s. Can anyone confirm this?

The colour of it looks too late for it to have been there since the 70,s. Last F6,s were grey painted when they were pulled from service in the late 80,s

1983 according to the other thread.

[RizzoTheRat]

mrmaggit said:

Justayellowbadge said:

RizzoTheRat said:

http://www.oradour.info/

Christ, that's harrowing.

You want to go there, then. When I went, I was there for about 20 minutes before I realised that there was no sound other than your own footsteps and those of other people to be heard, maybe a little conversation.

When you come out, you start to hear the birds singing again. I kid you not.

Yeah, I'd never seen so many people all being quiet before.

[JonX2C]

One of the scariest places I have ever been!

http://www.abandoned-britain.com/PP/canehill/1.htm

[HereBeMonsters]

Reminds me of some blokes from my school who found a tunnel leading from the old staff room to a bunker below the music school at the other end of the school field. Apparently built during the summer holidays in 1940, there are pics somewhere if I can find them.

[Shabs]

I have always been interested in doing this, how do you get involved? or is it just a matter of getting off your ass and doing it (and hoping that the 28days mod don't VBRJ me for trying?)

[Lefty Two Drams]

Shabs said:

I have always been interested in doing this, how do you get involved? or is it just a matter of getting off your ass and doing it (and hoping that the 28days mod don't VBRJ me for trying?)

[Kit80]

Shabs said:

I have always been interested in doing this, how do you get involved? or is it just a matter of getting off your ass and doing it (and hoping that the 28days mod don't VBRJ me for trying?)

Pretty much, use 28DL as inspiration, they wont tell you access points as part of UEing is doing the ground work yourself. Don't be over ambitious on your first one. You don't have to be an amazing photographer but if you want to report your visit at least make sure they are in focus. Think about what you going to take before hand, ie will you need a torch etc. If you go alone make sure someone knows where you are.

Edited by Kit80 on Sunday 31st January 13:04

[Emmapuma]

_Dan_ said:

Not sure if this is in keeping with the rest of the thread, but...

23/24 Leinster Gardens near Paddington. Two houses knocked down back in the 1800s to make way for the circle/district line tunnel that passes beneath/behind them. They kept the facade of the houses though to not spoil the appearance of the street. Note the painted on windows! Still there today, I drove past and stopped a few weeks back.

Not my pics as I'm not near my home PC, hence stolen from here



Close up


Behind


I love stuff like this!

By the way, the pics earlier in the thread of places like Dungeness, can you just drive there and wander round or do you have to be shown round?

I watched a program about trains/machines (think it might be the one Chriss Barrie presents) a few years ago and it showed that fake house in london! Very interesting

[Celt]

HereBeMonsters said:

Reminds me of some blokes from my school who found a tunnel leading from the old staff room to a bunker below the music school at the other end of the school field. Apparently built during the summer holidays in 1940, there are pics somewhere if I can find them.

That would be good to see! There must be lots of tunnels around that people dont even know about. I seen a website a few years ago saying there were tunnels all over glasgow all linked up.

[Eric Mc]

The village of Tyneham in Dorset. Occupied by the army in 1943 and they are still there. Thne villagers were given 28 days' notice.

[sherman]

Celt said:

HereBeMonsters said:

Reminds me of some blokes from my school who found a tunnel leading from the old staff room to a bunker below the music school at the other end of the school field. Apparently built during the summer holidays in 1940, there are pics somewhere if I can find them.

That would be good to see! There must be lots of tunnels around that people dont even know about. I seen a website a few years ago saying there were tunnels all over glasgow all linked up.

This website

www.hiddenglasgow.com/

[Balmoral Green]

Eric Mc said:

The village of Tyneham in Dorset.

I saw that on Andrew Marrs programme last night. Very interesting.

[karona]

steve y said:

Los Palmas 7 said:

Kit80 said:

RAF Swinderby
Air Control Tower

Wow. I did my RAF Basic Training at Swinderby. It's sad to know it's all gone now.

Edited by Los Palmas 7 on Wednesday 2nd December 15:17

ditto October/December 1970

[aol]
me too
Probably pounded the same tarmac together, went on to Cosford, 124 entry (comms/radar)
[/aol]

[HereBeMonsters]

Way in via hole in the floor of the staffroom.

A different way in on the school field.

Underneath the music school.



Tunnel that leads over 300 yards across the school field between music school and main building.

Into a boiler room.




Boiler is for main school and swimming pool heating.

Chimney running from boiler room all the way up to...






The top of the school!

[Flyzer]

evil len said:

central said:

By the A1 near Newark

That's looking quite sad these days ... I remember when it was "intact"

Edited by evil len on Wednesday 2nd December 18:30

It is very sad to see, glad we have one still looked after and in its glory on our gate

[Eric Mc]

Balmoral Green said:

Eric Mc said:

The village of Tyneham in Dorset.

I saw that on Andrew Marrs programme last night. Very interesting.

Saw it last night too. I visited Tyneham last year. In the approach to the town from the car park, you pass by the side of hill on which is strewn various old army vehicles adorned with assorted shell sized holes.