Archiving the Midlands' derelict buildings
After walking around with a flip cam in Belmont Row I decided to try out a go pro and take another visit to the GKN factory. Thankfully having a headcam meant that there was a smaller chance of tripping over some debris and shredding my hands, maybe they could work that in to their marketing […]
Read More A visit to GKN Shadow Factory: VideoIt’s been a few months since I last visited the Co-Op factory in Birmingham and I thought I’d try out a video walkthrough of the building. It was hard to get in this time as there were police around the area so I tried to look as inconspicious as I could whilst lugging a […]
Read More Belmont Row Co-Op Factory, Birmingham: VideoWales? Earlier this year I decided to visit a location closer to home in South Wales. It was also the first time I had gone with a friend which is probably the safer way to go urban exploring. Getting in wasn’t easy, primarily due to the sound of a booming dog in the background which […]
Read More Exploring the abandoned Cwm Coke Factory, WalesFinally a visit actually in Birmingham! It took me a while to find out who actually owned the building and whether permission to visit was… permissible? It wasn’t and I duly heeded their advice due to health and safety concerns… ahem. The Co-op factory’s red hue contrasts sharply with the modern buildings surrounding it. It […]
Read More A trip to Belmont Works Co-op Factory, BirminghamOne of the appeals of urban exploring is the inherent dangers that are associated with it. Whether it be finding the site, dodging the authorities or negotiating obstacles, be sure to do some research and be wary of what you might find in each location. Finding/Entering a site Finding an appropriate site to visit is […]
Read More Top five urban exploring hazardsWalking in to the Shadow Factory site you are initially greeted to a wide vista. Several buildings surround you which lie under the gaze of residential tower blocks in the distance. Oil tars the floor and materials usually seen on a construction site are scattered everywhere. Whether this is an image of its past or […]
Read More A visit to GKN Shadow FactoryA taste of things to come My taste for derelict buildings started when I visited Berlin in the summer. The city is littered with beautiful abandoned buildings. My curiosity was struck and among the group of people I travelled with, I was the abandoned buildings guy. Not the catchiest nickname, but I took it. Berlinker […]
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Abandoned Birmingham 