This month we interview an Austrian photographer, who creates ethereal images of abandoned places. Many of you will know her as Mrs. Monster or Life is Beautiful Photography….. let’s find out more about Mela…..
Read More 13 Jan 2012
The Talk Urbex NEW YEAR Bonanza
Some of the TU guys would be hooking up to celebrate the New Year, UE style!! The usual gang, with Frits and Mr & Mrs Monster coming over to join in the fun as well. Plans had been drawn up but they usually go to pot pretty much straight off the bat and this time was no exception with Police, Squaddies with dogs and hangovers all trying to put a spanner into the works
Read More 10 Jan 2012
Exploring the Royal Hospital Haslar, UK
The Haslar site was bought in 1745. It is a glorious 55-acre site overlooking the mouth of Portsmouth harbour, and it became the first purpose-built hospital for the Royal Navy. It was opened in 1754 and took some 1,800 patients. Its distinctive high walls were there to prevent the patients from escaping should they wish to do so, having been press-ganged into the Navy initially. It is historically very interesting. The expression “up the creek” refers to Haslar creek, which is not a good place to be. It was for years the main home of the Royal Naval Medical Service
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