rikj
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Surely not? The original Empty Village thread was meant as a bit of fun, but I see it's still getting mileage here and elsewhere. Never mind, here's another curious place.
It's on the cusp between empty/abandoned and derelict. No real security yet, not even boarded up or fenced. If this doesn't count as derelict then admin please remove. I thought it would be interesting to see how this place deteriorates from now on. The only way is down.
Still, enjoy it while you can, especially if you like that real "Marie Celeste" feeling. Only one or two broken windows, only one piece of graffiti. Litter? Heaven Forbid!
The site isn't huge, but it's not small either. A few empty grand Victorian villas set around grassland. Here's looking across the site;
You can just walk in and around, though there are dire warnings about cameras. Given the age of the place there are some nice buildings and details.
I lost count, but there are maybe 4, 5 or 6 of these houses, all empty.
This next one is my favourite, and I think the favourite of the odd stone thrower. Who could resist lobbing a rock at that conservatory eh?
Anyhow, after the old houses it gets a bit strange, these modern blocks are just abandoned. At the moment just one broken window with the curtains blowing in the breeze.
If you visit, then be sure to take some sandwiches and a flask to spend a while sitting in the grounds. Nothing to hear except the birds and the distant hum of commuters, blissfully unaware of what's over the wall, should they care to stop and look.
So, lets see what happens to this place. I can't see it lasting untouched for long. Soon it will be coach tours and light shows. Get in while you can.
Quite a few more pics if they are of any interest.
It's on the cusp between empty/abandoned and derelict. No real security yet, not even boarded up or fenced. If this doesn't count as derelict then admin please remove. I thought it would be interesting to see how this place deteriorates from now on. The only way is down.
Still, enjoy it while you can, especially if you like that real "Marie Celeste" feeling. Only one or two broken windows, only one piece of graffiti. Litter? Heaven Forbid!
The site isn't huge, but it's not small either. A few empty grand Victorian villas set around grassland. Here's looking across the site;
You can just walk in and around, though there are dire warnings about cameras. Given the age of the place there are some nice buildings and details.
I lost count, but there are maybe 4, 5 or 6 of these houses, all empty.
This next one is my favourite, and I think the favourite of the odd stone thrower. Who could resist lobbing a rock at that conservatory eh?
Anyhow, after the old houses it gets a bit strange, these modern blocks are just abandoned. At the moment just one broken window with the curtains blowing in the breeze.
If you visit, then be sure to take some sandwiches and a flask to spend a while sitting in the grounds. Nothing to hear except the birds and the distant hum of commuters, blissfully unaware of what's over the wall, should they care to stop and look.
So, lets see what happens to this place. I can't see it lasting untouched for long. Soon it will be coach tours and light shows. Get in while you can.
Quite a few more pics if they are of any interest.