derelict

Turbine Lostock Power Station Plant Northwich Industrial Industry infiltration Urbex Adam X Urban Exploration 2015 Abandoned decay lost forgotten derelict

Explore #150: Lostock Power Station, Northwich – December 2015

When visiting the in-laws for Christmas, I took the opportunity to duck out on what turned out to be a cold and rainy Boxing Day for a couple of nearby explores – complete with a turkey sandwich packed lunch! First up was the decaying remains of an old coal-fired power station… History (amended and expanded upon from others’ reports on urbex forums, apologies but I haven’t been able to trace the original author) The Site was originally owned by Bowman…

0
Read More
Control Room Chaudiere Pompes Auxiliares The Blue Power Plant Station Belgium Belgie Industrial Industry infiltration Urbex Adam X Urban Exploration 2015 Abandoned decay lost forgotten derelict

Explore #149: The Blue Power Plant, Charleroi, Belgium – October 2015

Explore #8 of ‘The Royal Variety Tour’ The final explore of our packed weekend was this mammoth derelict power plant, nestled in the middle of the industrial heartland of Charleroi. The whole area is a fascinating mix of long and recently disused and still-live power plants, cooling towers, and factories. This one was used to power a huge local factory, before being decommissioned and usurped by a more modern and efficient replacement. Our Explore I love exploring industrial locations such…

2
Read More
Team Shot Group Shot selfie explorers Cinema Cine Theatre Varia Belgium Belgie Urbex Adam X Urban Exploration 2015 Abandoned decay lost forgotten derelict

Explore #148: Théâtre – Cinéma Varia, Belgium – October 2015

Explore #7 of ‘The Royal Variety Tour’ Day Two of our weekender began with an explore of a grand old place which I’d wanted to see since the days before my first European exploring trip. Somehow I’d never quite got around to fitting it in, but finally after another super early start we successfully crept past the nosey neighbours and their barking dogs whilst they still slept, and found our way inside at very first light. History Théâtre Varia was…

0
Read More