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

July 24, 2016

Industrial & Commercial Sites, United Kingdom

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…

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

July 23, 2016

Adam X

Belgium, Industrial & Commercial Sites

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…

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Explore #138: West Bromwich Spring Company ‘Helical Works’, West Bromwich – August 2015

May 13, 2016

Adam X

Industrial & Commercial Sites, United Kingdom

Next on our mini UK road trip James, Jade and I met up with our good friend Mark for a slice of semi-abandoned UK manufacturing heritage… History The ‘Helical Works’ of West Bromwich Spring Co. Ltd was at the forefront of precision manufacturing from 1896. The business’ website once offered precision springs made to order: Any Design. Any Quantity. Any Time. The more recent history of the site is less clear. Rumour has it that the owner suddenly abandoned the…