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Explore #68: The Porn House, Norfolk – June 2014

July 22, 2014

Farms, Country Cottages and Smaller Houses, United Kingdom

I had been meaning to visit this small abandoned house in the Norfolk countryside for ages, so it was good to finally pay it a visit with Urbanographer one sunny summer’s evening after work. It is nicknamed The Porn House due to the number of, ahem, gentleman’s magazines which are scattered amidst the other general detritus – although for some reason I rather neglected to photograph many of them! There is no history on this place, but it has clearly…

Explores #24 and #24a (revisit): Sewing House, near Brandon, Norfolk – December 2013 and March 2014

December 30, 2013

Adam X

Farms, Country Cottages and Smaller Houses, United Kingdom

Another abandoned house with a mysterious history. This was my first explore with my new camera (Canon 7D and 10-22mm lens combo), and whilst the explore itself was a really interesting one I was really unhappy with my shots, so these are the best of a bad bunch I’m afraid. I suppose it’s all a learning curve, and at least I got to put the wide angle to immediate use. This house was a real treasure trove, with sewing machines…

Explore #23: Forge Cottage, Long Stratton, Norfolk – December 2013

December 30, 2013

Adam X

Farms, Country Cottages and Smaller Houses, United Kingdom

I’d done a drive-by recce of this VERY derelict cottage on the way back from work a week or so previously, but hadn’t ventured in as I was in my suit! Despite not having very high expectations, and the woeful condition of the property, it was a surprisingly interesting little explore, thanks to the varied and numerous artefacts left behind. Many thanks to Kubix_UK for the rumour of this place. I haven’t been able to find any history of note,…