Urbex: Château D’ah, Somewhere, Belgium – June 2014
The abandoned Château D’ah, this generously sized Château was on the list for one reason only the entrance hall decked with painted murals which contained a rather nice staircase…
Urbex: Alla Italia, Somewhere, Belgium – June 2014
Alla Italia is an abandoned Spa resort for wealthy members of a Belgian town. The resort closed after a new larger, more modern facility opened near by. The main attraction to this place is the interesting Italian themed architecture in the entrance hall which features columns and painted ceilings in a mock Italian style…
Urbex: Terry’s Chocolate, York, North Yorkshire – May 2014 (Revisit 2)
Welcome to the derelict Terry’s Chocolate Factory aka The Chocolate works… My 3rd trip to see the titanic staircase at this abandoned Chocolate Factory, thankfully not a lot of change at this place. The staircase is still untouched by the contractors, although I don’t expect it will be long before significant works begin here.
Urbex: Château Du Cavalier, France – May 2014 (revisit)
The majestic abandoned Château Du Cavalier sits in the middle of spiralling grounds surrounded by a large wall and metal fencing at the front. There isn’t a great deal of information that I can share on this place except the fact that it has been purchased by a businessman who is hoping to renovate the place…
Urbex: Château de Singes aka Castle of Monkeys aka Chateau la Folie, France – May 2014 (revisit)
There is not a lot of information on the abandoned Château de Singes, however since writing my previous report from the visit in March 2014 I have been told that the owner did not vacate quite as early as the 1970’s but that he actually resided here until 2012 when he went into a nursing home…
Urbex: Château de Carnelle, Somewhere, France – May 2014
The abandoned Château de Carnelle is a striking Castle designed for André Philippe Alfred Regnier, Duke of Massa. Utilised as a tuberculosis sanatorium and hospital the castle was finally closed in 1992…
Urbex: Le Sanatorium d’Aincourt, aka Fleurs de Ruine aka Sanatorium du Vexin, Somewhere, France – May 2014
This abandoned Sanatorium goes by many names, Le Sanatorium d’Aincourt, aka Fleurs de Ruine aka Sanatorium du Vexin and lies crumbling in a forest of pine trees next to a new development which rendered the old sanatoriums redundant…
Urbex: Château des Faisans, Somewhere, France – May 2014
Welcome to the enchanting abandoned Château des Faisans. This beautiful castle which sits derelict in a large grounds was a pleasure to explore. We arrived early morning, the first stop on the “Chasing Brunas Tour”…
Urbex: Sheffield Crown Court, South Yorkshire – May 2014 (revisit 3)
The abandoned Sheffield Crown Courts aka Sheffield Old Town Hall stands in centre of Sheffield, England. In the 1990s, these courts moved to new premises, and since at least 1997 to present, the building remains disused. Check out what’s inside…
Urbex: IM Power Station Cooling Towers, Belgium – May 2014
The abandoned IM Power station Cooling Tower. This place has been on the to do list for ages but its always one location that gets bumped for other spots on our trip… finally we got round to seeing it. Sat over the water from the main buildings of the power station the cooling tower is gigantic…