Worst Places to Live + derelict buildings + other fascinating urban architecture + brutalism

[GinAg (39)]

Has the Prague TV tower graced this thread yet?

Also: upside down house in Brighton

Is that recent? (Brighton House).

 

[Tisch]

Is that recent? (Brighton House).

Fairly I think. The last 18 months or so I think?

 

[jyxz]

Buzludzha Monument is my current obsession

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buzludzha_monument

 

[rhythmbandit]

Looks like the lair of a supervillain.

 

[GinAg (39)]

That's an old Yugoslav Parliament isn't it? Absolute classic.

 

[lolly]

Buzludzha Monument is my current obsession

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buzludzha_monument

That wikipedia article references https://www.europanostra.org/, which is one I've bookmarked now, thanks.

 

[Kate]

Oh I saw that in an in-flight magazine once and I SO want to go

 

[Zu]

ACHTUNG BRUTALISTS AND HAUNTED INTERNET GHOULS

Accidentally ended up in Silvertown earlier on one of my ad hoc Industrial East walks AS YOU DO and am thrilled to report that the so-called redevelopment of the majestic Millennium Mills appears to have come to nothing, at least thus far. It’s as much of a beautiful, overpowering wreck as ever, so I presume that the workpersons have died falling through holes in the floors or been eaten by ghosts

 

[GinAg (39)]

ACHTUNG BRUTALISTS AND HAUNTED INTERNET GHOULS

Accidentally ended up in Silvertown earlier on one of my ad hoc Industrial East walks AS YOU DO and am thrilled to report that the so-called redevelopment of the majestic Millennium Mills appears to have come to nothing, at least thus far. It’s as much of a beautiful, overpowering wreck as ever, so I presume that the workpersons have died falling through holes in the floors or been eaten by ghosts

pics please!

 

[GinAg (39)]

I love abandoned factories. Pure urban desolation.

 

[Lucille]

Ooooh I’m totally going to pay it a visit this week!

 

[Lucille]

What’s the best way to get there @Zu-Klara ?!?

 

[Zu]

What’s the best way to get there @Zu-Klara ?!?

Pontoon Dock DLR

Although I quite enjoy the walk from Hackney and GRITTY VIEWS en route

 

[Zu]

It’s fenced off so don’t expect to get too close but it’s huge anyway

 

[Kate]

Pictures from AT LEAST ONE OF YOU PLEASE

 

[Zu]

 

[Tisch]

@Lucille @Zu-Klara is this a mini MOOP MEET? Have fun guyzz!

 

[Zu]

I didn’t take any new pictures as I already have loads and it looks almost exactly the same as it did a year ago, at least from the angle from which I was looking at it

 

[Zu]

@Lucille It’s also worth crossing that weird bridge with the lift - you‘ll see which one I mean when you get there and have a look around - to see Les Mills from the other side of the water

 

[Lucille]

I’ll report back in the week with HOT PICS.

 

[Zu]

Don‘t forget to have a look around the ExCel Hospital while you’re there and post some horny pics of the PLAGUE PITS

 

[GinAg (39)]

Sadly my town has already built over all the urban decay and moved rapidly on to green space. Pretty sure the castle would be student accommodation if they had the chance.

I never did get to explore the enormous abandoned lunatic asylum, before the developers got hold. It was an urban explorers favourite.

Although the abandoned cinema is tempting.

 

[GNL]

I'd love to go urban exploring but none of my friends are willing to trespass and I fear I'd get trapped and DIE alone.

 

[Zu]

Oh my fear is being thrown in prison

Here‘s a nice bit of pre-visit Silvertown history for @Lucille. Gives a general idea of the lovely atmosphere which prevails to this very day

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silvertown_explosion

 

[GinAg (39)]

Formally Essex! Christ London was pretty much a hamlet until 1964.

 

[Zu]

Silvertown legend and noted high class nitespot Cundy‘s sadly now a bulldozed memory as previously mentioned, so @Lucille won‘t even be able to pop in for a leg over, two grams of brown and her trademark port and lemon

 

[RJN]

@Zu-Klara you might appreciate Atlanta's signature active bear club/abandoned building combo

https://postimg.cc/qhCvTBB2

 

[Lucille]

BEARS MUST GET VERY HOT IN ATLANTA.

 

[Zu]

@Zu-Klara you might appreciate Atlanta's signature active bear club/abandoned building combo

https://postimg.cc/qhCvTBB2

And the KODAK signage!

 

[RJN]

BEARS MUST GET VERY HOT IT ATLANTA.

If they overheat they can head to the hospital directly across the street

 

[GNL]

You can own a water tower of your own in the middle of nowhere for just under £600k.

 

[ZenGiraffe]

You can own a water tower of your own in the middle of nowhere for just under £600k.

How is it 8 miles away from the nearest train station when there is literally a railway line running through the town?

 

[dmlaw]

How is it 8 miles away from the nearest train station when there is literally a railway line running through the town?

Beeching, I expect.

 

[Kate]

Anyone for a swift half here before we head over to Joanna Dee's for Moopy Karaoke next week?

 

[Kate]

omg I just looked it up and it's literally a 10 minute walk from Joanna Dee's What a CHARMING area of the city that must be.

 

[Kate]

We can even pick up some tinnies from Asda on the way.

 

[ZenGiraffe]

omg I just looked it up and it's literally a 10 minute walk from Joanna Dee's What a CHARMING area of the city that must be.

The East End of Glasgow has its, uhm, charms.

Thankfully I've rescued @COB and brought him southside (technically)

 

[COB]

I was about to say, that photo was taken about a five minute walk from my old flat

 

[COB]

Anyone for another stunning bit of Glasgow property? Pets, smokers AND DSS welcome!

 

[COB]

Call me a slum landlord all you like, at least my place has FLOORING