Monthly Archives: March 2016

Holly Lodge Girls College, Liverpool

Holly Lodge Girls’ College, Liverpool

A college in Liverpool that started out as a large house and was subsequently extended. The college closed in 2015 and was used as a film set.

Theatre Royal, Hyde

Theatre Royal, Hyde

The Theatre Royal in Hyde opened in 1902 and was later converted for use as a cinema. It closed in 1993 and has stood disused ever since.

Cockerill-Sambre Coke Works Power Station, Charleroi, Belgium

Cockerill-Sambre “Blue” Power Plant, Charleroi, Belgium

A power station for a large steel-works in Belgium with a huge array of turbines, all of differing ages and designs.

Danilo / Cannon Cinema, Hinckley

Danilo / Cannon Cinema, Hinckley, UK

The Danilo Cinema opened in 1936 in Hinckley. It was a popular attraction until its closure in 1993 and the main screen has stood decaying ever since.

Knitting Factory, Italy

Knitting Factory, Italy

An abandoned textile factory in Italy with rows of sewing machines and work stations

Doughty House, Richmond Hill, UK

Doughty House, Richmond, UK

A large mansion in Richmond with an impressive staircase and wrought iron gates. The house also includes an impressive art gallery.

Central Electrique Ohm, Power Station, Belgium

Central Electrique Ohm Power Station, Belgium

A small power plant in Belgium that houses three classic turbines from the early 1900s. The turbine hall has been restored to a high standard.