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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 3h

🔥The Kings Hall Methodist Church, in Southall (London). Built in 1916, left abandoned in 2013, and lost to a devastating fire in 2026. This place has now been erased, and only photos remain. I was lucky enough to explore inside in 2022; although decaying, this […] [Original post on mstdn.social]

A wide-angle view of a grand, abandoned circular hall with a blue domed ceiling and decaying rows of seats.

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 23h

🏰 Chateau de la Poupeliere in Normanby, France. I took this photo of the chateau in its abandoned condition a few years ago. Another classic spot, now under renovation (perhaps completed by now!) #Chateau #Renovation #Photography #Abandoned #France #Explore #LostPlace

A grand, abandoned chateau hall featuring a high, vaulted red-brick ceiling, a large stone fireplace, and checkered floor.

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/10/2026

🆕🧱🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 New location feature: Porth Wen Brickworks, Wales An abandoned Victorian firebrick factory on the picturesque coastline of Anglesey, Wales. These ruins stand at the edge of a secluded cove, the brick and stone structures slowly falling into the Irish […] [Original post on mstdn.social]

orth Wen Brickworks, Anglesey Wales, shows Victorian industrial ruins with brick kilns and tall chimneys on a grassy slope with hills in the background.

A large, heavily rusted industrial wheel, part of old machinery, stands against a brick wall and green foliage.

Two large circular brick kilns frame a tall central chimney with grass between them

This photo shows the ruined brick boiler house with three large rusty boilers and furnace openings. The site is partially overgrown

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/10/2026

🧱🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿New #Patreon early access upload! Join me as I explore the ruins of an old brickworks on the coast of North Wales. See the photos and read the full article before anyone else. Love my photos? My supporters help me keep my website live, software […] [Original post on mstdn.social]

A scenic photo shows overgrown brickworks ruins. A tall brick chimney stands among crumbling buildings, with hills covered in yellow gorse under a bright sky. Text reads: Early Access - A stroll to old brickworks ruins on the North Wales Coast. 7 images. Obsidian Urbex Photography

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/10/2026

🖊️🚫 Wrong answers only! What is this huge mysterious machine? A large ring surrounds it, connected to a maze of pipes. Share your creative story! PSA - I know what it is, but I am bored and feeling silly. Have some fun, go wild 😉 #StoryTelling #Photography #Creativity

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/10/2026

🏚️An abandoned house somewhere in rural England, largely untouched since its last occupant left. The house features a traditional vintage English bedroom. The decor is a mix of 1940s/1950s items. There are numerous clocks and pocket watches, as well as a […] [Original post on mstdn.social]

An abandoned bedroom features a wooden bed, vintage nightstand, and distressed wallpaper, with a chamber pot resting under the bed.

An abandoned room features a vintage Hoover vacuum cleaner and two large wooden console televisions with pink and white screens.

A dusty, vintage sewing machine and alarm clock rest on a table against floral wallpaper.

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/09/2026

🤩 Barnfind jackpot! These colourful vintage 1920s/1930s Citroens sat rusting in an old warehouse, surrounded by moss and ferns. Which one would you save? #Photography #ClassicCars #Citroen #Barnfind #WeirdCarMastodon #Cars #Rust

Two vintage, rusty Citroën cars, one blue and one yellow, sit in an overgrown abandoned warehouse.

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/09/2026

👻 After three visits, I still get goosebumps as I push open the heavy doors and step inside once more. This spectacular control room was built in the 1920s in Art Deco style. Natural light enters through an immense central skylight. Levers, switches, and dials […] [Original post on mstdn.social]

An abandoned Art Deco power plant control room features a grand domed skylight illuminating vintage control panels. A central structure and metal railings are also visible.

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 28/09/2026

A lonely red beetle abandoned in an old garage, somewhere in Belgium. Would you rescue her and take her for one more joy ride? 🇧🇪🚗🌿 #Photography #VW #Beetle #Abandoned #Barnfind #Volkswagen #VWBeetle #ClassicCar

An old red VW beetle car sits in an old abandoned garage. Ferns grow on the walls and ceiling

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 27/09/2026

🎭 Bringing down the house. A collapsing theatre I explored a few years ago, somewhere in Italy #Italy #Photography #Urbex #Architecture #LostPlaces

Wide shot of an abandoned theater's grand interior, showing a collapsed stage, damaged balconies, and ornate decay

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/09/2026

Industrial ruins, a delightful mixture of shapes and shadows. Some look like faces; some look like animals. What shapes and forms does your unique imagination see in these scenes? #Photography #Ruins #Industry #Abandoned #Rust #Urbex #UrbanExploration

Abandoned industrial machinery viewed through a broken window. A large blue engine and turbine sit in a decaying brick building.

An abandoned Sinter Plant at Cockerill-Sambre-Ougree Ironworks, featuring a massive, triangular suction fan and decaying industrial structures.

A wide view of a severely rusted, abandoned industrial interior features a large circular boiler and thick pipes on a metal grating floor.

An atmospheric interior shot of an industrial space with a large fan letting light in, casting shadows on the grate floor.

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/09/2026

🗓️ Beautiful Abandoned Places Calendar 2027 pre-orders are now open! 💙 📷 12 photos from my #AbandonedPlaces adventures this year. 🗺️Amazing locations: England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Germany, Sloakia, Hungary 🎁Great Christmas gift #photography lovers 🌟15% […] [Original post on mstdn.social]

A promotional image displays two 'Beautiful Abandoned Places' 2027 calendars with a 'Super-Early Bird Offer 15% Off (order before 31st October)'. One calendar shows a decaying staircase, the other an old car. Text: Super-Early Bird Offer 15% Off (order before 31st October), BEAUTIFUL ABANDONED PLACES, CALENDAR 2027, A Collection from Obsidian Urbex Photography, MARCH 2027.

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This infographic promotes the "Beautiful Abandoned Places Calendar 2027," showcasing the April page with an abandoned pool. It highlights features like photo quality, context captions, and space for notes.

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/09/2026

The ruins of Falcon Works, located in Hanley (Stoke-on-Trent, England). Demolition work started on this Grade II Listed building last year. Soon after, work was halted while investigations were done due to concerns the historic kiln had been damaged. #Hanley #StokeOnTrent #History #Pottery

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 24/09/2026

The once top-secret abandoned bomb facility hidden in an old slate mine. Step inside the subterranean labyrinth of Llanberis Bomb Store, Wales. In the 1930s the slate quarry became a vast RAF munitions store. In January 1942, the roof collapsed burying 14,000 […] [Original post on mstdn.social]

An overgrown view of the abandoned Llanberis Bomb Store in Wales, featuring concrete tunnels and a large open area.

An abandoned underground concrete bunker, likely an old munitions store, features a prominent rusted industrial lift mechanism.

An abandoned RAF bomb store features a row of concrete arches overgrown with plants and colorful graffiti,

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/09/2026

📦 How's your week going? Bit quiet this week on my feed, apologies guys! In the middle of moving house, and waving goodbye to England. Next stop: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Random self portrait of myself hanging out in an abandoned prison in Germany earlier this year […] [Original post on mstdn.social]

girl hanging from bars in corridor. heavy wooden doors line the corridor. it is an abandoned prison

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/09/2026

🎢 Abandoned rollercoasters from around the world! Once excited, screams filled the air. Now they are rusting and silent. Do you love rollercoasters, or are they not your idea of fun? #ThemePark #Rollercoaster #Photography #Abandoned #LostPlaces #Explore #Fun

An abandoned rollercoaster track curves past into the mouth of an overgrown blue cat-face

A desolate, rusty rollercoaster named "Jet Star" stands under a grey sky, surrounded by overgrown trees

An abandoned wooden roller coaster track is heavily overgrown with dense green foliage and trees under an overcast sky. The decaying structure is nearly consumed by nature.

An abandoned, rusty roller coaster structure stands against a clear blue sky, partially obscured by green foliage.

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/09/2026

A beautiful abandoned ballroom in Georgia, built during the Soviet period. There are tales that Joseph Stalin himself danced on the polished wooden floors here on more than one occasion. #Photography #Soviet #History #Abandoned #Travel

An opulent, abandoned ballroom from the Soviet era, featuring high ceilings, large windows, and decorative gold and cream accents.

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/09/2026

⛪ An abandoned chapel, somewhere in the north of France. A large timber frame supports a collapsing ceiling; it now bears the weight of the stone arch and the roof above. A small sapling grows from the ground in front of the altar. By some miracle nature has […] [Original post on mstdn.social]

chapel with wooden supports holding up ceiling

close up of altar with plants growing infront

close up view of front of church with altar

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 18/09/2026

Rotting ballroom and roadside inn, for decades she was one of the main social venues in Gärtitz, Germany. Demolished around 2022. #Germany #Photography #History #Abandoned #LostPlaces #EastGermany #Urbex #UrbanExploration

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 18/09/2026

Lancaster Moor Hospital; now renovated into apartments 📷 Zenit-E 🔎 Prinzflex 135mm 🎞️ Kodak Ultramax #35mm Lancaster, England #Kodak #FilmPhotography #Ultramax #Photography

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/09/2026

🏈 The old Rubber Bowl stadium in Akron, Ohio. When I visited a few years ago, demolition had already begun and the seating was being stripped out. Now it is just an empty bowl-shaped depression, and another piece of history has been lost. #Akron #Ohio #History […] [Original post on mstdn.social]

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/09/2026

Mural on the old Littlewoods Pools Building 📷 Zenit-E 🔎 Mir-1b 37mm 🎞️ Kodak Ultramax #35mm Liverpool, England #Kodak #FilmPhotography #Ultramax #Photography #Liverpool #Graffiti #StreetArt

graffiti of car crashing out of a burning building, painted into a white wall

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/09/2026

An abandoned Roman Catholic church in northern England. Constructed in the 1960s during a period of transition within the Catholic Church, the design features contemporary architecture and beautiful glasswork. On the western wall, a dalle de verre features […] [Original post on mstdn.social]

An overhead view of an abandoned church interior with a vast, peeling blue dome ceiling. Rows of wooden pews line the left, leading to an altar with a red carpet.

a vast, colorful stained-glass window on the right wall, casting vibrant patterns on the floor. A simple wooden cross hangs on the opposite wall.

A monochrome urbex photo of an abandoned church, featuring a baptismal font centered before tall, light-filled windows

An abandoned church interior features rows of pews, a blue domed ceiling with a chandelier, and an altar area.

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/09/2026

🌈⛪Rainbow chapel! The decay in this abandoned Welsh chapel is quite colourful. This was the first chapel photo I took, way back in 2015 but still one of my favourites. #Photography #Wales #Chapel #Rainbow #Decay #AbandonedPlaces #Welsh

An abandoned church interior with rows of wooden pews leading to a moss-covered altar. Peeling paint and natural decay are visible throughout the space.

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026

📜 Fine Décor Wallcoverings factory, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire. This factory closed after 150 years manufacturing quality wallpaper. The site was demolished in 2021. Luckily, I managed to sneak in to get some documentation photos before it was levelled […] [Original post on mstdn.social]

An abandoned wallpaper factory hall features rows of large, rusty printing machines

A large blue industrial cutting machine stands central in an abandoned factory, with stacks of material nearby

Two symmetrical industrial machines from an abandoned wallpaper factory, with control panels featuring dials and levers.

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/09/2026

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/09/2026

An old synagogue in Romania. A beautiful yet sombre disused place of worship that has stood sentinel for more than a century. Now its doors are closed and its facade is crumbling with the passage of time. #Romania #History #Synagogue #Photography

An ornate, decaying synagogue interior features a large Star of David on its painted ceiling. A bimah is central, surrounded by pews and balconies

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/09/2026

🧸 There is something about a children's teddy bear, left alone in an abandoned place. This one I found inside an abandoned chateau in France, patiently waiting for his owners to return. Let's name them! What do you think they are called? #TeddyBear #Abandoned […] [Original post on mstdn.social]

An abandoned chateau corridor features a faded yellow teddy bear on a red upholstered chair. Red drapes line the decaying hallway.

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/09/2026

🆕🏛️ New location feature: New Parliament House (Old Royal High School), Scotland The UK government bought the site in the 1970s, planning to house the proposed Scottish Assembly here. The failed 1979 devolution referendum left the building in limbo. In 2026 […] [Original post on mstdn.social]

A wide-angle view of a grand, abandoned Scottish debate chamber, featuring tiered, curved wooden benches and an ornate ceiling

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/09/2026

🖤🤍🎞️ Monochrome tones. A collection of abandoned cars that I have photographed on black and white 35mm film. Are you curious about film photography? Ask me your questions in the comments. #FilmPhotography #35mm #Cars

A black and white photograph captures an abandoned classic Mini car, heavily overgrown with foliage in a dense forest.

Black and white photo of an old 1930s car in the forest

The front of a car looks out from overgrowth. Black and white photo

Black and white photo of a Citroen, abandoned in the woods. The front is pressed against a tree

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/09/2026

🏰 Château Secession, an abandoned chateau in France that appears filled with relics. Enigmatic and atmospheric, right? Well, not quite. The collection seems to be a hobbyist's personal trove of cheap props and tat, rather than priceless artefacts. For example […] [Original post on mstdn.social]

A derelict room in an abandoned chateau displays a cannon, Canadian flag, and a Union Jack and other interesting looking items

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 11/09/2026

Abandoned Hillman Super Minx 📷 Zenit-E 🔎 Mir-1b 37mm 🎞️ Kodak Ultramax #35mm England #Kodak #FilmPhotography #Ultramax #Photography

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026

🆕🏛️ A few years ago, I explored the Old Royal High School in Edinburgh, Scotland. For 140 years it served as a grammar school. Later in the 1970s, it was re-fitted to become the future house of Scottish Parliament. The impressive building was never used and sat […] [Original post on mstdn.social]

Historic hall with tiered wooden seating and balcony, before renovation. Text: "New Location Inside Old Royal High School (New Parliament Building) in Edinburgh, before renovation Sunday 8pm (UK)".

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 11/09/2026

Decaying staircase in a long-abandoned villa that overlooks a picturesque lake. Somewhere in Italy, lost to time. #Photography #Italy #LostPlaces #Abandoned #Ruins #Stairs

A grand, decaying staircase inside an abandoned Italian villa, with walls heavily overgrown by green moss and algae.

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 10/09/2026

This 1920s Art Deco crematorium in Romania served the country's secular minority until it was closed in the 1990s. During the Romanian Communist party rule, crematoriums became the state-sanctioned funeral method of the Soviet-backed regime (as well as a […] [Original post on mstdn.social]

An abandoned hall shows extensive decay, with a peeling black ceiling and patterned tiled floor. A yellow utility cart rests in the foreground, leading to a raised platform.

A weathered 1920s crematorium exterior in Romania, featuring a grand dome and surrounding trees under a clear blue sky.

An abandoned and decaying room features peeling walls, a crucifix on a stone altar, and a patterned window. Dark curtains hang on the left.

A dusty, abandoned room with peeling walls features a wooden workbench and shelves of old containers.

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026

RIP Thomas the Tank Engine. A rusting abandoned steam train, left in a decaying depot. I wonder what the original paint colour was; now not a trace remains. #SteamTrain #Rust #Photography #Explore #Travel #Trains #Locomotive

A rusty, abandoned steam locomotive is partially hidden by lush green plants inside a decaying industrial building.

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/09/2026

🚗🏕️ Out of Office. BRB, AFK! I am off again on another adventure exploring lost places! This week I am over in Ireland, hitting the road and wild camping in the forests. Catch you all when I get back, hope you have an amazing week. 💙🙏 #Explore #Travel […] [Original post on mstdn.social]

Inside a derelict bus, a person with blue hair peeks over a worn seat, capturing the essence of exploring lost places. The windows are grimy, and rows of old seats line the abandoned interior.

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/09/2026

🌄 Twilight Years Care Home, an abandoned and collapsing residence for senior citizens. Somewhere in England. #England #Story #Photography #Abandoned #Forgotten #Decay #LostPlaces

An abandoned small room in an English care home, with vines over the fireplace and leaves on the floor. Beds, wardrobes, and a red armchair furnish the space.

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/09/2026

Beam me up! 🖖 These chairs in this grand hall definitely give off some serious Star Trek bridge vibes. Which USS Enterprise does it remind you of? This self-portrait from a crazy adventure a few years ago. This space is now under renovation, which reminded me I […] [Original post on mstdn.social]

An empty, ornate assembly hall features tiered wooden seating and a raised platform with a portrait. A balcony lines the upper walls and a detailed ceiling overhead. A girl with blue hair sits in a chair at the far side of the room

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Obsidian Urbex Photography @obsidianurbex.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/09/2026

Queens Stores, an abandoend sail makers 📷 Zenit-E 🔎 Mir-1b 37mm 🎞️ Kodak Ultramax #35mm Liverpool, England #Kodak #FilmPhotography #Ultramax #Photography

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