Once a bustling factory, the site in Walterclough Valley now stands in ruins. In 1905, Henry Victor Allen transformed the existing Halifax Glazed Brickworks into a producer of world-renowned… Read More

The Micklehurst line itself ceased regular operation in 1966. However, a short section remained in use to service the power station until its closure in 1979. Despite the demolition of the p… Read More

Hartshead served as a vital source of power for over five decades. By the time it closed its doors on October 29th, 1979.located near the village of Heyrod, Tameside,UK.... click here Read More

Werneth Tunnel, a 471-yard-long, straight passage, fell out of use in 2009. It formed part of the Oldham Loop railway line, connecting Manchester and Rochdale. A short cut led to the slightl… Read More

Mellor Mill: A Colossus of the Industrial RevolutionMarple, Greater Manchester, once housed a titan of the cotton industry: Mellor Mill (also known as Bottom's Mill). Built in 1793 by Samuel… Read More

Constructed in 1897, the Old Drill Hall on Rifle Street in Oldham's St. Mary's district served as a significant training facility for local volunteer forces. The building's distinctive caste… Read More

Wainhouse Terrace, a prominent feature in King Cross, Halifax, boasts a rich history and architectural significance. Listed as Grade II... click here Read More

Deep beneath the unassuming landscape of St. Helens, and     south of the village of Crank, Merseyside, England, lies a  labyrinthine network known as Crank Caverns. Thes… Read More

Recent explore of the Turton ROC [Royal Observer Corp] who were originall attached to the Royal Airforce..Aircraft recognition and reporting (1925–1955) Nuclear warfare analysis and fa… Read More

Exploring a derelict site off Thomas Street in central Manchester, these cellars may have been part of the WW2 air raid shelter ...click here for more Read More

 Nestled amongst the industrial backdrop of Dukinfield,  Greater Manchester, stands a testament to a turbulent  era in English religious history: Dukinfield Old Hall Chapel. T… Read More

I explored this house, which was one of a previous explore by Chris who runs Razor Twisted Exploring.. This was on the 2nd November 2023...I dont have an extensive history of the house..&nbs… Read More

 Exploring Moss brook tunnel complex..The penstock is essentially a flood gate designed to manage the flow of the Moss Brook during periods of heavy flooding. It provides the ability to… Read More

During World War II, various structures and installations were established in and around the Rochdale area in England as part of the war effort. These structures played important roles in th… Read More

Sawley Abbey, located near Clitheroe in Lancashire, United Kingdom, has a rich history that dates back to the medieval period. Here is an overview of the history click here Read More

Click HereWerneth Music Rooms is a complex of derelict Grade II listed buildings described as the 'Conservatory in the Park' in the Historic Register of England under listing number: 1201653… Read More

Click Here Facit stone mine near Rochdale, once of of the key players in the north for providing flagstones, and other componenets in the construction industry in the 19th and early 20t… Read More

Perched above the scenic Hollingworth Lake in the semi-rural town of Littleborough, Rochdale, St Hilda's CE Mission also known as the 'Iron Church' stood as a beacon of community spirit for… Read More

 Click Here for moreScaithcliffe Hall, a once-grand mansion now nestled in a state of picturesque decay in the town of Todmorden. This now derelict historical landmark, with its hauntin… Read More

 The Gould Street Gas Works was a gas manufacturing plant located in Manchester, England. Originally built in 1824, the plant was operated by the Manchester Corporation Gas Department a… Read More

BAILEY MILL Founded in 1863 by two brothers, the site was expansive, due to their reputation for producing quality wool products over a period of 130 years.. The site was derelict for a whi… Read More

The site has two heavy anti-aircraft gun emplacements, a control building, ammunition depots, a garage and many other notable buildings. There is also a well maintained contemporary path up… Read More

 The tunnels are located on Mason Street, Edge Hill, Liverpool, and regarded as one of the largest subterranean networks in the UK .Meanwhile, for centuries, the tunnels had been buried… Read More

 Thanks to EmptyFootage..a Tameside based urbexer who found this hidden gem,,My self and DaftMonkey went there on the 9thOctober, thankfully despite the heavy rain we had over the last… Read More

Mayroyd Mill, Hebden BridgeStation Road, The original corn mill was built in 1429Click Here  Read More

More Images.The waterwheel was part of the power source for an early 19th Century paper and card mill...most of the location is overgrown and in sections is peppered with sinkholes Read More

click here for full pageLocated in the village of Wardle, 3 miles east of Rochdale Read More

Much of the mill was then pulled down and great quantities of the stonework taken away. Part of a wall still stands, as do the foundations of several buildings at either side of the walkway… Read More

Ashworth Mill, located  in Ashworth ValleyHeywood , Lancashire.Click To Page  Read More

        Located in between Hebden Bridge and Todmorden, Staups Mill was damaged by flooding in 1896.                   … Read More

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Situated near the western side of Limey Water valley, located northnear the village of Crawshaw Booth. The quarry is found at the top of Pinner Lane. The main access point is about 5min walk… Read More

Located near Mytholmroyd West Yorkshire.  In World War II an air-raid shelter was built to protect key workers, who operated the marshalling yard. The entrance has a steeped pre cast co… Read More

The Brinksway Caves, also known as Maggie's Caves, are a group of artificial caves located in Brinksway, by the River Mersey in Stockport. more images Read More

Extwistle Hall located near Briercliffe approximately 3 miles from Burnley. The Parker family, a prominent family at that time, built the hall in the 16th Century in 1585 in the Tudor style… Read More

 Radcliffe Tower is the only surviving part of a manor house in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester (historically in Lancashire). It is a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Monument. Cli… Read More

Located close to Yeadon,West Yorkshire, primary role was to defend  Leeds  and also Yeadon airfield, which lies just under 2 km to the south.Click here for report and images&n… Read More

Round Barn Quarry, is another example of one of the many stone mines located around east Lancashire.click here  Read More

 Lodge Mill, Middleton, Greater Manchester..due to recent events, more images on this page.Click Here Read More

Castle Carr stood above Luddenden Dean – beyond Booth, above the Calder Valley. It was built for Captain Joseph Priestly Edwards. Construction began on the mock Tudor / Norman castle i… Read More

Click Here Situated near the village of Littleborough, Lancashire, UK...Closed since the 1960s and despite several applications to demolish it, all have failed due to the locals opposin… Read More

Built in 1801 Edenwood mill, has been empty since 2001.Recent explore with CurbexUKMore Images                           … Read More

St Thomas a'BecketUniquely, Heptonstall has two churches within one graveyard. At the centre of the village are the ruins of the Church of St Thomas a' Becket, built between 1256 and 1260… Read More

Located, 4 miles from Halifax and 16 miles from Rochdale. Integrated as part of a nature trail,These brick and concrete structures were built around 1940.Click here Read More

The Fairy Holes comprise a complex of gritstone caves near the summit of Alderman’s Hill to the north-west of Dovestone Reservoir.The nearest town is Greenfield.More Images  Read More

The Dodge Hill deep level shelter is one of three deep level air raid shelters in Stockport, which were dug into the red sandstone on which the town centre stands on. Click for more ima… Read More

Located between Rochdale and Heywood and situated at the bottom of a densely wooded valley, and close to the banks of the river Roch.Link to page  Read More

Nestled within the woods in Hardcastle Craggs near Heptonstall/ Hebden Bridgethe caves are described as a fissure/boulder cave formed in gritstone. " border="0" data-original-height="12… Read More

  In a recent collaboration with Martin Zero, we filmed the full course of the tunnel..Overview from https://archaeologytea.wordpress.com/Excavations outside the entrance of t… Read More

CurbexUKBased in North Manchester, has a collection of diverse locations across the country subscribe to his YouTube Channel I visit Wales with @Exploring with Jake to take a look around the… Read More

Dig Rochdale 2021As part of the Rochdale Town Hall restoration project, Salford Archaeology conducted a project in excavating the car park, in Town Hall Square and Packer St. It is believed… Read More