Urban exploring
Ever walked past an abandoned hospital or disused factory and wondered what was inside? Of course you have - its human nature.
But if you would like to do more than just think about it, have a look at Simon Cornwell's website on urban exploring. The site documents Simon's journeys into mental asylums, old hospitals and buildings across the UK. He sees his pictures as a historical account of the buildings.
For some inexplicable reason, I like walking around old derelict sites and buildings. There's aspects of urban decay I find interesting, whilst I enjoy the freedom of 'not having to stick to the tour.' You can wonder off where your heart takes you.
When looking back after these buildings have long gone, when drab housing estates sit on the same land, will people then care that the pictures were taken without the permission of their absent owners or the blessing of the totally unimaginative trusts and associations which supposedly look after them? I think not.
