Monocrime

L and D © 2012 Edge City. All rights reserved.

The newly christened Law and Disorder culvert under Taunton. It’s not long but it does flow under two pillars of The Establishment. The first attempt was abandoned as the water level far exceeded wader height. It’s only proper culverteering when … Continue reading

Island Racing

Island Racing © 2011 Edge City. All rights reserved.

Limestone pavements below the Lilstock Royal Navy Aircraft Range.

Bunkerology 101

bunkerology © 2011 Edge City. All rights reserved.

A last minute field trip with a cast of many. Thanks to Big T for this one.

A mine by the sea

Contact shaft, Middle level © 2011 Edge City. All rights reserved.

One of the highlights of an excellent little Cornish tin mine that is accessible at various points in a sea cliff.

Adventures in Middle Earth

Bridge Two © 2011 Mark Tanner

The long-awaited chance to tackle the CRTT finally arrived.  In the company of Spungletumpet, Rigsby, Bigjobs and AndyJ, we rappelled, climbed, swung, tiptoed and hauled our way through the heart of the Moelwyn mountains from Croesor to Rhosydd. Mark Tanner took … Continue reading

The Wheel of Misfortune

wheel of Misfortune © 2011 Edge City. All rights reserved.

Delight at the discovery of a pretty unique slice of industrial archeology was muted after my tripod pitched forward and smashed my favourite lens.

The Glitter Mine

South south lode © 2011 Edge City. All rights reserved.

All that glisters is not gold; Often have you heard that told: Many a man his life hath sold But my outside to behold: Gilded tombs do worms enfold. The Merchant of Venice (Act II – Scene VII) Shakespeare

First Contact

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Behind the Red Door was a whole new world of giant fans, strip lights and electric buggies. As one door closed another opened and a further eight visits was to reveal all; slowly and deliciously we gorged on the “sublime … Continue reading

The glass ceiling

7 bridges © 2011 Edge City. All rights reserved.

Early morning over the capital, and for a short while, we were the highest two people in Europe. The sunrise viewing plan, as suggested by my super-enthusiastic companion seemed a little ambitious at the time, and once I’d recovered from … Continue reading