Abandoned London tube station. Thanks to those who went before.
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Tag Archives: Styru
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Night Boat to Chard
Enough time had passed since the Slightly Cross Tunnel trips with memories of roof collapses, unstable walls and wader-sucking gloop. The second tunnel section of the long-forgotten Taunton Chard canal had to be investigated. Styru and I supped a pint in … Continue reading
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Sub T
Taunton has an underworld – who’d have thought it! The newly-christened Law and Order culvert (owing to the pillars of the establishment under which it passess) is only short, but packs in several different features along it’s length. A first … Continue reading
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A mine by the sea
One of the highlights of an excellent little Cornish tin mine that is accessible at various points in a sea cliff.
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Preposterous Underworld
Sub Depot 3 Monkton Farleigh was the largest of the WW2 Central Ammunition Depots of Wiltshire. Districts 19 and 20 remain unconverted to modern storage, and plenty of artefacts have survived the years of vandalism and metal theft. Titular source
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This way to the Crown Jewels
Though we were 60 years too late!
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The Night Swimmer
An early recce on a winter’s night confirmed the possibilities, but on that occasion the water was too cold and our resolve was lacking. A small group of trusted friends, a starlit night, and a can of Pimms to celebrate success. The … Continue reading
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The “Slightly Cross” tunnel
Somerset’s answer to The Anger Tunnel. Slightly less enigmatic, but very photogenic. It’s also not a drain. A boat is needed for parts of the tunnel, and a puncture is more or less guaranteed. Beyond the initial collapse, the tunnel … Continue reading
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Camden Catacombs
A much anticipated voyage to the Camden underworld with Styru, and a memorable deflation of my untrustworthy boat.
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unsafe deposit
10,000 safe deposit boxes – and the keys! Many thanks to the Birmingham explorers for sharing this amazing discovery.
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The Three Culverteers
A brief diversion from the River Frome culvert underneath Bristol.
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A Miller’s Tale
That began in the 18th century and ended with investment from a Dragon. Surviving machines in the Spinning Block, Tonedale Mill, Wellington.