TAKE NOTHING BUT PHOTOS LEAVE NOTHING BUT FOOTPRINTS

It all started with Hospitals and peeling paint, then came tall buildings, industry and rust. Then came the mines. Where to next?

I can’t say I ever planned it this way, I was sucked in, you could say. The need for decay and the thirst for the adrenaline rush remains, but is quenched with the hardcore pursuits of mines, hospitals, underground tunnels and industrial infrastructure.

This is where I will give you an insight into the world of urban exploration or urbex as is commonly known. I frequentley travel with other explorers in search of derelict, forgotten and abandoned hospitals, mines, factories, asylums, workshops and many other locations.


The philosophy is simple "Take nothing but photos, Leave nothing but footprints"

Regret nothing but the things you chose not to do. Push your boundaries

Westwood Quarry, Bradford On Avon

This structure began as a tunnel system in a quarry. During the Second World war it served two purposes; one section housed national treasures of great value. It was rumoured that the Crown Jewels were kept here with the area totally secure and even boasting one of the earliest smoke detectors. This area is now not accessible. Another area was used for the building of Royal Enfield motor cycles. The people who worked in both sections used a common entrance.


The Enfield section used for the motorbikes was one of the 'Shadow' factories protecting vital war efforts from bombing. Short Brothers, Rover and Enfield were the three main underground factories. They are known to us now as Shorts, Drakelowe, and Enfield. Enfield was still in use until the beginning of the 90's.

At some stage part of the quarry was used as a mushroom factory.
the quarry is split into two parts one part is owned and used by Wansdyke Security for secure storage and the other part is used by Hanson.