Juliet Wilkinson
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Derelict Northern Ireland - The Former HM Borstal
Borstal: "A custodian institution for young offenders" Recently sold for a mere £1.2 million, the site of the former HM Borstal is huge—covering 43 acres and with numerous buildings, including 27 homes and various outbuildings. The site, which was most recently owned by the Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS), was used as a prison officer training facility until 2015, and also housed the NIPS private museum and a dog training section, amongst other facilities. In 2016, due to budget pressures, the site was closed, listed for sale, and remained on the market until July 2018.
By Juliet Wilkinson6 years ago in Wander
Abandoned Belfast—'Parklands'
Parklands now: The site is eerily tranquil and calm despite its location, and nature has most definitely started to take over—not only were the cherry blossom trees which are dotted about the grounds flourishing during the writer's visit, ivy is gradually seeping into the vacant building. Birdsong has replaced the sounds of busy everyday life which must once have filled the area and this, along with the signs of nature thriving without limitations, is in stark contrast to the bleak look of the building itself.
By Juliet Wilkinson6 years ago in Photography
- Top Story - June 2018
7 Derelict Buildings of BelfastTop Story - June 2018
From schools to churches, shopping malls to hospitals, Belfast boasts a number of derelict sites that are "abandoned in plain sight." Several of such locations are detailed below, each of which is visible from main roads or public walkways.
By Juliet Wilkinson6 years ago in Wander
7 Quirky Sculptures of Belfast
Belfast: Host to an array of statues, memorials, and sculptures, each of which is a piece of outdoor public art in their own right and has a place in celebrating the cities’ rich local history. Here are seven of such sculptures, all of which are unusual or unconventional, that each local or visitor alike should see.
By Juliet Wilkinson6 years ago in Wander
Geocaching—the Global Treasure Hunt You Never Knew Existed...
So what is Geocaching? In a nutshell, Geocaching is an online game in which participants locate ‘caches’ using the Geocaching app, GPS, and clues. Caches contain a logbook which is signed and the player records the "find" in their app. Simple.
By Juliet Wilkinson6 years ago in Wander
- Top Story - April 2018
- Top Story - April 2018
Urban Exploration (Urbex): The 'Why'Top Story - April 2018
Urban exploration, simply put, is the exploration of buildings and places that have been "left behind" or abandoned, and are now in a state of dereliction and disrepair or ruin. Buildings visited range from stately homes to lowly farmhouses, hospitals and asylums, to factories and mills. Also popular are churches or other places of worship, hotels, schools, and even prisons—however, any built infrastructure lends potential.
By Juliet Wilkinson6 years ago in Photography