Decay

2017-2018

urbex photography Work from 2017–18 exploring the remains of Welsh industry. Factories, machinery and post-industrial spaces photographed as they shifted from work to silence, showing what lingers after production ends.

Decaying concrete walkway with rusted railings, surrounded by stagnant water and industrial debris inside an abandoned site. cwm coke works
Close-up view of concrete silos and rusted metal stair structures, partially obscured by overgrown trees beneath a clear blue sky ash olion
ash olion. Derelict office with broken desks, scattered debris, peeling walls, lit by faint daylight through grimy windows. cwm coke works
Upward view of a towering industrial building with rusted pipework partially reclaimed by climbing greenery. cwm coke works beddau urbex
Disused railway tracks overgrown with vegetation, surrounded by decaying industrial buildings.  cwm coke works beddau urbex
Tall rusted industrial tower with cylindrical tanks and metal framework, standing against a bright blue sky  cwm coke works beddau ash olion
Rusted elevated walkway and metal structures in an abandoned industrial site, lit by warm late-day sunlight. cwm coke works beddau ash olion
Upward view of a massive concrete industrial building with an elevated conveyor bridge extending above it. cwm coke works beddau. ash olion
Long brick industrial building with rows of shattered windows and a rusted metal beam jutting outward
Dimly lit industrial room with large circular machinery covered in rust and debris, fading into darkness.  cwm coke works beddau. ash olion
Row of massive rusted industrial boilers inside a derelict factory hall, scattered with rubble and peeling paint. cwm coke works beddau
Rusted industrial control panel surrounded by debris, with pipes and machinery visible in the background. cwm coke works beddau 
ash olion
Close-up of a damaged, handwritten ledger sheet inside an abandoned building, its ink smudged and edges stained. cwm coke works beddau wales
Stack of rusted metal filing cabinets placed against a concrete block wall, surrounded by weeds. cwm coke works beddau wales.
Weathered industrial building with bent corrugated metal roofing and faded signs pointing to a fire station and first aid centre  cwm coke
Old rusted gas cylinder standing alone on cracked, overgrown ground in an abandoned site. cwm coke works beddau wales.
Large rusted metal storage tank marked with faded lettering, partially hidden by surrounding greenery. cwm coke works beddau wales.
Partially collapsed industrial machinery rising above thick overgrowth under a bright sky with scattered clouds. cwm coke works beddau
Crumbling industrial buildings surrounded by overgrown vegetation beneath a dark, cloud-filled sky. cwm coke works beddau. derelict abandon
Overgrown road leading toward tall industrial structures and rusted pipework, framed by dense vegetation under a grey sky. cwm coke works
Dirty, half-empty Fairy liquid bottle sitting on a grimy countertop inside an abandoned building. cwm coke works beddau
ash olion Dark industrial entrance with vertical metal bars, surrounded by peeling walls, exposed pipes, and a faded instruction sign above
ash olion Elevated view of long rusted industrial pipes stretching across an overgrown landscape beneath a cloudy sky. cwm coke works beddau
Wide view of a decaying industrial plant with rusted pipes and structures sprawling across a landscape slowly being overtaken cwm coke works
ash olion. View down a rusted metal walkway enclosed by steel beams, overlooking long industrial pipes. cwm coke works beddau
ash olion.Network of rusted metal pipes and railings overlooking an overgrown industrial site reclaimed by vegetation. cwm coke works
Shadowy industrial corridor with beams of light cutting through the darkness, revealing rusted metal structures coal conveyor cwm coke works
Interior of a decaying coal conveyor with rusted beams and shattered roofing, leading into darkness. cwm coke works ash olion
Abandoned square building with broken windows surrounding an overgrown central courtyard, set against rolling hills. hoover factory merthyr
Crumbling multi-storey building overtaken by vegetation, with broken roofs, exposed brickwork, and shattered windows mountain ash hospital
Long abandoned corridor framed by repeating stone arches, with debris covering the floor and bright greenery visible at the far end.
Wide view of a decaying courtyard surrounded by empty stone buildings, with rubble and debris scattered  mountain ash hospital
View through a darkened window frame looking out onto a courtyard of derelict stone buildings under an overcast sky. mountain ash hospital
ash olion Decaying restroom with cracked paint, broken fixtures, and a damaged toilet bowl lit by soft natural light.
Low-angle close-up of a crumbling brick wall with scattered rubble and peeling paint in an abandoned building
Weathered blue metal door marked with a faded warning sign, its surface rusted and partially open into a dark industrial interior ash olion
Exterior of derelict cwm coke works with metal cladding and narrow windows, viewed from below alongside pipes and scaffolding. ash olion
Rusty metal chair in the centre of a decaying industrial room, surrounded by peeling walls, debris, and broken windows. ash olion