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# David Baker

abandoned places & exploration

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Urban Exploration Location History](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration-location-history) - Welcome to my journal, this is the place where I share photographic equipment reviews, people I have met, locations I have seen and any other types of stuff that may (or may not) be of interest... Please feel free to comment on anything, even if you do not like it - any type of constructive criticism
- [The History of Bessingham Manor (UK)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/location-history/residential-urban-exploration/the-history-of-bessingham-manor-uk) - Bessingham Manor has an amazing history in this graded area, we will cover the stories later in this article. When repairs went wrong, the decline of this manor house started. Seeing the building now highlights the significance of the damage. Three stories of flooring has collapsed, internal structure has failed and the roof is partly
- [The History of the Antwerpen Premetro Tram System (Belgium)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/location-history/industrial-urban-exploration/the-history-of-the-antwerpen-premetro-tram-system-belgium) - "In total, the premetro spans a 13.5 km long tunnel network. Of these, however, only 8.1 kilometers operated. The remaining 5.4 km (including a tunnel under the Turnhoutsebaan, named the 'Giant Pipe') will be kept but is not currently in use" In the Mid-1970s, Belgium was a wealthy country, with high investment into both the
- [The History of ECVB Power Plant (CEB, CEFB) (Belgium)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/location-history/industrial-urban-exploration/the-history-of-ecvb-power-plant-ceb-cefb-belgium) - "The Dutch translation of this name is the Elektrische Centralen voor Vlaanderen in Brabant or ECVB" When Société Centrale d'Electricité du Brabant started what is more commonly known as ECVB power plant, it contained 2 2000 kilowatt turbo alternators running at 3000rpm generating 3 phase current at 12,000 volts and 50 cycles. Steam was supplied
- [The History of Château de Noisy (Château Miranda) (Belgium)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/location-history/residential-urban-exploration/the-history-of-chateau-de-noisy-chateau-miranda-belgium) - Château de Noisy is a beautiful castle in the open lands of Belgium. The former 'holiday camp' is in a heavy state of disrepair and despite several offers, the owners refuse to sell it. It has suffered heavily from vandalism and the details from the interior have been removed to be used in another castle.
- [The History of Chateau Lumiere (France)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/location-history/residential-urban-exploration/the-history-of-chateau-lumiere-france) - In 1814, Napoleon nationalised the cultivation and sale of tobacco in France and it was at this time the Burrus family, who were winemakers from Dambach-la-Ville, fled Alsace and settled just on the border at Boncourt. As a farmer, Martin Burrus (1775-1830) first sold rolls of tobacco made by hand and smuggled them across the
- [The History of RAF Neatishead (UK)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/location-history/military-urban-exploration/the-history-of-raf-neatishead-uk) - As early as 1886, the discovery and development of Radar was under way beginning when, German physicist Heinrich Hertz showed that radio waves could be reflected from solid objects. Over the next eighteen years progress was slow globally until 1904 when German, Christian Huelsmeyer first used radio waves to detect the presence of distant metallic objects. In 1917 Nikola Tesla, the Serbian-American physicist outlined
- [The History of St. Andrews Asylum (Norfolk Lunatic Asylum Annexe) (UK)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/location-history/care-institution-urban-exploration/the-history-of-st-andrews-asylum-norfolk-lunatic-asylum-annexe-uk) - St. Andrews Asylum is also known as the Norfolk Lunatic Asylum Annexe. Its a vast complex arrangement of traditional H shaped buildings all linked with a straight trunk corridor. Its rumored that St. Andrews is only one of two original asylums that has a curved corridor. The main Norfolk County Asylum has been refurbished into luxury housing.
- [The History of Mundesley Hospital (Tuberculosis Sanatorium) (UK)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/location-history/care-institution-urban-exploration/history-mundesley-hospital-tuberculosis-sanatorium-uk) - Mundesley sanatorium was built in pre-fabricated sections made of timber, by Boulton and Paul ltd. It was the first large centre in England that had been built specifically for open-air treatment of the disease. However, due to its status as a private hospital, Mundesley could only offer treatment to wealthy patients. Mundesley had a post and telegraph office, and

## Pages

- [urban-exploration](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/) - The journey of abandoned, historically important places explored through the eyes of photographer, David Baker.
- [About David Baker](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/about-david-baker) - David Baker is a digital photographer based in Norfolk, United Kingdom. He has had his work featured in books, commissioned artworks in cinema, publishing and art institutes. Please feel free to contact me either directly by email or by other social media (links in the right side menu). Its very unusual for me to share

## Portfolio

- [Ospedale Salvini (Italy)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration-locations/ospedale-salvini-italy) - A magnificent former sanatorium built 1911 in Italy. The architecture is beautiful despite its state of decay. The most iconic part of location is the beautiful chapel, with grand structure and a magnificent domed ceiling. This former hospital is a credit to the beauty of Italian architecture.
- [Hospital Diablo (France)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration-locations/hospital-diablo-france) - In Altenberg, a renowned hospital centre beautifully nestled in the mountains of the col de Schlucht. The place served as a 4 star hotel in order to accommodate the German Emperor William 2 early last century. This place hospital was loaded with history and had the best conditions for thousands of patients. Due to government
- [Chateau Cinderella (Belgium)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration-locations/chateau-cinderella-belgium) - Chateau Cinderella or Chateau Cense au Bois was a former high class restaurant and party location situated in Belgium. This beautiful chateau ran into financial difficulties and was forced to close. Multiple investors have made cases to buy the chateau with one running rehab centers in the country including the Thermae Boetfort Melsbroek and Thermae
- [Chateau des Singes (France)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration-locations/chateau-des-singes-france) - Chateau de Singes (Chateau la Folie) is an abandoned mansion in France with a beautiful staircase as the feature of this old castle. Falling into disrepair led to the eventual abandonment of this chateau. Whilst the decor is beautiful, this castle is strangely built with the width being only one room wide, this is typical
- [Maison Muhle (Luxembourg)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration-locations/maison-muhle-luxembourg) - Masion Muhle was a small millers home located in Luxembourg. This beautiful house was made up of small rooms, each decorated with the remnants of previous owners. The main living room was laid out like the owners still lived there. Upstairs was the milling area, filled with bundles of newspapers dating back before 1978. This
- [RAF Neatishead (UK)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration-locations/raf-neatishead-uk) - Part of the former 'Chain Home' defence system in the UK, RAF Neatishead played a important role in World Wars and through the Cold War. The station motto was Caelum Tuemur, meaning "We Watch over the Sky". The station crest depicts the lowered head of a horned bull and relates to the origins of the
- [Manoir Colimacon (France)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration-locations/manoir-colimacon-france) - Manoir Colimacon is a 19th Century mansion in France. Its been abandoned since a dispute between a farmer and the owner, the main subject of rights to pass and grazing of the farmers sheep around the mansion. This location is also known as “Manoir Joachim Kroll”, “Manoir Beauty” or “Manoir aux Papillons Bleus”. Manoir Colimacon
- [Powerplant ECVB (Belgium)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration-locations/powerplant-ecvb-belgium) - Powerplant ECVB ("Elektrische Centralen voor Vlaanderen in Brabant") started producing power in 1914 experiencing damage in WW1, nationalisation and luxuries for its workers. Towards its dismantling from 2012 onwards, the production of steam and water for heating the district was seen as outdated and more effective methods were implemented. From 2012, site demolition started and
- [Pripyat Hospital (Chernobyl) (Ukraine)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration-locations/pripyat-hospital-chernobyl-ukraine) - These photos were taken inside the hospital, central Pripyat, Ukraine. Situated around 5km from Chernobyl reactor #4 where the Chernobyl incident took place. The basement of this hospital is still significantly contaminated but for the rest, it was an amazing place to see. Outside of being the first response center following the Chernobyl reactor explosion,
- [Farm Tapioca (Belgium)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration-locations/farm-tapioca-belgium) - Little is known of this abandoned farm house located in Belgium. Its beautifully decayed and laid out like the owners simply disappeared. Only consisting of a few rooms, it was a great place to see.
- [Chateau Poseidon (France)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration-locations/chateau-poseidon-france) - Chateau Poseidon is a late 19th century building in France. Poseidon features magnificent wooden decor and stairways with a turreted external structure. Stained glass features are in the lower and upper floors with the building becoming more spartan towards to top floors. Really beautiful place to see.
- [Chateau Sarco (France)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration-locations/chateau-sarco-france) - Chateau Sarco is a beautiful 19th century abandoned chateau in France. Formally used by the French state and as a wedding venue its now owned by a Russian business man rumored to have spent €4m. Planning changes have been turned down and the chateau remains abandoned since 2012 until plans can be agreed and progressed.
- [St. Andrews Asylum (UK)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration-locations/st-andrews-asylum-uk) - The former Norfolk County Asylum had an annex built for more patients in 1876. St. Andrews was a two story 'H' shape with male/female wards on each end separated by administration and staff rooms. St Andrews housed the UK's Primary Care Trust for the NHS before it closing in 1998. Renovation works were to take
- [Chateau de Noisy (Miranda Castle) (Belgium)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration-locations/chateau-de-noisy-miranda-castle-belgium) - During the French revolution the Count Liedekerke-Beaufort and his family, who we very much involved in Belgian politics, fled their home, Château de Vêves, to a secluded farm in the forest on the outskirts of the village in 1792. Upon the ending of the revolution, the English architect Edward Milner, was commissioned in 1866 by
- [Chateau Lumiere (France)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration-locations/chateau-lumiere-france) - I saw Chateau Lumiere for the last time in 2014. At that point, Villa Burrus was mostly untouched with roofing and interior in very good condition however after seeing photos from 2016 onwards it seems that graffiti and vandalism have taken over to such a point that the research of this location and family history
- [Pensionnat Catholique (France)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration-locations/pensionnat-catholique-france) - Pensionnat Catholique is a former girls boarding school in France. It was built in 1937 and features multiple learning environments however the chapel is the most beautiful part. Its history includes being occupied by the German army in WW2 followed by occupation from American military before being handed back to France. Following the war, Pensionnat
- [Teufelsberg Radar Station (Germany)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration-locations/teufelsberg-radar-station-germany) - During the Cold War, the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) built a man-made hill and called it Devil’s Mountain, or Teufelsberg in German. On the mountain, the US built a radar station - part of the NSA which was forming global Listening Stations to eavesdrop and spy, intercepting Soviet, East German and other countries’ communications.
- [Krampnitz Kaserne (Germany)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration-locations/krampnitz-kaserne-germany) - Krampnitz Kaserne was German military complex during the rearmament period, it has also been used as a film set for "Enemy at the Gates", "Inglorius Basterds", "Valkyrie" and "The Monuments Men". It was used by the Germans until the end of the Second World War. After the war it was used by Soviet troops until
- [Kodak Chemical Labs (Germany)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration-locations/kodak-chemical-labs-germany) - This former chemical labs was in the center of Berlin. We entered after dark and shooting was terrible so we used LED lamps to light up the labs. This place was little known but was rumored to be a Kodak chemical labs for testing advanced photo film.
- [Powerplant IM Cooling Tower (Belgium)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration-locations/powerplant-im-cooling-tower-belgium) - Power Plant IM was originally built in 1921 and when it was finished, it was one of the largest coal-burning power plants in Belgium. Water would be let into the cooling tower where it would be cooled by the wind that swept in from portals in the base of the tower By 1977 the power
- [Pre-Metro (Belgium)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration-locations/pre-metro-belgium) - In the original pre-metro plan, under Antwerp, Belgium a second axis was proposed from the south-western suburbs via Opera and Astrid to the eastern district Deurne. A metro tunnel was built under the Turnhoutsebaan in Borgerhout, as well as some shorter tunnels, as a part of these plans. However, construction stopped in the 1980s due
- [Ebridge Mills (United Kingdom)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration-locations/ebridge-mills-united-kingdom) - Ebridge Mill was also sometimes known as North Walsham Mill. The old mill was 5 storeys high and built of red brick with a slate roof. The mill was built over the River Ant, which later became the North Walsham & Dilham Canal. The mill remained in the ownership of the family within Cubbitt &
- [Maison Kirsch (Luxembourg)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration-locations/maison-kirsch-luxembourg) - Maison Kirsch is an abandoned former brandy distillery in Luxembourg. Dating back to the 1790's this beautiful location was once owned by a wealthy family who made liqueur/brandy from cherries. the cherries are still in the basement, preserved in jars. Memories of the previous owners include bedrooms and studies with artifacts laid out like the
- [Central Thermique (Luxembourg)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration-locations/central-thermique-luxembourg) - By the 1870s there were four blast furnaces in this central region of Luxembourg over the next 80 years this number swelled turning Luxembourg into one of the largest producers of steel in Europe. Powering the plants became a priority and a new technique was devolved which meant that the plants could feed back some
- [Hopital Geriatrique du Bois D'Havre (Belgium)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration-locations/hopital-geriatrique-du-bois-dhavre-belgium) - Hopital Geriatrique du Bois D'Havre was built in 1957. The timber nursing home was originally intended to be used as a sanatorium. It was converted into a geriatric hospital and nursing care home. But the structure of the building offered no flexible development and did not meet the standards in application since 2010. Renovation had
- [University Val-Benoît (Belgium)](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration-locations/university-val-benoit-belgium) - University Val-Benoît was built in 1920 over the former Val-Benoît monastery and housed learning facilities for the "Institut de Mechanique" and "Chemistry-Metallurgy Institute". This university was abandoned since 2006 where students moved to a new university. The site being renovated and will serve as an architectural monument to the city.

## Categories

- [Historical Documentation](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/category/location-history) - Historical documentation of abandoned care institutes, hospitals, residential chateaus, mansions, maisons, industrial facilities and military sites.
- [Care Institution Urban Exploration](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/category/location-history/care-institution-urban-exploration) - Historical documentation and photographic surveys of care institutions across Europe including hospitals, asylums, sanatoriums and medical facilities.
- [Residential Urban Exploration](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/category/location-history/residential-urban-exploration) - Documentary photography from historically important, beautiful and iconic residential locations such as chateau’s, mason’s, mansions, castles and other residential locations
- [Industrial Urban Exploration](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/category/location-history/industrial-urban-exploration) - Historical documentation and photographic surveys of industrial locations across Europe including power stations, factories, nuclear and jet engine facilities.
- [Military Urban Exploration](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/category/location-history/military-urban-exploration) - Historical documentation and photographic surveys of military facilities across Europe including Royal Air Force bases, infrastructure, MOD and other military facilities.

## Portfolio Categories

- [residential](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration/residential) - Urban exploration of historically important, beautiful and iconic residential locations such as chateau’s, mason’s, mansions, castles and other residential locations
- [hospitals](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration/hospitals) - Urban exploration of care institutions across Europe including hospitals, asylums, sanatoriums and medical facilities.
- [military](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration/military) - Urban exploration of military facilities across Europe including Royal Air Force bases, infrastructure, MOD and other military facilities.
- [industrial](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration/industrial) - Urban exploration of industrial locations across Europe including power stations, factories, nuclear and jet engine facilities.
- [leisure](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration/leisure) - Urban exploration of leisure locations across Europe including universities, schools, spa’s, farms and pools.
- [urban-exploration](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration/urban-exploration) - Urban exploration of abandoned care institutes, hospitals, residential chateaus, mansions, maisons, industrial facilities and military sites.
- [Country](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration/country) - Urban exploration of abandoned care institutes, industrial, leisure, military and residential locations across Europe.
- [United Kingdom](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration/united-kingdom) - Urban exploration of abandoned care institutes, industrial, leisure, military and residential locations in the United Kingdom.
- [Belgium](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration/belgium) - Urban exploration of abandoned care institutes, industrial, leisure, military and residential locations in Belgium.
- [Ukraine](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration/ukraine) - Urban exploration of abandoned care institutes, industrial, leisure, military and residential locations in Ukraine.
- [France](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration/france) - Urban exploration of abandoned care institutes, industrial, leisure, military and residential locations in France.
- [Luxembourg](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration/luxembourg) - Urban exploration of abandoned care institutes, industrial, leisure, military and residential locations in Luxembourg.
- [Germany](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration/germany) - Urban exploration of abandoned care institutes, industrial, leisure, military and residential locations in Germany.
- [Italy](https://www.davidbakerphotography.com/urban-exploration/italy) - Urban exploration of abandoned care institutes, industrial, leisure, military and residential locations in Italy.