Janine Pendleton's Blog, page 9

Desert Steam Train, Jordan

A Desert Steam Train beautifully set against a vista of the otherworldly red sands of Jordan. It appeared in 1962 "Lawrence Of Arabia" film.

French Fortress / Desert Forges, Jordan

The French Fortress is a mysterious castle-like structure in the Wadi Rum desert of Jordan. It is the abandoned set of a late 90s gameshow.

Shanghai GP3 100 (620 film) Review & Photos

Shanghai GP3 100 is one of the most affordable medium format films. I test out a roll in a Kodak Duaflex II box camera on a trip to Scotland.

Irish Dance Hall, Ireland

This Irish Dance Hall was a popular social venue during the showband era. It closed around 30 years ago, and faces an uncertain future.

Latvia & Lithuania 2023 – The Back To The Baltics Tour

On my second trip to the Baltics, I explore 28 abandoned places. These include; schools, bunkers, churches, sports halls and culture houses.

Iron Lung & Hyperbaric Chamber, Ireland

An Iron Lung & Hyperbaric Chamber; two interesting pieces of old medical equipment that remain in a former hospital in Ireland.

Hospital Laundry, Ireland

This old Hospital Laundry closed around15 years ago. Inside there are various industrial-sized machines, presses and bags of mouldy laundry.

Ilford HP5 Plus (35mm film) Review & Photos

Ilford HP5 Plus is an affordable medium speed black and white film. I put it through its paces in some abandoned places in Poland and Ireland.

Green Stove Cottage, Ireland

Green Stove Cottage is almost entirely obscured from view, shrouded by unchecked vegetation growth since it was abandoned 17 years ago.

Fisherman’s School, Ireland

Fisherman's School is an abandoned single classroom building in Ireland, which has been used to store old fishing gear.