Here;s one from the vaults, taken over a year ago on what was probably one fo my first ‘proper’ explores. I was really unsure of what to expect the first time I went here, it was earlier in the week from when this shot was taken. A trip with a work colleague, we were quite clueless as to the wonders of Smithfield. The building had been empty for a VERY long time and was once the companion to the meat market over the road. At first the place didn’t look too promising, however there were some excellent tunnels underground. It was pitch black and torches certainly required. the underground parts were used in the past for refrigeration, still musty with the cork insulation falling from the walls. These led into the actual meat market and vast open spaces that were, I assume, used for meat storage and packing. The whole buildings and tunnels probably took in around 150 years of change.
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The perspective here is very good, the way all the elements come together in a satisfying jigsaw, and the rich colours enhance the shot beautifully.
This is amazing to contemplate. So much space and detail – once bustling, now closed off, and not being used or converted for anything
Good Lord, Mark, you seem to find the most incredible places to photograph! I can’t get over this facility, sitting here empty and abandoned like this. We get a great sense of scale with your composition here, what an awesome, awesome image!!!
I know this place very well. In fact I lived about 2 mins down the road from here!
Great image by the way!
Fantastic photo Mark. I love the colours and the atmosphere.
Hi Mark, absolutely stunning photo. I am writing my design thesis on this set of abandoned buildings and as you probably know, they are terribly hard to access. Would it be possible for me to use this image in my thesis. I would of course give proper credit.
Best, Keisha