Horncliffe Mansion, Lancashire, July 2016 (with a bit of a twist!)

[Togitha]

Hi all! This is my first ever Urbex (probably not my last though) and my first ever post on here...and I know that Horncliffe has been done to death but I can guarantee you'll never have seen it quite like this.

Everyone knows the history I think, so I won't go further into the history but I managed to find a picture of some belly dancers near the stairs, back in 2004 when the building was still in use. Note how fresh everything looks!

Photo credit: Urban Gypsies

Anyway, thanks for reading and on with my report. The place really is a mess, I believe that remedial works have begun but it really doesn't look like it. The floors are rotten and missing, rubble everywhere, the bannisters have been removed (for repair I think) and the moulded plaster is falling off the ceilings. That said, it is one of the most beautiful and magical places I've ever been, loads of natural light and I feel privileged to have been able to spend a few hours here.

On to my pictures

 

[smiler]

Barefoot exploring, novel idea, Most Enjoyable, Thanks

 

[thorfrun]

Pretty lady, nice dress, knackered building and a camera, who could ask for more and i especially like the pic in the doorway with your back to the camera its framed lovely, maybe zoom out a little to capture a little more derpiness in some. just my opinion but well done.

 

[jsp77]

Something different and very interesting. Mind your feet tho.

 

[Sam Haltin]

Now that's different from the usual. Nice change to see a model included within dereliction.

 

[UrbanX]

Nice one! Bit different!
Thanks for sharing

 

[SxRetired]

Hi,
The photographs remind me of a tutorial put together by photographer Jason Lanier available on You Tube.

He has a few You Tube videos where the 'studio' was a derelict building.

 

[CobCottage]

Brilliant- well done

 

[flyboys90]

Great show,really enjoyed looking.

 

[SlimJim]

Cool! Will have to get my dress on in some derps at some point, now that the weather's warmer

 

[Togitha]

Cool! Will have to get my dress on in some derps at some point, now that the weather's warmer

If you need a photographer, I'm your lady haha

 

[Togitha]

Thanks to everyone for the feedback and such a warm welcome here.

I'm looking forward to becoming an active member here.

 

[krela]

If you need a photographer, I'm your lady haha

I think this is definitely a case of be careful what you wish for... haha.

 

[smiler]

Slimjim as a centrefold?, Works for me, go for it

 

[Dirus_Strictus]

A very nice and different set here. Your choice of dress is spot on for the location - many photographers spoil this type of photograph by using a model dressed in an inappropriate style for the building being recorded. This to me distracts from the background decay and spoils the whole report/record. Thanks for doing the the 'whole' scene justice and producing a very enjoyable (and different) take on this place!

 

[tazong]

Firstly well done on your first post - excellent - i really love your novel way of doing urbex very differnt and have to say i loved it.