1 September 2010

Trams and Air Raids in the 21st Century

I've just discovered Phill Davison's superb photosets of urban exploration.

One has vintage photos of Leeds' tram system, and the remnant bits of kit that still lie around the city. It's city-wide, but here's a bit of Leeds 6 with the old tram depot in St Chad's Road, Headingley, and the site as it is today.



He's also been inside air raid shelters all over the city, including the one under Woodhouse Moor by the top of Brudenell Road. The struts sticking out of the wall were for benches, the brick thing on the left held a heater.



He's also spotted an air raid shelter vent still labelled in the pavement outside Boots in Headingley.

Fabulous stuff, unauthorised and trespassy, but captivating to anyone with a sense of curiosity and the slightest element of poetry in their hearts. There are over a dozen explorations with concise yet well researched captions that set your mind racing.

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