Shell Explores UK

Elizabeth’s Abandoned Bungalow

Bettys Sewing House🧵

Hidden deep in the woods this house held many memories. An old sewing machine frozen mid use, a Ronson hairdryer and a trunk full of the last owners war memorabilia. We found his army badges from when he was in the Tank Regiment, diaries dating back to his childhood and a tag from when he was prisoner of war. At the very bottom a black and white photograph of a woman, Betty his wife.

Reading Police Station👮🏼‍♂️

This police station opened in 1976, the building served as the headquarters for Reading’s policing operation and was once described as one of the largest police stations in Europe. It closed its doors after 50 years after being too expensive to maintain and being full of asbestos, it is due to be demolished and replaced with over 200 flats.

Florists House in the Forest💐

Once home to Christine, a well-known local florist, who lived here with her partner and daughter.
Around the house, traces of Christine’s florist work were still left behind, giving a glimpse into the life she once had here.
It’s believed the family left around 2011 to go on a cruise and never came back.
Over a decade later, the house remains frozen in time, with belongings left behind and nature slowly taking over.