Contact & FAQs

Nope, not a chance! I’d never damage anything just to get into a property; that’s totally against the law. I’ll stick to using the access points that are already there. If there’s no way in, I’ll just move on to the next one.

Urban exploration, commonly referred to as UE or urbex, involves the investigation of human-made structures, particularly those that are abandoned or concealed within the urban landscape. This hobby often emphasizes photography and the documentation of historical sites, and it may sometimes require trespassing on private property. Some specific forms of urban exploration include draining, which focuses on exploring storm drains and sewers, as well as urban spelunking, rock climbing, caving, building hacking, and mousing.

Engaging in urban exploration comes with its share of risks. Participants may face physical hazards, the threat of arrest for illegal activities, and the chance of encountering squatters. Many urban exploration activities could potentially breach local laws, including broadly interpreted anti-terrorism regulations, and may be classified as trespassing or invasion of privacy. Additionally, meeting squatters—individuals living in abandoned or neglected properties—can create unpredictable and potentially hazardous situations.

In the UK, many individuals mistakenly believe that trespassing is a criminal offense. When you step onto someone else's land without permission, it is indeed classified as trespass. However, most people assume it falls under criminal law, while in reality, it is a civil issue between the trespasser and the property owner.

So, is urban exploring truly against the law? While there are legal boundaries, not everything about urban exploration is illegal. If you find yourself charged with breaking and entering, damaging property, stealing, or carrying tools that the police consider "going equipped," like a crowbar or screwdriver, you could face criminal charges.

Fortunately, a responsible urban explorer typically has no reason to engage in illegal activities like breaking and entering or theft. If security personnel approach you, they may assert that your actions are unlawful and threaten to call the police. In such situations, it’s best to remain calm and straightforward about your intentions, explaining that it’s a civil matter and there’s no need for police involvement.

GRONK; Slang, (noun) A person that is totally lacking in fashion sense, motor skills and/or social skills, usually a total moron.

Small creators are welcome to use my images in YouTube videos free of charge provided the following conditions are met: the image must remain completely unaltered (original aspect ratio preserved, no cosmetic edits or filters, and the “GRONK” watermark must remain visible and intact), a clickable URL linking directly to the page featuring the image on my website must be included in the video description, and the image is used only to support a wider piece of original video content. Uploading slideshows, compilations, or galleries made solely from my images is not permitted and is not considered fair use.

Monetised videos are permitted under these same conditions. Larger creators, including news outlets, broadcasters, and TV production companies, must contact me to discuss licensing and pricing. As long as these requirements are followed, I will not issue takedown requests. Any use that does not meet these conditions is considered unauthorised.

P.S. If the above conditions are met, there is no need to contact me. However, I have an ongoing interest in the places I’ve visited — if you’re making a video about the history of a location I’ve photographed, feel free to drop me a message with a link to the video. I’d love to see it!

No, Ghosts aren’t real, grow up!