AN URBAN explorer has captured some incredible photographs whilst touring Hampshire's abandoned buildings.

The faceless fanatic goes by the name of UrbanXplor, and runs a website of the same name to document their findings.

They have amassed a following of over 1,400 people on social media, and often visits sites in Southampton and the New Forest.

However, the Echo must stress that urban exploration can often be dangerous and in some cases, illegal – although UrbanXplor claims to not break the law under any circumstances.

Here are the photos:

Mooregreen Hospital, Southampton

Mooregreen Hospital was built in West End in 1848.

But by 2015, the site was derelict and was being used as a fight den.

Youngsters were also caught drinking and taking drugs in the boarded-up building.

 

Moregreen Hospital. Credit: UrbanXplor

Moregreen Hospital. Credit: UrbanXplor

 

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Fawley Power Station

Since Fawley power station first started to generate electricity on May 6, 1971, it produced more than 100 billion units for the National Grid.

Among some locals, it was affectionately known as “the place with the giant snooker cue”.

But, after more than 50 years, the 650ft chimney at Fawley power station was demolished back in October.

These images were taken in 2018, along with a fascinating video seen below.

 

Fawley Power Station. Credit: UrbanXplor

Fawley Power Station. Credit: UrbanXplor

 

See the full entry and more photos by clicking here.

Pilgrim House Chinese Restaurant, Southampton

This building in Canute Road originally built in 1868.

It served as a mercantile marine office, but later opened as a Chinese restaurant.

However, this was closed down due to poor hygiene.

 

Pilgrim House Chinese Restaurant. Credit: UrbanXplor

Pilgrim House Chinese Restaurant. Credit: UrbanXplor

 

See the full entry and more photos by clicking here.

Lyndhurst Park Hotel, New Forest

The New Forest National Park Authority (NPA) is to this day considering an application to bulldoze most of the Lyndhurst Park Hotel and transform the site.

Hoburne wants to build 79 apartments and three commercial units on the site.

However, the company is planning to retain the hotel’s historic facade, which was redesigned by author Arthur Conan Doyle and will be converted into homes if the application is approved.

 

Lyndhurst Park Hotel. Credit: UrbanXplor

Lyndhurst Park Hotel. Credit: UrbanXplor

 

View UrbanXplor's website here: http://urbanxplor.co.uk/