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Xplored - picturesque, haunted and unusual places.

[7.25.2007 | UK]

Lucas Bul

Xplored Website

Idea of the project was born after obtaining a book 'Antiquarian and Topographical Cabinet, Containing A Series Of Elegant Views Of The Most Interesting Objects Of Curiosity In Great Britain, Accompanied with Letter-Press Descriptions' published by W. Clarke and J. Carpenter in 10 volumes, London, 1805-11. We have focused subsequent research on the most picturesque, haunted and unusual places of south England, trying to revive and sustain their unique atmosphere. Xplored unearthes abandoned way of experiencing ancient myths and medieval legends like XVIII and XIXth century engravers, antiquaries and historians were experiencing them until their romantic passion had become transformed into the academic disciplines of the modern photography, archaeology and history. Castles, ...

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