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Casa Botter’s Room – Istanbul One of the most famous Art Deco houses in Europe this House is named after Jean Botter who was a Dutch Tailor for the last Sultan. Possibly one of the first Haute Couture houses in Europe Jean
Casa Botter – Istanbul This image was used for the cover of Barbara Nadel’s novel ‘On The Bone’, winner of a Silver Dagger Award an Istanbul based crime series.
Glenda’s Bed – Ballynure, Co Antrim Glenda Stewart is a textile artist and this bed was in her father-in-law’s attic. Most people think of the Hans Christian Anderson story of the Princess and the Pea, but that is very far
Mary’ Hearth – Newtowncrumlin, Glens of Antrim Mary Carey lived in her old family home until the 1990’s. The Modern Mistress Stove pictured is the same as that made famous by Seamus Heaney and was used to dry her clothes
Pat’s Bar – William St, Ballymena Pat was a sack and bag merchant who also owned a bar in William Street, Ballymena at a time there were 27 bars in the town.
Pat’s Bar Staircase – William St, Ballymena Pat was a sack and bag merchant who also owned a bar in William Street, Ballymena at a time there were 27 bars in the town.
Trotsky’s Red Room – Princes Islands, Istanbul Leon Trotsky lived in exile in the Princes Islands in Istanbul. This house was where he wrote the history of the Russian Revolution and heard news of his daughter’s suicide. Th
Istanbul Foundry Galata Foundry in the original centuries old Genovese former inn, still in use today.
Istanbul Foundry Worker’s Wardrobe A 200-year-old Foundry still held the remnants of the last workers to hang up their coats. The walls are black with the dust of the Foundry.
Andre Chenier’s Studio – Istanbul Andre Chenier was born in this house when his father was French Consul to Constantinople. He became a French revolutionary poet who was one of the last people guillotined and his life w
Andre Chenier’s Back Room – Istanbul Andre Chenier was born in this house when his father was French Consul to Constantinople. He became a French revolutionary poet who was one of the last people guillotined and his life wa
Andre Chenier’s studio Room – Istanbul Andre Chenier was born in this house when his father was French Consul to Constantinople. He became a French revolutionary poet who was one of the last people guillotined
French Colonial Police Station – Phnom Penh This architectural masterpiece is now inhabited by bats, monkeys and the homeless seeking a place of refuge. Used as a location for the film City of Ghosts it may well be haun
Wheel Store – Turkey Olive oil factory owners abandoned store with wooden cartwheels and assorted relics of the past.
Carnalbanagh Stove – Glens of Antrim Spinster’s corrugated two room cottage with a cast iron stove made in Ballymena. This has now been demolished and is no longer part of the historical fabric.
Spiral Staircase - Trinity Library Dublin The Spiral Staircase in the library in Trinity College Dublin could tell stories from the Easter Rising to the present day.
Terezin Concentration Camp –Czech Republic The Nazi Concentration Camp in Terezin housed children part of the holocaust genocide. This Stove and bunkbed ladders still remain.
The Blue Room – Turkey This was the home of an olive oil mill manager although the building is typical of Greek architecture in the Turkish Aegean hence the blue lime wash.
Newferry Store – Shore of Lough Neagh A former hardware grocery store which also served as the local undertakers. It stood for almost 200 years and still contained the detritus of generations. It has now been vandalised beyon
Turkish Classroom – Princess Islands Abandoned after an earthquake this was formerly a Greek school that was taken over by the Turks and the photograph of the famous leader Ataturk remains.
S-21 Torture Cell – Phnom Penn During the reign of Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge this former school became one of the most infamous torture sites of the 20th Century.
Abandoned bicycle – Portglenone This old bicycle was once a popular form of transport in rural Ireland. Originally found among the weeds in a byre which is now the site of a new house.
Olive Oil Office – Turkish Aegean Now abandoned, this was once the mill office for a thriving olive industry but was no longer economically viable.
Balat Madame’s Bedroom – Istanbul This a 200-year-old brothel in Istanbul and this image of its original state is the last taken before the gentrification of the area.
Istanbul Haydarpasa Former Police Station This former police station was used as a Turkish railway archive and is now awaiting demolition.
Istanbul Haydarpasa Railway Archive This former police station was used as a Turkish railway archive and is now awaiting demolition.
Ballyclose Triptych – Cullybackey This triptych encompasses what was left in the farmhouse at Ballyclose. Generations of personal effects were captured before the house was burned down.
Turkish Workers Room Former holiday homes now used as a workers squat, apart from the bed the workers only suit and Islamic calendar are caught in the light.
Henrietta Servants Stairs – Dublin Georgian staircase used exclusively for servants still has the patina of centuries of use.
Casa Botter Hall
​Dome, Ayvalık, Turkey
Dylan Thomas writing shed , Wales​
Rathsherry Aga ​
Farmers Rest ​
Wash , Newtowncrumlin, Glens of Antrim ​
​Marys Wardrobe , Newtowncrumlin, Glens of Antrim
Hunter Stove , Newtowncrumlin, Glens of Antrim
​Weigh bridge, Roma

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