Sad, maybe. But windows in as bad a state as these are always have me wondering about the tales they could tell and their history, whether humble or grand.
For these images I’ve been just down the road, as well as to farthest North Yorkshire; Leeds; London; Seville; Catalonia; Korçë in Albania. Which are which, you may wonder …?
For Ludwig’s Monday Window.
From Pyrenees to Pennines 
A great collection of well worn, broken and once proud windows Margaret.
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Thanks Brian. They deserve their five minutes of fame because they won’t be around much longer, I think.
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They can now live on.
One day in the future, someone will be finding out all about what was there before. Their search will bring up your post and they will ecstatic at the photos.
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Some of these are quite desolate. My guess is the last one is Spanish or perhaps Albanian
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Yiup. Albanian. A lovely part of the town that in London (say) would have been restored and titivated and attracting silly money as properties changed hands. There the whole area was just …. distressed.
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I intend to visit one of these days. Haven’t explored the Balkans as the trains aren’t up to much, only Slovenia, which feels like Italy, and Croatia.
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Fair point. I was on a small group visit, exploring the natural environment, and we travelled in a minibus. We felt lucky to be ahead of the tourist curve (it was 2022 which I believe is developing fast.
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Just like doors
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Great studies. The first ones deserve a full look with the ragged top of the building.
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They take dilapidated to a new level don’t they?
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I like that last one without the glass. Literally framing the view.
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It’s funny how this type of shot seems to attract us all
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These my kind of windows – but only in photos
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What is it about dereliction like this that has us reaching for our cameras?! These windows wouldn’t be considered beautiful in the usual sense of that word but your photos make them appear so, especially grouped in a gallery like this.
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We all like a bit of dessication don’t we? I really don’t know why – but thanks!
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Beautiful distressed and old windows, Margaret. I love their texture and stories.
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Thanks Anne
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A Sue post, Margaret! I like lucky no 7. There are almost as many sad ones like these as happy ones xx
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Indeed. And ‘Sue’ is written all over these shots!
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Old windows do have their panes – or is it pains? Neat collection with stories to tell. Thank you for joining in.
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Haha! On form today Ludwig! Thanks.
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Your window collection is captivating and makes me wonder about the history behind each place. Great photos!
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Thanks Egidio. Yes, they always get my what’s the story?’ juices going too.
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The top building must have looked marvellous in its day.
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What a marvellous set of distressed, dilapidated windows! I must dig out some of mine. As Sarah says, “What is it about dereliction like this that has us reaching for our cameras?”
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