Industrial historian and urban exploration safety consultant focusing on Northern England's architectural heritage. He documents and surveys derelict mills and Victorian infrastructure.
Liam Prescott acts as a bridge between the underground world of urban exploration and the formal study of industrial archaeology. Based in Manchester, he has spent 12 years documenting the decline and regeneration of the "Cottonopolis" textile mills. His expertise covers the structural integrity of abandoned buildings, the legalities of trespass vs. documentation, and the identification of hazards like asbestos and dry rot. Liam advises property developers on maintaining historical features during conversions and educates photographers on how to safely access and document these spaces without causing damage. His work emphasizes the social history embedded in the brick and iron of the North.