Abandoned buildings have for decades been unlawfully and dangerously explored by those who have argued they are using their cameras to capture their unseen inner beauty before a wrecking ball arrives to destroy the history hidden inside.
People have been 'urban exploring' since the dawn of the internet, sharing stories and photos on messaging boards, before filming their 'urbex' adventures to post on sites like YouTube.
This first wave of enthusiasts saw and still see themselves as 'urban historians', albeit historians who are often trespassing.
But they told the BBC that 'urbex' is being taken over by a new generation of explorers, who are much more likely to be children inspired by the popularity of the genre on TikTok to put themselves at risk in the hope of becoming influencers.
TikTok said its guidelines do not allow content that "shows or promotes dangerous activities" or which are "likely to be imitated and that could cause significant physical harm".
