Daniel Sims – known as BeardedReality on YouTube – is an urban explorer who ventures to abandoned buildings across Derbyshire and beyond.
The 33-year-old recently visited the site of the old Permanite Asphalt Works, just outside Matlock, which has remained empty since around 2009.
The site has been daubed with graffiti in recent years, but there are many reminders of its industrial past – and these are 16 photos that show what the factory looks like now. The full video of Daniel’s visit can be found here.
1. Permanite Asphalt
Permanite Asphalt was incorporated as Padbow Limited back in 1989 - using the site near Matlock to manufacture asphalt products. Photo: BeardedReality
2. Production
The factory mainly produced flooring blocks that were used to waterproof floors. Photo: BeardedReality
3. Relocation
In 2009, Permanite Asphalt relocated from the site - and Companies House says that the firm was dissolved in September 2016. Photo: BeardedReality
4. Derelict for over a decade
The site has stood empty for some 13 years - becoming a popular spot for urban explorers. Photo: BeardedReality