These are some more of my own shots of Bangour, but the site was used as a location for the George Clooney-directed movie The Jacket in 2004, and some amateur photographers used the opportunity to get some well-lit pics and also some excellent interior shots. Check them out here.

The checkerboard-style blocking of the windows on some buildings is mystifying.

It's hard to imagine this ever looking soothing and pastoral, isn't it?

This was where my grandad lived.

What has actually happened to these walls?

Disruptive inmates were suspended from these pipes for up to 12 hours.

At least the bus stops were comfy.

This looks like a hotel I used to know. Brrr.

It's never too late to be saved by Jesus.

I was scared to even approach this one.

First, locate your jack.

Freedom lies just beyond the trees.