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Take note of the small gardens and houses. Crime rates in this area are high. During the days and...

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Full moon in Charleroi. This picture was taken on the top of a mining-terril. At the right you can see...

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Nature takes over, also in Dampremy. In a few years industry will be gone. Terrils will be the only remaining 'souvenirs' of industry.

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The blast furnace, with sinter plant in the front. Once it smoked and there was a lot of activity. This...

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Dampremy, again. When I made the picture some dogs began to bark. The noise was so irritating...

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Uploaded on Feb 27, 2012

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The blast furnaces in the city will probably close this year. Hundreds of years of metal work will be...

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Uploaded on Feb 22, 2012

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The hen symbolizes the French republic.

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Uploaded on Feb 22, 2012

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Steelworks and coking plant. Flanked by the cemetery. Coal mines closed decades ago.

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Uploaded on Feb 22, 2012

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Two other furnaces. One of the furnaces is already out of use. Decades ago this landscape was dominated...

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Uploaded on Feb 22, 2012

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The cities themselves are not overly large. Before the coal mining started it were little villages.

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Uploaded on Feb 22, 2012

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The cities have to deal with unemployment, especially among the young residents. Crime is a logical consequence.

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Uploaded on Feb 22, 2012

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Many streets are filled with workers' houses. The architecture of these houses are unique. Some styles...

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Uploaded on Feb 22, 2012

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The remaining factories are located in residential areas. In recent years, the residents have suffered a lot due to the exhaust.

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Uploaded on Feb 22, 2012

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A small proportion of entrepreneurs see the extinction of the steel industry as a new opportunity. Jobs in service should lead to less unemployment.

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Uploaded on Feb 22, 2012

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Older people see, however, that the disappearance of the steel industry will lead to a loss of identity....

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Uploaded on Feb 22, 2012

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Diversity in Europe, it's a big issue. This picture was taken in a former mining-area, not far from Mons (Province de Hainut, Belgique).

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Uploaded on Feb 14, 2012

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Design: Anne Prins HKU Utrecht / Netherlands

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Uploaded on Feb 9, 2012

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