The Last Things - David Moore

I recently attended this exhibition at The Impressions Gallery in Bradford as part of my research.

Photographer David Moore was granted special permission to access a Crisis Management facility below the streets of London between September 2006 and April 2007.

These places are part of a large secret network operated by the Ministry of Defence, it is astounding that Moore was allowed such access to observe this empty yet ever-ready work space - silently waiting for those who would take the country through the most extreme national emergency.

His images explore a world unseen by the general public and highlight the implication of threat brought about by the technological and scientific advancements of modern warfare. Though the spaces depicted are designed for protection against such threats, they appear incredibly basic, resembling the striped-back necessities of a youth hostel.

The photographs emanate the heavy sense of secrecy that surrounds such facilities; they also highlight the precaution taken and preparations already in place by governing powers.

It is hard to imagine these spaces occupied by inhabitants knowing the implications of such an occurrence.

David Moore's website