Left to Rot.

Once upon a time there was a nasty landlord who reigned over a huge portfolio of local properties, many of which were taken in exchange for unpaid interest on money loaned at highly inflated prices.

He has various criminal convictions, and is still reported to be a 'Billionaire'.

It may not be known about outside of East Sussex, but this man also built himself a huge mansion (Hamilton Palace, below), that has been abandoned 'half-built'.

I'm not sure quite why he wished to build such an enormous building, but no doubt he wanted to impress, and stick two fingers up at more established society. I believe he had an argument with his architect, and the work came to a halt.

Anyway, here is the 'Palace' in its present state, with all the scaffolding still in place. Whether or not he will ever continue with the building is another question. I HAVE heard that he's now intending it to be a Mausoleum for his future 'resting place'.

I shan't mention his name (other than he's known as 'Attila the Landlord) but I'm sure you can easily find it; or already know it.

It's amazing how such people can go through life committing crimes, building-up a fortune as a result, and still be free to roam the streets.