With its rich and long history, spanning everything from ancient settlements to the world wars, Great Britain is dotted with abandoned communities that are windows into the past. From empty mining towns and deserted military bases to ruined medieval hamlets and depopulated villages, we've rounded up the most haunting ghost towns in England, Scotland and Wales.

Read on to discover Britain's best abandoned towns and villages. To enjoy these images on a desktop computer FULL SCREEN, click on the icon at the top right of the image...