The 'Billy Banks' Estate, Penarth - 04/09

[Urban-Warrior]

The estate sits on the remains of a Limestone Quarry overlooking Cardiff bay, which is prime real estate for the area. The Billy Banks is from the same ilk of architecture as the Ferrier, and has experienced similar social issues. It too has been dubbed as a failed social housing project.

Today the blocks are surrounded by tall metal fencing, with gaps for the remaining four households. Apart from the final residents whole buildings are derelict; left to crumble and overcome by roaming flora.

A stand-off is in place as the final inhabitants refuse to leave and prevent the Penarth Regeneration Project from going ahead.

Sources: Penarth Times, Vale of Glamorgan Council

Visited with the usual gang... had to avoid the BBC filming the next Sarah Jane Adventures in part of the site

As always heres a selection of my pictures with more on my website here

Sneaky shot of the BBC support trucks







Watch your step now..















Distant Memories..











Easy now...





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