I was up at the crack of dawn today to revist this site with some friends who've never been before..
some history 1st
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
Now for the piccys...
The rest are here on my Flikr
Thanks for looking
some history 1st
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
Now for the piccys...
The rest are here on my Flikr
Thanks for looking