'Billy Banks' Estate - Chapter 2 10/09

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I was up at the crack of dawn today to revist this site with some friends who've never been before..

some history 1st :p

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...

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The rest are here on my Flikr

Thanks for looking :)
 
These photos are superb. And this reminds me of some flats near where I live which are in the process of being knocked down. I'd like to photograph them before they do.

What camera were you using and techniques etc? I'm new to it. I have the vision not yet the skills
 
Nice one, it does occasionally pay to be up at dawns crack. :p
Some seriously nice photography there mate!:)
 

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