Last Alteration: Sunday 07 April 2013
Royal Close
Royal Close
Billy Banks Estate, Penarth, Wales
The Billy Banks Estate was built upon the remains of a limestone quarry, overlooking the Penarth Flats. Originally considered a modern estate and even winning awards, it went into decline in the 1980s and a decision was made to redevelop the site in 1998. Most residents left by 2002, and the estate is now generally derelect and due to be rebuilt into luxury apartments.
14 Jun 2010: The site is now in the process of being demolished by Crest Nicholson; the entire Billy Banks Estate is estimated to be finished in 20 weeks, and work will then start on the new Penarth Heights housing project.
Access: publicStatus: recognisableBack
Photograph taken: 9th September 2009 by Chuck Foster
"As can be seen here, the entire first floor walkway has collapsed!"
Ghost Machine
Filmed: 2006
Gwen leaves Bernie's to catch up with the others.
Access: publicStatus: recognisableRoyal Close
Ghost Machine
Filmed: 2006
Gwen calls out to the others.
Ghost Machine
Filmed: 2006
The others are heading to the SUV.
Ghost Machine
Filmed: 2006
Gwen sees the future.
Ghost Machine
Filmed: 2006
Bernie is confronted by Eddie.
Ghost Machine
Filmed: 2006
Jack turns at Gwen's call.
Ghost Machine
Filmed: 2006
Eddie heads to Bernie's
Ghost Machine
Filmed: 2006
Eddie and Bernie are kept apart.
Ghost Machine
Filmed: 2006
Gwen realises that this is the future she saw.
Ghost Machine
Filmed: 2006
Jack and Owen hold onto Eddie.
Access: publicStatus: recognisableApproach Road
Prisoner of the Judoon (1)
Filmed: 2009
The Judoon leads the others off to find Androvax.
Prisoner of the Judoon (1)
Filmed: 2009
The Judoon requisitions a police car!
Prisoner of the Judoon (1)
Filmed: 2009
The Judoon requisitions a police car!
Prisoner of the Judoon (1)
Filmed: 2009
The Judoon requisitions attempts to start the car.
Prisoner of the Judoon (1)
Filmed: 2009
The Judoon drives off from the estate.
Where to walk to next?
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Paget Road (The Stolen Earth, The End of Time). No route recorded to this location.
Additional locations as the crow flies:
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High Street (The Sound of Drums, The Stolen Earth, Prisoner of the Judoon, The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith): 0.06 miles. 
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Queen's Road (The Sound of Drums, The Stolen Earth, The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith): 0.07 miles.
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Arcot Street (The Stolen Earth): 0.10 miles. 
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Plassey Street (Invasion of the Bane): 0.21 miles.
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Chichester Road (Prisoner of the Judoon): 0.24 miles. 
In the News:
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15 Jun 2010: South Wales Echo - "The Billybanks: A Brief History"
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14 Jun 2010: BBC Wales Today - Video on the demolition of the estate.
Notable photos/media relating to the location:
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21 Jul 2007: Flickr - Photos of the Billy Banks Estate by "The Groovster"
Related Stories
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Ghost Machine [2006]: Bernie's estate
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Prisoner of the Judoon [2009]: The Judoon requisitions the police car
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