![]() There appears to be a battle going on between the natural plant life and the manmade concrete structures.” Aesthetically, it seems almost like a film set from a sci-fi movie. There is no electricity and the majority of the building is boarded up to prevent vandalism and trespassers. “From a technical standpoint, this is one of the few areas of the building that offers any light. The executives used to have their own catering service and separate menu on the 12th floor of the Tower complex, just like Mad Men.” ![]() The original building was completed in 1963, and parts of it are still working office spaces for the NHS, game designers, local businesses and charities but most of it is an artefact of a bygone era. “This shows the dereliction and decay of the main canteen on site. Pictured, above: View from the old canteen, looking out towards the Tower We asked him to select his favourite shots taken (so far) of this glorious, Grade II-listed glass factory… In Pictures: The Night Watchman At Pilkington GlassĪrtist Kevin Casey has been documenting the remains and archives of the former-Pilkington Glass HQ in St Helens, whilst moonlighting as an on-site security guard. ![]()
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