Ex PILKINGTONS GLASS HEADQUARTERS

I have begun to photograph and film the inner workings, remains and archives of the old Pilkingtons Glass HQ (currently Alexandra Business Park) in St Helens.

The site is a vast complex filled with historical rooms, objects and varied artefacts of by gone eras.  The site is also a working office space (in parts) for NHS, Game Designers, local businesses and charities who reside in the ‘Shell’ of the listed/dated brutalist architecture and 1960’s, 70’s, 80’s to present day décor.

It is my intention to publish a book and create an installation for exhibition that relates to the historical/current impact and legacy of the Pilkington ‘Empire’.  I also will investigate what contributed to its fall from grace, discover what remains there are and how the site will fare in the future.

I would like to photograph and interview any ex members of staff/workers and record their stories and hopefully create a form of digital archive of people’s history with the site.  It is also my intention to collaborate with other creatives, musicians, writers and artists to create a body of work which contributes to the final publication and exhibition.

If you are an ex worker or local resident who has a history or connection to Pilkingtons I would like to hear from you.

Please contact me at;

Kevin Casey

e-mail info@lensbasedmedia.org

web www.lensbasedmedia.org

twitter @info_lbm

Editing - Ex Pilkingtons Glass HQ (Multiple projects)

As the blog title suggests, just in the process of editing several projects all linked to the ex Pilkingtons Glass HQ (Currently Alexandra Business Park).

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Screen shot of today's editing; video footage and timeline 'The Invisible City' (Filmed by Jake Mitchell@LBM) Produced by Heart of Glass & Abandon Normal Devices: Photography edits Kevin Casey@LBM

LBM has begun to photograph and film the inner workings, remains and archives of the old Pilkingtons Glass HQ (Currently Alexandra Business Park) in St Helens.

The site is a vast complex, filled with historical rooms, objects and varied artefacts of by gone eras, but it is also a working office space (in parts) for NHS, game designers, local businesses and charities who reside in the 'Shell' of the grade 2 listed complex of brutalist architecture and it's 1960's-80's decor.

Because the site is so vast, rich in history and has many hidden aspects to it, it is intended to be an ongoing video and photography project with a view to exhibit and publish work(s).

LBM were also involved in a series of filming, screenings and facilitating performances for a weekend of surveillance themed and related events 'The Invisible City' Produced by Heart Of Glass in collaboration with Abandon Normal Devices (AND) and Alexandra Business Park (St Helens).