4368 x 2912 px | 37 x 24,7 cm | 14,6 x 9,7 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
18. August 2013
Ort:
Birmingham West Midlands England UK
Weitere Informationen:
Construction of the tower commenced in July 1963 and was completed in September 1965. The tower became operational in December 1966 and was officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Alderman James S. Meadows on 5 October 1967. It was designed by the Ministry of Public Buildings and Works with M.H. Bristow being the senior architect.It has 26 storeys, housing technical areas and offices, and five levels of circular aerial galleries at the top. In August 2003, the tower was painted an ultramarine blue to cover the existing light brown which had started to discolour. The balconies were painted to stand out from the tower in a dark shade of blue. On 18 March 2004, Jasper Carrott switched on the night time illuminations of the tower in response to Birmingham City Council's policy of encouraging the illumination of local landmarks. It is 152 meters high (500ft) and located in Lionel St . The tower is known for being home to roosting Peregrines.
