2012
SP2779 : Former tower block, Banner Lane
taken 13 years ago, near to Eastern Green, Coventry, England
Former tower block, Banner Lane
People inspecting the remains of the former Massey Ferguson office block two hours after its demolition by controlled explosion. Most of the area of the factory has now been redeveloped with housing and shops and it is expected that a primary school will be constructed in this last part.
Massey Ferguson tower
17 storey office block for Massey Ferguson situated on the front lawn of the 1930s factory (now demolished) in Banner Lane. Architects: John H D Madin & Partners, Birmingham. Builder: W H Jones Ltd (Costains). Built: 1965. Demolished: 8 July 2012
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- Grid Square
- SP2779, 44 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- E Gammie (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Sunday, 8 July, 2012 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Monday, 9 July, 2012
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SP 2748 7931 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:24.6664N 1:35.8463W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SP 2751 7932
- View Direction
- West-southwest (about 247 degrees)
