Dismantling New Brighton Tower

NEW BRIGHTON, Wallasey, Wirral, Merseyside. Aerial view of New Brighton Tower being removed. Constructed in 1896 as an observation tower, it was closed during the First World War. Due to corrosion it was deemed unsafe to reopen and it was dismantled. After its removal in 1921 the ballroom continued to be a popular venue until destroyed by fire in 1969. Photographed in 1920. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Aerofilms Ballroom Constructed Continued Corrosion Deemed Dismantled Merseyside Removal Removed Reopen Unsafe Venue Wallasey Wirral

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