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- Designed by James A. Roberts Associates, it was built in 1969 and opened by Queen Elizabeth II.
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St Johns Beacon (also known as the Radio City Tower) is a radio and observation tower in Liverpool, England. Designed by James A. Roberts Associates, it was built in 1969 and opened by Queen Elizabeth II. The tower is 138 metres (453 ft) tall, [ 1 ] and is the second-tallest free-standing structure in Liverpool.
Jun 3, 2015 · Three hostesses who will help visitors to Liverpool's St. John's Beacon, towering above them. They are (left to right) Cherrie Threthewy, Jackie Downes, and Pat Kelly. 30th March 1971. 9 of 11
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Jul 12, 2023 · Pictured relaxing on one of the shutters for the revolving restaurant on the Beacon above St Johns Precinct, Liverpool, are Mr David Jones (left) site engineer, and Mr Jean Brunetot, who...
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Observation tower, constructed in 1965-1969, designed by James A Roberts, converted to a radio broadcasting studio in 1999.
St John's Beacon (Radio City Tower), constructed in 1965-1969 to designs by James A Roberts, is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons: Architectural interest: * its space-age design embodies the technological bravura and spirit of the space age and is a physical expression of popular culture at the time, representing a bold and opt...
St John’s Beacon (now also known as Radio City Tower) was constructed in 1965-1969 as part of a scheme for a new shopping precinct forming part of Graeme Shankland's wider masterplan for Liverpool city centre. The beacon (and the attached shopping centre) were designed by James A Roberts of Birmingham for Ravenseft Properties. The structural engine...
Observation tower, constructed in 1965-1969, designed by James A Roberts, converted to a radio broadcasting studio in 1999. MATERIALS: board-marked in-situ slip-form concrete. PLAN: the tower, which is circular in plan, stands at the junction of the south-east elevation of St John’s shopping precinct and the Playhouse Theatre. EXTERIOR: not inspect...
St John’s Beacon (now also known as Radio City Tower) was constructed in 1965-1969 as part of a scheme for a new shopping precinct forming part of Graeme Shankland's wider masterplan for Liverpool city centre. The beacon (and the attached shopping centre) were designed by James A Roberts of Birmingham for Ravenseft Properties.
5 days ago · A view of St John's Beacon from Richmond Street. St John’s Beacon was constructed between 1965 and 1969, primarily to provide a ventilation shaft for the St Johns Shopping complex below. Standing 138 metres above sea level, it was the tallest structure in Liverpool until the 40-storey Beetham Tower West (140 metres) was built in 2004. The crow’s nest measures 86 feet in diameter. The ...
Sep 26, 2010 · Radio City Tower (also known as St. John’s Beacon) is a radio station in Liverpool, England, constructed in 1969 and opened by Queen Elizabeth II. It is 138 metres (452 ft) tall, and...
