Town Hall Tower Block 008

b04657. The Town Hall Tower Block under construction. The cost of the project at the time was £650,000. The old Town Hall and tower block are connected by an elevated, enclosed footbridge. The tower block is about 198 feet (60 m) high with the top being 545 feet (166 m) 9 inches (23 cm) above sea-level. Since it was built it has been totally re-clad. On the right is the Old Town Hall and to the left marks and Spencer. Date 1st May 1968. D. 52.