Town Hall Tower Block 013

b04697. 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 this view You can see the Town Hall to the left, British Home Stores, The Market and Thwaites brewery. Date 1st September 1968. D. 52.