Like a smack in the face in concrete form, the infamous "Dunston Rocket" in Gateshead sits awaiting it's fate, now empty...
Designed by Owen Luder who also designed the "Get Carter" car park nearby.
Short and sweet (there's only so many angles you can get a picture of a tower block from) - note the plastic windows on the lower floors.
And here is the response from some geezer at the Council when I sent them a message asking if I could get inside (shy bairns get nowt!)
Hello Mick,
Thanks for your email. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer access to Derwent Tower because of its fairly parlous state. The stairs have been closed off and of the two lifts servicing the building one has broken down and the other has not been serviced or maintained for around 2 years. From an insurance point of view (not to mention our reputation!) its a non-starter I'm afraid.
Unless you want to spend the night swinging 400 feet up a creaking lift shaft in the dark whilst the fire brigade try to figure out a way of getting you down!
Nice pics, by the way. Have a look at some of mine of that other well-known local landmark...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/iainlynn/sets/72157607027117618/
Sorry we can't help, best wishes,
Iain Lynn
Communications Officer
Chief Executives Office,
Gateshead Council,
Civic Centre,
GATESHEAD NE8 1HH
Phone: (0191) 433 2072
Fax: (0191) 477 5154
www.gateshead.gov.uk
Designed by Owen Luder who also designed the "Get Carter" car park nearby.
Short and sweet (there's only so many angles you can get a picture of a tower block from) - note the plastic windows on the lower floors.
And here is the response from some geezer at the Council when I sent them a message asking if I could get inside (shy bairns get nowt!)
Hello Mick,
Thanks for your email. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer access to Derwent Tower because of its fairly parlous state. The stairs have been closed off and of the two lifts servicing the building one has broken down and the other has not been serviced or maintained for around 2 years. From an insurance point of view (not to mention our reputation!) its a non-starter I'm afraid.
Unless you want to spend the night swinging 400 feet up a creaking lift shaft in the dark whilst the fire brigade try to figure out a way of getting you down!
Nice pics, by the way. Have a look at some of mine of that other well-known local landmark...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/iainlynn/sets/72157607027117618/
Sorry we can't help, best wishes,
Iain Lynn
Communications Officer
Chief Executives Office,
Gateshead Council,
Civic Centre,
GATESHEAD NE8 1HH
Phone: (0191) 433 2072
Fax: (0191) 477 5154
www.gateshead.gov.uk
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