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Family Activities around Manchester

Manchester is of course famous for its stunning architecture, of which we believe the Beetham Tower stands head and shoulders above other buildings. Manchester is world famous for many things, including its soccer teams, but it also offers plentiful entertainment for those not well acquainted with the offside rule! Whether you’re thinking about braving the family theme park’s fastest rollercoaster, or prefer to take a more laidback approach to life, Manchester and its surrounding cities have something to offer people of all ages.

Lightning hits the Beetham Tower

Those of you who live in Manchester will not have been able to miss the horrendous weather conditions yesterday!

Torrential rain, howling wind, thunder and lightning!

BBC Changing Cityscapes – The Beetham Tower

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Beetham Tower Changing Cityscapes The Beetham Tower has been getting a lot of media attention recently!

In February 2009, the Beetham Tower was featured on Channel 4’s Vertical City series. The latest news is that the Beetham Tower has been featured on the BBC’s Changing Cityscapes program which was shown on television in April 2009.

Beetham Tower like Citadel from Half Life 2?

Tags: Beetham Tower | Interesting Facts | Manchester | Photos | Views

Citadel Beetham Tower People have different opinions about the Beetham Tower: some admire the striking architecture of the building, others think it is too angular.

We were however surprised to learn that an increasing number of people have been comparing the Beetham Tower in Manchester to the 'Citadel' building from the Half Life 2 computer game.

Beetham Tower on Vertical City, Channel 4

Tags: Beetham Tower | Ian Simpson | Manchester | Video

We're excited to announce that the Beetham Tower in Manchester will be featured on Vertical City on More 4 at 8:30pm on Monday the 23rd February.

Video interview with Ian Simpson about the Hilton Tower

Ian Simpson supports congestion charges

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In Greater Manchester there is debate going on at present as to whether congestion charges should be brought in.

Those in favour of the congestion charges argue they will reduce pollution, help pay for expanding the tram system and increase the number of bus and train services. Those against the congestion charges say that congestion charges are not the solution and are furious that the council want to create the largest congestion charging zone in the world in Manchester.

Famous people living in the Beetham Tower

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There are several famous residents of the Beetham Tower in Manchester. It's easy to understand why.

The Beetham Tower is the highest residential skyscraper in the UK and it has received numerous awards for it's striking design and architecture.

So who are some of the famous resients of the Beetham Tower in Manchester?

10 landmarks you can see from the Beetham Tower

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The views from the top of the Beetham Tower in Manchester are outstanding.

With the tower being nearly 170 metres high it is possible to see many of the landmarks in and around Manchester and further afield.

The highest Beetham Tower in the world is...

Did you know that the Beetham Tower in Manchester is currently the highest Beetham Tower in the world?

There are Beetham Towers that have been built in Manchester, Birmingham and Liverpool. There are plans developed for Beetham Towers in Brighton and London.

The image below shows the height of the Beetham Towers:

Beetham Tower in Manchester half empty

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An article recently published in the Daily Telegraph states that the Beetham Tower in Manchester is nearly half empty!

Apparently this is due to Britain's buy-to-let blowout. According to the article, at the end of September 2008, 55 of Beetham Tower's 219 apartments were waiting to be let and over 30 apartments were on sale.

What happens when a window breaks in the Beetham Tower?

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Beetham Tower Manchester On the 11th of September 2008 a window was broken following an accident on the 23rd floor of the Beetham Tower in Manchester.