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HMP Tower Also known as Strangeways Prison and Her Majesties Prison Tower

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The slim, redbrick watchtower of HMP Manchester has been a landmark on the skyline for over 130 years.
It resembles a minaret, with influences from Italian campanile towers.
It is one of the few remaining parts of the original building, much of which was destroyed during the infamous Strangeways prison riots in April 1990.
As a result of the riots, much of the prison was rebuilt, and the name was changed from Strangeways Prison to HMP Manchester.

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Architect: Alfred Waterhouse

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Reference No.: 2845
First Uploaded: 19-02-2006
Last Editorial Date: 20-01-2008

Building Location

Address: Southall Street, Manchester. M3
Council: Manchester City Council
County: Greater Manchester
Region: North West
Country: United Kingdom

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Building Specification

Status: Complete
Completion date: 1869
Heritage Status: Grade II

Roof Height (AGL): 73.10

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Primary Use: Observation Tower
Secondary Use: Government

Construction Cost: £170,000.00