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crippletron 3000
04-10-2010, 08:31 PM
HSBC Rooftop Action - Ojay, Millhouse & Sho.

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx345/ojay1234/HSBC/HSBC3.jpg

The HSBC formerly the Midland Bank, Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1928 and Built 1933-5 assisted by engineers Whinney, Son & Austen Hall.

It also features carvings by the local sculptor John Ashton Floyd.

Constructed of Portland stone around a steel frame, the layered style of the period is shown in the use of set back features and arches around the lower levels making this a truly classic Art Deco building.

Closing it's doors in 2008, it has been shut and stood empty in Manchester for 3 years.

I recently visited here, as it's now being stripped out, in preperation for a new apart-hotel, with Jamie Oliver taking over the basement levels to add to his portfolio of Italian restaurants.


Full report HERE (http://www.urbexforums.co.uk/showthread.php/10116-Midland-Bank-HSBC-100-King-St-Manchester-Oct-2010.)

Some half decent views from 46m (150ft)

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx345/ojay1234/HSBC/Pano.jpg

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx345/ojay1234/HSBC/Arndale.jpg

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx345/ojay1234/HSBC/Street.jpg

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx345/ojay1234/HSBC/city_twr.jpg

Kicking off October high stuff in style :thumb

Rochester
04-10-2010, 09:08 PM
Great crisp roof top shots there fella, I love this sort of Photography.

crippletron 3000
04-10-2010, 09:12 PM
Albeit it with a 2 legged tripod :D

boxfrenzy
04-10-2010, 09:14 PM
Nice shots form high up - love the colours on these - is it a white balance thing afterwards to stop it from going that nasty orange? Tidy work with a bipod too :D

crippletron 3000
05-10-2010, 08:13 PM
LOL @ Bipod, was hardwork let me tell you!

KingElvis
05-10-2010, 08:39 PM
I know exactly where this is, nice work and some excellent colours.