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
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