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...
Famous people living in the Beetham Tower
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...
10 landmarks you can see from the Beetham Tower
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. Here are 10 things you can see from the Beetham Tower, that...
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...
Beetham Tower in Manchester half empty
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...
What happens when a window breaks in the Beetham Tower?
On the 11th of September 2008 a window was broken following an accident on the 23rd floor of the Beetham Tower in Manchester. Repairing the window was no easy task and numerous roads around the Hilton Tower were shut for around 6 hours so that the area could be...