Tucked in the crook of West View Road and Shawcross Lane a tower block and an adjacent slab block can be found.
For twenty years or so I’d cycled close by, either on Longley or Ford Lane on my way back and to from work.
By night the blocks are a sight to be seen, illuminated alongside the nearby M60.
Let’s take a look at Bagnall Court.
Originally commissioned by Manchester Borough Council, built by Direct Works and contractors Holst, currently managed by Parkway Green.
Consisting of thirteen storeys and sixty two homes.
The balconies were open and shielded in glass, later to be replaced by thick metal sheeting.
1987 – Tower Block
2020
Around the corner to West View Court – also commissioned by Manchester Borough Council, built by Direct Works and contractors Holst, currently managed by Parkway Green.
Nine storeys in height containing seventy three homes.
1987 – Tower Block
2020 – the distinctive coloured panels and glass shields now replaced.
Beneath the block an amazing void, entrance and stairway.
West View Court has an amazing community cinema The Block.
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