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Opening ceremony JLP01_08_062277
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Date: 8th December 2021
Source: Historic England
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© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
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Opening ceremony JLP01_08_062277
Windrush Tower, Blackbird Leys, Oxford, Oxfordshire. The Mayor of Oxford, Alderman Lionel Harrison, cutting the tape at the ceremonial opening of Windrush Tower, a 15-storey block of flats in Blackbird Leys in Oxford.
Windrush Tower was ceremonially opened by the Mayor, Alderman Lionel Harrison, on 9th April 1962. The tower block contained 58 two-bedroom flats and two one-bedroom flats, and was celebrated as the highest domestic block of flats in Oxford at 155 feet. John Laing and Son Ltd simultaneously constructed a second 15-storey tower at the site called Evenlode Tower
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Media ID 24135918
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
EDITORS COMMENTS
The print captures a significant moment in the history of Blackbird Leys, Oxford. The Mayor of Oxford, Alderman Lionel Harrison, can be seen cutting the ceremonial tape at the opening ceremony of Windrush Tower. This 15-storey block of flats was a symbol of progress and modernity when it was unveiled on April 9th, 1962. Windrush Tower stood tall as the highest domestic block of flats in all of Oxford, reaching an impressive height of 155 feet. Constructed by John Laing and Son Ltd. , this architectural marvel consisted of 58 two-bedroom flats and two one-bedroom flats. The event itself was filled with excitement and pride as local residents gathered to witness this historic occasion. The tower's inauguration marked a new era for Blackbird Leys, providing much-needed housing options for its community members. This photograph not only showcases the physical structure but also represents a sense of hope and optimism for the future. It stands as a testament to progress and development within the area during the vibrant decade that was the 1960s. As we look back on this image today, we are reminded of how far Blackbird Leys has come since then while also appreciating its rich heritage.
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