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Roundtree House DES01_01_0111
Filename: des01_01_0111.jpg
Size: 4647 x 4707 (6.1MB)
Date: 21st March 2019
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: images.historicenglandservices.org.uk
Job Title: Photographer
© Historic England Archive
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Roundtree House DES01_01_0111
Roundtree House, Alfred Street, Wereneth, Oldham, Lancashire. Tower block under construction viewed from Featherstall Road South. Photographed by Eileen Deste, 1966-74
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Media ID 18815230
© Historic England Archive
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to the bustling streets of Wereneth, Oldham in Lancashire during the late 1960s. Standing tall against the sky is Roundtree House, a tower block under construction, showcasing the remarkable engineering and construction efforts of that era. The photographer, Eileen Deste, skillfully captures this monumental structure from an intriguing perspective on Featherstall Road South. The image showcases the sheer scale and ambition behind Roundtree House's creation. Its skeletal framework rises high into the heavens, revealing a glimpse of what was to become a symbol of progress and modernity for this vibrant community. As we delve deeper into this snapshot frozen in time, we can't help but marvel at how far architecture has come since then. This photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination as it immortalizes not only Roundtree House but also an entire era defined by urban development. Eileen Deste's lens effortlessly transports us back to witness history unfolding before our eyes. It allows us to appreciate both the artistry involved in capturing such moments and the significance these structures hold within their communities. Through this print from Historic England's archives, we are reminded that every building tells a story - one filled with dreams realized through sweat and steel.
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