The forgotten plan to build a 'vertical cable car' in Manchester almost as tall as Blackpool Tower
Standing at 429ft it would have been almost as tall as Blackpool Tower. And with its slender, flagpole-like design it would have been a bizarre and striking addition to the Manchester skyline.
READ MORE: 'I thought I was tired from being a a busy working mum. The real reason was devastating' The story unveiled plans for a 'stunning new landmark observation tower' in the city centre. Measuring 4m in diameter with an illuminated beacon at its tip, it would carry an air-conditioned viewing capsule, able to accommodate up to 100 people, the paper reported.
"The beauty of the design is that it is adaptable to a range of locations from city centres to countryside, it would cost only a fraction of the millions spent on the Eye, it has low operating costs and therefore would not need the same massive visitor numbers. Apart from offering the general public a spectacular bird's eye view of their locality, it would also be an ideal attraction for private parties, corporate events and education purposes.
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