Checkpoint 8

Chemistry Tower in winter

The photo shows the 12-storey Chemistry Tower looming large between the Peel Building and the Salford Museum and Art Gallery.

Archive image: The Chemistry Tower looms large between Peel Building and Salford Museum.

The Chemistry Tower was built in 1966 and was so close to the Peel Building — about 10 metres' separation — that its fire certificate was granted on the understanding that Peel Building was to be demolished!

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