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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Colin Drury

Manhattan? Er, no it’s Southport. Plans unveiled for 48-storey skyscraper in low-rise seaside town

Clayton Architecture

It is a small seaside town best known for its Victorian villas, pier and pleasure gardens. Now, however, Southport could be turned into a mini Manhattan – at least if one developer gets his way.

Plans have been drawn up for one of England’s tallest skyscrapers in the Merseyside resort.

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