Top night in Donny

There isn't long before it will no longer be possible to appreciate the view from the top of what must be the town centre's highest building before it gets knocked down.

The site was originally called Glasgow Paddocks - below is an 1925 aerial photo looking towards Waterdale.

Built in the 60s and originally named the Coal House as the headquarters of National Coal Board for South Yorkshire & North Notts, it became the Council House in the 80s. Now the council offices have moved to a new building a short way away, and the building will be replaced by 'leisure and other' uses - take a look at this 'master plan' pdf for an idea of how this area will hopefully be developed.

At time of inspection, all except the basement and ground floor had been stripped out, and there were areas where asbestos was being cleared. The lights were on in the basement and lift maintenance rooms.

Daytime shot

Top-floor lift rooms

Rooftop views

Basement / ground floor

Update 20/07/14

Today it was demolished - here's a 6 second Vine video:

Aftermath:

Note the orange chair is seen again in the last photo.

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