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Wainhouse Tower

Halifax, West Yorkshire

A factory chimney that became the tallest folly in the world, out of pure spite.

John Wainhouse began this tower as a chimney for his dye works. When the works were sold, he turned it into a lookout tower 77 metres tall, with 369 steps and a fancy stone top.

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When
Built 1871–1875
Where
53.7136, -1.8830
Group
Towers & follies

Visiting

Open to climb on a few bank holidays each year.

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