Talk:St Johns Beacon

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Are you sure the restaurant was closed in 77? I remember going there in the Early 80's —Preceding unsigned comment added by User:82.152.238.178 (talk • contribs) 14:38, 4 October 2005


 * This article needs to be verified I too, thought it closed after 1977. I remember going there with my younger brother who would've been far too young at that time. Incidentally, when we visited (probably early 80s) it was still revolving (I remember waiting for our table to line up with the (stationary) toilets on the central column ... the waitress must have loved us!!!)  Was it because the bearings siezed that it stopped revolving or was it because it was unoccupied??? Also, is the height 133m or (as stated in one of the external links) 120.1m ????? David  Humphreys SPEAK TO MEABOUTTHE THINGS I MESSED UP 04:17, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

Yeh I always heard that is got stuck, not the second floor was too heavy, and that is why it doesn't rotate anymore. It might just not need to rotate Sweetie candykim (talk) 14:30, 10 October 2009 (UTC)


 * There reads: The outdoor observation deck which had been located on the roof of the restaurant was transformed into a second floor; this now holds offices and conference rooms for the radio station. The studios are on the lower floor that used to be the restaurant. and The Tower is open to the public everyday.

So, what exactly is open? The observation deck and restaurant are no more in use, and nothing else is mentioned as ever been accessible for public. 82.141.124.129 (talk) 17:39, 18 July 2011 (UTC)

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Height
On this list List of tallest buildings and structures in Liverpool it is second, and it says it has a height of 120m, but not in the article. Which is right? Sweetie candykim (talk) 14:32, 10 October 2009 (UTC)

This article is now consistent with the list referenced in the previous comment (2nd tallest / 125m), and this is backed up by a reference. Suggest this talk be archived? Drummle (talk) 11:50, 9 July 2020 (UTC)

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Origins
The article doesn't explain why this bizarre and arguably pointless structure was built in the middle of Liverpool in the first place. The GPO/MOD 'Backbone' microwave network was being built at about the same time, with several city centre comms towers - is there some connection with this? --Ef80 (talk) 19:06, 24 June 2020 (UTC)
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Originally planned as chimney?
Was the purpose of the tower not originally a chimney for the heating station of a mall? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2003:DF:1F41:AF04:4D60:3E04:7B26:C601 (talk) 15:02, 16 May 2022 (UTC)


 * "The construction of St Johns Beacon began in 1965, its main purpose to provide a ventilation shaft for the shopping complex below, its completion coming in December 1969." https://stjohnsbeacon.co.uk/ 92.200.140.107 (talk) 17:25, 29 October 2023 (UTC)
 * Some more: "The beacon's main purpose at first was to act as a ventilation shaft to the shopping centre below" https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/liverpools-unlikely-landmark-continues-fascinate-20886280
 * "The tower was designed to serve a dual function as an observation tower and also a ventilation flue for the shopping centre boilers in the basement, however, changes in health and safety regulations in the year of completion meant that the latter function was never served."https://www.landscapebritain.co.uk/location/st-johns-beacon/ 92.200.140.107 (talk) 19:02, 29 October 2023 (UTC)
 * "Back on February 8, 1973, the Liverpool Echo had to put out a notice from the service asking people not to call telling them St Johns Beacon was on fire.(...)The fire brigade point out, however, that the Beacon is in fact a chimney from St. John's Market and that the smoke is from the heating system there." https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/nostalgia/unknown-use-st-johns-beacon-22815261 92.200.140.107 (talk) 19:17, 29 October 2023 (UTC)
 * @2003:DF:1F41:AF04:4D60:3E04:7B26:C601 41.193.88.176 (talk) 08:47, 9 June 2024 (UTC)