Thursday, February 20, 2025

Torre Del Grimsby


Many famous public buildings in both Europe and America have been copies of the wonderful 14th century Torre del Mangia in Sienna, Italy, but one of the most surprising perhaps, is the Grimsby Dock Tower. The 19th century tower was built to accommodate the 30,000 gallons of water required to power the hydraulic machinery in the docks. The equipment has long gone, but the tower remains as a monument to style and beauty.




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