Lead or Rumour info - Massey Ferguson Tower, Coventry

[mole]

Not my neck of the woods and probably well known already but thought I'd post this just in case:

http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventrytimes/2010/08/25/iconic-massey-ferguson-tower-to-be-demolished-92746-27133253/

 

[dweeb]

Yes Ive had my eye on that for ages, I doubt there will be owt in there tbh, but it would be great to do none the less...

 

[ConcreteCinema]

according to contractors the boardroom is still there and some office space.

 

[ultravox]

This place is just down the road from me. I too have had my eye on it for a while.
It's been empty for some time now.
The security was quite high, but a few years ago the power was cut and security was reduced to occasional site visits.
The building has always been in perfect condition, but when security dropped for a while one of the lower windows was damaged. This was quickly boarded up.
Since the newspaper article there has been more activity by security.
Please let me know if anyone has managed to do this!! Or if anyone is planning to do this I am only 5 mins drive away!!
Feel free to contact me for anymore information.

 

[ConcreteCinema]

I am looking into it, my mumn worked there as a secartary in the early 80's so have loads of pictures of the interior and how it used to look. Would like to see it before it goes.

 

[ultravox]

Have you uploaded the photo's to photobucket or Flickr? it would be great to see them. please post a web link if you have :)

 

[ConcreteCinema]

No, what i will do is scan them in a provide a link to them, if you are going along would be good to go

 

[dweeb]

I would be very interested to see those too.

 

[Muttley]

I would also be interested in seeing pictures of your mum working as a secretary

 

[LouiseJayne]

My Grandad worked in the factory for years. Althought the factorys gone now would love ta go there and visit. If anyone has been recently let me know. Thanks (:

 

[dweeb]

Speed and I checked this out, I would not be surprised if it was opened up any day, people need to keep checking it.

Watch out for the 4 foot holes camoflaged by the inch of water on the floor in the basement, that was an unexpected "pleasure"...

 

[The_Monk]

Yeah i'll have to pop round there at some point for a look myself

 

[Speed]

If i were a pikey id have been in there in seconds.

 

[LouiseJayne]

Lol its probably crawling with pikeys by now!
Summast spooky bout that place... my grandad died of cancer and so did alot of his friends who worked there. He always swore it was that place and summat they were workin with which made him ill :\

 

[ultravox]

I met up with "The Monk" and went here Sunday 24th October.
We didn't manage to get in (hence no full report) but managed a few pics.

Reception

View inside reception area (behind double doors)

pic from other side of reception (through glass)

This has made me even more determined to get in this place!!
I might even try to have a word with security next time I'm passing!
If anyone else does decide to go I am only 5 mins away from this place.
Any more news info please get in touch.