Remains of Longton High School
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Remains of Longton High School
Image: © Chris Beaver Taken: 6 May 2013
Built about 1964 the 3rd incarnation of Longton High School served 3 generations of students before being demolished by explosives in December 2011. Falling school rolls and structural problems of the seven-storey main block spelled the end for this former landmark building. Also gone are the gym, main hall, dining hall and swimming pool plus the former caretaker's house. Some of the newer buildings on the site plus the extensive playing fields have been retained for future use.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.982313
Longitude
-2.108538