The Arts Tower, Bolsover Street, Sheffield
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The Arts Tower, Bolsover Street, Sheffield
Image: © David Hallam-Jones Taken: 19 Feb 2018
The University of Sheffield's Arts Tower from the steps that connect Bolsover Street and two Council-owned tower blocks, Robertshaw and Crawshaw, on the Netherthorpe estate. This tower is home to a rare paternoster lift without doors and that moves continually without stopping at floor level. Also, now that the University of Leicester has closed its paternoster lift it is one of only two left in the UK. Built over 40 years ago by the Schindler Lifts, it is the tallest of its kind in Europe with 38 two-person cars. It travels to the top of building's 22 stories and a journey between two floors takes just 13 seconds. It allows 76 people to be moved up and down the Arts Tower at any one time, i.e. more than a double decker bus. In terms of the tower's location, University Square roundabout lies 15-20 metres behind the photographer, whilst the suburb of Walkley lies ahead.
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53.382613
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