Fascinating photos show Owens Park from its first years to its final days
Demolition work is underway at the Owens Park siteSince it was built in 1965, it has been home to thousands of students. Many will fondly remember late-night parties, lifelong friendships, love affairs, and the infamous Owens Park BOP nights.
Even so, 'the Tower' - to give it its more ominous nickname - retained a gritty charm that stayed with it until it closed in 2021.In its last years, it had one final swansong as the centre of Manchester's student world - being the site of protests against lockdown fences and rent prices. To mark the end of such an iconic part of student life in the city, we've put together a gallery below charting Owens Park from its first years to its final days.Love Greater Manchester's past? Sign up to our new nostalgia newsletter and never miss a thing.Recently arrived students take a stroll in the quadrant at the new Owens Park Halls of Residence in Fallowfield, Manchester University.
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