Identity area
Type of entity
Building
Authorized form of name
Tower and Extension Blocks
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Description area
Dates of existence
1969-
History
The Tower Block, Metal Block, Extension Block and Joseph Lancaster Block at 103 Borough Road, Southwark were officially opened on 9 July 1969 by the Duke of Edinburgh. The buildings were designed by Norman & Dawbarn Architects who also designed the Polytechnic's Turney Road sports pavilion and the BBC Television Centre at Shepherds Bush.
The Tower Restaurant opened in 1990 and was situated on the third floor of Tower Block. The Students Refectory was located on the second floor of Tower Block.
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Relationships area
Related entity
London South Bank University (1892-present)
Identifier of related entity
AR/1
Category of relationship
hierarchical
Type of relationship
London South Bank University is the owner of Tower and Extension Blocks