Estate name(s):
Netherley Estate
Number of dwellings | Number of storeys | ||
---|---|---|---|
91-180 The Hawthornes | 90 | 16 | |
1-90 The Hawthornes | 90 | 16 |
The Hawthorns tower blocks were built offset from each other diagonally. The gap this caused was west-facing and due to the prevailing westerly winds, the blocks acted as a funnel. On windy days residents (mostly elderly retired) were regularly blown over.