Dunston Rocket- Gatesheads former tallest building

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In this video, I discuss the now demolished tower block in Gateshead. Originally built by the former Whickham Council within Dunston.
The tower was known as Derwent Tower or the Dunston rocket due to its unique appearance.
This was built at a time when local authorities were building high rise construction in order to house their residents. This high rise experiment led to many of the tower blocks you still see today.
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25 июл 2020

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@jackking5567 8 месяцев назад

The tower was quite some sight to see as you came in along the A1. The original 'angel' in a way - you knew you were close to home when you saw it.

@georgeedwardscott7159 3 года назад

i went to school with the lad in the tudor crisp advert.

@lauracandykiss 2 года назад

Another fascinating video by you. Thank you so much.

@JordanReeve 2 года назад

Thanks Laura!

@jonathanrhill78 2 года назад

My dad once got a packet of Tudor crisps and it was filled with salt sachets. Not a single crisp.

@sallypaterson4376 Год назад

Fantastic video.

@colinbreeze2814 2 года назад

Excellent video. Very informative👌

@JordanReeve 2 года назад

Thanks!

@Vince_uk 10 месяцев назад

Just caught this, the place was an absolute abomination and Dunston is a better place for it having been consigned to the garbage can of history. Good video.

@stevensheath8992 3 года назад

It feels like the sky has been set free with the rocket being gone.

@petersmith9470 9 месяцев назад

Was designed with some questionble ideas. Every flat had water leaks and major building problems. Underground Carpark basically was a fully sized Olympic swimming pool

@jonathanrhill78 2 года назад

You should do a video on the Dunston Staiths development.

@JordanReeve 2 года назад

Good suggestion, will look into it

@th8257 2 года назад

My parents were among the first to occupy the tower and got a flat on the top floor. They had to move out shortly afterwards because of severe problems with damp.

@JordanReeve 2 года назад

I bet the view would have been amazing over the city. But it’s definitely a shame about the damp for your parents

@oceanwave9316 2 года назад

The council gave me keys to a flat in the tower on the 19th floor. I didn't take it as I could not peel myself off the wall inside

@MBrady1970 3 года назад

Love your videos...are you training to be an architect or something similar?

@JordanReeve 3 года назад

Thanks mate! Training to be an urban planner at uni

@georgeedwardscott7159 3 года назад

@@JordanReeve i knew it. id give you a job

@deacanflynn5435 2 года назад

i was the postman for the rocket for a while. it was a shit-hole. i even stood on its roof at one point. no real view tho as it sat in a dip

@Kristian_UK 11 месяцев назад

You really need to work on your delivery, you're clearly just reading aloud the Wikipedia article. Also, 13000 residents? More like 1300!

@yvonnesimpson4584 4 месяца назад

13,000 residents, silly man, 13,00

@bryanbell3949 2 года назад

@1min 26s--- 13 thousand residents ???? rubbish.

@trevorashworth7307 2 года назад

Thank goodness common sense prevailed and it was demolished.I can remember the architect on t.v. saying it should be kept as it was a wonderful creation!!!!!

@TheWacoKid1963 9 месяцев назад

Gateshead clownsil neglected the Rocket, Get carter car park AND the flyover leading from the Tyne bridge to Durham Rd, the council want that flyover demolished for one reason so they can finally sell off the demolished Chandlers Estate, I mean, would you buy a house with a flyover at the bottom of your garden? I wouldn't lol