[WillowTheWhisp]

Wasn't he "Anthony H. Wilson" at one time too?

He was the person who introduced me to Elvis Costello! But that's a different subject.

I don't think the notorious happenings outside the Hacienda Club really have any bearing on this idea/project and I think it woud be very shortsighted to dismiss it out of hand.

Having read through the link I must say that I am in favour of most of the ideas at least being looked into in more detail and I see no comparison between any of them and the Panopticon nonsense.

The Fashion Tower would certainly brighten Hyndburn up if we got it. We have mentioned in another thread how Hebden Bridge has improved itself and this could be just the thing for an old worn out dilapidated warehouse. A listed building could still retain its historic exterior and yet come alive inside with a whole new raison d'etre. (pleas excuse lack of accent - couldn't be bothered fiddling about)