Here’s where it gets wild. St James Tower sits above a hidden network of tunnels. They were originally built for the railway and air raid shelters.
Rumour has it you can still access some of them. Not officially, of course. But the basement holds whispers of wartime Manchester.
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Imagine the ghosts of commuters and soldiers brushing past your ankles while you queue for a takeaway.
That Weird Balcony
Look for the tiny balcony on the 20th floor. It’s barely big enough for a chair. But someone once used it as a smoking spot.
Office workers have reported seeing a single plant pot up there. Is it a secret garden? A statement of defiance? We may never know.
It’s like the building is winking at you. “I’ve got my secrets,” it says.
