Built out of spite, Wainhouse Tower is the tallest folly in the world and it sits on the outskirts of Halifax, West Yorkshire.

Wainhouse Tower is an old Victorian folly located in King Cross, Halifax, West Yorkshire.
It was built between 1871 and 1875 by John Edward Wainhouse, a local mill owner.

It stands at a height of 275 feet (84 meters) and has 403 steps leading to the top viewing platform.

The Tower was intended to be a chimney for a dye works mill but it was never used for that purpose.

There was an ongoing feud between Wainhouse and another local mill owner Sir Henry Edwards who had long complained of smoke nuisance coming from the dyeworks.
It had long been the boast of Sir Henry that, when on the lawn at his Pye Nest Mansion, no-one could see into his private grounds. 
Wainhouse decided to alter all this, and he ensured the Tower would be constructed, that members of the public could have a good view of the whole district including Sir Henry's Pye Best estate.
The feud between the two gentlemen became legendary. As a result, the building has been called the tallest folly in the world, or The Tower of Spite.

The tower features ornate details, including stone carvings and decorative elements.
It offers panoramic views of the surrounding area from the top viewing platform.
Today, Wainhouse Tower is owned by the Calderdale Council and is open to the public on selected days for visits and climbs up the spiral staircase.

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