Standing proud at 600ft, the pioneering Tower 42 is the tallest skyscraper in the City of London and the fifth largest in the capital as a whole. Designed by Richard Seifert and originally built for NatWest bank, its three hexagonal chevrons closely resemble the company's main logo. The three lead faces of the hexagons point with near-perfect alignment towards the three great markets of Spitalfields, Old Billingsgate and Smithfield -a symbol of banking at the heart of commerce. Its status as the first skyscraper in the City heralded a departure from previous restrictions on tall buildings in the area, setting the scene for the ever-changing but still iconic London skyline. I am also rather biased. As a young technician I was employed by Mr Seifert to work on the building. The central core, lifts and staircases hold fond memories.
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