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Landmark lights up Northampton

The tower has been lit up to mark its 30th birthday Credit: ITV Anglia

A Northampton landmark has been lit up with red, white and blue lights to mark 30 years since it was opened by the Queen.

The tower was given listed building status in 1997 Credit: ITV Anglia

The former Express Lifts tower was built to test and develop lifts. In 1997 it was given listed building status.

The factory which surrounded the tower has now been demolished and replaced with housing.