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Pictures: The Masshouse story so far

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Tamlyn JonesBusiness Reporter

15:36, 21 AUG 2014
Updated08:29, 11 FEB 2015

Masshouse Circus island prior to demolition1 of 9
Masshouse Circus and roads around Mclaren office tower prior to demolition2 of 9
...and the island starts to come down3 of 9
View across Masshouse with a near-complete Selfridges in the background4 of 9
Work continues5 of 9
Aston University and Mclaren in the foreground as Masshouse Plaza takes shape6 of 9
View across the new events Plaza at Eastside City Park towards Masshouse Plaza7 of 9
Hive with ground floor Spar shop8 of 9
Masshouse Plaza today9 of 9

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