Steve/Phil,
Think I have sorted this photo now! Steve's original photo shows the construction of a gas holder at Swan Village gas works, which was in West Bromwich. This gas holder was built between 1951 and 1953.
The second attached photo shows an aerial shot of the works in the early nineties. I would suggest Steve's photo was taken from the taller of the 3 gas holders (one in foreground) which was built in 1950.