Strines Chimney Demolition

[admin]

Moved to local issues now that it's a past event.

[admin]

We've now added a few photos of the Strines Chimney demolition to the Virtual Tour. Click here to visit..........

[admin]

You will find more information on the Strines Area Residents Association web site at S.A.R.A. along with more photos and videos of the demolition of the chimney.

[MCMarky]

Got an answer to my own question from S.A.R.A.:

The site hasnt been sold to a house builder as yet. The developer intends to complete the demolition and site preperation before they market the land.

They should be ready to sell  in the spring, so until then, there is no one to contact in relation to this.
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[MCMarky]

Nice one, Dave. That's 2 bricks less that'll end up through your window!!   '> .  Joking aside, we attended last weekends chimney demolition and along with everyone else unexpectedly felt quite saddened by the loss of such a landmark; particularly as my wife's grandfather once worked at the mill, so much history gone in less than 10 seconds.

Does anyone happen to know details of the housing being planned on the site; type, style, when is the development planned to be completed, etc? More importantly, can I buy one? M

[Dave Myers]

As they say, if a job's worth doing, it,s worth doing well.  Nothing less than it deserved.  Have kept two keepsake bricks, to restore admire. '>

[Peter]

Having just seen your picture in the paper, that's one hell of a hat to take off to them!!

Well done on the fancy dress, a great touch.

[Dave Myers]

What a day, certainly one I will never forget in my lifetime. I am still in shock, knowing that my daughter and I pressed the button that raised the beautyful structure to the ground.  Some say progress but I say it's a great shame to loose such a structure, being a great fan of Fred it was a dream come true to be part of this historical event though it would of been greater and more respectful to do it employing Freds method.  It was a great privilage and honour and I hold my hat off to all involved in the organisation and fight prior to it's demise.

[admin]

Excellent animation Wardie, well done!

Well history was certainly made yesterday and there were so many people there with cameras that I thought we should ask them to submit their best photos or even video for the Virtual Tour. This is my own favorite so far, taken by my wife Gill. I dug out my old 35mm SLR and fired off a whole film in about 5 seconds but they are not developed yet.



If you took any good photos, not just of the chimney coming down but also events throughout the day, and you are prepared to share them with us we'd be delighted to add them to the Virtual Tour for posterity, and maybe set up a page on the main site about it too.

Email your pictures to mark@marple-uk.com confirming that you're happy for us to use them and with a caption or explanation if appropriate.

[Tricky]

Nice one Wardie!

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[wardie]

I've created an animation using the photo's I took. Click on this link to see it Strines Chimney Demolition (it is just under 1Mb so it will take a while if you're not on broadband - sorry!'>

[Dave]

It was terrific - huge crowds, traffic gridlock, Hawk Green Band playing 'You'll Never Walk Alone' - the biggest thing ever to happen in Strines!    '>

[Mr Mansfield]

Blast it!, I have been babysitting all day, I would have loved to have seen it

[Rachael]

My husband and son have just come back, and my son said it was brilliant!

[Dave]

Don't forget it's today!   '>