Last moments of a local landmark
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Last moments of a local landmark
Image: © John M Taken: 29 Jun 2008
The Goodyear chimney has stood here since the 1920s. Tyre manufacturing has moved to cheaper locations leaving only a small operation on a corner of the site. The remainder is to be redeveloped for housing and retail use. A large crowd has gathered on a Sunday morning to see the demolition of the chimney, the last building on the site.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.61013
Longitude
-2.126664