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Captured in October 2015, this was the controlled demolition of the infamous Red Road Flats in the area of Balornock, Northeast of the centre of Glasgow.
The demolition of 6 towers simultaneously was one of the biggest controlled demolitions in Europe and it all went wrong. The two towers seen right of frame remained partially standing and dangerously perilous. It took a long time for them to be broken down afterwards. Not everything goes to plan.
I am seeing video evidence of Russia using cluster bombs and thermobaric bombs on civilian targets in Ukraine. These munitions are banned by the Geneva Convention. Indiscriminate weapons used upon civilian targets. War crimes. A war against humanity. Europe. Again. Humanity learns nothing from the devastating history of our past.
I have seen many videos showing incredible acts of bravery, individually and en masse, of ordinary Ukrainian people. Sadly I fear that the longer this barbaric attack continues, the more devastating the weapons and targets will become. I can't see Putin stopping at Ukraine either. There are plenty of reports and documents out there suggesting that he won't. This is absolute insanity.
My thoughts remain with the people of Ukraine, their families and their friends.
My thoughts too are with those Russian military personal that refuse to fight, those that lay down their arms and surrender. Those who had no idea they were being sent to fight their Slavic brothers and sisters.
Those who continue to fight are as guilty as those who order them to fight. 'I was following orders' is not an excuse.
I wish and hope that Europe will know peace once more - and soon. Be safe my Flickr friends.
Ex nickel works "Planta de Niquel de Punta Gorda" near Moa - Cuba (closed in 1992), which is currently under demolition.
I've taken this shot several times before but I love the view of the Bay of Martyrs just after sunset. The power of the southern ocean is incredible and if you want to truly understand its destructive force, just compare my shot to this one taken in 2015 by the amazing Bernard Spragg and see if you can spot the difference.
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Was surprised that they didn't rope off the sidewalk in front of the demolition area.
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Marlow, OK
The Alma Estate in Ponders End. There are four tower blocks, a parade of shops and some houses coming down for redevelopment here.
The nearest block is coming down a bit at a time, as it is right next to a busy railway line.
Ormai vicino alla destinazione finale, il treno di materiale demolendo entra in stazione a Rovereto.
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Almost at the end of its trip, the train of carriages and railcars destined to be scrapped enters Rovereto station.
The facade of the International Convention Centre in Birmingham getting a make-over (things would get worse before getting better).
Bingley, West Yorkshire
The church was consecrated on the 23 October 1868 by Bishop Bickersteth when a population of 4,500 was assigned to it. The church, designed by the Victorian architect Richard Norman Shaw, was built without a tower, although one was added later which the foundations were not strong enough for.
Even as soon as 1882, it was noted that the tower was unsafe when a large stone came crashing down during a church service shocking the congregation.
In 1973, cracks were beginning to show in the church and the tower was scaffolded to allow piecemeal demolition of the structure. Two weeks before its explosive demolition, workmen at the top said that they heard the tower and church audibly creak and groan prompting the mass evacuation of nearby houses.
The decision was taken by convention of the architects, demolition experts and church authorities that blasting was the only option and so the tower and church were demolished by explosive charge on Palm Sunday in 1974.
The congregation raised £23,000 to build a new church on the site. This structure was dedicated on the 5 December 1975 and is still in use today with the stained glass from the original windows re-used in the Rose Window of the new church.