Demolition using explosives of Hydra Clarkson Works building on 06 June 2010

[60103Henry]

Nice!

[les1852]

I drove past the demolition site yesterday and not only did the roof on the building next door suffer damage but the entire gable end was taken out as well. Incidentally the building belongs to a company called Abbey Stainless who moved to other premises after the floods 3 years ago.

[Exeunt26]

I notice the collapse buckles the roof of the neighbouring building - where there's a blame there's a claim?

[liggybird]

@Exeunt26 There's a close up of some of the damage inflicted on the neighbouring factory between 3.20 and 3.24. As you say, the roof can also be seen being pushed up as the second part collapses. There was only a few inches between the two buildings though, so maybe the possibility of some 'collateral damage' had been taken into account. Thanks for your comment.

[1852les]

I also have fond memories of the old Osborn Mushet Tools factory, as I served my apprenticeship there between 1968-74. It looks as though it was well built. Thanks for your vid.

[liggybird]

@1852les I walked past a few days before the demolition and you could see the re-inforcing bars the builders had embeded in the concrete. It looked like they'd hacked away the concrete at the base to make sure the collapse would be successful. I worked at Samuel Osborn's from about 1960 to 1964. I never actually went inside the building this video is all about. Nearest I got was somewhere between the back of this building and the river (in the metallurgical X-ray department). Glad you like this.