Category Archives: Bridge Demolition

Reflecting on the demolition industry

Posted on August 27, 2013 by davesdemolitiondiaries

As had always been the way, from when my father first saved and sold bricks, timber and anything else that had a reclaim value, the start of “recycling” we have looked to go that one step further, to make us … Continue reading →

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Explosive Demolition Brings a Victorian Viaduct Down to Earth

Posted on July 10, 2013 by davesdemolitiondiaries

A large thirteen span 1870s Victorian brick arch Viaduct at East Norton, Leicestershire had fallen into a very poor state of repair. It was becoming a danger to persons who ventured through the security fencing onto or under the isolated … Continue reading →

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