Tinsley TowersYou are in: South Yorkshire > Places > Tinsley Towers  See photos of the fateful moments the Towers were demolished on 24th August 2008, at 3am. The iconic Tinsley Cooling Towers by the M1 in Sheffield were demolished at 3am on 24th August 2008.  The landmark Towers were demolished in August 2008 - but we have pics of them in all their glory!  Hear archive material and memories of Blackburn Meadows as you walk around the old power station.  Listen to Radio Sheffield, bringing you the key moments live from the demolition, 24th August 2008.  See photos of the fateful moments the Towers were demolished on 24th August 2008, at 3am.  Tinsley Towers were demolished in a controlled explosion on 24th August 2008. Watch the moments.  Thousands turned out to watch the demolition of Tinsley Towers at 3am on 24th August, 2008.  Listen to Radio Sheffield's special report of the moment of the demolition at 3am on 24 August 2008.  Blackburn Meadows and cooling towers were there before Meadowhall and the M1 were even thought of!  Watch BBC Look North's report on local feeling about the demolition of the towers (12th Aug 2008).  The Highways Agency told us about their diversion strategy for Tinsley Towers' demolition in Aug 08.  Emily Hymore from E.On speaks to Radio Sheffield about the demolition of Tinsley Towers in Aug 08.  Tinsley resident Ralph Basford speaks out against the demolition of the towers.  The Towers have been part of the landscape of Tinsley residents for so long. They give their views.  Listen to a selection of the public's views on Tinsley Towers and their demolition (12th August 08).  Plans to turn Tinsley towers into a piece of art may not happen as owners plan to knock them down.  Add your memories of the Tinsley Towers to the BBC Memoryshare project. You are in: South Yorkshire > Places > Tinsley Towers |
