Ferrybridge Power Station: Your photos show the demolition of four cooling towers at West Yorkshire landmark

Four of Ferrybridge Power Station's cooling towers were demolished yesterday morning in a spectacular event.

These photos, submitted by members of the public, show the demolition in progress. For videos, pictures and updates from across the day, click here. Think your photos are better? Send them on Facebook or email [email protected] for a chance to be featured in our coverage.

Four of Ferrybridge Power Station's cooling towers were demolished yesterday morning in a spectacular event.placeholder image
Four of Ferrybridge Power Station's cooling towers were demolished yesterday morning in a spectacular event.
The seven Ferrybridge towers stand watch over the M62 in the moments before demolition.placeholder image
The seven Ferrybridge towers stand watch over the M62 in the moments before demolition.
Just moments later, the towers are reduced to rubble. Take a look at the photos below to see how the demolition unfolded.placeholder image
Just moments later, the towers are reduced to rubble. Take a look at the photos below to see how the demolition unfolded.
Cerys enjoys a last view of the towers before they are reduced to rubble.placeholder image
Cerys enjoys a last view of the towers before they are reduced to rubble.
Tina Smith captured one last sunset over the towers on the evening before the demolition.placeholder image
Tina Smith captured one last sunset over the towers on the evening before the demolition.
A little rain was not enough to scare off the people of Ferrybridge, who turned out to watch the demolition in their droves.placeholder image
A little rain was not enough to scare off the people of Ferrybridge, who turned out to watch the demolition in their droves.
It lasted only a few seconds, but captured the attention of thousands. Nathan Langley caught this snap of the crowds watching the demolition.placeholder image
It lasted only a few seconds, but captured the attention of thousands. Nathan Langley caught this snap of the crowds watching the demolition.
This snap from Trace Millington shows the angles at which each of the towers fell.placeholder image
This snap from Trace Millington shows the angles at which each of the towers fell.
Donna Coope joined the crowds for a clear view of the demolition.placeholder image
Donna Coope joined the crowds for a clear view of the demolition.
Kelly Charlesworth took this picture of the towers in their final moments, lost in the clouds of a misty Sunday morning.placeholder image
Kelly Charlesworth took this picture of the towers in their final moments, lost in the clouds of a misty Sunday morning.
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