10 former South Tyneside buildings which faced the bulldozer as demolition date is set for the gasometer
Pubs, a pool and a community centre – they have all faced the bulldozer in South Tyneside.
Published 20th Apr 2022, 12:00 BST
Northern Gas Networks is set to start demolition work later this spring.
Today, we are looking back at other buildings which had their own date with demolition and asking ‘did you see them as they came down?’
From Temple Park pool to Hebburn Civic Centre, we have 10 reminders. Take a look.
Today, we are looking back at other buildings which had their own date with demolition and asking ‘did you see them as they came down?’
5. Working in the Laygate snow
A cold day in January 2004 as demolition work starts on the site of the former Cawkwells shop in Laygate Lane. Photo: TR
6. Pictured on the Parkway Estate
Kwik Save faced the bulldozers on the Parkway Estate in South Shields in 2010. Photo: SN
8. Diving into Hebburn's past
End of an era at Hebburn swimming pool in 2016. Photo: Stu Norton
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