Such a sad sad day for our sky line here on Merseyside. Been looking at these towers for years & years an to see these beauties blown up is heartbreaking. Ball bags they are.
I went in the redundant cooling towers at Westwood in Wigan, late 80's. A truly amazing experience, it's a shock to see that they are just empty vessels mainly, just like a thrown clay pot on an immense scale. The acoustics in there were other worldly, it was an unforgettable experience that I was I'd photographed or better still videoed.
@@GBPaddling I bet it was pretty cool, surprised myself how empty they are, but it makes sense also! There is something quite foreboding about them on the skyline.
Used to be able to see the power station from our house in Helsby, when I was a kid. My Father would always complain when we left the lights on, "It's not bloody Fiddlers Ferry, you know!" Later, the huge steam clouds which pushed through the lowest cloud base was a reassuring guide when I was flying for Manx Air, back and forth from Ronaldsway into Liverpool. I've lived in Canada for many years. But feel a sadness now the powerstation is gone.
@@DroneLife22 I’ve been going to Fiddlers for around 40yrs to load fly ash from the vast stock fields of the stuff, I guess that will be coming to a end at Some point😮💨
Had a summer job there in 1994. Involved hauling coal in a dump truck from different parts of the plant. The most exciting thing I recall happening was when a rear axle broke 😂 I'm now living in the US, Minnesota, so I can relate to the freezing cold weather, in fact UK lows are our daytime highs!
Uff-da! Lived in Minneapolis for almost 30 years. Worked for Northwest Airlines, and ended up moving down to Atlanta when we merged with Delta Air Lines in 2009. Loved living in Minneapolis, even in the middle of winter. Clear blue skies, hairs in your nostrils freezing, glasses fogging up when you go indoors on a really cold day, and best of all, no mosquitoes in the winter!!! Hope you enjoy life up there!
So coal power is bad and must be ended (even though India & china are building 300 plants between them) but the burning of North American forests at the Drax power station is not only good, but state subsidized? On a dull calm day we're heavily reliant on the French & Norwegians to keep the lights on.
There was a NOTAM in place for this demolition with a 1 mile radius from the site, your lucky to get so close without the police/authorities bothering you.
A NOTAM is a navigation warning to other air users. It is not a temporary Flight Restricted Zone so the pilot was quite within their rights to fly. The official notice (which earlier stated that a "no fly zone" would be enforced by the police) was recently corrected to reflect this but requested UAV operators to refrain from flying overhead, which this pilot clearly observed.
Didn't make it to Gunnie Hill on time but I wouldn't have seen anything because of the mist. Heard the bangs and nearly shit myself. Reminded me of my time in the RAF and sonic booms.
At least you managed to capture them going down despite the terrible weather conditions. I flew them about a week before when they were laying the charges. Nice video. Del 👍
Despite the awful conditions with the low cloud and mist, I think your video is really moody and atmospheric. So different from the usual demolition videos with all the dust. Going to be very strange to not see those silos.
They will probably have been needed in the future, when all this green net-zero rubbish is seen for what it is. And don't forget, things that were got rid of in the past are now being put back. In hindsight the roundabout at savages bridge in Runcorn is a good example, not to mention trams are coming back in more and more towns so don't write anything off as you may need it again in the not too distant future, when we are all in our mud huts with no lights on and no cows to provide your Sunday lunch. Not as though could cook it that is? It's all complete madness
You must have come from the estate near sunnybank woodland park, area then, i was other end near tannery lane. Much better view and keeping it in vlos, nice video, i will be back for south towers lol
I heard from some customers around Widnes that they were scheduled for demolition, and even though I missed it, there was likely little chance anyway with the weather. When is the next one scheduled?
Cool video shame about the fog was goner go up Me self but was snowed in up Northyorkshire I've hit ya sub button please help another drone operator out
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Such a sad sad day for our sky line here on Merseyside. Been looking at these towers for years & years an to see these beauties blown up is heartbreaking. Ball bags they are.
It’s ok they’re still building them in China. Our politicians are deluded if they think they can make an impact on carbon. Silly
I can't story crying
I agree, so sad to see iconic structures like this demolished in the aid of redevelopment
@@jodespencer4011 it’ll be so strange to travel around the area without the towers being on the skyline
@@DroneLife22 They had a forced perspective as you went over the bridge towards Widnes...They looked insanely big.
I hate to see cooling towers demolished. They have their own beauty.
Definitely a dad day, the skyline will never look the same again 😔
I went in the redundant cooling towers at Westwood in Wigan, late 80's. A truly amazing experience, it's a shock to see that they are just empty vessels mainly, just like a thrown clay pot on an immense scale. The acoustics in there were other worldly, it was an unforgettable experience that I was I'd photographed or better still videoed.
@@GBPaddling I bet it was pretty cool, surprised myself how empty they are, but it makes sense also! There is something quite foreboding about them on the skyline.
Used to be able to see the power station from our house in Helsby, when I was a kid. My Father would always complain when we left the lights on, "It's not bloody Fiddlers Ferry, you know!" Later, the huge steam clouds which pushed through the lowest cloud base was a reassuring guide when I was flying for Manx Air, back and forth from Ronaldsway into Liverpool. I've lived in Canada for many years. But feel a sadness now the powerstation is gone.
Love comments like this, the main turbine hall and south towers still remain for a short while, such a dominating landmark as you say
Always sad to see heavy industry die.
Another nail in British industry…😮💨
The power generation is still being done by other means, gas and wind. With the green agenda, coal fired are simply too dirty.
Unfortunately it is, so easy to write off older industry and invest in newer technology….often before it’s reached its end of life
@@DroneLife22 I’ve been going to Fiddlers for around 40yrs to load fly ash from the vast stock fields of the stuff, I guess that will be coming to a end at Some point😮💨
It is time to move on
Thanks for filming it. I travelled up from Shrewsbury to watch it. Couldn't see it at all from Runcorn.😂😂👌👏
Thanks for your comment……bit gutted it wasn’t a clearer view…..but least I got it!!!
travelled home from shrewsbury and forgot it was happening tbh
@@shadie_x oh dear! We all forget at times! 😂
Had a summer job there in 1994. Involved hauling coal in a dump truck from different parts of the plant. The most exciting thing I recall happening was when a rear axle broke 😂 I'm now living in the US, Minnesota, so I can relate to the freezing cold weather, in fact UK lows are our daytime highs!
Minnesota has some lovely scenery, would be great to fly there. Great to hear comments trusting to the past though.
Uff-da! Lived in Minneapolis for almost 30 years. Worked for Northwest Airlines, and ended up moving down to Atlanta when we merged with Delta Air Lines in 2009. Loved living in Minneapolis, even in the middle of winter. Clear blue skies, hairs in your nostrils freezing, glasses fogging up when you go indoors on a really cold day, and best of all, no mosquitoes in the winter!!! Hope you enjoy life up there!
So coal power is bad and must be ended (even though India & china are building 300 plants between them) but the burning of North American forests at the Drax power station is not only good, but state subsidized? On a dull calm day we're heavily reliant on the French & Norwegians to keep the lights on.
There was a NOTAM in place for this demolition with a 1 mile radius from the site, your lucky to get so close without the police/authorities bothering you.
There was no one doing any checks where I was, didn’t see much authorities about full stop
A NOTAM is a navigation warning to other air users. It is not a temporary Flight Restricted Zone so the pilot was quite within their rights to fly. The official notice (which earlier stated that a "no fly zone" would be enforced by the police) was recently corrected to reflect this but requested UAV operators to refrain from flying overhead, which this pilot clearly observed.
Love the music you chose but its a very sad moment for me
Definitely stirred a lot of memories for locals of different generations, end of an era!
Didn't make it to Gunnie Hill on time but I wouldn't have seen anything because of the mist. Heard the bangs and nearly shit myself. Reminded me of my time in the RAF and sonic booms.
At least you managed to capture them going down despite the terrible weather conditions. I flew them about a week before when they were laying the charges. Nice video. Del 👍
Despite the awful conditions with the low cloud and mist, I think your video is really moody and atmospheric. So different from the usual demolition videos with all the dust. Going to be very strange to not see those silos.
Thankyou, really appreciate the comments
They will probably have been needed in the future, when all this green net-zero rubbish is seen for what it is. And don't forget, things that were got rid of in the past are now being put back. In hindsight the roundabout at savages bridge in Runcorn is a good example, not to mention trams are coming back in more and more towns so don't write anything off as you may need it again in the not too distant future, when we are all in our mud huts with no lights on and no cows to provide your Sunday lunch. Not as though could cook it that is? It's all complete madness
Not gonna lie, I will miss seeing the Fiddler's Ferry power station from Oldham on a clear day.
I feel less gutted about missing it now, wouldn't have been able to see a thing
I just found out, crossed the bridge last week and never realised it would be the last time i would see them😢
South towers still stand until next year, but will be strange to not see the landmark in full
You must have come from the estate near sunnybank woodland park, area then, i was other end near tannery lane. Much better view and keeping it in vlos, nice video, i will be back for south towers lol
Maybe cut the music for the actual demolition? It’s half the experience 😅
Had that as an afterthought….could’ve recorded the bang separately then added it in. Good point
I heard from some customers around Widnes that they were scheduled for demolition, and even though I missed it, there was likely little chance anyway with the weather.
When is the next one scheduled?
I don't know if a date has been set yet, but a chap I was talking to yesterday believes it won't be until after the new year now.
I missed it nooo
Rip Fiddling my ferries cool towers
What frequencies was the drone going off? Was it a DJI?
Was a DJI mini 4 pro
@@DroneLife22 Good work. 👍
@@bvrcavalera2786 thankyou, appreciate it
i live there so i could see it
I went to watch it but it was to foggy 😔
The weather was a shame, been so clear the last few days too
welcome to runcorn where you can never see shit
Cool video shame about the fog was goner go up
Me self but was snowed in up
Northyorkshire I've hit ya sub button please help another drone operator out
Weather was a dampener for sure, better to stay safe and warm when it’s like it was, I’ll check you out for sure. Thanks
You had the best vantage point, all other videos are just fog and dust 👍🏻🤣
Thanks, was lucky….at times the fog was thick…..got what the weather gave me!
The background music spoils this video...
Sorry you didn’t like it, but appreciate the comment
Annoying music.