Kirkstall Power Station’s two 320 feet high chimneys, each weighing 2,500 tonnes, were brought to the ground in August 1986. The fields around the Gotts Park area of west Leeds which overlooked the site were dotted with hundreds of people taking a last look at the tall guardians of the site which closed as a generating station in 1978. Nearby roads were closed during the early morning explosions. These wonderful photos taken by a YEP photographer on the day showcase the chimneys crashing down. READ MORE: Memories of the Leeds landmark which powered a city LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
8. Kirkstall Power Station
A spokesman for the Central Electricity Generating Board said it was possible the site where power was generated for almost half a century would be sold. Photo: YPN
10. Kirkstall Power Station
Fast forward to January 1988 and students from Leeds Polytechnic had designs on turning the site into a multi-million pound leisure park. City councillors were give the chance to see the students' ambitious plans during an exhibition at Leeds Civic Hall. Pictured, from left, are Nick Roberts, Anthony Harrison, Coun Bernard Atha (Lab, Kirkstall) and Bob Matthews by their design for Kirkstall Park. Photo: YPN
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