The chimney was part of the old mill at the corner of St Peters Rd and Moorgate (where St. Peters Mews are now).
The chimney failed to fall at the first attempt so he had to go back in and jack-hammer some more of the chimney out at the bottom, then go through the whole process again.
Finished early evening with him heading straight to the Britannia for a couple of pints!
Thanks to Keith Taylor for the pictures and information.
Finished early evening with him heading straight to the Britannia for a couple of pints!
5. Fred Dibnah
The chimney toppling over in Lancaster in the mid 1970s. Picture courtesy of Keith Taylor. Photo: Keith Taylor
6. Fred Dibnah
People at the scene of the chimney being taken down in Lancaster in the mid 1970s. Picture courtesy of Keith Taylor. Photo: Keith Taylor
7. Fred Dibnah
Children climb the bricks from the chimney taken down by Fred Dibnah in Lancaster in the mid 1970s. Picture courtesy of Keith Taylor. Photo: Keith Taylor