VIDEO: And... they're gone! Blackpool's skyline changes forever
People around the world watched the demolition of the last remaining three tower blocks in Layton, as thousands of people gathered around the site.
And here’s some of our readers’ thoughts as they waited for the big moment – from near the scene, around the UK, and much further afield.
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And check www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk all day for more.
Watching from Devon, I grew up in Layton
Debbie Kneale
We’re on sainsburys car park it’s packed up here
Andrew WWhalliwell
Looking forward to not seeing these ruining the tower view from Normoss.
Dan Webster
Watching from Melbourne, Australia.
Craig Anthony Brooks
I’m going to watch out of my attic window from near the airport, Blackpool that is... great view
David Arundel
Current view from my front bedroom window - front row seat ( with brew!)
Janet Hill
Watching from Northwich had to go to work unfortunately
Damian Brett
Blackpool skyline won’t be the same
Carrie Prince
Watching from Marton
Sally Sargeant
It will only improve Blackpool skyline
Nadya Rodgers
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Hide AdCan’t come soon enough should have never been built in the first place
Anne Ward
Watching from Bispham
Nicky Graves
Watching from ex Blackpool residents in Carisle.
Jean Scott
Watching from Spain, Blackpool resident 20 years
Douglas Johnston
These are like Layton’s versions of the Pyramids in Egypt. Great memories of Layton growing up
Jordan Wylie
Moved from Blackpool to near Brighton 9 years ago will be dif (sic) once these have gone
Sarah Louise Thornton
Watching from London grew up half here and half on the Grange Park Estate. They were part of my growing up.
Caroline Baird
Watching from Barnsley lived Blackpool most my life wish I come Blackpool but come bk to home time had some good times at them flats
Jodie Louise Kirkup