2014
ST3187 : Capitol Car Park – before demolition (1)
taken 13 years ago, near to Newport/Casnewydd, Wales
This is 1 of 3 images, with title starting with Capitol Car Park – before demolition in this square
Capitol Car Park – before demolition (1)
11th January 2014 – one day prior to demolition.
For a similar view following demolition see ST3187 : Capitol Car Park – after demolition (1) .
For a similar view following demolition see ST3187 : Capitol Car Park – after demolition (1) .
Capitol Car Park, Newport – demolition
This 1960's built car park in the centre of Newport was demolished on 12th January 2014 in preparation of the site for the Friars Walk retail and leisure scheme.
35Kg of explosives were detonated and the building collapsed in 6 seconds.
The car park was fronted by a bus station and an earlier view can be seen here Link .
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- Grid Square
- ST3187, 1754 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Robin Drayton (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Saturday, 11 January, 2014 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Tuesday, 14 January, 2014
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
ST 3125 8799
[10m precision]
WGS84: 51:35.1932N 2:59.6226W - Camera Location
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OSGB36:
ST 3125 8791
- View Direction
- NORTH (about 0 degrees)
