Spectacular drone footage of never-seen-before lift tower lit up in Northampton

As the sun went down on Northampton last night the lift tower became a beacon of light and hope over the town
By Carly Roberts
Published 24th Apr 2020, 16:51 BST
Updated 24th Apr 2020, 17:22 BST
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Drone footage shot soaring above Northampton's skyline last night captured an emotional laser light tribute displayed on the lift tower - with projections from Northampton Saints' ground.

It was the first time the National Lift Tower lit up on Thursday (April 23) to pay a huge thanks to this town's front line heroes battling coronavirus.

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The National Lift Tower was seen for miles across the town. Picture by Leila Coker.The National Lift Tower was seen for miles across the town. Picture by Leila Coker.
The National Lift Tower was seen for miles across the town. Picture by Leila Coker.

The light show started at 8pm as the town proudly stepped out onto their doorsteps for the fifth time to clap and drum their pots and pans as part of the national Clap for Carers campaign.

Drone footage by MLE Pyrotechnics

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