Here are 10 buildings in Northampton which have either been destroyed by fires or demolished by diggers in the past couple of years.
Numerous fires have ripped through buildings in the town recently. And in the same time, many buildings have been demolished as part of construction works.
So we’ve rounded up some of the biggest buildings which have been destroyed between 2021 and 2022.
5. The old Tivoli Cinema in Far Cotton
Construction workers smashed up the former Sofa King building in St Leonard's Road, Far Cotton on May 26 2022. The old Tivoli Cinema, which has stood empty for several years, is set to be replaced by a block of flats. Photo: Logan MacLeod
6. Harvey's Warehouse in Lodge Way
In March 2022, demolition workers smashed down the former Harvey's Warehouse building on the corner of the Lodge Way and Harlestone Road junction to make way for a brand new Lidl supermarket, which is set to open this winter. Photo: Logan MacLeod
7. Travis Perkins' building in Lodge Way
Travis Perkins' former headquarters in Lodge Way, next door to Harvey's Warehouse, was smashed to pieces by wrecking crews in April 2022. Travis Perkins said the building was 'no longer fit for purpose'. Photo: Logan MacLeod
8. Former Most Marvellous Emporium in Abington Square
The old Most Marvellous Emporium in Abington Square was destroyed in March 2022 to make way for brand new student flats. The quirky vintage shop is believed to have closed in January 2017. Photo: Logan MacLeod