Demolition of the Galleries shopping centre in Wigan. (The beginning).

Here's something different for you.
The start of the demolition of only a 34 year old shopping centre that was opened by Princess Diana.
It's to make way for an entirely new complex, including a hotel, apartments, and a new market hall. The market hall that stands there now is still in business and will be the last building that is part of this area, to be demolished.

[@jasonsumner3386]

Wigan Council; full of bright ideas.

[@nigelramkissoonraja6916]

Nice one Deano ❤️💛💚

[@barbecueshoes9212]

It’s a shame to see it go, but the place was mostly empty for nearly 20 years. Just sort of sat there collecting dust. Best something change in an attempt to revitalise the town centre.

[@Davidscottexplores]

I really enjoyed that video was so cool seeing them big crab claws hacking at the building but at same time so sad to see such an historic building to go ❤

[@johnbatch9276]

This is what happens with labour councillors wiganers wake up

[@L1amw90]

Why do they use water cannons, is it to minimize the dust?