Remember when Mansfield Brewery came crashing down and the skyline changed forever with these pictures

It has been more than a decade since the bulldozers moved into tear down the iconic chimney and the brewery buildings.

Relive the moment with 22 pictures which capture the moment history happened and we said goodbye to the country’s largest independent brewery.

17. Moment in time

A moment in time of the Mansfield Brewery Demolition | JPIMedia Photo: Roger Grayson

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18. Demolition of the Brewery Bridge

Demolition of the Brewery Bridge over Great Central Road on Tuesday. | JPIMedia Photo: Roger Grayson

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19. Chimney Demolition

Residents felt the destruction of the brewery's brick chimney by twelve explosive charges brought to an end part of the town's cultural heritage | JPIMedia Photo: Roger Grayson

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20. Councillor's views

Councillor Kate Allsop who stated: "I have to say I was pleased to see the chimney finally come down. It’s been an eyesore for such a long time". | JPIMedia Photo: Roger Grayson

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