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Lafarge Cement Works Demolition

Demolition of two towers at Lafarge Cement Works, Northfleet

The two chimneys at the Lafarge Cement works in Northfleet, the tallest of which was 550ft, came marking the end of nearly 200 years of cement production.

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Demolition of two towers at Lafarge Cement Works, Northfleet

The two chimneys at the Lafarge Cement works in Northfleet, the tallest of which was 550ft, came marking the end of nearly 200 years of cement production.

12:09pm Mon 29 Mar 10

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Lafarge Cement Works Demolition

Demolition of two towers at Lafarge Cement Works, Northfleet

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