ONE of Bridgwater’s best-known industrial landmarks came crashing down this week in 1980.
The 80ft chimney located behind what was the Post Office supplies depot in Bristol Road came tumbling down.
The chimney and boiler house were used from the 1930’s for the steam processing of carpets.
The site was then cleared to create more storage space for the Post Office supplies depot.
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Now 40 years on, it looks as though Bridgwater could be set to lose its last major industrial chimney with a planning application submitted to demolish the Bowerings Mill at Bridgwater Docks.
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However the plan has been met with some opposition by some town councillors and the Bridgwater & District Civic Society, who do not want to see Bridgwater lose an important part of its heritage.
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