AS the demolition on the former Bradley Lane and Mill industrial site enters the concluding stages we take a final look as the work comes to a close.

The vista has now changed completely making the area unrecognisable as to how it was just 16 weeks ago .

Where once dank alleyways hemmed in by industrial brick stood back in January, there are now flat concrete wastelands devoid of any features of clues as to what was previously

A giants rake has seemingly scoured the ground where neglected buildings had stood for years, leaving behind the detritus of decades - piles of bricks and metal awaiting transportation off the site.

The deconstruction has now nearly finished.

Of course, the big question on everyone’s lips now is just when will re-construction start?

Work appears to have started on the former Launa Windows building
Battle scarred - Vicarys Mill the former Launa Windows building still looms over the site (Ethan Heppell / MDA)

Overview of Bradley Lane Industrial Estate in Newton Abbot as the demolition work comes to a close
Awaiting the digger's claw. Vicarys Mill awaits its fate (Steve Pope/MDA)
Overview of Bradley Lane Industrial Estate in Newton Abbot as the demolition work comes to a close
Clear view through to the Mackrell Almshouses now that the former Music Mill building has been demolished (Steve Pope/MDA)
Demolition work continues at the former Bradley Mills industrial site in Newton Abbot
Demolition work nears completion at the former Bradley Mills industrial site in Newton Abbot (Steve Pope/MDA)
Overview of Bradley Lane Industrial Estate in Newton Abbot as the demolition work comes to a close
The final metal-framed industrial shed awaits its demise (Steve Pope/MDA)
Overview of Bradley Lane Industrial Estate in Newton Abbot as the demolition work comes to a close
Open to the elements. The Vicarys Mill building minus its roof panels (Steve Pope/MDA)
Overview of Bradley Lane Industrial Estate in Newton Abbot as the demolition work comes to a close
Amid the destruction life carries on. This sparrow is blissfully unaware that its hideaway under the eaves will soon be under threat. (Steve Pope/MDA)
Overview of Bradley Lane Industrial Estate in Newton Abbot as the demolition work comes to a close
Getting ahead in demolition. A dolls head sits incongruously atop an industrial sliding door (Steve Pope/MDA)
Demolition work continues at the former Bradley Mills industrial site in Newton Abbot
Industrial dust dampers attempt to contain the dust as work continues at the site (Steve Pope/MDA)
Overview of Bradley Lane Industrial Estate in Newton Abbot as the demolition work comes to a close
All that remains of the building that housed the Music Mill - the entrance doors and a sign are propped up against safety fencing (Steve Pope/MDA)