Video by Shropshire Star photographer Tim Thursfield:

Watch again - in slow motion:

Video by Shropshire Star photographer Steve Leath:

The towers came down at 11am as planned, with crowds gathered to capture the moment in video and pictures.

See also:

• Magnificent desolation: Drone captures scene of destruction after Ironbridge cooling towers are brought down

Drone footage by DronerUK:

Drone footage by Lee Knight:

Here are some more videos posted on YouTube:

More coverage:

• Ironbridge Power Station cooling towers demolished - with VIDEO and PICTURES

• Shropshire Star comment: Waiting for the dust to settle