The cooling towers, which were originally part of Blackburn Meadows power station, were reduced to rubble at 3am on August 24, 2008.
Hundreds of people gathered on the open-air car park of Meadowhall shopping centre and on surrounding streets to see the explosion ten years ago.
The north tower was only partially demolished on the night, though, and the work had to be finished manually.
The towers were once an integral part of people's lives, an ever-present sight for residents living in the Tinsley area and a checkpoint to motorists on the M1.
They were also part of an extensive industrial landscape that has now drastically changed.
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The north tower was only partially demolished on the night, though, and the work had to be finished manually.
6. Water supply
The water supply which was used by the coal-powered power station Photo: Submitted
7. Turbine shot
A picture of a turbine at Blackburn Meadows power station Photo: Submitted
8. Big support
Huge girders supported teh structure at Blackburn Meadows Power Station Photo: Submitted