After a string of failed development plans since it was decommissioned in 1983, the vast brick building is soon to be redeveloped into 3,500 homes, as well as offices, shops and a park.

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The photographer said: ‘It was a magnificent spectacle and I was the only person across the water from the station in full view of it.’

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Photo: Alex Bland www.alexbland.com