Birmingham's old Central Library demolished

It was the end of an era yesterday as demolition began on Birmingham's old Central Library. Built more than forty years ago, it's stood unusued since the the new library opened in 2013.

Some of the building's strongest supporters,and its critics, were there to witness the moment the work finally began to tear it down.

You can watch Melissa Wright's report on the demolition here:

The demolition of Birmingham's old Central Library began today in the city centre.

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Demolition of the old Central Library in Birmingham is due to begin later today.

Developers are clearing the site as part of a redevelopment of Paradise square, with motorists warned to expect further diversions and road closures.

It's part of a £500 million scheme to regenerate the area with two new office blocks and a redevelopment of Chamberlain Square.

• Road closures

While work to clear the site takes place, the walkway through the old Paradise Forum has been closed together with a large part of Chamberlain Square.

Pedestrians and cyclists have now been re-routed through Fletchers Walk.