Thompson\'s of Prudhoe discover something of archaeological interest............
A remarkable discovery of ancient animal bones has been made by Thompsons of Prudhoe at their Haughton Strother sand and gravel quarry in Northumberland. Thompsons machine operator local man John Rutherford was amazed to see a huge horned animal skull emerging from his excavations while removing sand and gravel from several metres below the ground surface.
[Read Story...]Tom Easbys career with Thompsons marches on
Young apprentice Tom Easby completes a sixteen week course demolition course
[Read Story...]Bayer Cropscience - Norwich
Bayer Cropscience is a leading producer of fertilisers and is undergoing an expansion at its main plant in Norwich.
[Read Story...]Tyne Tees Studios
The demolition of Tyne Tees Studios has been awarded to Thompsons of Prudhoe, the building has had some famous faces through the doors over the years but now the final curtain has been drawn.
[Read Story...]Newcastle University (INTO Project)
Thompsons have been appointed to conduct asbestos removal, internal strip out and demolition works at Newcastle University to allow for the later development of the Herschel Lane campus area to form accommodation for international students
[Read Story...]Trinity Square Gateshead (incl. Gateshead Multi-Storey Car Park)
Thompsons have been appointed to conduct asbestos removal, soft strip and demolition works at the Trinity Square Development Site in Gateshead. Works will include the demolition of Gatesheads Trinity Square car park (known by many as the Get Carter Car Park or Gateshead Multi Storey Car Park), the associated in-door market, the adjacent Tesco Superstore and the properties that line Ellison Street, High Street and Trinity Square.
[Read Story...]Ore Un-loader No.1 - Corus UK, Redcar Wharf
Thompsons have recently completed the dismantling of Ore Un-loader No.1, located at Corus UKs Redcar Wharf. The Ore-Unloader weighed approximately 1500 tonnes and stood at a height of 66m. The structure was dismantled into sections using oxy/propane hot cutting equipment. The sections, each weighing approximately 65t, were lifted from their resting position via the aid of a 1000 tonne crane and transferred into a processing area at ground level.
[Read Story...]Thompsons New Demolition Apprentice
Thompsons are pleased to welcome our first demolition apprentice to the company, Thomas Easby.
[Read Story...]Eldon Square Scheme 3 Development, Newcastle upon Tyne
Thompsons recently completed selected strip out and demolition works at the Eldon Square Scheme 3 development. These latest works were part of an ongoing series of developments at the shopping centre which is located within a busy commercial area in Newcastle upon Tyne city centre. The development area totals approximately 16,000m2.
[Read Story...]Demolition of Stretford Plant at Corus, Redcar Coke Ovens, Teeside
Thompsons recently completed the demolition of the Stretford Plant located in Corus Redcar Coke Ovens. The project, described as extremely high risk by our client was completed without accident or incident and to programme.
[Read Story...]Corus Rail Products, Workington
Thompsons have just completed the full site clearance of Corus rails’ Workington site at Moss bay in Cumbria, allowing for the later re-development of the 70 acre site. Works commenced in December of 2007 and are programmed for a 36 working week duration.
[Read Story...]Wellbar house
Thompson\'s have recently completed the demolition of Wellbar house; Wellbar House was located in the heart of Newcastle city centre on the doorstep of the city\'s beloved St James Park.
[Read Story...]Newcastle City Library
Thompson\'s of Prudhoe have recently completed the demolition of Newcastle City Library. Located in the heart of the city, the building had been constructed in 1962. It was a four storey concrete framed building with panel infill.
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