All is in readiness to take down the old Calthorpe House in Birmingham, England with its massive concrete columns, but the blasters have to watch out for a major gas line.
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The Detonators: Birmingham Blast Day
All is in readiness to take down the old Calthorpe House in Birmingham, England with its massive concrete columns, but the blasters have to watch out for a major gas line.
Added: Apr 9, 2009
Views: 6442 Views
Runtime: 02:45
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