Take a look at Wolverhampton's new skyline as the market is flattened
Wolverhampton's skyline has changed forever as the former market has finally been demolished.
For years the indoor market was one of the most recognisable buildings in the city, clearly visible from the city's ring road.
But now it has been entirely pulled to the ground just months after demolition begun.
The current market is now visible behind what had been the indoor market building, including its colourful cabins introduced last year, which stand out against the grey landscape.
And the market will be on the move again in the near future to a new home in Cleveland Street near the Wulfrun shopping centre.
A spokesman for Wolverhampton council said: "Progress on the demolition of Heantun House and the former indoor market remains on track.
"The last section of the building has been pulled down and work will soon begin on digging out the former antiques market before the basement is filled in.
"The area will be cleared and turned into temporary car parking for the city centre market traders and public until works begin on the £55 million development of Westside."
The demolition work is being undertaken by Total Reclaims Demolition Limited.
The temporary car park will provide 17 additional trader parking spaces, 85 extra car parking spaces and a further five additional disabled parking spaces.
The proposed Westside scheme includes a multi-screen cinema, restaurants, bars, hotel, multi-storey car park, apartments and public open space.
A temporary market has been in place since April last year when the indoor traders joined the outdoor traders in Market Square to enable the demolition of Heantun House and the old indoor market.
The former Netto store and adjoining buildings which had occupied the site were demolished last year.
The move will see 48 tented stalls and 16 purpose-built cabins transferred from Market Square and it is anticipated the move will be completed over the coming winter, but not during the Christmas trade period.
Council bosses also anticipate a boost for the new market from its proximity to the city's bus and rail stations, as well the high numbers of students who will be living in the city's Southside area.
