THIS dramatic aerial view shows the progress of demolition workers as they dismantle an old shopping block in Cornmarket Street in Oxford.

The work is part of a £36m Jesus College scheme to revamp Northgate House, providing new accommodation for shops and students.

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Work in the city centre started earlier this year and the building at the junction of Market Street has been fenced with panels revealing the college’s history.

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In July, a Hitachi Zaxis 490 LCH excavator - nicknamed The Beast - was brought in to reduce Northgate House to rubble.

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Once Northgate House, on the corner of the street has gone, a new building will be constructed, featuring new retail units, with student accommodation above. The project will finish in 2021.