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Page last updated at 07:02 GMT, Friday, 7 November 2008

Monster rollercoaster closes

Britain's first double-looping rollercoaster is closing after 28 years service.

Hundreds of people had their last ride on the Corkscrew at Alton Towers on Sunday.

The theme park plans to replace it with a new "top secret" ride.

Do you have a favourite rollercoaster? Send your pictures to yourpics@bbc.co.uk, text them to 61124 or you have a large file you can upload here.
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