From 1952 the stables were no longer used for their original purpose , and the ' Destructor ' ceased operation in 1972 .
The complex continued to act as a rubbish collection depot until 1981 .
From 1952 the stables were no longer used for their original purpose , and the ' Destructor ' ceased operation in 1972 , although the complex continued to act as a rubbish collection depot until 1981 .