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7th January 2009

Images by Harris Digital Productions

The metal conservation specialists select the correct iron balusters

The metal conservation specialists select the correct iron balusters before carrying them up the staircase

Worker carefully prepares the iron balustrade for repair

A metal conservation worker carefully prepares the iron balustrade for repair

Drilling one of the new fixing holes

Drilling one of the new fixing holes which will then have to be tapped to allow a secure fixing

This shows a hole being "tapped"

This shows a hole being "tapped". This is how a thread is cut into the sides a hole so that a screw can be used to fasten the iron balusters.

This shows a hole being "tapped" - wide angle

Trying the iron baluster for correct fit

Trying the iron baluster for correct fit. Note the lightning tape. These are situated in 4 different positions and connect to the 2 main lightning tapes running down the outside of the Monument.

Using an alan key to attach the handrail

The historic iron balusters are re attached to the handrail

One of the new treads

One of the new treads with a hole drilled ready for an iron baluster to be re fitted.

This is where one of the iron studs has been removed

This is where one of the iron studs has been removed from the handrail for cleaning. The studs are fitted to the handrail to dissuade people from trying to slide down it.

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