Diary 16th August 2007


The base of the Monument is now covered with scaffolding
The plinth is now surrounded by scaffolding

Scaffolding surrounding the base of the Monument to the Great Fire of London
The scaffolding (learn more) as seen
from within the site

Internal scaffolding in the centre of the spiral staircase
The internal scaffolding in the centre
of the spiral staircase, which was
erected last week.

Gary cleaning up years of dirt around the staircase
Cleaning the wall line where it joins the steps to give a clear
clean line as it would have been originally.

Close up images showing the wall line

Scaffolders working on level 6
The scaffolders on level 6 (which is
being boarded) and erecting level 7

 

A view of the Monument showing the scaffolding and hoist
The scaffolding at level 6 and hoist

 

A view of London Bridge from the orb of the Monument
A view of London Bridge from the orb

You can learn more about the golden orb in a forthcoming feature

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