Diary 17th June 2008
At the top of the Monument a copper band is in place but must be removed to allow stone repairs behind. The ratchet straps are in place as a precaution only.
Fixing of copper retaining ring prior to removal
Gently trying to undo the fixing from the copper band after many years at the top of the monument.
At the top of the column the black dirt remains where the copper band was removed earlier today
Condition of the stone work after the copper band has been removed
One of the two bolts removed from the copper band. As you can see they are quite substantial.
Masons discuss the best way to trim in a newly fixed stone
A banker mason working a piece of stone in the site workshop
CWO mason makes some fine adjustments to one of the new carved stones before it is fixed into the wall
A CWO mason uses a riffler to smooth an inside edge on a new carved stone
Close up of one of the gilded embellishments
The architect and structural engineer discuss details with the copper specialists
Carver mason makes slight adjustments to model of one of the dragons wings
A model of dragons tongue ready for approval before being carved in stone
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18 June, 2008