Diary 28th April 2008

Latest images of the restoration of the Monument - 28th April 2008
The architect Julian Harrap and site manager Gary Collings discussing repairs to the historic fabric of the viewing platform

Latest images of the restoration of the Monument - 28th April 2008
New copper leaf details fixed in place ready for decoration

Latest images of the restoration of the Monument - 28th April 2008
Part of the flaming orb showing various stages of preparation

Latest images of the restoration of the Monument - 28th April 2008
Section of flaming orb after preparation and with primer applied

Latest images of the restoration of the Monument - 28th April 2008
Some of the flames on the orb prepared for gilding

Latest images of the restoration of the Monument - 28th April 2008
New copper flames are attached to the top of orb where the originals had been damaged or broken off

Latest images of the restoration of the Monument - 28th April 2008
The architect, Julian Harrap and site manager Gary Collings discuss details of the dragons wings

Latest images of the restoration of the Monument - 28th April 2008
The architect, Julian Harrap discussing his views on repairs to the dragon wings with site manager, Gary Collings and stone carver, Mark Thompson

Latest images of the restoration of the Monument - 28th April 2008
The architect examines a very delicate stone dragon wing

Latest images of the restoration of the Monument - 28th April 2008
One of the stone masons carrying out delicate pointing works to one of the four stone dragons


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