https://www.themonument.info/visitor-information.html 2025-02-17T13:22:45Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/The-Monument-to-the-Great-Fire-of-London1.jpg The Monument to the Great Fire of London https://www.themonument.info/the-project.html 2019-07-18T10:20:23Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Monument-London.jpg Monument-London.jpg https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/The-Monument-column-and-cage-in-the-City-of-London.jpg The-Monument-column-and-cage-in-the-City-of-London.jpg https://www.themonument.info/views-from-the-monument.html 2019-07-18T08:18:13Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/image-2009-10-21-12-18-17-25-640-2260-0_0360.jpg image-2009-10-21-12-18-17-25-640-2260-0_0360 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/image-2009-10-21-12-18-17-25-640-2260-0_0360-1024x262.jpg https://www.themonument.info/cookie-policy.html 2013-06-01T09:59:05Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/ 2025-02-17T13:21:05Z yearly 1.0 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/The-Monument-column-and-cage-in-the-City-of-London.jpg The-Monument-column-and-cage-in-the-City-of-London.jpg https://www.themonument.info/images/4-december-2008.html 2018-10-27T19:25:23Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0013.jpg The Cibber relief The Cibber relief https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0003.jpg The pedestal and the steel joists The pedestal and the steel joists https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0006.jpg The east side The east side https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0010.jpg The view you currently see from outside the Monument Tube Station The view you currently see from outside the Monument Tube Station https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0018.jpg The Cibber relief The Cibber relief https://www.themonument.info/images/394.html 2018-10-18T19:30:50Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/the-monument-on-twitter.html 2018-10-27T13:53:48Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0160.jpg The flaming orb is now on show with the reinstated copper embellishments and new gold leaf gilding DSC_0160 https://www.themonument.info/images/harris-digital.html 2017-07-28T22:07:48Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/images/hdp-films.html 2018-10-18T19:36:31Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/images/6-february-2008.html 2019-07-18T09:24:06Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0070_06022008.jpg First close up look at the dragons. Cleaning and inspection required. https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0145_06022008.jpg The Flaming Orb – image by Harris Digital Productions https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0072_06022008.jpg Close up of carbon build up inside of dragons mouth https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0082_06022008.jpg Algae and lichen growth on back of dragon. https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0091_06022008.jpg Royal crest and carvings at top of pedestal / base of column https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0107_06022008.jpg Removing old cement pointing at the base of the column https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0131_06022008.jpg Working in new indent by hand https://www.themonument.info/images/6-may-2008.html 2019-07-18T10:33:38Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0004_06052008.jpg Carver mason Mark Thompson making templates for repairs to the dragon wings Carver mason Mark Thompson making templates for repairs to the dragon wings https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0095_06052008.jpg Fixing armatures in preparation for making temporary moulds of the dragons wings Fixing armatures in preparation for making temporary moulds of the dragons wings https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0103_06052008.jpg Forming a wire cage around the armature Forming a wire cage around the armature https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0108_06052008.jpg Checking the armature for shape against the wing template Checking the armature for shape against the wing template https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0011_06052008.jpg Repairs to the viewing platform Repairs to the viewing platform of the Monument in London https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0067_06052008.jpg Repair to the gilded orb Repair to the gilded orb of the Monument to the Great Fire of London https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0074_06052008.jpg New copper details some partially decorated New copper details some partially decorated https://www.themonument.info/images/6-august-2008.html 2019-07-22T07:27:06Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0120.jpg The gilders applying some of the gold leaf to the gilded copper orb https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0114.jpg Stonemason using a template to mark the stones prior to his initial cut https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0128.jpg A stonemason makes the initial cut into a block of stone which will eventually be fixed and shaped to match the curved profile of the surrounding stone https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0123.jpg Stonemason preparing to fit a new full depth stone at the top of the Monument just below the gilded orb https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0164.jpg The stonemason getting the basic shape of one of the dragons wings. This is called roughing out https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0137.jpg Restoration images of the Monument to the Great Fire of London https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0175.jpg Monument London – restoration https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0197.jpg The electrical foreman checks that the conduits line up prior to being fitted https://www.themonument.info/images/4-november-2008.html 2018-10-28T14:38:34Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0188.jpg Monument to the Great Fire of London Monument to the Great Fire of London https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0005.jpg The Monument The Monument https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0034.jpg Steps inside the Monument Steps inside the Monument https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0038.jpg The diamond drilling to the new steps is in progress The diamond drilling to the new steps is in progress https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0047.jpg The sweeping lines of the new viewing gallery are very evident. (The sheeting around the base is for protection and is only temporary) The sweeping lines of the new viewing gallery are very evident. (The sheeting around the base is for protection and is only temporary) https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0049.jpg The flowing curves of the gallery cage are clear but the effort in design and craftsmanship in manufacture are all too easy to overlook The flowing curves of the gallery cage are clear but the effort in design and craftsmanship in manufacture are all too easy to overlook https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0055.jpg The electrician foreman Simon hard at work inside the Monument. Notice how the stainless steel conduits, boxes and fixings are all individually shaped to fit exactly the curvature of the internal walls. The electrician foreman Simon hard at work inside the Monument. Notice how the stainless steel conduits, boxes and fixings are all individually shaped to fit exactly the curvature of the internal walls. https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0078.jpg Specialists carry out high quality welding high up in the drum area. Specialists carry out high quality welding high up in the drum area https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0106.jpg Some evidence of the historic graffiti found carved into the walls Some evidence of the historic graffiti found carved into the walls https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0100.jpg Trying the new design armature brackets Trying the new design armature brackets https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0112.jpg Stonemason Ian marking out a stone inside the Monument Stonemason Ian marking out a stone inside the Monument https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0117.jpg One of the stonemasons working on the treads The large fan is one of many used to remove the dust created during the works One of the stonemasons working on the treads The large fan is one of many used to remove the dust created during the works https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0118.jpg Some of the old treads just prior to the installation of the new stone Some of the old treads just prior to the installation of the new stone https://www.themonument.info/images/2-october-2008.html 2018-03-07T09:49:02Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0160.jpg The flaming orb is now on show with the reinstated copper embellishments and new gold leaf gilding DSC_0160 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0146.jpg On the East elevation the top section of the pedestal has now been cleaned revealing the fine carving surrounding the oval window DSC_0146 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0153.jpg The flaming orb and the newly repaired stone drum section of the Monument can now be seen clearly from the viewing platform level of scaffold DSC_0153 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0162.jpg A new threshold stone is obviously required to the viewing platform door. This will be in black limestone. DSC_0162 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0166.jpg Stonemason Ian Foss offers up a new rain water drainage pipe. The pipe is hand made from code 8 sand cast lead with a traditional design cast iron grate. The pipe will be fitted below the surface of the viewing platform and covered by the new black limestone. DSC_0166 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0201.jpg The newly gilded orb can be seen clearly now that the top of the scaffold has been removed DSC_0201 https://www.themonument.info/images/3-september-2008.html 2019-07-18T08:13:36Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Repairs-to-the-historic-oak-handrail-are-now-underway-by-specialist-carpenters.jpg Repairs to the historic oak handrail are now underway by specialist carpenters Repairs to the historic oak handrail are now underway by specialist carpenters https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/The-carver-is-constantly-checking-details.jpg The carver is constantly checking details to transfer to the new stone The carver is constantly checking details https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/The-electricians-have-to-curve-the-stainless-steel-conduit-by-hand.jpg The electricians have to curve the stainless steel conduit by hand The electricians have to curve the stainless steel conduit by hand https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/The-last-piece-of-structural-stone-is-ready-to-be-installed-below-the-gilded-orb.jpg The last piece of structural stone is ready to be installed below the gilded orb The last piece of structural stone is ready to be installed below the gilded orb https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/The-stainless-steel-conduits-below-the-stairs-and-landing.jpg The stainless steel conduits below the stairs and landing The stainless steel conduits below the stairs and landing https://www.themonument.info/images/28-august-2008.html 2018-03-07T09:49:35Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0242.jpg Scaffolding reaches level 10 Scaffolding reaches level 10 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0252.jpg The hoarding on the south side The hoarding on the south side https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0277.jpg Gary removing temporary timber infill Gary removing temporary timber infill https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0283.jpg Gary continues to clean the wall line Gary continues to clean the wall line https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0300.jpg 110v lighting 110v lighting https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0089.jpg Carpenters installing pedestrian access door to site Carpenters installing pedestrian access door to site https://www.themonument.info/images/4-june-2008.html 2018-03-07T09:50:08Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0120_04062008.jpg The gold leaf gilding is very carefully applied onto the prepared copper orb DSC_0120_04062008 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0021_04062008.jpg Carver mason applying modeling compound to one of the wire armatures of the dragons wings. DSC_0021_04062008 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0067_04062008.jpg Gold leaf being applied to the flaming orb. Note that hard hats are not being worn as it is sometimes necessary to get your head close to the work to ensure the leaf is adhered properly. DSC_0067_04062008 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0096_04062008.jpg The gold leaf gilding – before skewing DSC_0096_04062008 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0108_04062008.jpg A close-up of the gold leaf before skewing DSC_0108_04062008 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0134_04062008.jpg Skewing off the newly gilded heads. Note the paper bag, which is used to capture any loose gold leaf. DSC_0134_04062008 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0095_04062008.jpg Newly guilded heads after burnishing DSC_0095_04062008 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0109_04062008.jpg The newly gilded section looks quite stunning DSC_0109_04062008 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0161_04062008.jpg Stonemason honing the top of the viewing platform DSC_0161_04062008 https://www.themonument.info/images/2-april-2008.html 2018-10-27T10:47:49Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC_0068_02042008.jpg Patera (model b) DSC_0068_02042008 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/diagram.jpg diagram https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC_0004_02042008.jpg Architect Judy Allen and CWO’s Adam Stone looking at some Pooil Vaaish stone DSC_0004_02042008 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC_0020_02042008.jpg CWO carver, Guy Levitt and Judy Allen looking at a half-size model of a patera (model a) and a corner section of the underside of the viewing platform. DSC_0020_02042008 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC_0028_02042008.jpg Adam Stone and Judy Allen discussing the design of the patera, with the aid of a half-size model DSC_0028_02042008 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC_0050_02042008.jpg A mirror is used to show how it will look from underneath DSC_0050_02042008 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC_0040_02042008.jpg Half-size Patera (model a) DSC_0040_02042008 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC_0070_02042008.jpg Patera (model c) DSC_0070_02042008 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC_0163_02042008.jpg Adam Stone, Judy Allen and Guy Levitt discussing model b DSC_0163_02042008 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC_0193_02042008.jpg The team discussing the proposed stone to be used for the paterae. Portland (Jordan’s Whitbed) DSC_0193_02042008 https://www.themonument.info/images/4-march-2008.html 2018-03-07T09:50:46Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0198_04032008.jpg Close-up – Abseilers on the south elevation Close-up – Abseilers on the south elevation https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0060_04032008.jpg The scaffold wrap on the north elevation is ready to be unfurled and fixed to the scaffold The scaffold wrap on the north elevation is ready to be unfurled and fixed to the scaffold https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0062_04032008.jpg The scaffold wrap on the west elevation showing the sculpted panel by Gabriel Cibber The scaffold wrap on the west elevation showing the sculpted panel by Gabriel Cibber https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0109_04032008.jpg Specialist stone cleaner uses the Jos system to carefully clean the lower section of the Cibber relief panel Specialist stone cleaner uses the Jos system to carefully clean the lower section of the Cibber relief panel https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0077_04032008.jpg One of the abseilers prepares to step off the scaffold above the area being covered by the scaffold wraps One of the abseilers prepares to step off the scaffold above the area being covered by the scaffold wraps https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0164_04032008.jpg Specialist abseilers use an elasticated “bungee” rope to secure and tension the wraps Specialist abseilers use an elasticated “bungee” rope to secure and tension the wraps https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0176_04032008.jpg Abseilers on the south elevation make sure that the image lines up when the wraps are connected at the corners Abseilers on the south elevation make sure that the image lines up when the wraps are connected at the corners https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0213_04032008.jpg Abseilers attaching the scaffold wrap to the north elevation Abseilers attaching the scaffold wrap to the north elevation https://www.themonument.info/images/4th-january-2008.html 2018-03-07T09:51:00Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0198_04012008.jpg Repointing column joints after the removal of the cementitious mortar DSC_0198_04012008 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/04012008.jpg Mason preparing for new stone indent Mason preparing for new stone indent https://www.themonument.info/images/5-october-2007.html 2019-07-17T09:28:56Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0166.jpg Top section of the golden orb, with Tower Bridge in the background. Top section of the golden orb, with Tower Bridge in the background. https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0086.jpg The scaffolding company, Allen and Foxworthy have erected 73,500ft of scaffolding tube, 24,500 scaffold fittings, 47,600 bolts tightened and 19,500 ft of scaffolding boards. Excavations and defrassing is carried out in the basement. The scaffolding company, Allen and Foxworthy have erected 73,500ft of scaffolding tube, 24,500 scaffold fittings, 47,600 bolts tightened and 19,500 ft of scaffolding boards. Excavations and defrassing is carried out in the basement. https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0110.jpg The ‘egg and dart’ under the viewing gallery The ‘egg and dart’ under the viewing gallery https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0161.jpg Lower section of the golden orb Lower section of the golden orb https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0197.jpg Gary Phillips, defrassing (removing lose material) in the basement Gary Phillips, defrassing (removing lose material) in the basement https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0231.jpg Ian Foss, carrying out an excavation in the basement Ian Foss, carrying out an excavation in the basement https://www.themonument.info/images/3-august-2007.html 2018-03-07T09:51:34Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Erecting-site-hoarding-for-the-site-perimeter.jpg Erecting site hoarding for the site perimeter Erecting site hoarding for the site perimeter https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/The-Monument-surrounded-by-fencing.jpg The Monument surrounded by fencing The Monument surrounded by fencing https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/One-of-the-timber-bollards-being-carefully-removed-to-make-way-for-scaffolding-access-around-the-base-of-the-column.jpg One of the timber bollards being carefully removed to make way for scaffolding access around the base of the column One of the timber bollards being carefully removed to make way for scaffolding access around the base of the column https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/DPM-damp-proof-membrane-is-being-used-as-protection-under-the-hoarding-and-also-for-trackway-road-protection.jpg DPM (damp proof membrane) is being used as protection under the hoarding and also for trackway road protection DPM (damp proof membrane) is being used as protection under the hoarding and also for trackway road protection https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/The-blue-barrels-are-filled-with-water-to-be-used-as-Kentledge-ballast-against-wind-resistance-for-the-hoarding.jpg The blue barrels are filled with water to be used as Kentledge (ballast) against wind resistance for the hoarding The blue barrels are filled with water to be used as Kentledge (ballast) against wind resistance for the hoarding https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Site-Manager-Gary-Collings-in-what-was-the-underground-laboratory-shows-evidence-of-soft-Reigate-Stone-in-the-walls-and-also-Tudor-brickwork-York-Stone-and-Portland-Stone.jpg Site Manager, Gary Collings in what was the underground laboratory, shows evidence of soft Reigate Stone in the walls, and also Tudor brickwork, York Stone and Portland Stone Site Manager, Gary Collings in what was the underground laboratory, shows evidence of soft Reigate Stone in the walls, and also Tudor brickwork, York Stone and Portland Stone https://www.themonument.info/images/2-august-2007.html 2018-03-07T09:51:50Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC_0025.jpg The railings on the east side (image taken 26th June 2007) were removed and taken away to be restored. They were found to be in good condition. Monument railings in 2007 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC_0007.jpg On the south elevation between the joints of the stone work is a long line of what like looks like rusty nails. An early image of the Monument shows railings on this side with a wire mesh on the top fixed into the joint of the stone work. The Monument https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC_0018.jpg The railings were laid on a very simple brick foundation DSC_0018 https://www.themonument.info/videos/cleaning-the-cibber-relief-panel.html 2018-03-07T09:52:12Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/04032008_cleaning_clibber.00_00_11_24.Still001.jpg Cleaning the clibber Cibber relief panel https://www.themonument.info/social-media/removing-the-old-viewing-platform.html 2018-03-07T09:52:38Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/DSC_0034-19-09-2007.jpg Monument London https://www.themonument.info/gallery/the-monument-london.html 2018-03-07T09:52:55Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Monument-London-gallery-02.jpg Monument London gallery 02 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Monument-London-gallery-01.jpg Monument London gallery 01 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Monument-London-gallery-03.jpg Monument London gallery 03 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Monument-London-gallery-05.jpg Monument London gallery 05 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Monument-London-gallery-06.jpg Monument London official website https://www.themonument.info/people/dr-robert-hooke-1635-1703.html 2015-10-18T07:12:17Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cibber.jpg cibber https://www.themonument.info/people/sir-christopher-wren.html 2015-10-17T21:48:58Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Christopher_Wren_by_Godfrey_Kneller_1711-web.jpg Christopher_Wren_by_Godfrey_Kneller_1711-web https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Christopher_Wren_by_Godfrey_Kneller_1711.jpg Christopher_Wren_by_Godfrey_Kneller_1711 https://www.themonument.info/videos/the-new-cage-for-the-monument.html 2018-03-07T09:53:20Z 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https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0060_04032008-150x150.jpg The scaffold wrap on the north elevation is ready to be unfurled and fixed to the scaffold The scaffold wrap on the north elevation is ready to be unfurled and fixed to the scaffold https://www.themonument.info/images/4-march-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0062_04032008 2018-11-02T08:43:37Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0062_04032008-150x150.jpg The scaffold wrap on the west elevation showing the sculpted panel by Gabriel Cibber The scaffold wrap on the west elevation showing the sculpted panel by Gabriel Cibber https://www.themonument.info/images/4-march-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0109_04032008 2018-11-02T08:43:34Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0109_04032008-150x150.jpg Specialist stone cleaner uses the Jos system to carefully clean the lower section of the Cibber relief panel Specialist stone cleaner uses the Jos system to 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yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Monument-London-311-steps-150x150.jpg Monument London 311 steps https://www.themonument.info/home-page.html/attachment/monument-london-the-shard 2018-10-21T10:36:50Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Monument-London-the-Shard-150x150.jpg Monument London the Shard https://www.themonument.info/home-page.html/attachment/monument-london-views-from-the-platform 2018-10-21T10:32:49Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Monument-London-views-from-the-platform-150x150.jpg Monument London views from the platform https://www.themonument.info/gallery/the-monument-london.html/attachment/monument-london-gallery-02 2018-11-02T08:40:23Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Monument-London-gallery-02-150x150.jpg Monument London gallery 02 https://www.themonument.info/gallery/the-monument-london.html/attachment/monument-london-gallery-01 2018-10-21T10:34:10Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Monument-London-gallery-01-150x150.jpg Monument London gallery 01 https://www.themonument.info/gallery/the-monument-london.html/attachment/monument-london-gallery-03 2018-10-21T10:34:39Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Monument-London-gallery-03-150x150.jpg Monument London gallery 03 https://www.themonument.info/gallery/the-monument-london.html/attachment/monument-london-gallery-05 2018-10-21T10:35:13Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Monument-London-gallery-05-150x150.jpg Monument London gallery 05 https://www.themonument.info/gallery/the-monument-london.html/attachment/monument-london-gallery-06 2018-10-21T10:35:54Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Monument-London-gallery-06-150x150.jpg Monument London official website https://www.themonument.info/social-media/removing-the-old-viewing-platform.html/attachment/dsc_0034-19-09-2007 2018-10-27T10:11:37Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/DSC_0034-19-09-2007-150x150.jpg Monument London https://www.themonument.info/home-page.html/attachment/the-orb 2018-10-27T10:11:34Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/The-orb-150x150.jpg The orb https://www.themonument.info/home-page.html/attachment/the-monument-stairs-in-the-city-of-london-2 2018-10-27T10:11:31Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/The-Monument-stairs-in-the-City-of-London1-150x150.jpg The-Monument-stairs-in-the-City-of-London https://www.themonument.info/images/2-april-2008.html/attachment/diagram 2018-10-27T10:11:28Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/diagram-150x150.jpg diagram https://www.themonument.info/images/2-april-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0004_02042008 2018-10-27T10:11:25Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC_0004_02042008-150x150.jpg Architect Judy Allen and CWO’s Adam Stone looking at some Pooil Vaaish stone DSC_0004_02042008 https://www.themonument.info/images/2-april-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0020_02042008 2018-10-27T10:11:23Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC_0020_02042008-150x150.jpg CWO carver, Guy Levitt and Judy Allen looking at a half-size model of a patera (model a) and a corner section of the underside of the viewing platform. DSC_0020_02042008 https://www.themonument.info/images/2-april-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0028_02042008 2018-10-27T10:11:20Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC_0028_02042008-150x150.jpg Adam Stone and Judy Allen discussing the design of the patera, with the aid of a half-size model DSC_0028_02042008 https://www.themonument.info/images/2-april-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0050_02042008 2018-10-27T10:11:17Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC_0050_02042008-150x150.jpg A mirror is used to show how it will look from underneath DSC_0050_02042008 https://www.themonument.info/images/2-april-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0040_02042008 2018-10-27T10:11:15Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC_0040_02042008-150x150.jpg Half-size Patera (model a) DSC_0040_02042008 https://www.themonument.info/images/2-april-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0068_02042008 2018-10-27T10:11:12Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC_0068_02042008-150x150.jpg Patera (model b) DSC_0068_02042008 https://www.themonument.info/images/2-april-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0070_02042008 2018-10-27T10:11:10Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC_0070_02042008-150x150.jpg Patera (model c) DSC_0070_02042008 https://www.themonument.info/images/2-april-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0163_02042008 2018-10-27T10:11:06Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC_0163_02042008-150x150.jpg Adam Stone, Judy Allen and Guy Levitt discussing model b DSC_0163_02042008 https://www.themonument.info/images/2-april-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0193_02042008 2018-10-27T10:11:04Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC_0193_02042008-150x150.jpg The team discussing the proposed stone to be used for the paterae. Portland (Jordan’s Whitbed) DSC_0193_02042008 https://www.themonument.info/images/2-august-2007.html/attachment/dsc_0025 2018-10-27T10:11:01Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC_0025-150x150.jpg The railings on the east side (image taken 26th June 2007) were removed and taken away to be restored. They were found to be in good condition. Monument railings in 2007 https://www.themonument.info/images/2-august-2007.html/attachment/dsc_0018 2018-10-27T10:10:58Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC_0018-150x150.jpg The railings were laid on a very simple brick foundation DSC_0018 https://www.themonument.info/images/2-august-2007.html/attachment/dsc_0007 2018-10-27T10:10:55Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC_0007-150x150.jpg On the south elevation between the joints of the stone work is a long line of what like looks like rusty nails. An early image of the Monument shows railings on this side with a wire mesh on the top fixed into the joint of the stone work. The Monument https://www.themonument.info/images/4-june-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0021_04062008 2018-10-27T10:10:52Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0021_04062008-150x150.jpg Carver mason applying modeling compound to one of the wire armatures of the dragons wings. DSC_0021_04062008 https://www.themonument.info/images/4-june-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0067_04062008 2018-10-27T10:10:50Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0067_04062008-150x150.jpg Gold leaf being applied to the flaming orb. Note that hard hats are not being worn as it is sometimes necessary to get your head close to the work to ensure the leaf is adhered properly. DSC_0067_04062008 https://www.themonument.info/images/4-june-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0120_04062008 2018-10-27T10:10:47Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0120_04062008-150x150.jpg The gold leaf gilding is very carefully applied onto the prepared copper orb DSC_0120_04062008 https://www.themonument.info/images/4-june-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0096_04062008 2018-10-27T10:10:45Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0096_04062008-150x150.jpg The gold leaf gilding – before skewing DSC_0096_04062008 https://www.themonument.info/images/4-june-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0108_04062008 2018-10-27T10:10:42Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0108_04062008-150x150.jpg A close-up of the gold leaf before skewing DSC_0108_04062008 https://www.themonument.info/images/4-june-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0134_04062008 2018-10-27T10:10:39Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0134_04062008-150x150.jpg Skewing off the newly gilded heads. Note the paper bag, which is used to capture any loose gold leaf. DSC_0134_04062008 https://www.themonument.info/images/4-june-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0095_04062008 2018-10-27T10:10:36Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0095_04062008-150x150.jpg Newly guilded heads after burnishing DSC_0095_04062008 https://www.themonument.info/images/4-june-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0109_04062008 2018-10-27T10:10:34Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0109_04062008-150x150.jpg The newly gilded section looks quite stunning DSC_0109_04062008 https://www.themonument.info/images/4-june-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0161_04062008 2018-10-27T10:10:31Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0161_04062008-150x150.jpg Stonemason honing the top of the viewing platform DSC_0161_04062008 https://www.themonument.info/images/2-october-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0146 2018-10-27T10:10:28Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0146-150x150.jpg On the East elevation the top section of the pedestal has now been cleaned revealing the fine carving surrounding the oval window DSC_0146 https://www.themonument.info/images/2-october-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0153 2018-10-27T10:10:26Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0153-150x150.jpg The flaming orb and the newly repaired stone drum section of the Monument can now be seen clearly from the viewing platform level of scaffold DSC_0153 https://www.themonument.info/images/2-october-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0160 2018-10-27T10:10:23Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0160-150x150.jpg The flaming orb is now on show with the reinstated copper embellishments and new gold leaf gilding DSC_0160 https://www.themonument.info/images/2-october-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0162 2018-10-27T10:10:20Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0162-150x150.jpg A new threshold stone is obviously required to the viewing platform door. This will be in black limestone. DSC_0162 https://www.themonument.info/images/2-october-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0166 2018-10-27T10:10:19Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0166-150x150.jpg Stonemason Ian Foss offers up a new rain water drainage pipe. The pipe is hand made from code 8 sand cast lead with a traditional design cast iron grate. The pipe will be fitted below the surface of the viewing platform and covered by the new black limestone. DSC_0166 https://www.themonument.info/images/2-october-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0201 2018-10-27T10:10:16Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0201-150x150.jpg The newly gilded orb can be seen clearly now that the top of the scaffold has been removed DSC_0201 https://www.themonument.info/videos/cleaning-the-cibber-relief-panel.html/attachment/04032008_cleaning_clibber-00_00_11_24-still001 2018-10-27T10:10:13Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/04032008_cleaning_clibber.00_00_11_24.Still001-150x150.jpg Cleaning the clibber Cibber relief panel https://www.themonument.info/history/inscriptions.html/attachment/the-monument-inscriptions 2018-10-27T10:10:08Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/The-Monument-inscriptions-150x150.jpg The Monument – inscriptions https://www.themonument.info/history/inscriptions.html/attachment/north-panel-inscription-on-the-monument-to-the-great-fire-of-london 2018-10-27T10:10:06Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/North-Panel-inscription-on-the-Monument-to-the-Great-Fire-of-London-150x150.jpg North Panel inscription on the Monument to the Great Fire of London https://www.themonument.info/history/inscriptions.html/attachment/south-panel-monument-london 2018-10-27T10:10:03Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/South-Panel-Monument-London-150x150.jpg South Panel Monument London https://www.themonument.info/history/inscriptions.html/attachment/east-panel-above-the-door-of-the-monument 2018-10-27T10:10:01Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/East-Panel-above-the-door-of-the-Monument-150x150.jpg East Panel – above the door East Panel – above the door of the Monument https://www.themonument.info/history/sculpture.html/attachment/monument-london-sculpture 2018-10-27T10:09:58Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Monument-London-sculpture-150x150.jpg The sculpture Monument London sculpture https://www.themonument.info/history/sculpture.html/attachment/sculpture-2 2018-10-27T10:09:56Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sculpture-150x150.jpg Sculpture sculpture https://www.themonument.info/history/st-magnus-the-martyr-church.html/attachment/sign_under_sculpture 2018-10-27T10:09:53Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sign_under_sculpture-150x146.jpg The sign under the sculpture sign_under_sculpture https://www.themonument.info/history/st-magnus-the-martyr-church.html/attachment/the-monument-and-st-magnus-the-martyr-church 2018-10-27T10:09:51Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/The-Monument-and-St-Magnus-The-Martyr-Church-150x150.jpg The Monument and St Magnus The Martyr Church The Monument and St Magnus The Martyr Church https://www.themonument.info/images/28-august-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0242 2018-10-27T10:09:48Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0242-150x150.jpg Scaffolding reaches level 10 Scaffolding reaches level 10 https://www.themonument.info/images/28-august-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0252 2018-10-27T10:09:45Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0252-150x150.jpg The hoarding on the south side The hoarding on the south side https://www.themonument.info/images/28-august-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0277 2018-10-27T10:09:43Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0277-150x150.jpg Gary removing temporary timber infill Gary removing temporary timber infill https://www.themonument.info/images/28-august-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0283 2018-10-27T10:09:40Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0283-150x150.jpg Gary continues to clean the wall line Gary continues to clean the wall line https://www.themonument.info/images/28-august-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0300 2018-10-27T10:09:37Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0300-150x150.jpg 110v lighting 110v lighting https://www.themonument.info/images/28-august-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0089 2018-10-27T10:09:35Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0089-150x150.jpg Carpenters installing pedestrian access door to site Carpenters installing pedestrian access door to site https://www.themonument.info/images/4-november-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0005 2018-10-27T10:09:32Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0005-150x150.jpg The Monument The Monument https://www.themonument.info/images/4-november-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0188 2018-10-27T10:09:29Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0188-150x150.jpg Monument to the Great Fire of London Monument to the Great Fire of London https://www.themonument.info/images/4-november-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0034 2018-10-27T10:09:27Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0034-150x150.jpg Steps inside the Monument Steps inside the Monument https://www.themonument.info/images/4-november-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0038 2018-10-27T10:09:24Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0038-150x150.jpg The diamond drilling to the new steps is in progress The diamond drilling to the new steps is in progress https://www.themonument.info/images/4-november-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0047 2018-10-27T10:09:21Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0047-150x150.jpg The sweeping lines of the new viewing gallery are very evident. (The sheeting around the base is for protection and is only temporary) The sweeping lines of the new viewing gallery are very evident. (The sheeting around the base is for protection and is only temporary) https://www.themonument.info/images/4-november-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0049 2018-10-27T10:09:18Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0049-150x150.jpg The flowing curves of the gallery cage are clear but the effort in design and craftsmanship in manufacture are all too easy to overlook The flowing curves of the gallery cage are clear but the effort in design and craftsmanship in manufacture are all too easy to overlook https://www.themonument.info/images/4-november-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0055 2018-10-27T10:09:15Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0055-150x150.jpg The electrician foreman Simon hard at work inside the Monument. Notice how the stainless steel conduits, boxes and fixings are all individually shaped to fit exactly the curvature of the internal walls. The electrician foreman Simon hard at work inside the Monument. Notice how the stainless steel conduits, boxes and fixings are all individually shaped to fit exactly the curvature of the internal walls. https://www.themonument.info/images/4-november-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0078 2018-10-27T10:09:13Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0078-150x150.jpg Specialists carry out high quality welding high up in the drum area. Specialists carry out high quality welding high up in the drum area https://www.themonument.info/images/4-november-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0100 2018-10-27T10:09:10Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0100-150x150.jpg Trying the new design armature brackets Trying the new design armature brackets https://www.themonument.info/images/4-november-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0106 2018-10-27T10:09:08Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0106-150x150.jpg Some evidence of the historic graffiti found carved into the walls Some evidence of the historic graffiti found carved into the walls https://www.themonument.info/images/4-november-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0112 2018-10-27T10:09:05Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0112-150x150.jpg Stonemason Ian marking out a stone inside the Monument Stonemason Ian marking out a stone inside the Monument https://www.themonument.info/images/4-november-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0117 2018-10-27T10:09:02Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0117-150x150.jpg One of the stonemasons working on the treads The large fan is one of many used to remove the dust created during the works One of the stonemasons working on the treads The large fan is one of many used to remove the dust created during the works https://www.themonument.info/images/4-november-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0118 2018-10-27T10:09:00Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0118-150x150.jpg Some of the old treads just prior to the installation of the new stone Some of the old treads just prior to the installation of the new stone https://www.themonument.info/images/4-december-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0003 2018-10-27T10:08:57Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0003-150x150.jpg The pedestal and the steel joists The pedestal and the steel joists https://www.themonument.info/images/4-december-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0006 2018-10-27T10:08:55Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0006-150x150.jpg The east side The east side https://www.themonument.info/images/4-december-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0010 2018-10-27T10:08:52Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0010-150x150.jpg The view you currently see from outside the Monument Tube Station The view you currently see from outside the Monument Tube Station https://www.themonument.info/images/4-december-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0013 2018-10-27T10:08:49Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0013-150x150.jpg The Cibber relief The Cibber relief https://www.themonument.info/images/4-december-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0018-2 2018-10-27T10:08:46Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0018-150x150.jpg The Cibber relief The Cibber relief https://www.themonument.info/images/5-october-2007.html/attachment/dsc_0086 2018-10-27T10:08:43Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0086-150x150.jpg The scaffolding company, Allen and Foxworthy have erected 73,500ft of scaffolding tube, 24,500 scaffold fittings, 47,600 bolts tightened and 19,500 ft of scaffolding boards. Excavations and defrassing is carried out in the basement. The scaffolding company, Allen and Foxworthy have erected 73,500ft of scaffolding tube, 24,500 scaffold fittings, 47,600 bolts tightened and 19,500 ft of scaffolding boards. Excavations and defrassing is carried out in the basement. https://www.themonument.info/images/5-october-2007.html/attachment/dsc_0110 2018-10-27T10:08:41Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0110-150x150.jpg The ‘egg and dart’ under the viewing gallery The ‘egg and dart’ under the viewing gallery https://www.themonument.info/images/5-october-2007.html/attachment/dsc_0161 2018-10-27T10:08:38Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0161-150x150.jpg Lower section of the golden orb Lower section of the golden orb https://www.themonument.info/images/5-october-2007.html/attachment/dsc_0166-2 2018-10-27T10:08:35Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC_0166-150x150.jpg Top section of the golden orb, with Tower Bridge in the background. 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2018-11-02T08:39:40Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/the-monument-website-150x150.jpg the monument website https://www.themonument.info/home-page.html/attachment/tweet-your-images-of-the-monument 2018-11-02T08:39:36Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/tweet-your-images-of-the-monument-150x150.jpg tweet your images of the monument https://www.themonument.info/home-page.html/attachment/tweet-us-your-images-of-the-monument-in-the-city-of-london 2018-10-21T10:42:14Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Tweet-us-your-images-of-the-monument-in-the-City-of-London-150x150.jpg Tweet us your images of the monument in the City of London https://www.themonument.info/monument-header-png 2018-10-27T10:08:17Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/monument-header-150x130.png monument-header.png https://www.themonument.info/the-great-fire-of-london-1666-png 2018-10-27T10:07:44Z 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https://www.themonument.info/the-monument-london-dsc_0021-copyright-harris-digital-productions-jpg 2019-07-18T08:15:20Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/The-Monument-London-DSC_0021-copyright-Harris-Digital-Productions-150x150.jpg The-Monument-London-DSC_0021-copyright-Harris-Digital-Productions.jpg https://www.themonument.info/placeholder-1-png 2019-07-17T10:28:50Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/placeholder-1-150x150.png placeholder-1.png https://www.themonument.info/images/6-february-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0145_06022008 2019-07-18T08:28:08Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0145_06022008-150x150.jpg The Flaming Orb – image by Harris Digital Productions https://www.themonument.info/images/6-february-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0070_06022008 2019-07-18T09:05:09Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0070_06022008-150x150.jpg First close up look at the dragons. Cleaning and inspection required. https://www.themonument.info/images/6-february-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0072_06022008 2019-07-18T09:04:46Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0072_06022008-150x150.jpg Close up of carbon build up inside of dragons mouth https://www.themonument.info/images/6-february-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0082_06022008 2019-07-18T09:04:10Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0082_06022008-150x150.jpg Algae and lichen growth on back of dragon. https://www.themonument.info/images/6-february-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0091_06022008 2019-07-18T09:03:30Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0091_06022008-150x150.jpg Royal crest and carvings at top of pedestal / base of column https://www.themonument.info/images/6-february-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0107_06022008 2019-07-18T09:02:57Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0107_06022008-150x150.jpg Removing old cement pointing at the base of the column https://www.themonument.info/images/6-february-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0131_06022008 2019-07-18T09:02:20Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0131_06022008-150x150.jpg Working in new indent by hand https://www.themonument.info/images/6-may-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0004_06052008 2019-07-18T09:54:45Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0004_06052008-150x150.jpg Carver mason Mark Thompson making templates for repairs to the dragon wings Carver mason Mark Thompson making templates for repairs to the dragon wings https://www.themonument.info/images/6-may-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0095_06052008 2019-07-18T09:54:26Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0095_06052008-150x150.jpg Fixing armatures in preparation for making temporary moulds of the dragons wings Fixing armatures in preparation for making temporary moulds of the dragons wings https://www.themonument.info/images/6-may-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0103_06052008 2019-07-18T09:54:04Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0103_06052008-150x150.jpg Forming a wire cage around the armature Forming a wire cage around the armature https://www.themonument.info/images/6-may-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0108_06052008 2019-07-18T09:53:52Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0108_06052008-150x150.jpg Checking the armature for shape against the wing template Checking the armature for shape against the wing template https://www.themonument.info/images/6-may-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0011_06052008 2019-07-18T09:53:38Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0011_06052008-150x150.jpg Repairs to the viewing platform Repairs to the viewing platform of the Monument in London https://www.themonument.info/images/6-may-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0067_06052008 2019-07-18T09:53:10Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0067_06052008-150x150.jpg Repair to the gilded orb Repair to the gilded orb of the Monument to the Great Fire of London https://www.themonument.info/images/6-may-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0074_06052008 2019-07-18T09:52:23Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0074_06052008-150x150.jpg New copper details some partially decorated New copper details some partially decorated https://www.themonument.info/images/6-august-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0114 2019-07-22T07:11:52Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0114-150x150.jpg Stonemason using a template to mark the stones prior to his initial cut https://www.themonument.info/images/6-august-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0128 2019-07-22T07:13:30Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0128-150x150.jpg A stonemason makes the initial cut into a block of stone which will eventually be fixed and shaped to match the curved profile of the surrounding stone https://www.themonument.info/images/6-august-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0123 2019-07-22T07:15:08Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0123-150x150.jpg Stonemason preparing to fit a new full depth stone at the top of the Monument just below the gilded orb https://www.themonument.info/images/6-august-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0120 2019-07-22T07:16:30Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0120-150x150.jpg The gilders applying some of the gold leaf to the gilded copper orb https://www.themonument.info/images/6-august-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0164 2019-07-22T07:18:30Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0164-150x150.jpg The stonemason getting the basic shape of one of the dragons wings. This is called roughing out https://www.themonument.info/images/6-august-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0137 2019-07-22T07:20:16Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0137-150x150.jpg Restoration images of the Monument to the Great Fire of London https://www.themonument.info/images/6-august-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0175 2019-07-22T07:22:10Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0175-150x150.jpg Monument London – restoration https://www.themonument.info/images/6-august-2008.html/attachment/dsc_0197-2 2019-07-22T07:23:39Z yearly 0.1 https://www.themonument.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_0197-150x150.jpg The electrical foreman checks that the conduits line up prior to being fitted