Annual Tower Clean Up

The annual tower clean up took place this week. This involves thoroughly cleaning each room starting at the top in the old belfry and working down. It is arduous work at times necessitating squeezing into tight spots, especially in the old belfry where access to the bell frame is limited.

The opportunity is taken to carry out an inspection of the bell and clock installation to make sure that everything is in safe working order. Annual cleaning is important because although we have effective bird proofing during the course of a 12 month quite a lot of dust and small debris is blown into the tower. Regular cleaning also maintains the fabric of the church.

Negotiating a squeeze point in the old bell frame
Cleaned pit in the old bell frame
Old belfry after cleaning
Belfry after cleaning
Floor of the belfry, also tricky to negotiate due to clock wires

Published by Phillip George

Photographer, campanologist, gardener, walker, artist, thinker, doer.

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