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The Beasts of Bloomsbury
The Beasts of Bloomsbury
For many years, a masterpiece of English Baroque Architecture had languished forgotten and decaying in Central London. This is the Church of St George’s Bloomsbury, designed by the architect Nicholas Hawksmoor in the early 18th Century.
The tower and steeple of St George’s is one of Hawkmoor’s most inspired dramatic and theatrical designs. It is based on the...
New balustrade and platform cage
New viewing platform
On Saturday 11 October the streets around the Monument were closed for an exciting landmark event in the Monument restoration project. A massive 100 tonne crane winched a new balustrade and platform cage on to the viewing platform. The balustrade was lifted in two sections before workmen welded it together. The operation took five hours to complete.
The platform cage has been constructed...
Southwark Bridge
We are currently recording the repainting of Southwark Bridge, which is being restored by expert industrial painting contractor Pyeroy, for the City of London, Corporation.
A three-year rolling programme
Southwark Bridge will be returned to its original bright colours of green and yellow
13,000 litres of paint will be used on Southwark Bridge
26,000 man hours to complete the Southwark Bridge job...


