The exterior of Salisbury Cathedral is now scaffold-free, after 38 years of restoration work.
The necessary works were completed in September, leaving only the task of removing the scaffolding, which was completed on Friday, February 9, although some fencing remains.
The cathedral’s Facebook page published a post on Monday, February 12 celebrating the unadhered view of the cathedral.
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The post said: “We've waited 38 years for this view! With the scaffolding fully removed from the Cathedral's East End, we can now admire the original beauty of the entire exterior as it would have looked in the 14th century after the spire was added.”
Upon the completion of the works in September, Canon treasurer Kenneth Padley blessed the cross above the Trinity Chapel in a “topping out” ceremony.
Clerk of works Gary Price said at the time: “It has been a great honour and a privilege to have been able to work on this incredible building since the start of our modern repair programme.”
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