Norwich Cathedral Weathercock Repairs

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An update on our latest work at the awe-inspiring Cathedral in Norwich:



In September we removed the gilded weathercock that sits on top of Norwich Cathedral’s centuries-old spire, to be re-gilded as part of a wider restoration project.



It is thought this marks the first time since 1963 that the weathercock has been brought to ground.



Re-gilding the weathercock was as enjoyable as it was challenging, with multiple layers of the micron-thick gold leaf needed to give it new life.
Suffice to say, the result was worth the effort.


First Ascent: Norwich Cathedral

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This week, you may have heard us on the radio, seen us on the television or read about us in the paper.



Though our social media accounts have been somewhat quiet since the Covid-19 outbreak, we have been very busy as a company and blessed with a multitude of wonderful projects.



One such project is that of the spire repair works to Norwich Cathedral, which began this week.



At 96 metres, Norwich Cathedral is home to the second tallest steeple in the United Kingdom, topped only by that of Salisbury Cathedral.
We’re set carry out a variety of works on the spire.