The outside of the building has to be restored and so the walls are taken back to the stonework and the roof slates taken off to not only get at the Cupola but to restore and strengthen the old beams.
Outside again with the cupola looking sad and alone as it waits to be lifted off. Photograph taken on the 24th February '09.
This is the original stonework after the old plaster has been taken off. This will now be repointed and then plastered with plaster according to Heritage specifications. Photo by Gary Shaw.
This shows some of the many alterations that have been made to the Court House over the years. Photo by Gary Shaw.
This shows the various levels and the original windows. Photo by Gary Shaw.
Now this window could possibly not be an original due the red brick surrounding it. Photo by Gary Shaw.
Here they are digging down to start foundations for the pillars to support the upper floor. Photo by Gary Shaw.