Here the Cupola roof has been stripped ready to go and start the restoration work on it. It is in two parts as it is more managable to work on.
This is the Finial from the Cupola and lets you see how big it is. Being made of wood it has badly deteriorated.
This view from the Roof give you an idea of the size the Auditorium will be.
Here the roof trusses are being repaired and strengthened to Safety regulations.
In these two photographs repairs and the refitting of the Eaves. Also the roof will be higher to accommodate the Auditorium .
This wall stripped back to the stonework will be replastered with special plaster form days gone by. Also this wall is part of the Auditorium .
These two pillars are stripped back to reveal the original stonework.
Here steps are being made at the entrance in Market Square.
All the photos below are by Gary Shaw.