SAFETY OF ST. PAUL’S
£400,000 RESTORATION WORK. "The experts are now satisfied that St. Paul’s Cathedral is out of danger.” This final testimony to the success of the restoration work of the past two decades has been pronounced by Mr W. Godfrey Allen, surveyor to the cathedral, who has reported to this effect to the dean and chapter. Mr Allan has carried out a scientific survey of the fabric. Each day experts under his supervision made the closest inspection of every part of the cathedral, paying particular attention to the dome. No measurable sinking or movement was detected. The work of restoration has occupied 17 years. The appeal for funds was launched in 1914, and work was begun during the war. In 1924 the city surveyor served a “ dangerous structure ” notice on the dean and chapter. After this most of the cathedral was closed in order to speed up the work. In 1930 the cathedral was reopened with a service attended by the King and Queen. Altogether £400,000 has been spent on the restoration.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 21578, 25 February 1932, Page 5
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