ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL.
NOW DECLARED SAFE. NO MOVEMENT OP THE PIERS. l FURTHER BIG OPERATIONS. Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright.) Press Assn.—United service.) (Received May 24. 12.15 p.m.) v LONDON, May 23. “St. Paul’s Cathedral is no.w safe, If according to says the /"Evening News. A_._.Constant observation by plumblines I and theodolites show no movement of ; piers for two years. The main job, •i namely, the consolidation of the piers, <t' is nearly finished. The next big operation will consist of winding a chain l", four times round the dome to prevent l:StCTfepreading, each link being 15 feet ‘ long. ( Much concern was expressed some months ago as to the condition of the famous Cathedral, and a national fund was inaugurated to effect necessary repairs, and take steps to preserve the edifice.
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Waikato Times, Volume 103, Issue 17410, 24 May 1928, Page 6
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