The repairs are still on schedule, with the cap now due to go back on in late August (sometime before the Bank Holiday weekend) - and the sails going on in October or November.
If you would like to help make the new shutters contact Ann Wise, Volunteer Coordinator - volunteers@burwellmuseum.org.uk
Click on a photo to see a larger version. Oldest photos at the bottom. Newest at the top.
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| Fantail gearing back in position. Tubes forming part of the automatic lubricating system can be seen. |
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| Fantail stage and frame painted |
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| Cap finial repainted (with a little bit getting on the waterproof sheet above it). |
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| Cap being painted |
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| Cap being painted |
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| Cap prepared for painting |
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| Cap prepared for painting |
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| External rendering repair nearing completion |
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| Metal parts of the shutter mechanism in the process of being painted by volunteers. |
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| Metal parts of the shutter mechanism in the process of being painted by volunteers. |
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| New shutters made by volunteers |
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| New rear porch and doors to fantail stage. |
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| Close-up of new rear porch. |
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| Underside of temporary roof. A new room/emergency light and an uplight can just be seen. |
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| Internal plastering repair plus a new window. |
The boarding is completed and treated.
Lead flashing added
