The war memorial was stabilised back in January, and a few days ago began the work of enhancing the area with paving, seats, and trees so that it will be a fitting tribute to those from Abingdon who have gave their lives for their country in conflicts overseas.
The scaffolding round the County Hall is going up another level. It must be fairly near the top.
Gangways zig zag near where a lift brings scaffolding to the top.
I could imagine the great Blondin, tightrope-walker, aerialist, and acrobat extraordinaire balancing upon the highest poles.
As nightfall falls there is still more scaffolding to erect tomorrow, when it could get even more extraordinaire.
The businesses nearest the scaffolding round the County Hall are open for business as Usual. That is The Punchbowl …
Scruffs and Throwing Buns.
What was just a concept, a drawing on paper, has become a reality as the builders took over today from the architects and planners. Scaffolding is being erected, and earth cleared where the liftshaft will be dug.