They dangle from ropes high above the ground, finding footholds on the facade as they painstakingly repair and restore the statues and stonework gracing the west front of Salisbury Cathedral.
“It’s hard work but fun,” said Philip Scorer, who is leading a team of climbers spending the summer assessing and repairing the facade, as well as the steeple and parts of the tower. “Occasionally it gets scary but as soon as you’re concentrating on the work, you’re fine. I’ve been doing this for almost 20 years so if I’m not used to it then I’m in the wrong trade.”
