An unfortunate but quite catastrophic occurrence.
The seconds stay is perhaps the easier fix!
Second bell pulled off and must have smashed the stay - unfortunately this dropped between the frames and stopped the treble bell dead in the down position smashing the wheel. Had to remove the wheel through the middle floor doors which have never been used since the floor was installed forty years ago. Wheel parts then went down the spiral stairs for assessment. Will need one new horizontal spar and one spoke on the west side. An unfortunate but quite catastrophic occurrence. The seconds stay is perhaps the easier fix!
Mike and Steve have been busy replacing the stay on the treble which has developed a deeper than normal set position over the last few weeks. The two popped up for a half hour repair which turned into a longer affair when one of the fixing bolts was found to be seized and needed cutting off and replacing. Well done all fixed now.
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