Watch: Workers climb Salisbury Cathedral spire to replace lightbulbs

The cathedral's spire is the tallest in the UK

The view from Salisbury Cathedral's spire
Author: Jason BeckPublished 21st Oct 2024
Last updated 21st Oct 2024

It's not a job for the faint-hearted.

Workers have scaled the spire of Salisbury Cathedral to change the four aircraft warning lights.

Gary Price, clerk of works at the cathedral and conservator Arthur Needham, braved the climb to the top of the 404ft (123m) spire.

They spent two hours at the top to change the bulbs and check other parts such as the copper strips protecting the cathedral from lightning strikes.

The work needs to be done once every four years.

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