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Westwood Power Station
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On the way up Westwood Power Station Chimney
Photo: Cyril
Photo: Cyril
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Item #: 34424
Item #: 34424
Geoff Shryhane on his way up to the top of one of the Westwood power station chimneys, which were being repaired in June 1976.
Comment by: Sandra on 10th May 2023 at 07:45
I'm sweating already looking at this, thank god for Health and Safety.
Comment by: john on 12th May 2023 at 19:33
Couldn't have done that for all the tea in China. I'd have blacked out after the first 30 feet or so
Comment by: Rev David Long on 13th May 2023 at 17:34
I like the weight slung under Geoff - presumably to reduce the pendulum effect as he was winched up the side of the chimney.
Comment by: Alan on 14th May 2023 at 18:09
Yes Rev the 5 gallon drum keep the line straight, helps to stop swaying.
Do you think this is where Boris Johnson got the idea from?
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