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Hanging by a thread

Posted on May 26, 2010 by BrownhillsBob

Those who know me well know that I’m not very good at heights. I do them, but under sufferance. I therefore have immense respect for those who work well above ground level, like these steeplejacks I spotted working industriously on … Continue reading →

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Posted in Churches, cycling, Environment, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Panoramio photo discussions, Shared media, Uncategorized | Tagged Abseil, Bosuns chair, Church restoration, Colmore Gate, Cycle rides, Dunstall, Dunstall Church, New Photos, Steeplejack, Window cleaner | 3 Comments
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