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Grade II-listed chimney is graffiti-free again
A historic landmark in St George has been restored to its former state.
Graffiti has been cleaned off the grade II-listed chimney on Troopers Hill after it was defaced in December, 2022.
Bristol City Council officials sourced specialists to remove the graffiti from the base of chimney, without damaging the structure which was built in the 1790s for one of the copper smelting works at the bottom of the hill.
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Labour councillor, Ellie King, took to Twitter to comment on the restoration. She wrote: “Its story spans the slave trade & industrial revolution, its wildlife includes 80+ types of bee, deer & one Dartford warbler.
“Let’s appreciate these precious spaces.”
Amy Harrison commented on King’s post, calling the spot on Troopers Hill “one of the best spots in Brizzle.”
Rob Acton-Campbell responded: “THE best spot in Brizzle!”
Very pleased that the graffiti on @TroopersHill chimney is being removed today. Thank you to @bristolparks for getting the specialists in, so that it is being done without damaging the Grade 2 listed structure.@ASPBristol pic.twitter.com/iVT6pOKEH5
— Rob Acton-Campbell (@RobCrewsHole) January 26, 2023
King expanded on her Tweet and told Bristol24/7: “We have to create a culture of caring for our city and its history which is why looking after structures like the Troopers Hill chimney are essential so that we may continue to learn about Bristol’s past and enjoy its beauty.
“Tackling tagging is a big challenge but we want to remain proud of our green and historic spaces so I am pleased to say that all of the graffiti has been removed and two coats of a specialist breathable sacrificial wax have been applied which should reduce the absorption of future graffiti.”
Avon and Somerset police put out an appeal for witnesses at the time in attempt to catch the vandals.
The force is still encouraging anyone with any information, or anyone who has seen the graffiti tag elsewhere to call 101 and quote reference number 5223003302.
Graffiti in another area of the city has also recently been removed.
Bristol City Council officers and National Highways staff have restored a wall on the M32.
In a tweet, mayor, Marvin Rees, shared a before an after photo of the clean up.
?️ @BristolCouncil and @NationalHways have been cleaning up the M32 – there should be no place for vandalism in #Bristol
? These before and after pics show our progress, including an anti-graffiti coating to make any future repairs easier pic.twitter.com/ttDIrF41py
— Marvin Rees (@MarvinJRees) January 28, 2023
Main photo: Rob Acton-Campbell
Read next:
- Historic Troopers Hill chimney vandalised
- 12 things you didn’t know about Troopers Hill
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