Conserving the switchgear

The task of cleaning the switchgear has started. A team of volunteers are working with Conservator George Monger to conserve the Switchgear at the Transmitter Block. They are removing surface rust and using a mix of renaissance wax and graphite to protect the surfaces against more corrosion. Cleaning up the labels on the front are revealing what all the dials and levers did! The work is being supported by a grant from the Association of Independent Museums.