TO THE TOWER!

Our team just survived a tour of Brissol's Will Memorial Tower Tour, which came with the following warning:

The following risks are associated with ascending the tower:
· Physical height above ground – vertigo.
· Restricted and dark access ways – spiral stairs – claustrophobia.
· Slippery steps and roof (particularly when wet).
· Very limited hand holds to provide balance/support.
· Steep steps - physically challenging.
· Rough, dusty, dirty surfaces – damage to clothing possible.
· Pigeons, seagulls and other birds – physical presence and guano.
· Trip hazards. Risk of falling.
· Leaving the group / failing to follow guide’s instruction – Risk of being locked in.
· Damage to hearing if the visit coincides with ‘Great George’ chiming the hour.
· Risk of concrete and stone spalls falling from above.
· Keep off fragile roof lights – risk of falling through.
· No one under eight years of age may access the tower.
· Keep off fragile roof lights – risk of falling through.

Lekker!