Latest on Llangollen Museum's improvement programme

* Team Roundhouse at work on the museum roof.

Here's the latest update on the major work taking place at Llangollen Museum:

"As I am sure many of you will have noticed, major work is happening at Llangollen Museum, with the replacement of the roof having finally started. As we have reported before, the old roof was leaking badly and the building surveyor and structural engineer recommended total replacement. 

"Instead of being supported by lightweight timber beams, the new roof will have steel beams to make the roof more rigid. From the outside the appearance of the building will change slightly, as the parapet around the roof will be removed. The design will also feature external gutters and downpipes, instead of the internal rainwater drain pipes that have caused us problems with flooding.

"With the new roof designed by Hodgson Structural Design Ltd and Scott Architecture Ltd, the work is being carried out by Team Roundhouse and has been funded by the Lottery Heritage Fund and the Community Ownership Fund (part of the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government).

"In order to move the steel beams into position, and to support them while they are being joined together, it has been necessary to put up scaffolding all around the building, both inside and outside. At this time, the old roof and parapet have been completely removed. Installation of the new steel rafters is scheduled to start on 23^rd September 2024. 

"The work is planned to last until January 2025, during which time the Museum will remain closed. However, during the time that we are closed you can still see some of the Museum artefacts displayed in other venues around the town: the Tourist Information Centre, the Library, the Dory Gallery, the Health Centre and St Collen’s Church. We are very grateful to all of them for letting us use space in their venues to keep the heritage of Llangollen available to everyone whilst we are closed. Our regular programme of talks will continue, held in the Council Chambers.

"Do keep watching our Facebook page for updates on the project."