Big Ben climbed by 2 climbers from Sussex

© Alan James
Harry and Simon Westaway from Lewes in Sussex climbed Big Ben as part of the anti war demonstration taking place in London today. More on the BBC News site. They were representing action by Greenpeace. The climb in itself is a remarkable piece of publicity for the demo and it is also a staggering breach in security. The 2 climbers were arrested and later released without charge.

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20 Mar, 2004
Yeah, they've got to climb all the way up the tower that it's housed in, first. Then, somehow, theyve got to get onto it. After that comes the hard part...except for the lip around the base, it's completely smooth!
20 Mar, 2004
Will Big Ben now be included in Southern Sandstone? Any idea of the grade?
20 Mar, 2004
some people clearly appreciate pedantry though
20 Mar, 2004
They have also performed the secondary service of exposing the security at the Houses of Parliament as totally inadequate.
20 Mar, 2004
why is security an issue? if they're afraid they shouldn't be doing the job.
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