Clean beams

This is the result of the cleaning process. The beams will need us to go over them to remove the last residue and then they will need waxing but immediately the room looks bigger without all the oppressive black. Some of the loose lime plaster between the beams has been dislodged in the cleaning and we will have to find out what we need to do about this. Fortunately the wood seems in good condition and now we can arrange to have it treated.

We are glad to head home though as it feels like it's been a very long day. I am dreaming of a long hot bath which is kindly provided along with home made cake, English sparkling wine and a Chinese takeaway by my valentine.