Chandelier being cleaned at St Georges Hall 300
It cost £11,000 to clean the three chandeliers, but it is hoped that eventually all 14 in the town hall will be fully restored.
This would involve repairing the damage and wear and tear the chandeliers have been subjected to over the years, but would cost in the region of £1m.
The main ballroom chandeliers were made in Staffordshire in 1820 and are considered to be the finest of their kind in Europe.
Each one is 28ft long and weighs more than one ton.
Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Cllr Mike Storey, said: “The Town Hall is the jewel in our civic crown and is steeped in history, with many grand and ornate features.
“Like any proud home owner, the council wants to keep its pride and joy looking good and the cleaning of the chandeliers is part of our ongoing maintenance programme to keep the building in tip-top condition.”
