Examining Nelson's Column for possible blast damage.Today, Tuesday, Mr larkin, the steeplejack, climbed Nelson's 200ft Column in Trafalgar Square, London, to collect evidence for a report to the Ministry of Works on possible bomb damage received in 1940. Six men will form the gang on the job which will take till 4 o'clock. the monument has not been examined since 1919 when Mr Larkin's father climbed up to put on the Victory decorations and did did repairs and cleaning. Picture shows, mr Larkin (top left) and his gang on their way to discover why Nelson has developed a white 'belt' round his middle spotted by experts with powerful field glasses. 22 January 1946