and re-installing the bells was through a sounding (open window) in the side of the bell tower and on to a temporary scaffold platform erected on the roof of the Guildhall.

Structural design calculations were of key importance, as the hour bell alone weighs four tons!

The most difficult part of the operation was removing the five huge bells from the bell tower. A large part of the square was sealed off to allow a trackway system to be laid down in preparation for the 160-tonne crane which was central to the operation. Crowds of people gathered to witness this historic moment in the history of Portsmouth Guildhall.

Whilst the bells were off site, a new platform, bell support beams and staircases were erected to replace the existing 100 year-old items.Guest post by Michael LaChance at American Lookout:

Elizabeth Warren made her official announcement on Saturday that she intends to run for president in 2020. As she was speaking, two people in the crowd right behind her got up and walked away. And this all happened on live TV.

The Washington Examiner reports:

Elizabeth Warren supporters walk out of her launch speech on live TV

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Supporters present at Elizabeth Warren’s official announcement for her bid for president walked out during her speech.

Warren held a rally at an outdoor venue in Lawrence, Mass., where she announced that she is officially seeking the Democratic nomination to run against President Trump in 2020.

About 30 minutes before the