Steeplejacks have given a historic Carlisle chimney its annual health check.

The Dixon's Chimney was built over 175 years ago and the local authority appoints specialist workers every year in order to climb to the top of the 270ft structure, reports the News and Star.

"It is intended to check the safety of the structure by looking at any loose bricks or stones that may become dislodged, checking for cracks or movement," a council representative explained.

In order to complete the maintenance, ladders are fitted to anchor points all the way to the top of the chimney, before a chair is used to spin around it and enable a detailed inspection.

Last month, the North West Evening Mail reported that chimney stacks are to be repaired in Barrow as part of a new project to upgrade homes.

Roughly £1.7 million will be invested to install new roofs, repair chimney stacks and fit insulation in areas where it is necessary.