redecoration

The Belfast Trust says it has started a refurbishment and redecoration project, which it estimates could cost millions of pounds.

There was evidence of recent redecoration and cleaning.

"Some remodelling work was done, but I think it was only superficial redecoration and some artwork was suspended from the roofing," added Mr Piper.

It was on display at Tatton Hall, part of the estate bequeathed to the National Trust in 1958, until 1987, when it was taken down to allow for redecoration.

"This is our first opportunity to organise everything again and sort out our stores and redecoration," she said.