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Patrick Cooke, who spends two weeks trimming 12, 30ft high yew tree pyramids at Athelhampton House, Dorset, Britain - 04 Oct 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Moore / Rex Features (1906412l)
Yew Must Be Kidding!
When it comes to chores in the garden clipping hedges can be one of those backbreaking jobs gardeners would rather put off.
However, Patrick Cooke doesn't have that luxury and his precision hedge trimming takes him a whopping two weeks to complete.
The feat involves cutting 12 huge 30 foot high Yew pyramids at his stately home at Athelhampton in Dorset.
The labour intensive task sees him spending literally days climbing up and up down a ladder.
However, he takes on the annual challenge in the knowledge that the trees have been in place for 120 years and it's now his responsibility to keep them alive.
It's a job that his father Sir Robert took on until he died in 1987 and Patrick has been happy to continue to do his part.
Planted back in Victorian times, the yews have now grown so high that even the modern ladder he uses is starting to be a little too short for the task.
Patrick said; "The trees are such a key part of the garden and it's a really important job so I have to clear space in my diary every year making sure the task is done correctly by keeping their shape and any vigorous growth in check.
"The one thing you must have is a really good head for heights, wielding a power trimmer 30 foot up you have to be confident and sure in what you are doing.
"Over the past 40 years they have doubled in size and the ladder is just about long enough for the task at present".
He added: "The only way they can be trimmed is to gently lean the ladder against them and climb to the very top to cut them into shape. As well as this mechanical trim in Autumn they are hand pruned again in May, ready for the summer season.
"It is a generational responsibility as they are 120 years old and I want to see them looking perfect all of the time.
"Nesting birds can and do cause problem...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/ILFBOBDHK
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Patrick Cooke, who spends two weeks trimming 12, 30ft high yew tree pyramids at Athelhampton House, Dorset, Britain - 04 Oct 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Moore / Rex Features (1906412k)
Yew Must Be Kidding!
When it comes to chores in the garden clipping hedges can be one of those backbreaking jobs gardeners would rather put off.
However, Patrick Cooke doesn't have that luxury and his precision hedge trimming takes him a whopping two weeks to complete.
The feat involves cutting 12 huge 30 foot high Yew pyramids at his stately home at Athelhampton in Dorset.
The labour intensive task sees him spending literally days climbing up and up down a ladder.
However, he takes on the annual challenge in the knowledge that the trees have been in place for 120 years and it's now his responsibility to keep them alive.
It's a job that his father Sir Robert took on until he died in 1987 and Patrick has been happy to continue to do his part.
Planted back in Victorian times, the yews have now grown so high that even the modern ladder he uses is starting to be a little too short for the task.
Patrick said; "The trees are such a key part of the garden and it's a really important job so I have to clear space in my diary every year making sure the task is done correctly by keeping their shape and any vigorous growth in check.
"The one thing you must have is a really good head for heights, wielding a power trimmer 30 foot up you have to be confident and sure in what you are doing.
"Over the past 40 years they have doubled in size and the ladder is just about long enough for the task at present".
He added: "The only way they can be trimmed is to gently lean the ladder against them and climb to the very top to cut them into shape. As well as this mechanical trim in Autumn they are hand pruned again in May, ready for the summer season.
"It is a generational responsibility as they are 120 years old and I want to see them looking perfect all of the time.
"Nesting birds can and do cause problem...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/ILFBOBDHK
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Patrick Cooke, who spends two weeks trimming 12, 30ft high yew tree pyramids at Athelhampton House, Dorset, Britain - 04 Oct 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Moore / Rex Features (1906412j)
Yew Must Be Kidding!
When it comes to chores in the garden clipping hedges can be one of those backbreaking jobs gardeners would rather put off.
However, Patrick Cooke doesn't have that luxury and his precision hedge trimming takes him a whopping two weeks to complete.
The feat involves cutting 12 huge 30 foot high Yew pyramids at his stately home at Athelhampton in Dorset.
The labour intensive task sees him spending literally days climbing up and up down a ladder.
However, he takes on the annual challenge in the knowledge that the trees have been in place for 120 years and it's now his responsibility to keep them alive.
It's a job that his father Sir Robert took on until he died in 1987 and Patrick has been happy to continue to do his part.
Planted back in Victorian times, the yews have now grown so high that even the modern ladder he uses is starting to be a little too short for the task.
Patrick said; "The trees are such a key part of the garden and it's a really important job so I have to clear space in my diary every year making sure the task is done correctly by keeping their shape and any vigorous growth in check.
"The one thing you must have is a really good head for heights, wielding a power trimmer 30 foot up you have to be confident and sure in what you are doing.
"Over the past 40 years they have doubled in size and the ladder is just about long enough for the task at present".
He added: "The only way they can be trimmed is to gently lean the ladder against them and climb to the very top to cut them into shape. As well as this mechanical trim in Autumn they are hand pruned again in May, ready for the summer season.
"It is a generational responsibility as they are 120 years old and I want to see them looking perfect all of the time.
"Nesting birds can and do cause problem...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/ILFBOBDHK
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Patrick Cooke, who spends two weeks trimming 12, 30ft high yew tree pyramids at Athelhampton House, Dorset, Britain - 04 Oct 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Moore / Rex Features (1906412i)
Yew Must Be Kidding!
When it comes to chores in the garden clipping hedges can be one of those backbreaking jobs gardeners would rather put off.
However, Patrick Cooke doesn't have that luxury and his precision hedge trimming takes him a whopping two weeks to complete.
The feat involves cutting 12 huge 30 foot high Yew pyramids at his stately home at Athelhampton in Dorset.
The labour intensive task sees him spending literally days climbing up and up down a ladder.
However, he takes on the annual challenge in the knowledge that the trees have been in place for 120 years and it's now his responsibility to keep them alive.
It's a job that his father Sir Robert took on until he died in 1987 and Patrick has been happy to continue to do his part.
Planted back in Victorian times, the yews have now grown so high that even the modern ladder he uses is starting to be a little too short for the task.
Patrick said; "The trees are such a key part of the garden and it's a really important job so I have to clear space in my diary every year making sure the task is done correctly by keeping their shape and any vigorous growth in check.
"The one thing you must have is a really good head for heights, wielding a power trimmer 30 foot up you have to be confident and sure in what you are doing.
"Over the past 40 years they have doubled in size and the ladder is just about long enough for the task at present".
He added: "The only way they can be trimmed is to gently lean the ladder against them and climb to the very top to cut them into shape. As well as this mechanical trim in Autumn they are hand pruned again in May, ready for the summer season.
"It is a generational responsibility as they are 120 years old and I want to see them looking perfect all of the time.
"Nesting birds can and do cause problem...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/ILFBOBDHK
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Patrick Cooke, who spends two weeks trimming 12, 30ft high yew tree pyramids at Athelhampton House, Dorset, Britain - 04 Oct 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Moore / Rex Features (1906412h)
Yew Must Be Kidding!
When it comes to chores in the garden clipping hedges can be one of those backbreaking jobs gardeners would rather put off.
However, Patrick Cooke doesn't have that luxury and his precision hedge trimming takes him a whopping two weeks to complete.
The feat involves cutting 12 huge 30 foot high Yew pyramids at his stately home at Athelhampton in Dorset.
The labour intensive task sees him spending literally days climbing up and up down a ladder.
However, he takes on the annual challenge in the knowledge that the trees have been in place for 120 years and it's now his responsibility to keep them alive.
It's a job that his father Sir Robert took on until he died in 1987 and Patrick has been happy to continue to do his part.
Planted back in Victorian times, the yews have now grown so high that even the modern ladder he uses is starting to be a little too short for the task.
Patrick said; "The trees are such a key part of the garden and it's a really important job so I have to clear space in my diary every year making sure the task is done correctly by keeping their shape and any vigorous growth in check.
"The one thing you must have is a really good head for heights, wielding a power trimmer 30 foot up you have to be confident and sure in what you are doing.
"Over the past 40 years they have doubled in size and the ladder is just about long enough for the task at present".
He added: "The only way they can be trimmed is to gently lean the ladder against them and climb to the very top to cut them into shape. As well as this mechanical trim in Autumn they are hand pruned again in May, ready for the summer season.
"It is a generational responsibility as they are 120 years old and I want to see them looking perfect all of the time.
"Nesting birds can and do cause problem...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/ILFBOBDHK
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Patrick Cooke, who spends two weeks trimming 12, 30ft high yew tree pyramids at Athelhampton House, Dorset, Britain - 04 Oct 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Moore / Rex Features (1906412e)
Yew Must Be Kidding!
When it comes to chores in the garden clipping hedges can be one of those backbreaking jobs gardeners would rather put off.
However, Patrick Cooke doesn't have that luxury and his precision hedge trimming takes him a whopping two weeks to complete.
The feat involves cutting 12 huge 30 foot high Yew pyramids at his stately home at Athelhampton in Dorset.
The labour intensive task sees him spending literally days climbing up and up down a ladder.
However, he takes on the annual challenge in the knowledge that the trees have been in place for 120 years and it's now his responsibility to keep them alive.
It's a job that his father Sir Robert took on until he died in 1987 and Patrick has been happy to continue to do his part.
Planted back in Victorian times, the yews have now grown so high that even the modern ladder he uses is starting to be a little too short for the task.
Patrick said; "The trees are such a key part of the garden and it's a really important job so I have to clear space in my diary every year making sure the task is done correctly by keeping their shape and any vigorous growth in check.
"The one thing you must have is a really good head for heights, wielding a power trimmer 30 foot up you have to be confident and sure in what you are doing.
"Over the past 40 years they have doubled in size and the ladder is just about long enough for the task at present".
He added: "The only way they can be trimmed is to gently lean the ladder against them and climb to the very top to cut them into shape. As well as this mechanical trim in Autumn they are hand pruned again in May, ready for the summer season.
"It is a generational responsibility as they are 120 years old and I want to see them looking perfect all of the time.
"Nesting birds can and do cause problem...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/ILFBOBDHK
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Patrick Cooke, who spends two weeks trimming 12, 30ft high yew tree pyramids at Athelhampton House, Dorset, Britain - 04 Oct 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Moore / Rex Features (1906412g)
Yew Must Be Kidding!
When it comes to chores in the garden clipping hedges can be one of those backbreaking jobs gardeners would rather put off.
However, Patrick Cooke doesn't have that luxury and his precision hedge trimming takes him a whopping two weeks to complete.
The feat involves cutting 12 huge 30 foot high Yew pyramids at his stately home at Athelhampton in Dorset.
The labour intensive task sees him spending literally days climbing up and up down a ladder.
However, he takes on the annual challenge in the knowledge that the trees have been in place for 120 years and it's now his responsibility to keep them alive.
It's a job that his father Sir Robert took on until he died in 1987 and Patrick has been happy to continue to do his part.
Planted back in Victorian times, the yews have now grown so high that even the modern ladder he uses is starting to be a little too short for the task.
Patrick said; "The trees are such a key part of the garden and it's a really important job so I have to clear space in my diary every year making sure the task is done correctly by keeping their shape and any vigorous growth in check.
"The one thing you must have is a really good head for heights, wielding a power trimmer 30 foot up you have to be confident and sure in what you are doing.
"Over the past 40 years they have doubled in size and the ladder is just about long enough for the task at present".
He added: "The only way they can be trimmed is to gently lean the ladder against them and climb to the very top to cut them into shape. As well as this mechanical trim in Autumn they are hand pruned again in May, ready for the summer season.
"It is a generational responsibility as they are 120 years old and I want to see them looking perfect all of the time.
"Nesting birds can and do cause problem...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/ILFBOBDHK
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Patrick Cooke, who spends two weeks trimming 12, 30ft high yew tree pyramids at Athelhampton House, Dorset, Britain - 04 Oct 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Moore / Rex Features (1906412f)
Yew Must Be Kidding!
When it comes to chores in the garden clipping hedges can be one of those backbreaking jobs gardeners would rather put off.
However, Patrick Cooke doesn't have that luxury and his precision hedge trimming takes him a whopping two weeks to complete.
The feat involves cutting 12 huge 30 foot high Yew pyramids at his stately home at Athelhampton in Dorset.
The labour intensive task sees him spending literally days climbing up and up down a ladder.
However, he takes on the annual challenge in the knowledge that the trees have been in place for 120 years and it's now his responsibility to keep them alive.
It's a job that his father Sir Robert took on until he died in 1987 and Patrick has been happy to continue to do his part.
Planted back in Victorian times, the yews have now grown so high that even the modern ladder he uses is starting to be a little too short for the task.
Patrick said; "The trees are such a key part of the garden and it's a really important job so I have to clear space in my diary every year making sure the task is done correctly by keeping their shape and any vigorous growth in check.
"The one thing you must have is a really good head for heights, wielding a power trimmer 30 foot up you have to be confident and sure in what you are doing.
"Over the past 40 years they have doubled in size and the ladder is just about long enough for the task at present".
He added: "The only way they can be trimmed is to gently lean the ladder against them and climb to the very top to cut them into shape. As well as this mechanical trim in Autumn they are hand pruned again in May, ready for the summer season.
"It is a generational responsibility as they are 120 years old and I want to see them looking perfect all of the time.
"Nesting birds can and do cause problem...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/ILFBOBDHK
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Patrick Cooke, who spends two weeks trimming 12, 30ft high yew tree pyramids at Athelhampton House, Dorset, Britain - 04 Oct 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Moore / Rex Features (1906412d)
Yew Must Be Kidding!
When it comes to chores in the garden clipping hedges can be one of those backbreaking jobs gardeners would rather put off.
However, Patrick Cooke doesn't have that luxury and his precision hedge trimming takes him a whopping two weeks to complete.
The feat involves cutting 12 huge 30 foot high Yew pyramids at his stately home at Athelhampton in Dorset.
The labour intensive task sees him spending literally days climbing up and up down a ladder.
However, he takes on the annual challenge in the knowledge that the trees have been in place for 120 years and it's now his responsibility to keep them alive.
It's a job that his father Sir Robert took on until he died in 1987 and Patrick has been happy to continue to do his part.
Planted back in Victorian times, the yews have now grown so high that even the modern ladder he uses is starting to be a little too short for the task.
Patrick said; "The trees are such a key part of the garden and it's a really important job so I have to clear space in my diary every year making sure the task is done correctly by keeping their shape and any vigorous growth in check.
"The one thing you must have is a really good head for heights, wielding a power trimmer 30 foot up you have to be confident and sure in what you are doing.
"Over the past 40 years they have doubled in size and the ladder is just about long enough for the task at present".
He added: "The only way they can be trimmed is to gently lean the ladder against them and climb to the very top to cut them into shape. As well as this mechanical trim in Autumn they are hand pruned again in May, ready for the summer season.
"It is a generational responsibility as they are 120 years old and I want to see them looking perfect all of the time.
"Nesting birds can and do cause problem...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/ILFBOBDHK
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Patrick Cooke, who spends two weeks trimming 12, 30ft high yew tree pyramids at Athelhampton House, Dorset, Britain - 04 Oct 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Moore / Rex Features (1906412c)
Yew Must Be Kidding!
When it comes to chores in the garden clipping hedges can be one of those backbreaking jobs gardeners would rather put off.
However, Patrick Cooke doesn't have that luxury and his precision hedge trimming takes him a whopping two weeks to complete.
The feat involves cutting 12 huge 30 foot high Yew pyramids at his stately home at Athelhampton in Dorset.
The labour intensive task sees him spending literally days climbing up and up down a ladder.
However, he takes on the annual challenge in the knowledge that the trees have been in place for 120 years and it's now his responsibility to keep them alive.
It's a job that his father Sir Robert took on until he died in 1987 and Patrick has been happy to continue to do his part.
Planted back in Victorian times, the yews have now grown so high that even the modern ladder he uses is starting to be a little too short for the task.
Patrick said; "The trees are such a key part of the garden and it's a really important job so I have to clear space in my diary every year making sure the task is done correctly by keeping their shape and any vigorous growth in check.
"The one thing you must have is a really good head for heights, wielding a power trimmer 30 foot up you have to be confident and sure in what you are doing.
"Over the past 40 years they have doubled in size and the ladder is just about long enough for the task at present".
He added: "The only way they can be trimmed is to gently lean the ladder against them and climb to the very top to cut them into shape. As well as this mechanical trim in Autumn they are hand pruned again in May, ready for the summer season.
"It is a generational responsibility as they are 120 years old and I want to see them looking perfect all of the time.
"Nesting birds can and do cause problem...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/ILFBOBDHK
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Patrick Cooke, who spends two weeks trimming 12, 30ft high yew tree pyramids at Athelhampton House, Dorset, Britain - 04 Oct 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Moore / Rex Features (1906412b)
Yew Must Be Kidding!
When it comes to chores in the garden clipping hedges can be one of those backbreaking jobs gardeners would rather put off.
However, Patrick Cooke doesn't have that luxury and his precision hedge trimming takes him a whopping two weeks to complete.
The feat involves cutting 12 huge 30 foot high Yew pyramids at his stately home at Athelhampton in Dorset.
The labour intensive task sees him spending literally days climbing up and up down a ladder.
However, he takes on the annual challenge in the knowledge that the trees have been in place for 120 years and it's now his responsibility to keep them alive.
It's a job that his father Sir Robert took on until he died in 1987 and Patrick has been happy to continue to do his part.
Planted back in Victorian times, the yews have now grown so high that even the modern ladder he uses is starting to be a little too short for the task.
Patrick said; "The trees are such a key part of the garden and it's a really important job so I have to clear space in my diary every year making sure the task is done correctly by keeping their shape and any vigorous growth in check.
"The one thing you must have is a really good head for heights, wielding a power trimmer 30 foot up you have to be confident and sure in what you are doing.
"Over the past 40 years they have doubled in size and the ladder is just about long enough for the task at present".
He added: "The only way they can be trimmed is to gently lean the ladder against them and climb to the very top to cut them into shape. As well as this mechanical trim in Autumn they are hand pruned again in May, ready for the summer season.
"It is a generational responsibility as they are 120 years old and I want to see them looking perfect all of the time.
"Nesting birds can and do cause problem...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/ILFBOBDHK
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Patrick Cooke, who spends two weeks trimming 12, 30ft high yew tree pyramids at Athelhampton House, Dorset, Britain - 04 Oct 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Moore / Rex Features (1906412a)
Yew Must Be Kidding!
When it comes to chores in the garden clipping hedges can be one of those backbreaking jobs gardeners would rather put off.
However, Patrick Cooke doesn't have that luxury and his precision hedge trimming takes him a whopping two weeks to complete.
The feat involves cutting 12 huge 30 foot high Yew pyramids at his stately home at Athelhampton in Dorset.
The labour intensive task sees him spending literally days climbing up and up down a ladder.
However, he takes on the annual challenge in the knowledge that the trees have been in place for 120 years and it's now his responsibility to keep them alive.
It's a job that his father Sir Robert took on until he died in 1987 and Patrick has been happy to continue to do his part.
Planted back in Victorian times, the yews have now grown so high that even the modern ladder he uses is starting to be a little too short for the task.
Patrick said; "The trees are such a key part of the garden and it's a really important job so I have to clear space in my diary every year making sure the task is done correctly by keeping their shape and any vigorous growth in check.
"The one thing you must have is a really good head for heights, wielding a power trimmer 30 foot up you have to be confident and sure in what you are doing.
"Over the past 40 years they have doubled in size and the ladder is just about long enough for the task at present".
He added: "The only way they can be trimmed is to gently lean the ladder against them and climb to the very top to cut them into shape. As well as this mechanical trim in Autumn they are hand pruned again in May, ready for the summer season.
"It is a generational responsibility as they are 120 years old and I want to see them looking perfect all of the time.
"Nesting birds can and do cause problem...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/ILFBOBDHK
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'Human spiderman' Jem Stansfield scales 30ft wall using suction from two vacuum cleaners, Brighton, Britain - 14 Feb 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Eddie Mitchell / Rex Features ( 1122294i )
'Human spiderman' Jem Stansfield scales 30ft wall using suction from two vacuum cleaners, Brighton, Britain - 14 Feb 2010
HUMAN SPIDERMAN CLIMBS 30FT WALL USING VACUUM CLEANERS
A human Spiderman has successfully scaled a 30ft wall using only the suction from two vacuum cleaners.
Scientist Jem Stansfield, a presenter on the BBC 'One's Bang Goes The Theory' show, undertook the stunt as part of the Brighton Science Festival Programme.
For the demonstration, the 39-year-old aeronautics graduate used two vacuum cleaners bought from Tesco that he had modified into a suction device.
He fixed each of the cleaners to a back pack, which he then strapped onto his back.
Each of the nozzles from the cleaners was fixed onto two 'vacuum gloves' - plywood boards the size of a tea tray.
Each of these giant suction pads also featured rubber seals in order to promote better grip.
When the vacuums were turned on, the suction from one glove was enough to support Jem's 12 stone weight as he clung to the wall.
By alternatively switching on then off each vacuum he was able to move his hands and crawl up the side of a local school.
In front of a group of amazed onlookers, Jem scaled the brickwork in order to retrieve a shuttlecock stuck on the roof.
He came up with the idea for the unusual device when he was challenged to make superhuman powers out of junk.
Before becoming a TV presenter, Jem worked on films such as Lost In Space and Van Helsing, creating special effects.
And his Spiderman impersonation is not the only stunt he has carried out.
Previously, he invented the world's first air-powered motorbike and also won a prize for creating a pair of boots that walk on water.
More recently built a rocket that was powered by toffee.
His next stunt will involve driving a car powered only by coffee b...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EINOEBNYL
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'Human spiderman' Jem Stansfield scales 30ft wall using suction from two vacuum cleaners, Brighton, Britain - 14 Feb 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Eddie Mitchell / Rex Features ( 1122294h )
'Human spiderman' Jem Stansfield scales 30ft wall using suction from two vacuum cleaners, Brighton, Britain - 14 Feb 2010
HUMAN SPIDERMAN CLIMBS 30FT WALL USING VACUUM CLEANERS
A human Spiderman has successfully scaled a 30ft wall using only the suction from two vacuum cleaners.
Scientist Jem Stansfield, a presenter on the BBC 'One's Bang Goes The Theory' show, undertook the stunt as part of the Brighton Science Festival Programme.
For the demonstration, the 39-year-old aeronautics graduate used two vacuum cleaners bought from Tesco that he had modified into a suction device.
He fixed each of the cleaners to a back pack, which he then strapped onto his back.
Each of the nozzles from the cleaners was fixed onto two 'vacuum gloves' - plywood boards the size of a tea tray.
Each of these giant suction pads also featured rubber seals in order to promote better grip.
When the vacuums were turned on, the suction from one glove was enough to support Jem's 12 stone weight as he clung to the wall.
By alternatively switching on then off each vacuum he was able to move his hands and crawl up the side of a local school.
In front of a group of amazed onlookers, Jem scaled the brickwork in order to retrieve a shuttlecock stuck on the roof.
He came up with the idea for the unusual device when he was challenged to make superhuman powers out of junk.
Before becoming a TV presenter, Jem worked on films such as Lost In Space and Van Helsing, creating special effects.
And his Spiderman impersonation is not the only stunt he has carried out.
Previously, he invented the world's first air-powered motorbike and also won a prize for creating a pair of boots that walk on water.
More recently built a rocket that was powered by toffee.
His next stunt will involve driving a car powered only by coffee b...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EINOEBNYL
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'Human spiderman' Jem Stansfield scales 30ft wall using suction from two vacuum cleaners, Brighton, Britain - 14 Feb 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Eddie Mitchell / Rex Features ( 1122294f )
'Human spiderman' Jem Stansfield scales 30ft wall using suction from two vacuum cleaners, Brighton, Britain - 14 Feb 2010
HUMAN SPIDERMAN CLIMBS 30FT WALL USING VACUUM CLEANERS
A human Spiderman has successfully scaled a 30ft wall using only the suction from two vacuum cleaners.
Scientist Jem Stansfield, a presenter on the BBC 'One's Bang Goes The Theory' show, undertook the stunt as part of the Brighton Science Festival Programme.
For the demonstration, the 39-year-old aeronautics graduate used two vacuum cleaners bought from Tesco that he had modified into a suction device.
He fixed each of the cleaners to a back pack, which he then strapped onto his back.
Each of the nozzles from the cleaners was fixed onto two 'vacuum gloves' - plywood boards the size of a tea tray.
Each of these giant suction pads also featured rubber seals in order to promote better grip.
When the vacuums were turned on, the suction from one glove was enough to support Jem's 12 stone weight as he clung to the wall.
By alternatively switching on then off each vacuum he was able to move his hands and crawl up the side of a local school.
In front of a group of amazed onlookers, Jem scaled the brickwork in order to retrieve a shuttlecock stuck on the roof.
He came up with the idea for the unusual device when he was challenged to make superhuman powers out of junk.
Before becoming a TV presenter, Jem worked on films such as Lost In Space and Van Helsing, creating special effects.
And his Spiderman impersonation is not the only stunt he has carried out.
Previously, he invented the world's first air-powered motorbike and also won a prize for creating a pair of boots that walk on water.
More recently built a rocket that was powered by toffee.
His next stunt will involve driving a car powered only by coffee b...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EINOEBNYL
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'Human spiderman' Jem Stansfield scales 30ft wall using suction from two vacuum cleaners, Brighton, Britain - 14 Feb 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Eddie Mitchell / Rex Features ( 1122294g )
'Human spiderman' Jem Stansfield scales 30ft wall using suction from two vacuum cleaners, Brighton, Britain - 14 Feb 2010
HUMAN SPIDERMAN CLIMBS 30FT WALL USING VACUUM CLEANERS
A human Spiderman has successfully scaled a 30ft wall using only the suction from two vacuum cleaners.
Scientist Jem Stansfield, a presenter on the BBC 'One's Bang Goes The Theory' show, undertook the stunt as part of the Brighton Science Festival Programme.
For the demonstration, the 39-year-old aeronautics graduate used two vacuum cleaners bought from Tesco that he had modified into a suction device.
He fixed each of the cleaners to a back pack, which he then strapped onto his back.
Each of the nozzles from the cleaners was fixed onto two 'vacuum gloves' - plywood boards the size of a tea tray.
Each of these giant suction pads also featured rubber seals in order to promote better grip.
When the vacuums were turned on, the suction from one glove was enough to support Jem's 12 stone weight as he clung to the wall.
By alternatively switching on then off each vacuum he was able to move his hands and crawl up the side of a local school.
In front of a group of amazed onlookers, Jem scaled the brickwork in order to retrieve a shuttlecock stuck on the roof.
He came up with the idea for the unusual device when he was challenged to make superhuman powers out of junk.
Before becoming a TV presenter, Jem worked on films such as Lost In Space and Van Helsing, creating special effects.
And his Spiderman impersonation is not the only stunt he has carried out.
Previously, he invented the world's first air-powered motorbike and also won a prize for creating a pair of boots that walk on water.
More recently built a rocket that was powered by toffee.
His next stunt will involve driving a car powered only by coffee b...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EINOEBNYL
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'Human spiderman' Jem Stansfield scales 30ft wall using suction from two vacuum cleaners, Brighton, Britain - 14 Feb 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Eddie Mitchell / Rex Features ( 1122294b )
'Human spiderman' Jem Stansfield scales 30ft wall using suction from two vacuum cleaners, Brighton, Britain - 14 Feb 2010
HUMAN SPIDERMAN CLIMBS 30FT WALL USING VACUUM CLEANERS
A human Spiderman has successfully scaled a 30ft wall using only the suction from two vacuum cleaners.
Scientist Jem Stansfield, a presenter on the BBC 'One's Bang Goes The Theory' show, undertook the stunt as part of the Brighton Science Festival Programme.
For the demonstration, the 39-year-old aeronautics graduate used two vacuum cleaners bought from Tesco that he had modified into a suction device.
He fixed each of the cleaners to a back pack, which he then strapped onto his back.
Each of the nozzles from the cleaners was fixed onto two 'vacuum gloves' - plywood boards the size of a tea tray.
Each of these giant suction pads also featured rubber seals in order to promote better grip.
When the vacuums were turned on, the suction from one glove was enough to support Jem's 12 stone weight as he clung to the wall.
By alternatively switching on then off each vacuum he was able to move his hands and crawl up the side of a local school.
In front of a group of amazed onlookers, Jem scaled the brickwork in order to retrieve a shuttlecock stuck on the roof.
He came up with the idea for the unusual device when he was challenged to make superhuman powers out of junk.
Before becoming a TV presenter, Jem worked on films such as Lost In Space and Van Helsing, creating special effects.
And his Spiderman impersonation is not the only stunt he has carried out.
Previously, he invented the world's first air-powered motorbike and also won a prize for creating a pair of boots that walk on water.
More recently built a rocket that was powered by toffee.
His next stunt will involve driving a car powered only by coffee b...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EINOEBNYL
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'Human spiderman' Jem Stansfield scales 30ft wall using suction from two vacuum cleaners, Brighton, Britain - 14 Feb 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Eddie Mitchell / Rex Features ( 1122294d )
'Human spiderman' Jem Stansfield scales 30ft wall using suction from two vacuum cleaners, Brighton, Britain - 14 Feb 2010
HUMAN SPIDERMAN CLIMBS 30FT WALL USING VACUUM CLEANERS
A human Spiderman has successfully scaled a 30ft wall using only the suction from two vacuum cleaners.
Scientist Jem Stansfield, a presenter on the BBC 'One's Bang Goes The Theory' show, undertook the stunt as part of the Brighton Science Festival Programme.
For the demonstration, the 39-year-old aeronautics graduate used two vacuum cleaners bought from Tesco that he had modified into a suction device.
He fixed each of the cleaners to a back pack, which he then strapped onto his back.
Each of the nozzles from the cleaners was fixed onto two 'vacuum gloves' - plywood boards the size of a tea tray.
Each of these giant suction pads also featured rubber seals in order to promote better grip.
When the vacuums were turned on, the suction from one glove was enough to support Jem's 12 stone weight as he clung to the wall.
By alternatively switching on then off each vacuum he was able to move his hands and crawl up the side of a local school.
In front of a group of amazed onlookers, Jem scaled the brickwork in order to retrieve a shuttlecock stuck on the roof.
He came up with the idea for the unusual device when he was challenged to make superhuman powers out of junk.
Before becoming a TV presenter, Jem worked on films such as Lost In Space and Van Helsing, creating special effects.
And his Spiderman impersonation is not the only stunt he has carried out.
Previously, he invented the world's first air-powered motorbike and also won a prize for creating a pair of boots that walk on water.
More recently built a rocket that was powered by toffee.
His next stunt will involve driving a car powered only by coffee b...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EINOEBNYL
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'Human spiderman' Jem Stansfield scales 30ft wall using suction from two vacuum cleaners, Brighton, Britain - 14 Feb 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Eddie Mitchell / Rex Features ( 1122294c )
'Human spiderman' Jem Stansfield scales 30ft wall using suction from two vacuum cleaners, Brighton, Britain - 14 Feb 2010
HUMAN SPIDERMAN CLIMBS 30FT WALL USING VACUUM CLEANERS
A human Spiderman has successfully scaled a 30ft wall using only the suction from two vacuum cleaners.
Scientist Jem Stansfield, a presenter on the BBC 'One's Bang Goes The Theory' show, undertook the stunt as part of the Brighton Science Festival Programme.
For the demonstration, the 39-year-old aeronautics graduate used two vacuum cleaners bought from Tesco that he had modified into a suction device.
He fixed each of the cleaners to a back pack, which he then strapped onto his back.
Each of the nozzles from the cleaners was fixed onto two 'vacuum gloves' - plywood boards the size of a tea tray.
Each of these giant suction pads also featured rubber seals in order to promote better grip.
When the vacuums were turned on, the suction from one glove was enough to support Jem's 12 stone weight as he clung to the wall.
By alternatively switching on then off each vacuum he was able to move his hands and crawl up the side of a local school.
In front of a group of amazed onlookers, Jem scaled the brickwork in order to retrieve a shuttlecock stuck on the roof.
He came up with the idea for the unusual device when he was challenged to make superhuman powers out of junk.
Before becoming a TV presenter, Jem worked on films such as Lost In Space and Van Helsing, creating special effects.
And his Spiderman impersonation is not the only stunt he has carried out.
Previously, he invented the world's first air-powered motorbike and also won a prize for creating a pair of boots that walk on water.
More recently built a rocket that was powered by toffee.
His next stunt will involve driving a car powered only by coffee b...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EINOEBNYL
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'Human spiderman' Jem Stansfield scales 30ft wall using suction from two vacuum cleaners, Brighton, Britain - 14 Feb 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Eddie Mitchell / Rex Features ( 1122294a )
'Human spiderman' Jem Stansfield scales 30ft wall using suction from two vacuum cleaners, Brighton, Britain - 14 Feb 2010
HUMAN SPIDERMAN CLIMBS 30FT WALL USING VACUUM CLEANERS
A human Spiderman has successfully scaled a 30ft wall using only the suction from two vacuum cleaners.
Scientist Jem Stansfield, a presenter on the BBC 'One's Bang Goes The Theory' show, undertook the stunt as part of the Brighton Science Festival Programme.
For the demonstration, the 39-year-old aeronautics graduate used two vacuum cleaners bought from Tesco that he had modified into a suction device.
He fixed each of the cleaners to a back pack, which he then strapped onto his back.
Each of the nozzles from the cleaners was fixed onto two 'vacuum gloves' - plywood boards the size of a tea tray.
Each of these giant suction pads also featured rubber seals in order to promote better grip.
When the vacuums were turned on, the suction from one glove was enough to support Jem's 12 stone weight as he clung to the wall.
By alternatively switching on then off each vacuum he was able to move his hands and crawl up the side of a local school.
In front of a group of amazed onlookers, Jem scaled the brickwork in order to retrieve a shuttlecock stuck on the roof.
He came up with the idea for the unusual device when he was challenged to make superhuman powers out of junk.
Before becoming a TV presenter, Jem worked on films such as Lost In Space and Van Helsing, creating special effects.
And his Spiderman impersonation is not the only stunt he has carried out.
Previously, he invented the world's first air-powered motorbike and also won a prize for creating a pair of boots that walk on water.
More recently built a rocket that was powered by toffee.
His next stunt will involve driving a car powered only by coffee b...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EINOEBNYL
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