article_snippet: The Edwardian pipe, which was fitted in 1903, had remained exposed to danger from children's pranks for more than 110 years despite maintenance work being carried out three times between 2001 and 2006.
article_snippet: Protective iron shields on either side of the pipe were finally installed by National Grid 24 hours after the tragedy on April 22 last year to stop children attempting a similar challenge.
article_snippet: The Edwardian pipe, which was fitted in 1903, had remained exposed to danger from children's pranks for more than 110 years despite maintenance work being carried out three times between 2001 and 2006 .
article_snippet: These protective iron shields on either side of the pipe were finally installed by National Grid 24 hours after the tragedy on April 22 last year to stop children attempting as similar challenge .
highlights_snippet: Edwardian pipe now has metal shields over Edwardian pipe to prevent another tragedy .
  