THESE dramatic photos show a shopping centre staircase completely enclosed in scaffolding and sheeting as part of improvement work.

As Crowngate Shopping Centre prepares to welcome Christmas shoppers, it is not only presents which have been wrapped up ahead of the festive season.

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An entire stairwell near Crowngate's bus station exit is now, quite literally, under wraps.

When complete, the work will improve the lighting and make the stairs safer for shoppers.

Worcester News: WRAPPED: The stairs at Crowngate are completely enclosed as work continues WRAPPED: The stairs at Crowngate are completely enclosed as work continues (Image: James Connell/Newsquest)

A spokesperson for Crowngate Shopping Centre said: "We are currently undertaking a programme of works to refurbish areas of Crowngate shopping centre.

"As part of this programme, all external staircases are being given a general uplift, which includes upgrading the lighting and installing safety rails. We expect works to be completed and the All Saints staircase (close to All Saints road) to be re-opened early next year, works will then commence on the remaining staircases."