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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

He bought a castle where Churchill and De Gaulle once walked. Then the Last surviving free French soldier flew to London to thank him - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

"There was one Free French soldier still alive when I bought the building. He flew down to Mayfair and took me out for dinner. Just to say thank you for buying it and for restoring it."
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fromColossal
2 days ago

Gijs Van Vaerenbergh Gracefully Reimagines a 16th-Century Belgian Abbey Church in Steel

Herkenrode Abbey, a significant historical site, transformed from a nobleman's resting place to a Cistercian convent, faced many challenges before its restoration.
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fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

Visiting Hackney's oldest house - a Tudor survivor with a punk past

Sutton House, built in 1535, is the oldest surviving residential building in Hackney, restored to showcase its Tudor, Georgian, and Victorian history.
Berlin
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

The Orient Express Venezia Just Opened in Italy-and We Were the First to Stay

Orient Express Venezia combines historical elegance with modern luxury, offering a unique experience in Venice's Cannaregio district.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Isabu Dokdo Museum / Simplex Architecture

A former island's lower reaches were excavated and flooded to create Yukhyang-ji pond and an exhibition space, restoring historical landscape and cultural identity.
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fromMiami Herald
9 months ago

When will the Venetian Pool reopen? Take a look at the ongoing renovations

The Venetian Pool in Coral Gables is undergoing an extensive renovation expected to take longer than anticipated, with a planned reopening in fall 2025.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
9 months ago

Drinking fountain from 1869 restored in Croydon

A Victorian drinking fountain in Croydon has been restored and reconnected to the water supply.
fromwww.bbc.com
9 months ago

Kew Gardens' Palm House will close for five years for major makeover

This is the ambitious 50m plan to renovate the world-famous Palm House, which sits at the heart of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew.
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fromArchitectural Digest
11 months ago

Step Inside an Iconic British Castle in the Midst of a Major Restoration

Castle Howard's restoration embodies an ongoing journey rather than a final destination, as highlighted by designer Remy Renzullo's involvement.
fromianVisits
11 months ago

London Transport Museum seeks your help to restore 1930s tube train seats

The London Transport Museum is seeking public support to restore original moquette seating in a 1930s tube train, specifically to complete funding for three restored Q-Stock carriages.
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fromwww.bbc.com
11 months ago

Crystal Palace Park upgrade to start this month

The upcoming £22m upgrade to Crystal Palace Park will enhance its historical features, including the restoration of its Grade I dinosaurs and the construction of a new visitor centre.
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fromIndependent
1 year ago

Operation renovation: 'We poured our life savings into the build. At one point, we had no idea if we'd ever have a home'

A family's creativity transformed a derelict 200-year-old mill in Co Louth into a modern home, showcasing the power of imagination in restoration.
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