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Architect Sir Terry Farrell dies aged 87

Celebrated architect Sir Terry Farrell, creator of London's iconic MI6 headquarters and Charing Cross transformation, passes away at 87 leaving behind an extraordinary legacy.

Dalrymple on Being Shot At and Stunning Mick Jagger

In a revealing interview, acclaimed historian and broadcaster William Dalrymple shares extraordinary tales from his career, from a near-fatal shooting in Afghanistan to Mick Jagger's unexpected reaction to his work, alongside insights into his latest lite

Inside London's £19m Warehouse Conversion With 40ft Living Wall

Step inside a breathtaking £19 million warehouse conversion in the heart of London. This spectacular property, once a gritty industrial space, now boasts a stunning 40ft living wall, a subterranean cinema, and a rooftop oasis, setting a new benchmark for

Obama Centre's Soaring Costs and Design Fury

The construction of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago's Jackson Park faces massive budget overruns, now estimated at £700 million, and is slammed by critics as a potential 'eyesore' that disrespects its historic surroundings.

Lost Plans For London's Grand Central Terminal Revealed

Exclusive: Historic England unveils long-lost drawings by Percival and Parsons for a monumental London rail terminus that was never built, offering a glimpse into a radically different vision for the capital's transport hub.

New 'Axis of Evil' Bigger Threat Than Nazis: Historian

Oxford historian Professor Mark Almond issues a chilling warning that the burgeoning alliance between Russia, China, and North Korea presents a more formidable and dangerous threat to the West than the Nazis did in the 1930s.

Andrew Saint, Architectural Historian, Dies at 83

Renowned architectural historian Andrew Saint, whose work preserved and celebrated London’s urban legacy, has died at 83. His contributions to architectural scholarship and heritage conservation remain unparalleled.

Bayeux Tapestry isn't a tapestry, historian reveals

A renowned historian has debunked centuries-old assumptions about the famous Bayeux Tapestry, revealing it was likely made in Kent and isn't technically a tapestry. Discover the fascinating truth behind this medieval masterpiece.

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