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David Bowie's childhood home to be restored and opened

The South London house where David Bowie grew up will be restored to its original state and opened for public visits and creative workshops by late 2027. Explore the future of this iconic music heritage site.

Bowie's childhood home to open to public in 2027

The south London house where David Bowie grew up will be restored and opened to fans in late 2027, offering an immersive look at the star's formative years. Discover the project details here.

Cecilia Giménez, 'Monkey Christ' restorer, dies at 94

Cecilia Giménez, the Spanish amateur artist behind the infamous 'Monkey Christ' restoration, has died aged 94. Her botched work brought global mockery but later became a lucrative tourist attraction for her village. Discover the full story.

Historic 1880 Mansion Saved, Now Worth $5.5M

A crumbling Gilded Age mansion near Boston, facing demolition, was rescued and renovated into a stunning $5.5 million estate. Discover the incredible transformation story.

UK launches new 'Living Heritage' register

Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions for a new national 'living heritage' inventory, aiming to safeguard cultural practices for future generations.

UK Calls for Nominations to 'Living Heritage' Inventory

The UK government invites communities to nominate cherished traditions for a new national inventory of living heritage, from ceilidhs to crafts, to safeguard them for future generations. Learn how to submit.

UK Launches 'Living Heritage' Register for Traditions

Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions, from cheese-rolling to steel-drumming, for a new national register aimed at safeguarding intangible cultural heritage for future generations.

Family learns traditional lime pointing techniques

A North Yorkshire family discovers the sustainable magic of lime mortar while repairing their historic home. Learn how traditional methods protect heritage buildings and why lime outperforms modern cement.

MPs Face £9bn Westminster Restoration Decision

Controversial plans to restore the crumbling Palace of Westminster are back on the table. MPs will vote on £3bn preparatory works, with full decant costing £9bn. Will MPs ever return if they leave?

Climbers defy Victoria's Indigenous site ban

Rock climbing enthusiasts in Victoria are openly challenging new restrictions at culturally significant Indigenous sites, igniting a fierce debate between heritage conservation and recreational access.

Historic Windmill Luxury Conversion Sparks Outrage

Plans to transform a 19th-century Sussex windmill into a luxury residence spark local outrage and heritage concerns as conservationists battle developers over preserving Britain's architectural history.

Ghostly apparition caught on camera at heritage site

Mysterious figure captured on CCTV at 800-year-old English Heritage property leaves staff baffled and paranormal investigators intrigued. Unexplained movement detected in historic building's corridor.

UK Churches Face Closure Over Soaring Repair Costs

Hundreds of Britain's cherished churches could shut their doors forever as crippling repair costs and declining congregations create a perfect storm for the nation's religious heritage.

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