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Yes, you heard me right. London Bridge's 19th-century version was sold and dismantled, then transported to the Arizona desert.
At first, I didn't believe it, but it's true!
Yes, you heard me right. London Bridge's 19th-century version was sold and dismantled, then transported to the Arizona desert.
At first, I didn't believe it, but it's true!
Its dual-mansion design holds the 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 for having the longest principal façade of any European country house. At an incredible 618 feet, it’s more than double the length of Buckingham Palace!
Its dual-mansion design holds the 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 for having the longest principal façade of any European country house. At an incredible 618 feet, it’s more than double the length of Buckingham Palace!
Born in 1838, Octavia Hill was more than a social reformer—a visionary who fundamentally reshaped our understanding of hou
Born in 1838, Octavia Hill was more than a social reformer—a visionary who fundamentally reshaped our understanding of hou
Skyscrapers are known for their architectural design, but 20 Fenchurch Street, nicknamed the “𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗲-𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗲,” gained notoriety for a unexpected reason -its ability to concentrate sunlight into a powerful beam, melting objects!
Skyscrapers are known for their architectural design, but 20 Fenchurch Street, nicknamed the “𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗲-𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗲,” gained notoriety for a unexpected reason -its ability to concentrate sunlight into a powerful beam, melting objects!
Known as 𝘉𝘶𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘰𝘯 𝘉𝘶𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘳, this massive 35-acre complex beneath Corsham, Wiltshire, was designed in the 𝟣𝟫𝟧𝟢𝘴 to shelter the Prime Minister, Cabinet, and 𝟰,𝟬𝟬𝟬 essential personnel in case of nuclear war
Known as 𝘉𝘶𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘰𝘯 𝘉𝘶𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘳, this massive 35-acre complex beneath Corsham, Wiltshire, was designed in the 𝟣𝟫𝟧𝟢𝘴 to shelter the Prime Minister, Cabinet, and 𝟰,𝟬𝟬𝟬 essential personnel in case of nuclear war
In the 1960s, Heineken beer bottles were once designed not just for drinking—but also for 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀?
In the 1960s, Heineken beer bottles were once designed not just for drinking—but also for 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀?
In 1778, Swedish chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele created Scheele’s Green, a pigment made from copper arsenite, which became the go-to colour for Victorian 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 due to its vibrant green.
In 1778, Swedish chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele created Scheele’s Green, a pigment made from copper arsenite, which became the go-to colour for Victorian 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 due to its vibrant green.
Long before smart homes, Cragside in Northumberland led residential innovation. Built-in the late 19th century by Lord William Armstrong, an engineer, i𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘩𝘺𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺
Long before smart homes, Cragside in Northumberland led residential innovation. Built-in the late 19th century by Lord William Armstrong, an engineer, i𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘩𝘺𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺
We recently received two large orders from local authorities. Based on BRE Digest 251 guidelines, these essential surveying tools make assessing building cracks a breeze.
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We recently received two large orders from local authorities. Based on BRE Digest 251 guidelines, these essential surveying tools make assessing building cracks a breeze.
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Amazon has just announced Alexa+, a major AI upgrade designed to make its voice assistant more conversational, intelligent, and more useful than ever before. With 600 million Alexa devices already out there, this could instantly beco
Amazon has just announced Alexa+, a major AI upgrade designed to make its voice assistant more conversational, intelligent, and more useful than ever before. With 600 million Alexa devices already out there, this could instantly beco
After my recent weekend in Cambridge, I had a discovery to share!
Also known as the Corpus Chronophage, it is outside Corpus Christi College. This timepiece is far more than just a clock—it’s a blend of art and engineering.
After my recent weekend in Cambridge, I had a discovery to share!
Also known as the Corpus Chronophage, it is outside Corpus Christi College. This timepiece is far more than just a clock—it’s a blend of art and engineering.
Tucked between grand mansions near Marble Arch, 𝟭𝟬 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 claims the title of London’s smallest house (well up to a point).
Measuring just 𝟥 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝟨 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴 (𝟣.𝟢𝟩 𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴) 𝘸𝘪𝘥𝘦—barely wider than its front door!
Tucked between grand mansions near Marble Arch, 𝟭𝟬 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 claims the title of London’s smallest house (well up to a point).
Measuring just 𝟥 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝟨 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴 (𝟣.𝟢𝟩 𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴) 𝘸𝘪𝘥𝘦—barely wider than its front door!
It's true that there’s still plenty of progress to achieve in health and safety within the built environment. However, these images—mostly from the US—beautifully illustrate how far we've come! 😱
It's true that there’s still plenty of progress to achieve in health and safety within the built environment. However, these images—mostly from the US—beautifully illustrate how far we've come! 😱
In the heart of London, at Paddington Station, stands a fantastic sculpture titled “The Wild Table of Love” by the renowned artists Gillie and Marc.
This bronze piece embodies themes of exploration, love, and nature,
In the heart of London, at Paddington Station, stands a fantastic sculpture titled “The Wild Table of Love” by the renowned artists Gillie and Marc.
This bronze piece embodies themes of exploration, love, and nature,
Ron’s Place is an extraordinary flat in Birkenhead, transformed into a psychedelic wonderland by its former tenant, 𝗥𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘀.
- The flat contains intricate murals, sculptures, and decorations covering nearly every surface, created by Ron over 30 years.
Ron’s Place is an extraordinary flat in Birkenhead, transformed into a psychedelic wonderland by its former tenant, 𝗥𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘀.
- The flat contains intricate murals, sculptures, and decorations covering nearly every surface, created by Ron over 30 years.
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In May 2015, Airbnb launched a unique marketing campaign that caught the attention of Londoners and tourists alike - a fully functional floating house that sailed along the River Thames.
In May 2015, Airbnb launched a unique marketing campaign that caught the attention of Londoners and tourists alike - a fully functional floating house that sailed along the River Thames.
St Pancras Station is an iconic landmark in London and one of my favourite buildings 💜 in the UK. It has a fascinating 150-year history.
St Pancras Station is an iconic landmark in London and one of my favourite buildings 💜 in the UK. It has a fascinating 150-year history.
This feline history dates back to 1598 when Bishop William Cotton paid carpenters eight pence to cut a hole in the door leading to the cathedral’s clock room.
This feline history dates back to 1598 when Bishop William Cotton paid carpenters eight pence to cut a hole in the door leading to the cathedral’s clock room.