Next to the Houses of Parliament, the tower that houses the enormous bell has been undergoing renovation since 2017.
Tag: Historic Buildings and Sites
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Neglected Titanic Memorial: ‘Like Their Graves Have Not Been Tended’
A fledgling preservation group is urging the restoration of the long-suffering memorial lighthouse, but funds are scarce.
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Egypt’s Iconic Nile Houseboats Face Demolition
Divas hosted debauched salons on them, and a Nobel laureate wrote a novel on one. “They’re a kind of romantic dream,” one well-known writer said. “They’re so much a part of the heritage of Cairo.”
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Documenting India’s Distinctive Birdhouses
For seven years, a photographer based in Delhi has collected images of ornamental structures known as chabutras. Here are some of his favorites.