Whitechapel Bell Foundry to Become Hotel

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The UK government has approved a controversial plan to transform the centuries old Whitechapel Bell foundry in east London into a boutique hotel development after years of conflict and debate. The housing minister, Luke Hall, has approved the Raycliff hotel proposal, according to a spokesman for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Culture and heritage professionals have criticized the government’s decision, accusing it of philistinism for the sake of profit. The Whitechapel Bell Foundry, Britain’s oldest manufacturer, closed its doors in 2017 and has been fighting for its survival ever since. Since 1570, the foundry had been casting bronze bells in London. The foundry is known for making iconic bells
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The Carlton Tower Jumeirah in Knightsbridge will reopen

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After a £100 million renovation, the Jumeirah Group’s flagship hotel in the UK will reopen in June. For the past 18 months, the Carlton Tower Jumeirah in Knightsbridge has been closed. The Carlton Tower Jumeirah, the Jumeirah Group’s flagship hotel in Europe, will reopen on June 1 after an extensive 18-month refurbishment. It is one of three hotels operated by the Dubai-based group in London, and one of only a few in Europe, and is located in the posh Knightsbridge neighborhood. According to Jumeirah, the 17-story hotel has been completely renovated, including a new foyer and reception area, as well as additional guest rooms and suites. Henry End, who also designed the
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London Heathrow Airport losses

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London Heathrow Airport’s COVID losses balloon to $3.4 bln. Heathrow, the country’s busiest airport, recorded a first-quarter loss of 329 million pounds ($459 million), bringing the cumulative loss since the outbreak to nearly 2.4 billion pounds. Just 1.7 million passengers passed through the London airport in the three months ending March 31, down 91% compared to the first quarter of 2019.Heathrow, which lost its title as Europe’s busiest airport to Paris during the pandemic, said it had cut its passenger estimate for the year to a range of 13 million to 36 million, down from 81 million in 2019. The aviation industry in the United Kingdom is hoping that once COVID-19 restrictions
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10 Most famous skyscrapers in London.

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10 Most famous skyscrapers in London London, like most Western European capitals tempted by the wind of change in the 20th century, could not deny the pleasure of acquiring its own skyscrapers.For a city with a rich architectural heritage, the appearance of lanky newcomers was a serious test.The British were looking for a balance between the old and the new not without problems, but judging by the modern panorama of London, we can say that in most cases they achieved success. Who are these monsters of glass and concrete, impudently casting a shadow on ancient London? Meet the 10 tallest skyscrapers in the British capital, from the legendary Shard (with its stunning
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London topped the rating of “best cities in the world”

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London best city! London topped the rating of “best cities in the world in 2020”. London best city – Resonance Consultancy Experts have compiled a list of cities that are a result of the study were the most comfortable for living. The rankings of “Best city in the world in 2020,” the experts of consulting company Resonance Consultancy conducted a large-scale study. It hits the city from around the world with a population of one million people. Best cities were selected based on several parameters: the climate, the level of security infrastructure for leisure, sightseeing, the number of educational institutions, airports, restaurants and shops. In addition, we calculated the proportion of educated
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