Tag: Heritage Conservation
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38 Oxley Road Gazetted as National Monument and Site for Acquisition
Background: 38 Oxley Road’s Designation and Significance The site at 38 Oxley Road in Singapore has moved a step closer to securing its status as a protected landmark, with the site gazetted for acquisition by the state and declared a national monument. This development was announced jointly by the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) and the…
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38 Oxley Road to be Acquired After Gazette as National Monument
Overview: 38 Oxley Road Gazetted as National Monument The Singapore administration has formally moved to acquire the property at 38 Oxley Road following its designation as a national monument. In a joint release, the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) and the National Heritage Board (NHB) announced the gazette, which marks the next phase in safeguarding the…
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38 Oxley Road: Singapore Gazettes Acquisition After National Monument Status
Background: 38 Oxley Road Becomes a National Monument The Singapore landscape of heritage is evolving as a significant site, 38 Oxley Road, has been gazetted for acquisition in a formal move by Singapore’s key heritage and land authorities. The announcement, made jointly by the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) and the National Heritage Board (NHB), confirms…
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Qila Kona Qasim Bagh Beautification Progress Reviewed in Lahore
Overview of the Review The latest assessment of the Qila Kona Qasim Bagh beautification project took place as officials from the Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) and Lahore’s municipal administration conducted a detailed site inspection. Led by WCLA Director General Najmu Saqib and the Commissioner from Multan, the visit focused on the current status,…
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The Battle Over Liverpool Street Station: Campaigners Fight £1.5bn Redevelopment
The Battle Over Liverpool Street Station Redevelopment In East London, a quiet office block becomes the frontline in a high-stakes battle over one of Britain’s busiest rail hubs. The Liverpool Street Station redevelopment is a £1.5 billion plan that promises faster services, modern facilities, and expanded capacity. But for campaigners, the project is less about…
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QVB Withdraws Plan to Replace Coloured Glass Windows After Community Backlash
Background: The QVB’s coloured glass as a historic feature The Queen Victoria Building (QVB) in Sydney is more than a shopping centre. Built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the structure is renowned for its ornate architecture and historic stained and coloured glass windows that give the building its distinctive character. When owners…
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This Is Where It All Started: Nina Simone’s Childhood Home Rehabilitated With Care
New Life for a Landmark Childhood Home The long-awaited rehabilitation of Nina Simone’s childhood home has begun, offering a careful revival of a place that shaped a legendary voice and a formidable advocate for civil rights. Located in a neighborhood that witnessed the early chapters of the singer’s extraordinary life, the project aims to balance…
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The £3m Race to Save Shackleton’s Villa on South Georgia
The race to preserve a polar landmark Across the South Atlantic, a high-stakes conservation project is underway to protect a cornerstone of polar exploration: Ernest Shackleton’s villa on South Georgia. With a budget approaching £3 million, engineers, conservators, and historians are collaborating to stabilize the structure that withstood the perils of early 20th-century exploration and…
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The £3m Race to Save Shackleton’s Villa on the South Atlantic Island
The £3m Race to Save Shackleton’s Villa The remote windswept coast of a South Atlantic island is at the heart of a major heritage project. A £3 million initiative is underway to preserve what is described as a key building in the life of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton. The plan focuses on Shackleton’s former residence…
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The £3m race to save Shackleton’s villa on a remote Atlantic island
Preserving a Symbol of Polar Adventure In a remote corner of the South Atlantic, a crucial piece of polar exploration history is being safeguarded. A project with a £3 million budget aims to preserve the villa linked to the legendary polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. The initiative underscores how heritage preservation can bridge past expeditions…