A restoration project on a 16th century Quaker Meeting House in Coolham has completed as another has started. The Blue Idol Meeting House was original bought by the early Quaker William Penn, who later founded the American state of Pennsylvania. Newly refurbished Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House in Coolham after a two year restoration programme. pic steve robards. SR1514367 SUS-150623-133934001 The Grade II* listed building is finished with a Horsham stone roofing and was Read more [...]

The Fray Bentos site is one of 37 being considered by Unesco, which is currently holding its annual meeting in the German city of Bonn. Other candidates for the highly sought-after status include the ancient city of Ephesus in Turkey, a series of Viking sites across northern Europe, Genghis Khan’s birthplace in Mongolia, and the Forth Bridge in Scotland. A site of worship in Mongolia, on the Great Burkhan Khaldun Mountain - where Genghis Khan is believed to have been born France is hoping that Read more [...]

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WE NEED to home in on a better way of funding the maintenance of our historic houses, writes Andrew Hopetoun. As we come into summer, historic houses, castles and gardens across Scotland will once again welcome large numbers of visitors and tourists from their local communities and from further afield.These properties, part of Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom’s unique historic heritage, provide an important economic, cultural and social contribution. In Scotland, more Read more [...]

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Retirement living is a key investment priority for many listed property funds right now. Today, Stockland [ASX:SGP] closed a deal to purchase eight retirement villages from Masonic Homes for a healthy $75.8 million. Last week, Eureka Group Holdings [ASX:EGH] acquired its 11th retirement village. In May, Estia Health [ASX:EHE] acquired four new nursing homes across two states. Several operators are also building new facilities. And they’re not your typical old folks’ homes either. They’re modern, Read more [...]

Comments (0) A RARE and historically important 1930s ballroom in Llanelli has been refused listed status, leaving campaigners disappointed.The Art Deco Ritz building, on Waunlanyrafon has played host to many noted performers including Dorothy Squires and Jerry Lee Lewis but now houses the Terry Griffiths Matchroom.People in Llanelli, backed by AM Simon Thomas, have called on it to get protected status.But CADW, the executive arm of the Welsh Government responsible Read more [...]

Comments (0) A THREE-MONTH restoration project that will see improvements made to one of Carmarthen's iconic structures gets under way next week.The Grade II listed Lyric Buildings, which houses offices on the upper floors and shops on the ground floor, will see work carried out to its external facias, shop fronts and roofs.Shops and firms include hairdresser Morgan Edward, British Red Cross shop and the two empty shops that were Owen Snow Sports and MJ Menswear.Also Read more [...]

Japanese architect Kengo Kuma has arranged translucent plastic blocks in a brick-like formation to create new walls for a Beijing tea house overlooking the Forbidden City (+ slideshow). Kengo Kuma and Associates used polyethylene plastic batons to create an elaborate grid across the ceiling and walls of each room of the private member's club, which is simply named Beijing Tea House. The white latticework is interlaced with translucent blue polycarbonate panels – offering Read more [...]

l Over the past seven years buyers have got used to having the upper hand. Those with cash and no need of a mortgage demanded and got big discounts, writes Sharon Dale... Now, it looks as though the days of knock-down prices could soon be over. Many estate agents are reporting a lack of supply and a post-election surge in activity. This imbalance is creating a sellers’ market, especially in sought-after areas.The Read more [...]