Commons chiefs are threatening to ‘pull the plug’ on the Parliamentary restoration body amid warnings its plans could cost £20billion. It is understood that the ruling Commons commission refused to sign off on two years of funding for the programme at a recent meeting – instead merely approving £155million for this year. Senior sources told … Read more
A stunning country manor destroyed by fire and meticulously restored by the same company which built it more than a century ago has gone on the market for £3.95m. Grade II listed Triscombe House suffered a devastating fire in 2002, burning for three days and leaving just a gutted shell with no roof. Current owner … Read more
A stunning country manor destroyed by fire and meticulously restored by the same company which built it more than a century ago has gone on the market for £3.95m. Grade II listed Triscombe House suffered a devastating fire in 2002, burning for three days and leaving just a gutted shell with no roof. Current owner … Read more
A replica of the original Mayflower ship that brought the Pilgrims to America 400 years ago this year has returning home following extensive renovations. The Mayflower II completed the final leg of its journey on Monday when it sailed into Plymouth, Massachusetts and docked at the Pilgrim Memorial State Park in front of waiting crowds. … Read more
Scientists prove the Lamb of God restoration is correct: Van Eyck brothers’ 15th-century Ghent Altarpiece originally had human-like features, study finds Lamb originally had pursed lips, higher nostrils and a forward-facing stare Found three versions: original, one with larger body and a 16th-century guise The 16th-century version was changed significantly and the artwork has now reverted to … Read more
A five-bedroom Victorian mansion that was left to rot after a lawyer stabbed his wife to death in its master bedroom has gone up for sale for £3.25million following a ten year restoration project. The huge property, in Altrincham, Cheshire, has been restored to its former glory 15 years after the killing in March 2005. … Read more
Cheeky graffiti from 1830 by builders mocking their boss’s belly is uncovered during mansion’s £5million roof restoration The 190-year-old banter was found in Wentworth Woodhouse, South Yorkshire Carpenters Jack Falding, Jack Vickers and Jack Wragg boasted about drinking The jokes were discovered by joiners Joe Hutchinson and Jack Richmond By Joe Davies For Mailonline Published: 13:36 BST, 8 … Read more
An art collector in Spain was shocked after the face of the Virgin Mary in a copy of a 17th centuy painting they paid to have restored was left unrecognisable – despite two attempts to fix it. The private collector, in Valencia, is said to have paid a furniture restorer 1,200 euros (£1,080) to carry … Read more