London the Modern Buildings

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This 2,000-Year-Old Roman Basilica Was Just Discovered Under an Office Building

The first Roman basilica found in London will soon be incorporated into modern architecture—blending ‘then’ and ‘now’ into one.

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Archaeologists Unearth the Ruins of a 2,000-Year-Old Roman Basilica Beneath an Office Building in London

The plan was to demolish the old office building at 85 Gracechurch Street in the heart of London’s financial district and construct a new 32-story tower in its place. But as demolition began, archaeologists made a staggering discovery in the site’s foundation: remarkably intact ruins of London’s first public building,

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Roman London’s first basilica found under an office block – here’s what it reveals about the ancient city

Archaeologists from the Museum of London have discovered a well-preserved part of the ancient city of London’s first Roman basilica underneath the basement of an office block. The basilica was constructed for use as a public building in the 70s or early 80s AD.

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The 5 most iconic skyscrapers to see in London

London, the capital of England, is most famous for its iconic monuments, but also for the modern skyscrapers in its unique ...

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Conran Building's refresh brings a beloved London landmark into the 21st century

Conran Building is one of those hidden London architecture gems. Tucked away in one of the narrow streets of South London's Bermondsey at 22 Shad Thames, the building was originally designed ...

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London’s ‘ugliest’ tall buildings where flats can cost £1million

Across the capital, many estates of a similar era – notably the monstrous Thamesmead in deepest south-east London – are being torn down and replaced with modern apartment buildings.

Ruins of oldest Roman basilica ever found in London uncovered on construction site in heart of U.K. capital

Archaeologists say the remnants of an ancient Roman basilica unearthed in the heart of London are "one of the most ...

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The ugly Essex train station that was once considered beautiful

An Essex train station, which originally opened 123 years ago was previously thought to be a beautiful example of modern ...

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‘Concrete hellscape’ London attraction to get biggest overhaul in its 42 year history

The £230 million plan will be its biggest overhaul since it opened 43 years ago and, subject to planning permission, work ...

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