13 h. ago Statues, bridges, soundscapes: Queen Elizabeth II memorial designs unveiled

Giant canopy of stone lilies and exact cast of Windsor oak tree among ideas for commemoration in St James’s ParkHow best to capture the enduring essence of Queen Elizabeth II is the question behind innovative designs shortlisted for a national memorial planned for Britain’s longest-serving monarch.An exact cast of a Windsor oak tree, a giant canopy of stone lilies and a “graceful and strong” stone bridge symbolising her as the bedrock of the nation are among shortlisted designs on which the public is now being consulted.A “tranquil family” of royal gardens linked by a natural stone path, by Norman Foster of Foster + Partners with the artist Yinka Shonibare, the ecologist Prof Nigel Dunnett and the landscape architect Michel Desvigne. It includes a statue of the queen alongside Philip, a wind sculpture for reflection, audio installations of the queen’s voice, a digital conservatory and a unity bridge.A memorial walk inspired by the idea of “togetherness” with 70 lily pad stepping sto...

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14 h. ago First look at stunning shortlisted designs for the Queen Elizabeth II national memorial

Ideas for the memorial to Queen Elizabeth II at St James's Park in London include a bronze cast of a Windsor oak tree, a giant canopy of stone lily pads and a statue of her next to Prince Philip.

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15 h. ago Shortlisted designs for Queen Elizabeth II memorial in St James's Park are unveiled

The design concepts include a bronze cast of a Windsor oak tree, a giant canopy of stone lily pads and a statue of the late Queen next to Prince Philip

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16 h. ago Largo Leisure Holidays reveal luxury lodge expansion at Sauchope Links with £300,000 investment

Largo Leisure Holidays has unveiled a major investment at its popular Sauchope Links Holiday Park in the East Neuk of Fife, with the launch of three brand-new luxury Signature Lodges.

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61 h. ago New York’s serene Central Park makeover fixes years of neglect: in pictures

Officials have unveiled dramatic changes to the northern edge of Central Park. The $160m project is the park’s most expansive update in years and part of an effort to rectify decades of disregard Continue reading...

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61 h. ago New York unveils most dramatic changes to Central Park in years – in pictures

The $160m makeover to the park’s north side is part of a long-term project to address years of neglect Continue reading...

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2 w. ago First look at Disneyland's new World of Frozen and Lion King attraction as theme park unveils unprecedented 'magical' transformation

Disneyland Paris has finally given fans a sneak peek at what's coming to the resort, as one of its two theme parks undergoes a huge transformation.

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