Located in the Berkshire town of Slough is the site of the former Horlicks factory, famed for manufacturing the malted milk drink. The factory closed in 2018 after 110 years of producing the much-loved beverage and has since been renovated by Berkeley Homes into a modern residential neighbourhood. A key part of the site, due to its iconic status, is the factory’s 46-metre-tall chimney. As one
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Stunning façade on the Edinburgh skyline
The Mound is one of Edinburgh’s many historical gems. Linking the Old Town with the New Town, The Mound was created when the foundations for the New Town were dug out and deposited into Nor Loch, which was drained in 1765 and forms today’s Princess Street Gardens. The site is home to a number of culturally significant institutions, including the National Gallery of Scotland, the Royal Scottish
Ely Cathedral shines bright
Ely Cathedral is located in the picturesque city of Ely in East Cambridgeshire. The site can be dated back to AD 763, when it began its life as an abbey church built by St Etheldreda. The current building dates from 1083, and Ely was raised to cathedral status in 1109. As part of the Church of England, Ely Cathedral is committed to being carbon neutral by 2030. To help achieve this, the
Pharos showcases the splendour of Lincoln Cathedral
Standing tall over the city, Lincoln Cathedral is a magnificent and iconic international landmark, and one of Britain’s most spectacular pieces of architecture. Once admired as the tallest building in the world, the spire at Lincoln Cathedral was an impressive feat of engineering, reaching a remarkable 525 feet before the central spire collapsed in 1548, nearly 250 years after its completion, and