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Italian architects to design refurbishing of Bratislava's iconic bathhouse The historical Grössling complex to acquire new functions. The winning design of renewed Grössling bathhouse by OPPS Architettura (Source: Courtesy of MIB) Font size:A The history of the Grössling bathhouse What principles the refurbishing will follow and what the bathhouse will look like Why so many international architects applied to the competition When the refurbished bathhouse will open and what it will offer Zuzana Benková belongs to the lucky generation of Bratislavans who experienced bathing in the iconic ...

Bathhouse Dated to England’s Industrial Revolution Uncovered MANCHESTER, ENGLAND— The Guardian reports that archaeologists from the University of Salford uncovered traces of a large Victorian bathhouse that opened in 1857 and served workers in Manchester’s textile and print industries for generations. The Italianate Mayfield baths featured ornate tiles and pools measuring more than 65 feet long. “As the city’s population boomed with factory workers, crowded and substandard living conditions gave rise to the spread of cholera and typhoid,” said archaeologist Graham Mottershe...

A Museum of Modern Greek Culture in the heart of Athens is set to open in May 2021 featuring exhibits that showcase the country’s culture through time, Culture Minister Lina Mendoni announced in late December. Consisting of 18 preserved buildings including the 1759 Tzisdarakis Mosque and the Bath House of the Winds, the museum complex is located at the foot of the Acropolis and will run parallel exhibits on folk art, Greek identity, the history of Plaka, and traditional Greek shadow puppet theatre, among others. Photo source: Greek Culture Ministry “The 18 buildings constitute a neighbor...

2020 has been a year like no other. Here we look back at Cumbria 2020, the highs, lows and the impact of the global pandemic on the county. Lockdown continued throughout April; although the sun shone every day there were worrying statistics emerging about Cumbria’s very high Covid-19 infection rates. There were a few incidents where police had to turn away visitors driving to the Lake District, but they were in the minority. Amid the uncertainty and stories of personal grief, there were also many heartwarming tales of genuine kindness and communities rallying together. Kendal hair and...

Winter walks in Cambridge: The Mill Road to Romsey route that turns the city into a museum This little book is bursting with history and wonderful routes through Cambridge. Even if you know the city well, you're likely to find out something new. Updated Covent Garden is a fascinating street off Mill Road, where people remember former residents with blue plaques (Image: Cambridge News) Sign up to our newsletter for daily updates and breaking newsInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up here! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these ...