What happened to the Wellington statue?
What happened to the Wellington statue? The statue fell into a poor condition in the latter half of the twentieth century, being largely hidden behind overgrown trees and bushes on Round Hill. In early 2004 Aldershot Garrison, supported by local conservation groups and volunteers, commenced a major restoration project to restore it to its original condition.
Has Buckingham Palace got a basement?
As well as an unseen swimming pool, cinema room, NHS doctor's surgery and an ATM machine in the basement, Buckingham Palace also has its own post office.
Is there a swimming pool in Buckingham Palace?
The monarch has a private indoor swimming pool at Buckingham Palace, which has long been a favourite spot for the entire royal family.
What is the most famous arch in the world?
Without a doubt, Delicate Arch is the most famous natural stone arch in the world. Referred to as The Arch by many arriving visitors for whom it is No. 1 on their must-see lists, Delicate has an allure that is hard to explain but impossible to deny.
Who owns Wellington Monument?
Construction of the original design commenced in 1817; a revised and cheaper design was eventually used, though, and the building was completed in 1854. It is now owned by the National Trust, which closed the monument to the public in 2005, because of falling stone debris.