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Oscar-winning homes with film industry connections for sale

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Oscar-winning homes with film industry connections for sale

The Plaza in New York first appeared in Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller North by Northwest in 1959 and was the city’s most popular filming location until 2000. Photo: Brown Harris Stevens Red carpets are being rolled out, dresses are being tried on, and acceptance speeches are being written ahead of this year’s Academy Awards, which take […]

Artistic tenant transforms rented apartment in Wirral into “fantasy world” and receives listed building status

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Artistic tenant transforms rented apartment in Wirral into “fantasy world” and receives listed building status

A rental apartment that was transformed into a “fantasy world” by its artistic tenant has been listed as a historic monument after volunteers intervened to save it. Ron Gittins lived in his rented flat in Oxton, Wirral, for over 30 years. During that time he completely transformed the interior, had lion and minotaur fireplaces built, […]