Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Monkey Island, Hotel on River Thames Near London Goes on Sale
Monkey Island, Hotel on River Thames Near London Goes on Sale
By Peter Woodifield
April 16, 2007 (Bloomberg) -- Monkey Island, a five-acre island with a 26-bedroom hotel in the middle of the U.K.'s River Thames, was put up for sale for 7.5 million pounds ($15 million) by its Dubai-based owners.
The island, reachable only by walkway, boat or helicopter, is 30 miles west of London near the village of Bray, London-based real estate brokers Knight Frank LLC said in a statement today
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By Peter Woodifield
April 16, 2007 (Bloomberg) -- Monkey Island, a five-acre island with a 26-bedroom hotel in the middle of the U.K.'s River Thames, was put up for sale for 7.5 million pounds ($15 million) by its Dubai-based owners.
The island, reachable only by walkway, boat or helicopter, is 30 miles west of London near the village of Bray, London-based real estate brokers Knight Frank LLC said in a statement today
Read the full news report from here @ Bloomberg, UK
American Embassy Moving From Heart of London?
American Embassy Moving From Heart of London?
Kevin McCandless, CNS News
Apr 2007
London (CNSNews.com) - After years of wrangling with its wealthy neighbors, the American Embassy here is considering moving out of its historic address in the heart of the city. Located in upscale Grosvenor Square, the embassy has endured years of controversy over security measures put into place after Sept. 11, 2001.
While embassy officials have repeatedly stressed the need to protect the building against terrorist attack, many neighbors have complained bitterly that it's felt like they were living in the middle of an armed camp.
Read the full news report from here @ Crosswalk
Kevin McCandless, CNS News
Apr 2007
London (CNSNews.com) - After years of wrangling with its wealthy neighbors, the American Embassy here is considering moving out of its historic address in the heart of the city. Located in upscale Grosvenor Square, the embassy has endured years of controversy over security measures put into place after Sept. 11, 2001.
While embassy officials have repeatedly stressed the need to protect the building against terrorist attack, many neighbors have complained bitterly that it's felt like they were living in the middle of an armed camp.
Read the full news report from here @ Crosswalk
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