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Wembley may lose the twin towers
Independent, The (London), Nov 9, 1998 by Darius Sanai
FOOTBALL AUTHORITIES are bracing themselves for the wrath of sporting and architectural traditionalists following reports that Wembley's twin towers, the most enduring symbol of the country's sporting jewel, are to be demolished to make way for a new national stadium.
The two 16ft concrete towers, which presided over England's 1966 World Cup victory and major events including giant rock concerts, are likely to be demolished to make way for the new arena, after architects decided it would be difficult to incorporate the structures in the new plan.
But Tony Banks, the Minister for Sport, yesterday said that if public reaction towards the proposed demolition was overwhelming, the towers could be saved. He added that the country would have to be willing to pay more for the stadium, the cost of which has reportedly risen to more than pounds 300m. The price of the original stadium was pounds 300,000.
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Independent, The (London), Nov 9, 1998 by Darius Sanai
FOOTBALL AUTHORITIES are bracing themselves for the wrath of sporting and architectural traditionalists following reports that Wembley's twin towers, the most enduring symbol of the country's sporting jewel, are to be demolished to make way for a new national stadium.
The two 16ft concrete towers, which presided over England's 1966 World Cup victory and major events including giant rock concerts, are likely to be demolished to make way for the new arena, after architects decided it would be difficult to incorporate the structures in the new plan.
But Tony Banks, the Minister for Sport, yesterday said that if public reaction towards the proposed demolition was overwhelming, the towers could be saved. He added that the country would have to be willing to pay more for the stadium, the cost of which has reportedly risen to more than pounds 300m. The price of the original stadium was pounds 300,000.
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