Great Pagoda, Kew Gardens
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Great Pagoda, Kew Gardens
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The Great Pagoda at Kew Gardens in southwest London was built in 1761 by Sir William Chambers as a present for Princess Augusta, the founder of the gardens. Constructed of grey brick, the pagoda comprises 10 storeys, totalling 163 ft (50 m) in height, with 253 steps to the viewing gallery. Closed for repairs in 2006, the pagoda was reopened in 2018 following a major programme of restoration. It is a Grade I listed building. The ground floor roof is supported on wooden pillars. The storeys above
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Pagoda at Kew Gardens, London
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Pagoda,_Kew_Gardens
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2021-05-16T09:57:16Z
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2024-08-30T08:25:45Z
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