Event Brief
Britain's 'Ugliest Landmark' Becomes Protected
Filed: Feb 12, 2026 at 5:06 AM ET
Summary: London's Southbank Centre, once called the ugliest building, is now a protected historic monument.
WHO: Southbank Centre
WHAT: Becomes a protected historic monument
WHEN: Feb 12, 2026 at 4:50 AM ET
WHERE: London
WHY: Beloved by symphony-goers and skateboarders
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