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By: Simon Coates

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  • The inside story of the controversial Southbank skate park

    Life&Style

    Beginning with the construction of the Royal Festival Hall in 1951, the Southbank Centre in its current form was completed in 1968. When the Queen Elizabeth Hall was added in 1967, the space (or undercroft) beneath the venue’s walkway was designed as somewhere for visitors to sit and take in the view across the Thames. [...]

    Skateboarding enthusiast performing a trick on a vibrant city street, showcasing urban culture and dynamic movement
  • Who killed the Gif? How the dancing banana split

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    In a 2021 Twitter (now ‘X’) post, US journalist Jenny Zhang wrote, “Any time I see someone use a reaction gif I immediately know they are above the age of 33”. The replies to the post featured a mix of indignation and applause, but Jenny had a point. Once the quick and easy reaction to [...]

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