@oilcanfinish@Craigeep Yes. That would be interesting to know, as from memory we used Cox Stone in the original refubishment in 1988 after taking over from the BBC
@Dymvue @cliveholland Sure! Many stories about the refurbishment - Ballroom, Napoleon's room etc << Room 333: The Most Haunted Hotel Room in London | HuffPost >>
@Dymvue @cliveholland Here are a few photos to ponder. WWII bombed corner, demolition over Ballroom, room refurb. One way to get rid of the ghosts of the past!
@Dymvue @cliveholland The lifts were modernised (safety) and the beautiful in-laid paneling was refurbished (including the flip-downoperators seat), & reinstalled