Sir Ian McKellen receives approval for repairs at his London pub
Actor Sir Ian McKellen has been granted planning permission to repair the damaged rear balcony of his historic pub in east London.
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Sir Ian McKellen has been granted permission to repair a rotten rear balcony at his 16th century pub, the Daily Mail reported. The 87-year-old actor can now fix the damaged decking and stairs at The Grapes pub, located in Limehouse, east London. [1]
According to the Daily Mail, the actor purchased the Grade-II listed public house 15 years ago. The property backs onto the River Thames near Canary Wharf, where Sir Ian often participates in the local pub quiz. [1]
The repairs became necessary after timber on the balcony was exposed to salt-laden air, the Daily Mail reported. Planning approval was required to carry out the structural work on the historic building. [1]
Sir Ian is an English actor who was knighted in 1991. He played Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy and has won a Tony Award and six Laurence Olivier Awards during his career. [1][2]
In short
- Sir Ian McKellen was granted planning permission to repair a rotten balcony at his pub in Limehouse, London.
- The 87-year-old actor bought the Grade-II listed public house, called The Grapes, 15 years ago.
- The balcony timber was damaged by exposure to salt-laden air along the River Thames.
Sources
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- [1]Landlord of the Rings! Sir Ian McKellen granted permission to repair rotten rear balcony at his 16th century pubDaily Mail, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Ian McKellen on Wikipedia
- [3]Landlord on Wikipedia
- [4]Zootopia 2 on Wikipedia
- [5]Court of Appeal hears challenge to Orange Order march at Drumcree FTMQ News, 4d ago
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