{"id":187108,"date":"2023-09-19T15:32:11","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T15:32:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsneednews.com\/?p=187108"},"modified":"2023-09-19T15:32:11","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T15:32:11","slug":"uk-pyramid-dubbed-eighth-wonder-of-the-world-set-to-open-to-the-public-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsneednews.com\/travel\/uk-pyramid-dubbed-eighth-wonder-of-the-world-set-to-open-to-the-public-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"UK pyramid dubbed 'eighth wonder of the world' set to open to the public | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
A PYRAMID known as the "eighth wonder of the world" in the north of England is set to be given a new lease of life and reopened to the public.<\/p>\n
The word "pyramid" is more commonly associated with the Egyptians or the Aztecs, but the UK has an impressive pyramid all of its own in Stockport.<\/p>\n
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It used to be the home of the Co-op bank's call centre, but since they moved on in 2018, it has remained empty.<\/p>\n
Now, Indian restaurant chain the Royal Nawaab is hoping to create abanqueting hall in the blue glass building in time for next summer.<\/p>\n
Royal Nawaab already has two restaurants in London, one in Ealing and another in Ilford, and the pyramid looks set to be their next location.<\/p>\n
Mahboob Hussain, the restaurant's founder, has said that he wants to "breathe much needed life" into the building with "an unforgettable dining experience".<\/p>\n
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He told Place North West: "We are hoping to breathe much needed life into this iconic building and bring with it a significant investment and job creation into the Stockport and Greater Manchester region.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have received a positive reaction to our plans from local people and media. It truly is an iconic building that has put Stockport on the map. <\/p>\n
"We now want to bring it back to life with a truly unforgettable dining experience for diners across Stockport, Greater Manchester and beyond.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Royal Nawaab made their intentions for the building clear in a post on Instagram.<\/p>\n
<\/picture>PASS IT ON <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/picture>PARC LIFE <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/picture>SPLASH DOWN <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/picture>FLIGHTMARE <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n They shared a video of the pyramid declaring "the icon is back".<\/p>\n They also gave a hint as to when the new restaurant might open, adding: "Unveiling the Grandeur: New Royal Nawaab Manchester Opening Summer 2024."<\/p>\n The building has both an interesting past and relationship with the locals.<\/p>\n Originally, it was supposed to be one of five pyramids that would have made up Manchester's own 'Valley of Kings' like the one created in ancient Egypt.<\/p>\n However, only one ended up being built, after the developers ran into financial problems.<\/p>\n Co-op ended up having to pay for its construction which was completed in 1992.<\/p>\n The bank didn't make use of it until 1995, when they moved their call centre into the building.<\/p>\n Manchester Evening News say that the restaurant would "breathe new life into one of Greater Manchester's most intriguing structures".<\/p>\n One local, Richard Dempsey told The Sun he thinks the new restaurant could work out well.<\/p>\n He said: "I think it will be a bit more than a restaurant. If it takes off in the Asian community it will be a winner.<\/p>\n "It's local landmark that just off the motorway, so families could visit from all over. <\/p>\n "It could become a venue for Asian family events and parties – even weddings. They have decent sized car park too."<\/p>\n Another local, Angela Redman, said she was fond of the pyramid as it lets her know she's home when returning from her holidays and hopes the new business is a success.<\/p>\n She said: "It's such a famous building that we all fly over on our way back home.<\/p>\n "I hope the restaurant works – it would be such a shame if it had to come down."<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Meanwhile, you can also get a curry from a shack on this award-winning beach in the UK.<\/p>\n And\u00a0this UK island\u00a0is labelled the country's best hidden gem.<\/p>\nMum banned from flight with her kids and left ‘in tears’ due to easy mistake<\/h3>\n
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