Britain’s ‘ugliest landmark’ becomes protected historic monument

By Lauren Frayer

Once derided as Britain’s ugliest building, London’s Southbank Centre is now a protected historic monument — beloved by symphony-goers as well as skateboarders, who’ve taken over its Brutalist ramps.

Source:: https://www.npr.org/2026/02/12/nx-s1-5708834/britains-ugliest-landmark-becomes-protected-historic-monument