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Hotel renovation reveals chapel | Hotel renovation reveals chapel |
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A 19th century chapel has been uncovered during an £8.1m renovation project at a Berkshire hotel. | A 19th century chapel has been uncovered during an £8.1m renovation project at a Berkshire hotel. |
The discovery was made during the redevelopment of Beaumont House in Old Windsor which began earlier this year. | The discovery was made during the redevelopment of Beaumont House in Old Windsor which began earlier this year. |
Built in 1870, the chapel's original ceiling, altar and stained glass windows are all still intact, despite being boarded up since the 1960s. | |
Hotel and conference group Principal Hayley, which is behind the renovation, plans to restore the chapel. | Hotel and conference group Principal Hayley, which is behind the renovation, plans to restore the chapel. |
It wants to re-launch it as a banqueting and conference room with space for 170 people. | It wants to re-launch it as a banqueting and conference room with space for 170 people. |
The group has invested millions of pounds in the refurbishment project. | The group has invested millions of pounds in the refurbishment project. |
Ian Peck, general manager of the Beaumont Estate, said: "Those seeking a banqueting room with a difference will be hard-placed to find one as unique or distinctive as the chapel. | Ian Peck, general manager of the Beaumont Estate, said: "Those seeking a banqueting room with a difference will be hard-placed to find one as unique or distinctive as the chapel. |
"Our significant investment has meant we were able to restore it to its former glory." | "Our significant investment has meant we were able to restore it to its former glory." |
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