ROME -- A pair of terracotta lovers caught in a tender embrace for 2,500 years are getting some Valentine’s Day TLC from Italian cultural officials.One of the most famous lovers’ statues in the art world, the reclining spouses fashioned out of terracotta are being offered high-tech protection from the threat of earthquakes and lesser tremors from passing traffic outside, officials said Monday as they unveiled the 18-month project.The Sarcophagus of the Spouses, made by an unknown artisan, is actually an urn constructed to hold the remains of the deceased. It is a top attraction at the National Etruscan Museum at Villa Giulia.“The Sarcophagus is threatened on a daily basis by the vibrations produced by the tramway and the railroad Rome-Viterbo” said Valentino Nizzo, the museum’s director.The 18-month project includes the construction of an anti-seismic platform for the sarcophagus that will help reduce vibration that threaten it.The Sarcophagus, dating to the 6th century B.C., was discovered in 1881 in a necropolis in Cerveteri, a former Etruscan settlement near Rome.
Iconic city centre pub Sam's Chop House finally reopening in time for Valentine's Day
01.02.2022 - 20:07 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A city centre bar which dates back to the 19th century is set to reopen its doors this month.
The iconic Sam's Chop House on Black Pool Fold has been a popular watering hole for Mancunians since 1868.
It was artist LS Lowry's favourite pub and there's a bronze statue of the legendary Manchester figure at the bar.
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The coronavirus pandemic and questions over Cavendish House, the four-storey Grade II listed building where the Chop House is based,. had thrown its future into doubt.
But owners, the Ward family, have announced the famous boozer will be reopening its doors and serving drinks once again in the next few weeks.
Roger Ward said on their website: "Good news. I am delighted to announce that the famous Sam’s Chop House will be re-opening in February.
"Hopefully in less than two weeks. And certainly in time for Valentine’s Day.
"That’s right, the home of the Corned Beef Hash is almost back now our landlord’s structural works are complete."
He promised the revamped pub will offer classic British food with produce from local suppliers, local cask ales, wine tasting events, and the 'same independent local owners'.
He added: "Better than that, I am personally delighted to tell you that the wonderful George Bergier will be back two days a week – hosting lunchtime service on Thursdays and Fridays.
"At the age of 75. George has been serving Manchester’s top tables and top people for 54 years now.
"The team will be led by general manager Sam Hernandez and Head Chef Scott Munro supported by some familiar faces.
"I am proud to say that this will be the second time I have personally re-opened Sam’s. Once in 2001, four years after its only ever
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