VOICED : Spectactular London interior gets clean

The Painted Hall, once part of a hospital for sailors, is undergoing its first major restoration in over 50 years. The Baroque masterpiece, completed by Sir James Thornhill in 1727, is being cleaned and conserved. Visitors can climb scaffolding to observe the conservators' work up close. The project is partially funded by Britain's Heritage Lottery Fund, but additional funds are needed. The Greenwich Foundation is seeking public donations to cover the £2 million cost. Despite the ongoing work, the Painted Hall remains open to the public, with the restoration expected to last up to five years.

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