According to this the 1994 ONS estimate had the UK at just over 60 million by 2025. The 2004 at around 65 million. (View Post)

Still more optimistic than the future where they ignore us as they set about converting the solar system to pure Computronium. (View Post)

Employ permanent stonemasons and replace those failing blocks on a rolling basis. Put them in the corner Victoria Tower Gardens and make them a tourist attraction. The best time to start this would h… (View Post)

For York Minster? Yes and no; there were major rebuilds after fires in 1829, 1840, and 1984. The Minster's biggest win is that they've accepted that they need permanent stonemasons and a gr… (View Post)

Cathedral and precinct upkeep for York Minster were just under £4m for 2023 - down on the year before. A crude 30 year calculation on that number would give you £120M in costs. (View Post)