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    London’s Labatt Memorial Park is the world's longest continuously operating baseball grounds, a 144-year streak recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records.

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    The Blackfriars Bridge in London was built in 1875 and remains operational. This structure underwent restoration in 2017.

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