# Berlin Wall in Backyard Sparks Controversy | London News

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Podcast: [London News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/london-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573121)
Published: 2026-07-09T05:36:27+00:00
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A South London man’s dream of preserving Cold War history just got complicated: Steven Thorpe erected a 12-foot piece of the Berlin Wall in his backyard, thinking it was a cool personal monument — but the council called it unauthorized construction, threatening a £20K fine. Despite planting greenery and inviting officials to see it, Thorpe’s historic relic is now caught in a bureaucratic storm — and he’s got a personal stake: he once played rugby in Berlin and watched the Wall fall. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a1baba3bb55b6ca7

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