Minecraft: 'We've spent five years rebuilding London'
Briefly

Players of Minecraft have taken on the monumental task of recreating the United Kingdom within the game, focusing especially on London. This project, organized by the community known as Build the Earth, has seen members invest approximately 15,000 hours over five years building detailed replicas of important landmarks like the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace. While originally aiming to recreate the entire planet, the focus has shifted towards local meaningful structures. This initiative highlights the creativity and dedication of the Minecraft community to build realistic digital environments.
The building team, part of Build the Earth, has dedicated five years and up to 15,000 hours to recreate the UK in Minecraft, including London.
To ensure accuracy, some members contacted organizations and found planning applications, exemplifying the team's dedication to detailed, realistic digital landmarks.
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