Ambitious plans to bury local boy and 80's pop sensation, Rick Astley in a latter day 'Valley of the Kings' have sparked controversy among residents and planners in the east Leeds town of Swillington.

The Swillington 'Looking Forward for Swillington Trust', an independent partnership of local businesses, have put forward plans for a giant tomb and pyramid to be constructed on derelict wasteland adjacent to the A348. The £50 million project will invlove tunnelling a series of inter linking catacombs beneath the ground and building a spectacular stone pyramid 800 feet tall.

Chamber

In a giant burial chamber directly beneath the pyramid the body of the Pop sensation Rick Astley will be laid to rest in an ornate sarcophagus, surrounded by his most treasured possessions, including a gol disc, a mountain bike and his CD collection. The name of his hit single 'Never gonna give you up' is to be carved on the wall in hieroglyphics, and the chamber will be decorated with a hand frieze depicting his appearance on Top of the Pops.

Chamber

In a giant burial chamber directly beneath the pyramid the body of the Pop sensation Rick Astley will be laid to rest in an ornate sarcophagus, surrounded by his most treasured possessions, including a gol disc, a mountain bike and his CD collection. The name of his hit single 'Never gonna give you up' is to be carved on the wall in hieroglyphics, and the chamber will be decorated with a hand frieze depicting his appearance on Top of the Pops.

 

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