Monthly Archives: August 2011
A knight to remember at Warwick Castle – Days Out & Travel – Northampton Chronicle & Echo
Published on Thu Aug 04 08:38:27 BST 2011 WHEN Warwick Castle was built in 914 it was intended to act as a guard against Danish invaders. More than 1,000 years later the castle has become one of the UK’s most popular tourist attractions and welcomes millions of visitors (including Scandinavians) across its drawbridge every year. … Continue reading
Visitors offered guided tours of private apartments at Sudeley Castle (From Cotswold Journal)
Visitors offered guided tours of private apartments at Sudeley Castle 8:00am Thursday 4th August 2011 Print Email Comments(0) VISITORS to Sudeley Castle this August will get a little bit extra as they are invited on guided tours of the private family apartments. The castle, once owned by Henry VIII, is now the home of Lady … Continue reading
Colchester Castle receives £3.2m for restoration work – Medievalists.net
The Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded £3,267,400 towards a major redevelopment of Colchester Castle, Essex. The medieval fortress, built in the eleventh century, is one of the best surviving examples of Norman architecture in England. “This is fantastic news”, said Tom Hodgson, Project Manager. “We are now able to put all our planning into practice … Continue reading
Will Smith and wife Jada open the doors to their idyllic Malibu mansion | Mail Online
Will Smith and wife Jada open the doors to their idyllic Malibu mansion By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 7:40 AM on 4th August 2011 Hollywood stars Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett Smith have opened the doors to their stunning Malibu home, offering a glimpse into their opulent lifestyle. The smiling couple give … Continue reading
Taiwan restores ornate 19th century mansion – Taiwan News Online
Twenty-seven years in the making, the $45 million renovation of a 150-year-old Taiwanese homestead is finally nearing completion.The Lin Family Mansion _ a complex of five buildings on 7.4 acres (3 hectares) _ is one of Taiwan’s most important historical sites, a rare example of the ornate architectural style favored by nobles from southern China … Continue reading
Take a garden tour this summer – Telegraph
Gardens Illustrated editor Juliet Roberts told me the visiting trend was definitely home-based. They are offering a trip with Boxwood Tours to the Welsh Borders in September, hosted by lecturer and planting designer Dr Noel Kingsbury, which will take in the Arts and Crafts-style High Glanau Manor, Sir Roy Strong’s The Laskett and Kingsbury’s own … Continue reading
New weekday season ticket introduced at Nottingham Castle : Nottingham City Council
Nottingham City Council is proud to announce the introduction of a new season ticket for weekday visitors to Nottingham Castle Museum & Art Gallery. The season ticket, which is valid Tuesday – Friday (the Castle is closed on Mondays) offers great savings for regular visitors to the Castle. The ticket enables visitors to enjoy full … Continue reading
The Hindu : Life & Style / Kids : Slice of history
The Aga Khan Palace served as a jail for Mahatma Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi and other freedom fighters during the Quit India movement. The Aga Khan Palace is one of the many monuments of historical importance in Pune. Built in 1892 by Sultan Mohammed Shah, Aga Khan III, the palace was donated to the government of … Continue reading
durhamregion.com | Basement tours provide rare look at Oshawa mansion
Parkwood tour features service areas, including elevator engine room, cannery Aug 01, 2011 – 12:30 PM Parvaneh Pessian OSHAWA — While thousands of people have walked the grand halls of Parkwood Estate during guided tours, not many have had the opportunity to peak into the inner workings of the mansion. Parkwood, a national historic site … Continue reading
Astoria’s Steinway Mansion Would Now Be Happy With $3.5M – Back on the Market – Curbed NY
Monday, August 1, 2011, by Sara Polsky We’re big fans of the 1858 Steinway Mansion, the 5BR, 4.5BA house at 18-33 41st Street in Astoria. It’s got plenty of personality, with that billiard room, pub, and sauna (not to mention that the grounds were also once home to a Steinway piano factory). But those same … Continue reading