Monthly Archives: November 2013
Medieval Castle Holds Secret to Earthquake Resistance
Maria Brunhart-Lupo The aftermath of 5.4 magnitude earthquake which rocked the Liechtenstein town of Balzers in 2012 drew the attention of Maria Brunhart-Lupo, a geologist from the Colorado School of Mines who also happens to be a native of the region. Balzers is situated in an earthquake prone region, where the tectonic interactions which led … Continue reading
Searching for the palace | Dhaka Tribune
“We started from the Kingdom of Sumatra … sailed with the wind for twenty days and anchored in Chittagong. From there we took small boats for over 500 li to Sonargaon. “The Sultan’s palace was tall and spacious with pillars in the colour of brass and decorated with flowers and animal carvings. There were long … Continue reading
Tourist attraction to open in run-up to Christmas (From The Northern Echo)
Crook Hall to open in run-up to Christmas 1:24pm Tuesday 26th November 2013 in News A TOURIST attraction has announced plans to open during the week in the run-up to Christmas. Crook Hall, the Medieval manor house in Durham City, is to open on Mondays and Tuesdays in the first three weeks of December. The … Continue reading
Maestro Manor: It’s time to pass the baton says Proms conductor after 15 years transforming Victorian gem | Mail Online
Maestro Manor: It’s time to pass the baton says Proms conductor after 15 years transforming Victorian gem Proms conductor Sir Roger Norrington is selling his £2,995,000 homeHe has spend more than 15 years renovating Nalder Hill House The estate comes with three cottages and four flats to rent out By Fred Redwood PUBLISHED: 17:00 EST, … Continue reading
For sale: Oxford’s Hebrew manor house | The Jewish Chronicle
Des res: the 400-year-old Yarnton Manor The Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies is to sell its historic premises at Yarnton Manor for a new home in the city. Next year’s planned relocation would bring the centre’s academic activities closer to the heart of Oxford University, with which it has close ties, and would … Continue reading
BBC News – Oakley Court ‘Hammer horror castle’ hotel sold
23 November 2013 Last updated at 04:32 ET A gothic country house in Berkshire that was used as a set for Hammer horror films has been sold. Oakley Court in Bray was also used as Frank N Furter’s castle in The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 1975 and in The Belles of St Trinian’s in … Continue reading
BBC News – Cardiff Castle moat is re-flooded after excavation
25 November 2013 Last updated at 12:10 ET Cardiff Castle’s outer western moat has been re-flooded for the first time in more than 30 years. Archaeologists excavated the moat, known as Mill Leat, during a restoration project and found 3,000 items dating back to the 16th Century. It is believed the watercourse once supplied a … Continue reading
Robin Hood and the Sheriff of Nottingham ‘set aside their differences’ to get behind Nottingham Castle revamp | Nottingham Post
Nottingham Castle Comments (1) ROBIN Hood and the Sheriff of Nottingham have both called for public backing of plans to revitalise Nottingham Castle. Nottingham City Council agreed to make a second bid for £14 million in lottery cash towards a £25 million redevelopment of the castle. A previous application for £15 million from the Heritage … Continue reading
Prewar life on show at Czech castle | The Chronicle Herald
KONOPISTE, Czech Republic — The dining room table is set for five, the monogrammed tableware bearing the initials of the heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It almost seems as if Franz Ferdinand, his wife Sophie and their three children might appear at any moment and take their usual places for a sumptuous … Continue reading
Billionaire Microsoft Cofounder Paul Allen Spends $27 Million On Silicon Valley Mansion – Forbes
Paul Allen’s Atherton estate. Image via Trulia Paul Allen Billionaire Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has just paid $27 million for a sprawling mansion in Atherton, CA, a ritzy town in the heart of Silicon Valley. Allen is #26 on the Forbes 400 and #53 on the Billionaires list, with a net worth of $15.8 billion … Continue reading