Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Penrith Castle Park lottery bid on ice | News & Star
A £2.5 million bid to improve Penrith’s Castle Park has been put on ice by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The charity fund group turned down plans that would have made the playground and obstacle golf course bigger, refurbished the Memorial Gate and Black Angel War Memorial and build a car park. The bid, developed by … Continue reading
Castle on a hill | TNS – The News on Sunday
It was March 2014, when out of nowhere this castle’s photo appeared in my Facebook’s Newsfeed. I don’t remember searching for castles on Google, but there it was. Maybe it was a sign for me, that what I was seeking, was seeking me as well as Rumi had said. I was going to visit my … Continue reading
King of the castle: Meet the man who built a castle for his kids
What kid doesn’t dream of living in a castle; with turrets for shooting arrows at intruders, a dungeon for dastardly prisoners, and a tower perfect for stowing away a princess? For the Leeke family, this childhood fantasy came true when their Dad built a castle on their Sunshine Coast property. Matt Leeke had good reasons … Continue reading
Medieval remains to be uncovered in £800k revamp of Sheffield’s Castlegate | Calendar – ITV News
A new bid has been announced to uncover the remains of Sheffield Castle, where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned for more than decade. The medieval castle was a once a huge structure dominating the South Yorkshire city, but it was demolished during the Civil War. The site was covered over in the 1960s by … Continue reading
Free children’s event at Conisbrough Castle
Conisbrough CastleARCHERY and fencing will be among the activities on offer at a free event heading to Conisbrough Castle on Monday. Staff from Doncaster Children’s Service Trust’s EPIC team will host the event, which also aims to educate young people about crime. Castle event lead Stephen Cole said: “I’ve put a lot of work into … Continue reading
Castle built by the cofounder of Abercrombie & Fitch listed for $3.7 million – Business Insider
Lauren Lyons Cole Aug. 4, 2017, 1:38 PM 15,640 If you’ve ever dreamed of living in a castle with an easy commute to New York City, you’re in luck. Located just over an hour north of midtown Manhattan, 249 Croton Dam Road in Ossining, New York is on the market for $3.69 million. Built in … Continue reading
France’s iconic Chateau de Chambord gets a makeover – France 24
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We Go Inside Claudia Schiffer’s Tudor Mansion | Architectural Digest
Claudia Schiffer—member of the original supermodel club, iconic Guess? girl, magazine-cover star times a thousand, and savvy businesswoman—is well versed at navigating runways. So 15 years ago, when the Teutonic bombshell and her now husband, English film director Matthew Vaughn, turned into a half-mile-long driveway—unannounced and on a whim—to inquire whether the owners might consider … Continue reading
Win! A relaxing Scottish castle getaway – AOL UK Travel
We’ve teamed up with Knock Castle to offer you the chance to win a luxury break for two in the heart of Scotland. For great Scottish hospitality, award-winning food, stunning countryside and a luxurious country retreat, this beautiful Scottish castle has it all. You could be in search of a quiet meal out together, a … Continue reading
Plans lodged for new visitor facilities at Portumna Castle – Galway Bay FM
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A planning application for new car and bus parking facilities at Portumna Castle has been lodged with the county council. The Office of Public Works is seeking planning permission to demolish an existing vacant bungalow at the castle, which is a protected structure. The development would include the construction of … Continue reading