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A ghost hunter who claims he can both hear and talk to spirits believes he has captured evidence of the afterlife in this eerie footage.
Mark Vernon recorded the spooky sighting while visiting a historic 17th-century mansion that is said to be one of Britain’s most haunted houses.
And he claims he discovered the ghost within just ten minutes of arriving at East Riddlesden Hall in Keighley, West Yorkshire.
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East Riddlesden Hall in Keighley, West Yorkshire… (View original article)
A beautiful Downton-Abbey-style mansion has gone on sale in Ireland. The historic 10-bedroom house features acres of parkland and uninterrupted views of the Carrowbeg River.
But if that’s not enough to make you fork out €10 million Euro (£8.5m) for the place, you should see what’s in the garden.
*** Beach hut goes on sale for £265k ***
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GRAND: Can you imagine yourself living in the Irish mansion?
Indoors, you’ll find marble f… (View original article)
News the St George’s Hill mansion that once belonged to John Lennon has gone on the market for almost £9m has brought back poignant memories for one avid Beatles fan.
Carole Millea grew up in Byfleet and was a regular visitor to Kenwood as a teenager in the mid-1960s.
A huge Lennon fan, Mrs Millea and friends would cycle through the woods and golf course on long summer days in a bid to meet the superstar songwriter.
At the time, the large wooden double gates to Kenwoo… (View original article)
CHICAGO, IL – Dwyane Wade, fresh off his two-year $47 million contract with the Chicago Bulls, has found a place to stay during his time with the team.
It’s the house from ‘Webster,’ a popular 1980’s sitcom that starred Emmanuel Lewis, Alex Karras and Susan Clark.
Wade is renting the home at 1432 North State Parkway on the city’s Gold Coast, sources told Crain’s Chicago. The 11,000-square foot Victorian mansion was built in the 19th century and has eight bedrooms, a finished… (View original article)
When the world’s super rich shop for a lavish garden to frame their sprawling estates, they call Belgian master-landscaper François Goffinet.
Goffinet’s secret weapon: a deep knowledge of the land and a timeless classical style. With his pavilions, ironwork, gate lodges, and follies (who doesn’t love a good hedge maze?), he’s reviving the grand tradition of the 18th century one garden at the time.
The Making of the Garden
His client list stretches from European aristocracy… (View original article)
DANBURY, CT — Have you ever dreamed of kissing the Blarney stone, seeing the Cliffs of Moher or eating Shepherd’s Pie washed down with a Black & Tan in an authentic Irish pub? Then you’re in luck! Members of the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center say— Let’s Go To Ireland!
The 6 day Taste of Ireland tour is presented by CIE International and includes roundtrip airfare, superior and first class hotels, sightseeing in a luxury coach bus with a private tour guide, full breakfast d… (View original article)
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A teenager has been rescued from Ogmore Castle in Vale of Glamorgan.
The 14-year-old boy injured his ankle nearly 20ft (6m) above ground on the castle ruins.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service was called to the incident in Ogmore-by-Sea at 13:43 BST and sent a crew from Bridgend to the scene.
Firefighters used a rescue harness and ladder to bring the boy to safety, before handing him over to paramedics for treatment.
Hungary’s largest-ever Picasso exhibition has so far attracted more than 150 000 visitors since its opening in the Hungarian National Gallery in April, the museum has revealed.
Guernica is perhaps Picasso’s best-known work
Entitled “Picasso – Transfigurations, 1895-1972”, the exhibition shows some 100 paintings, drawings, sculptures and other artwork spanning the artist’s entire oeuvre of 77 years. Most of the works, 74, are on loan from the Picasso Museum in Paris, compleme… (View original article)
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19:55 EST, 8 August 2016
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01:13 EST, 9 August 2016
From mystical ancient stones and Roman remains to majestic castles, the site of a crushing civil war defeat and a tragic shipwreck — these walks are steeped in history. Follow in the footsteps of our ancestors, through stunning scenery that tells a tale . . .
A DELIGHTFUL CLIFF WALK TO DARTMOUTH CASTLE, DEVON
Distance: 4 miles Minimum Time: 2 hrs Level: Easy Ascent: 115ft
Paths:… (View original article)
Warwick Castle bosses say they have no intention of hosting a bar-style venue despite being granted a late-night alcohol licence.
The popular attraction has been given permission to serve booze at its new Knight’s Village until 11pm – even though people living nearby fear it could lead to drunken rowdiness.
A new premises licence was granted by Warwick District Council last week despite protests from neighbours who are worried about a rise in anti-social behaviour and noise…. (View original article)