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An archaeological dig is taking place at Tintagel Castle to find out more about how its people lived in the early centuries of the last millennium.
The project – organised by English Heritage – is part of five years of research into the Cornish Castle.
Onsite excavations and cutting edge techniques will form part of the first major research project at the castle for nearly twenty years.
Over the summer trenches will be dug into two terrace areas of the is… (View original article)
Free concerts to be held at Tonbridge Castle
16:45 26 July 2016
Simon Allin
The bands will play at Tonbridge Castle
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Bands will perform every weekend throughout August
A series of free summer concerts will be taking place on the Bailey Lawn at Tonbridge Castle in August.
Organised by Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, the free concerts will take place every … (View original article)
What is a vacation to Germany without a peek at its famous castles? Capturing important moments in history from as far back as the 11th and 12th centuries, Deutschland’s palatial monuments are as striking to us today as they were to the royal families and military leaders who once inhabited them.
Today, these castles are some of the most popular German attractions, drawing visitors from across the globe to their treasure-filled armories and enchanting grounds. Neuschwanstein Castle,… (View original article)
London-Old cities are always distinguished with beauty features that amaze people, like their old souks under the blue clear skies, embroidered colored clothes made of white cotton, and old stone buildings covered by the yellow light of the sun.
However, the history of cities is filled with turmoil and disturbances, and unfortunately, some of these cities can’t be inhabited because of hard conditions. For example, Aleppo considered one of the oldest inhabited cities is currently wit… (View original article)
Versace’s UES mansion price chopped to $65K a month
Late designer’s former digs at 5 East 64th Street had been asking $120K a month
July 22, 2016 01:05PM
5 East 64th Street on the Upper East Side
The Upper East Side mansion once owned by Gianni Versace hit the market in April asking $120,000-a-month — a price as over-the-top as the late designer’s clothing. But after a 54 percent markdown, the sprawling house is slightly more in touch wi… (View original article)
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Shelter Island mansion asks $32M
That’s more than three times the island’s current sales record
July 23, 2016 12:00PM
The Shelter Island estate
One of Shelter Island’s best waterfront estates is poised to set a record for the idyllic isle. The 4.8-acre property has hit the market asking $32 million.
The current single-family sales record on Shelter Island belongs to a 5,100-square-foot house that sold for $9.5 million in 2014, ac… (View original article)
SCOTLAND prides itself on being home to some of the finest historical buildings and architecture in the world
Over time these locations can often become abandoned and fall into a state of disrepair – but that takes nothing away from their intrigue and fascination.
This stunning video takes a unique look at one of these remarkable sites that can be found across the country.
Captured by Abandoned Scotland, the film provides an aerial exploration of the Tudor Gothic mans… (View original article)
A rare butterfly is causing a flutter after moving into a derelict mansion.
Wildlife experts have spotted a Large Skipper making a home for itself in the fenced-off Belleisle House.
The unusual rustic orange insect was spied during a nature trail.
It is the first time one has been seen in Ayr as they are normally found further south.
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Keen photographer’s find at River Ayr close to the Auld Kirk is OTTERly unbelievable
Scott Donaldson, of B… (View original article)
From Veranda
In 1927, Oscar G. Mayer – the son of the founder of the meat processing company – purchased a chateauesque mansion in Evanston, Illinois, that remained in the family for 40 years. Now, real estate attorney Scott Hargadon and his business partner, James Kastenholz, are restoring the home to its former glory.
When the duo first bought the 7,401-square-foot house for $1.1 million last year, it had been vacant for 10 years and was in need of some serious TLC. “It def… (View original article)
