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News of castles, mansions, palaces and more… |
24 June 2011
Last updated at 02:28 ET
Denbigh Castle is to undergo a £600,000 revamp, including a new visitor centre.
The custodian, Welsh heritage body Cadw, wants to maximise the visitor potential of the 13th Century castle, which overlooks the Denbighshire town.
It also plans to open up more of the historic walls around Denbigh, giving access to walkers, and providing guided tours.
The castle is due to close next month to allow work… (View original article)
Shrubbery at the castle wouldn’t look out of place in the zoo!
8:50am Friday 24th June 2011
A THREE-dimensional flower and shrubbery display portraying African animals has been created in Colchester’s Castle Park.
The display has used more than 6,000 plants, 1,500 litres of compost and features a lion, hippopotamus and a baby elephant.
Tina Dopson, councillor r… (View original article)
Thanks for sharing it. It seems like “back to the past” I remember we had a refrigerator like this, in the last century when I was a kid. Next time in LA, will try to stay there, it would be fun.
I have stayed in the bungalows, and they are incredibly wonderful, as is the hotel. Definitely one of my faves.
I love those patio chairs; the metal strap design allows some “give” to make them really comfortable. Rebuilt/refurbished stoves and refrigerators… (View original article)
The new English Heritage cottage that makes guests kings of Cornwall’s Pendennis Castle (if only for a weekend…)
By
Steve Doughty
Last updated at 11:36 AM on 23rd June 2011
What I like in a holiday cottage is a roof that doesn’t leak, enough chairs and beds to go around, and somewhere to park.
It helps if said accommodation is more than 100 yards from the motorway and within 10 miles of the nearest shop. But locati… (View original article)
A history film series will be held at Gelston Castle Estate, 980 Robinson Rd.
On Wednesday, June 29, at 7 p.m. the film “Drums Along the Mohawk” will be screened on the grounds. The movie stars Henry Fonda, a descendant of Jelles Fonda, a patriot during the American Revolution and associated with the town of Fonda.
Discussion on the films will take place before and after the screening.
The series will highlight topics of intere… (View original article)
A SPECTACULAR backdrop which illustrates a castle and sets the scene for the annual Inverness Tattoo event is undergoing a major makeover in time for this year’s performances.
After years of solid use, the castle backdrop, which provides the grand entrance for the band members from the Inverness Tattoo on the opening night, is looking a bit “tired” and some of the wood has rotted.
So now, with help from local businesses as well as Inverness College –… (View original article)
Free family day at Deganwy Castle site
Jun 23 2011
by Mari Jones, North Wales Weekly News
A FAMILY open day is being held on the site of Deganwy Castle on the Vardre.
The event is taking place as part of the Festival of British Archaeology and is taking place on July 23 in conjunction with Cadw and the History of Deganwy Group.
Deganwy Castle played a key role in Welsh medieval history, before being destroyed in the late 13th century. … (View original article)
Guess who is buried here? James Smithson, of course. Take a tour of the Castle on Friday at 9:30. Photo courtesy of Smithsonian Archives
Friday June 24 Soak Up the History
Come see where it all began this Friday with a trip to the Smithsonian Castle. At 9:30 AM meet at the Information Desk of the Castle to find a friendly docent who will take you on a tour that hits all the highlights of the Smithsonian’s first building and museum. Visitors can learn how … (View original article)
The National Museum of American Illustration, located in a 19th
century French chateau in a Rhode Island resort town, has just announced that
their latest exhibition will pair Norman Rockwell with Tom Wolfe’s
illustrations from his 1981 book In Our
Time. Like Wolfe’s writing, the ink portraits are said to be humorous and
caustic and curators chose them to intentionally clash with Rockwell’s
idealized America.
Many are impressed with Wolfe’s talent
as a… (View original article)
