Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Teaching the value of our special old buildings | The Trinidad Guardian Newspaper
Architect Rudylynn De Four Roberts believes we don’t appreciate classic architecture enough, even though T&T has many old buildings reflecting our rich, diverse past. De Four Roberts, who is passionate about T&T’s history and its colourful architecture, believes that authorities should begin inculcating the nations’s history into students at a very young age. “We can … Continue reading
Historic contents of crumbling mansion including Jaguar graveyard being sold at auction | Exeter Express and Echo
Comments (1) The rusting relics of a crumbling mansion are being sold at auction – including a rare Jaguar GRAVEYARD. Blackborough House has long been the destination for motorheads seeking an illusive missing part with its vast collection of old vehicles and spare parts. It has also been the setting for a horror movie and is … Continue reading
Sports Agent Rich Paul | LeBron James | Beverly Grove
LeBron James’ chums are all buying in LA Rich Paul has snagged Beverly Grove pad for $3M September 13, 2016 09:30AM Rich Paul and his new pad at 822 North Laurel Avenue (Credit: Redfin, Kareem Black, c/o The Black Cager) Forget Cleveland — LeBron James’ squad is putting down roots right here in La La … Continue reading
Bratislava: Beginning of the battle for the ‘anxious middle’ – EurActiv.com
As Europe begins to think in earnest about life after the UK, the future of the EU remains very much obscured. In the week leading up to the Bratislava summit, a number of think tanks have outlined what they think the historic meeting will bring, continuing with Brigid Laffan. Brigid Laffan is director of the … Continue reading
Castle restoration firm goes into administration
Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 12:10PM Castle restoration firm goes into administration The firm in charge of Lancaster Castle’s restoration has gone into administration after hitting cash flow problems. York firm, William Anelay Ltd, which has an office in Bowness-on-Windermere has gone into administration and Begbies Traynor has appointed administrators for the firm. William Anelay … Continue reading
Great British Houses: The Legendary St Michael’s Mount in Cornwall – Anglotopia.net
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the Spring 2016 issue of the Anglotopia Magazine (now sold out). Be sure to reserve the next copy of the Anglotopia magazine so you don’t miss out! © adrianpluskota St Michael’s Mount, a stunning former medieval monastery and sprawling castle that is set atop an offshore island and … Continue reading
Conwy bridge £750k repair works are extended – BBC News
Work to refurbish a major road bridge in the town of Conwy will be extended, it has been decided. Conwy council’s cabinet met to discuss the matter in private on Tuesday. A £750,000 project to renew the bridge linking the town with Llandudno Junction started in April and was originally due to last 20 weeks. … Continue reading
Heiress Libet Johnson Lists Vanderbilt Mansion for $95,000 a Month | | Observer
In April, real estate-loving Johnson & Johnson heiress Elizabeth “Libet” Johnson decided it was time she part ways with the Vanderbilt Mansion. There had been rumors that she was ready to say goodbye to the five-story townhouse for years, but the red brick-and-limestone home didn’t officially appear on the market until this spring, when Johnson put a … Continue reading
Family Vacation Ideas | Travel + Leisure
Four high-end adventures to make learning (and maybe even your kids) way more interesting. Theme parks might be good for a thrill, but today’s best kid-oriented trips pair entertainment with enrichment and bring schoolwork to life while keeping parents happy. If You Have 1 Week Try Adventures By Disney for a road trip through Austria, … Continue reading
Claim Your Castle: Castel Valer Goes Up For Auction – Pursuitist
There are places where history is more than just stories, it’s tangible, it surrounds you so completely that for a moment the modern world slips away. It’s both in this world and Up for auction on September 22 through Concierge Auctions, Castel Valer, is such a place. Situated in Tassulllo, Italy at the foothills of the … Continue reading