Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
From Downton Abbey to the Greek temples of Buckinghamshire: celebrating the ‘Shakespeare of gardening’, Capability Brown | UK | Travel | The Independent
A Grecian valley scattered with monumentally large temples is perhaps not what you initially picture when you think of Buckinghamshire, but it’s thanks to Capability Brown – known widely as “England’s greatest gardener” – that that’s what I’m seeing. Born in Northumberland 300 years ago on 30 August, Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown has been called “the … Continue reading
Checking in: Top Airbnb picks of the week – August 30 – Yahoo Finance UK
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The Concours of Elegance is worthy of the Royal stamp of approval | Classic Driver Magazine
Birthday bash With Her Majesty The Queen’s blessing, the Concours of Elegance is returning to Windsor Castle this year, the location of the inaugural event back in 2012. In this, the Queen’s 90th birthday year, it’s fitting that many of the cars set to grace the magnificent ‘Quadrangle’ at Windsor Castle hold a close connection … Continue reading
Top 20 most popular castles in Japan, according to TripAdvisor ‹ Japan Today: Japan News and Discussion
By Corey Gold, RocketNews24 Travel Aug. 30, 2016 – 06:26AM JST ( ) TOKYO — TripAdvisor has revealed its top 20 best Japanese castles for 2016 based on commentary from domestic travellers – can you guess which castle is number one? The answer is…Himeji Castle, meaning last year’s number three spot has taken the gold … Continue reading
City takes first steps for ‘Castle’ bed and breakfast proposal | La Crosse – WKBT News8000.com
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – The City of La Crosse is taking the first step in re-purposing an iconic home. The city planning commission unanimously voted Monday night to recommend approval for a conditional use permit to turn the home known as the “Castle on Cass” into a bed and breakfast. The home is in … Continue reading
100-year-old mansion in Berkeley goes on the market for third time at $7.5M | Daily Mail Online
Published: 13:21 EST, 28 August 2016 | Updated: 13:30 EST, 28 August 2016 A Berkeley mansion that has sat empty since 2005 has hit the market for a third time. John Park, founder of casino resource company Fortiss, bought the 12,000-square-foot estate in 2005 for $6.3 million. ‘I was like, You know, I’m going to stay … Continue reading
Cartier’s Iconic NYC Fifth Avenue Outpost Boasts Some Serious Upgrades This
Cartier celebrates 100 years in its Fifth Avenue home with a revamped Flagship Boutique. Design of the times: Thierry Despont has updated the Cartier mansion’s layout, which now includes an open staircase connecting all four floors. Almost 100 years ago, in 1917, Cartier acquired its now iconic mansion—a neo-Renaissance stunner at Fifth Avenue and 52nd … Continue reading
L.A. Reid’s Newest Hit Is An $18 Million Mansion | Celebrity Net Worth
Music exec L.A. Reid has a new hit – and this time, it’s not one you’ll find on the radio. The famous producer’s latest score? Securing a swanky showplace in Los Angeles’ Westside – one with a price tag nearing $18 million. Epic Records Chairman L.A. Reid may be known as the musical mogul responsible … Continue reading
36 West 10th Street | Greenwich Village | Sean Parker
Sean Parker nabs third Greenwich Village townhouse Facebook co-founder plans to build mansion August 29, 2016 08:11AM 36 West 10th Street in Greenwich Village and Sean Parker Ex-Facebook president Sean Parker just scooped up a third townhouse to create a mansion on 10th Street in Greenwich Village. Parker, who also founded Napster, has purchased 36 West … Continue reading
Does ghost haunt Ponce mansion? | www.ajc.com
Q: I have long been obsessed with an ostensibly supernatural legend in Atlanta. Can you shed some light on the mystery in what formerly was Heinz Manor? —David M. Langford, East Point A: Dr. Michael Plemons hasn’t experienced any weird noises or crashes or even a bump in the night in the 18 years he’s … Continue reading