Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Vintage photographs of Europe’s landmarks reveal how travel has changed | Daily Mail Online
Published: 05:58 EST, 7 August 2016 | Updated: 07:14 EST, 7 August 2016 These nostalgic images, captured towards the end of the 19th century, show some of Europe’s best known sights, including the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Colosseum in Rome. The photographs were originally taken in black and white but have since had … Continue reading
Norman re-enactment to commemorate Hastings anniversary at Stafford Castle > A Little Bit of Stone
Photo by Giles Jones This year marks the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. Stafford Castle is archaeologically important as one of the largest surviving Norman earthwork fortifications in England. The Norman characters will bring Stafford Castle to life with both social and military displays and demonstrations. This is a real ‘hands on’ event … Continue reading
Police Scotland boss has taken advantage of relocation packages three times | Daily Mail Online
Published: 18:00 EST, 7 August 2016 | Updated: 19:24 EST, 7 August 2016 Police Scotland boss Phil Gormley, pictured, lives rent free in a castle in Fife Dozens of police employees have charged taxpayers to move house. Removal fees, curtains, furniture, TV aerials, decorating, and stamp duty have all been put on expenses. Some have … Continue reading
Formby £12.5m mega mansion still on the market – Southport Visiter
VIEW GALLERY Merseyside’s most expensive home – which includes luxury features such as a swimming pool, stables and its own wine cellar – is still on the market, at a cool £12.5m The plush Formby pad is set within five acres of land and has eight bedrooms spread across four floors. Within its grounds sits … Continue reading
Travel Guide: The Thousand Islands – Coastal Living
The down-throttled outboard hums and gurgles, pushing the fiberglass hull between a narrow pinch of dark granite bedrock. The muggy summer air seems to slow us as much as the crystal clear water. This is David Garlock’s boat, and we’ve arrived at his favorite place in the Thousand Islands. Garlock, a 62-year-old local with a … Continue reading
Restored Penicuik House gains national recognition – Midlothian Advertiser
The historic Penicuik House in Midlothian has been commended in the 2016 Restoration Award, presented by the Historic Houses Association. The house, on the Penicuik Estate, was gutted by fire in 1899 and over the decades fell into ruin. The project to conserve what remains of the 18th century building was started more than 30 … Continue reading
Hot Property: Signed, sealed, delivered – LA Times
There are aspects of houses and home deals that just scream out for one’s attention. Among them are A-list celebrity owners, secret rooms, jaw-dropping interiors, magical gardens and framed NBA jerseys. Murder also makes the list this week, as does a way-over-asking sales price. – Neal J. Leitereg and Lauren Beale They had us at … Continue reading
The great earth-mover: just how capable was Capability Brown?
This year, somewhat overshadowed by the quatercentenary of Shakespeare’s death, marks the tercentenary of the birth of the landscape designer Lancelot Brown, whose supposedly naturalistic confections around more than 130 country houses earned him the popular tag of “Capability”. The conjunction with Shakespeare has pleased Brown’s supporters, who believe he should be similarly regarded as one of … Continue reading
Lap up the dramatic views at… Du Maurier Dock: Cornish house that launched author’s career on the market for £1.75m | Daily Mail Online
Published: 16:03 EST, 6 August 2016 | Updated: 16:11 EST, 6 August 2016 For generation after generation, it launched ship after ship – and, in doing so, also launched the career of author Daphne du Maurier. From the early 19th Century, the building that is now Waterside House – in the village of Polruan, on … Continue reading
Sun-kissed tales from the Amalfi coast | brunch$feature | Hindustan Times
Midway into our planning for an Italy trip, I realise the plan is loaded in favour of art and architecture. Those fabulous Michelangelo sculptures and the early paintings of Leonardo da Vinci can’t be overlooked. The Vatican is a must. Even Venice, like Rome, is dotted with signs of a grand heritage and smells of … Continue reading