Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Mansion Monday: Double-mansion has party barn, extravagant ballroom, stunning views | Mansion Monday – WMUR Home
Baltimore police Lt. Brian Rice was found not guilty of involuntary manslaughter, reckless endangerment and misconduct in office in connection with Freddie Gray’s arrest and death, Judge Barry Williams ruled in a bench trial Monday. Rice was the high… Read More » (View original article)
Sorg Mansion restoration taking shape | www.journal-news.com
Restoration to the Sorg Mansion is continuing, and changes are beginning to be evident to passersby — but just wait for the cleaning of the massive stone building scheduled this summer. “We will be lightly cleaning the stone, power washing to take off some of the dirt,” said Traci Barnett, who owns the mansion with … Continue reading
Catherine of Aragon’s house is up for sale in Ludlow, Shropshire | Metro News
(Picture: Balfours)Always dreamed of living like a queen? Well here’s the best opportunity you’re (probably) going to get. This Shropshire semi has a spellbinding secretThe house of Catherine of Aragon, Henry VIII’s first wife, is now up for sale – and open for offers. Castle Lodge is situated in the middle of Ludlow, Shropshire, and was … Continue reading
Connemara Greenway grant a boost for tourism – Connacht Tribune – Galway City Tribune
The Connemara Greenway this week received a major cash injection of just under €900,000 as one of two key Wild Atlantic Way projects identified for development by Fáilte Ireland. The grant of €896,000 to Galway County Council will fund a new section of the route from Cloonbeg to Athry, running adjacent to Ballynahinch Castle, with … Continue reading
Ludlow home of Henry VIII’s first wife has features from his palace – Birmingham Post
There aren’t many homes that can boast superb oak panelling and leaded windows that are reputedly from Nonsuch Palace – regarded as Henry VIII’s grandest building project. But not all homes are a special as Castle Lodge. Dating back to the 1190 – and rebuilt in 1580 – Castle Lodge is a one-of-a-kind property, located … Continue reading
Castles in the clouds on the Rhine | The Gisborne Herald
IT’S a time-honoured nautical tradition to wish a new ship fair winds and following seas, but stepping aboard the Imagery II river cruise boat I realise that this low-slung, streamlined vessel is bound to have a silky-smooth passage down the Rhine Gorge in Germany. Wind and tide are banished in this picturesque valley and the … Continue reading
Near and Far with The Friday Flyer :: The Friday Flyer – Canyon Lake’s Newspaper
Near and Far with The Friday Flyer Bob and Kathy Sanchez stand in front of the Glen Eyrie Castle in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where they are serving as volunteers. The English Tudor-style castle was built 1871 by General William Jackson Palmer, the founder of Colorado Springs. It is situated on 800 secluded acres adjacent to the “Garden … Continue reading
Step into the past at Aberdour Castle – Fife Today
Aberdour Castle will take a step back in time to the 14th century this weekend for a historical re-enactment event for all the family. Historic dramatists are set to bring to life a unique part of the castle’s past, telling when King Robert the Bruce gave the castle to his nephew as a gift. Taking … Continue reading
How London’s Castles And Palaces Got Their Names | Londonist
Buckingham Palace. Photo by Andrew Thomas in the Londonist Flickr poolLondon has many a castle and palace. But how did they get their names? The answers are varied; as well as English place-names, these grand buildings owe their names to a Danish princess, French and Scottish nobility, an Indian fortress, the Latin language, a rebel … Continue reading
Reader picture of the week – Northumberland Gazette
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