Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Landmarks Approves Roman Abramovich’s $80M UES Makeshift Mansion | 6sqft
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich started assembling his $78 million trio of Upper East Side townhouses at 11-15 East 75th Street back in January of 2015, but it wasn’t until this past March that he first released his proposal to combine the townhouses into a giant mansion. The Department of Buildings rejected his initial, $6 million … Continue reading
The Jewish Week | Connecting the World to Jewish News, Culture, and Opinion
Some people eat and drink their way through a foreign country; others go from theater to concert hall, absorbing the essence of a culture through its performing arts. Germany offers myriad opportunities to do both, with abundant seasonal festivals, storied musical heritage, and dramatically varied landscapes that produce the freshest of culinary ingredients — and … Continue reading
GBC – Gibraltar News – GBC TV and Radio Gibraltar
The Moorish Castle was lit in the colours of the rainbow on Monday night in memory of the 49 people killed in a shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, America. The Equality Rights Group’s diversity flag was also flown on Tuesday at half mast over Number Six Convent Place. The ERG expressed its “sincere appreciation and … Continue reading
Award-winning Stonefield Castle blossoms following substantial refurbishment
Award-winning Stonefield Castle blossoms following substantial refurbishment Details Category: Scotland Created on Tuesday, 14 June 2016 15:00 Harris Tweed now abounds, fittingly enough, while prints from local artist Stuart Herd decorate both bedrooms and corridors. A selection of vintage parlour games, including an antique snooker table, also graces the games room. There’s even a fully … Continue reading
Inspector rejects appeal for extension close to Devizes Castle (From The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald)
A BID to create basement parking and a two storey extension to a house in a Devizes conservation area close to the castle has been turned down by a planning inspector. Terence Tovey appealed against a Wiltshire Council decision to reject the plan at The Beeches, Castle Lane but the decision has now been upheld. … Continue reading
Lincoln’s very own 1217 Brexit?
Rod Wilson is the former coach of the Lincoln Ladies football team and is a local historian. He is currently writing a book on the Battle of Waterloo and a booklet on the Battle of Lincoln for the next year’s 800th Anniversary. I’m sure many of you are fed up with the EU referendum, but … Continue reading
England’s castles and manors have a story to tell | The Seattle Times
The English countryside is studded with all manner of manors, castles and palaces. The English countryside is studded with all manner of manors, castles and palaces. Many of these stately homes, as the English call them, were built in Victorian times by ridiculously rich nobles and aristocrats. To maintain these lavish mansions and grounds, which … Continue reading
Visit DC’s wonderful public gardens on transit – Greater Greater Washington
Visit DC’s wonderful public gardens on transit by Kathy Jentz • June 14, 2016 Our region is lucky to have over 100 public gardens, most of which are free or very cheap! Visiting a public gardens can refreshing your mental, spiritual, and physical being. Here’s a rundown of the very best, all of … Continue reading
Croatia to Spain: Exotic filming locations of Game of Thrones are beckoning Indian travellers : World, News – India Today
The 2015 edition of TripBarometer, the world’s largest barometer of traveller sentiment, have revealed that TV tourism is rising, with one in five travellers choosing a destination based on what they see on television shows. And travel buffs around the world have warmed up to the incredible shooting locations of Game of Thrones, just like … Continue reading
Loire Chateau launches online aid appeal after flooding – France – RFI
Loire Chateau launches online aid appeal after flooding By RFI Issued on 08-06-2016 Modified 08-06-2016 to 14:20 The Château de Chambord, the largest and most famous castle in France’s Loire Valley, has made an appeal for public donations after heavy flooding last week left it submerged in water, causing at least €200,000 in damage. The … Continue reading