Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Kevin McCloud’s Restoration of the Year: inside the transformations of Britain’s endangered buildings
Dating from 1487, the Grade II listed property is one of the remaining fragments of the medieval St Katherine’s Hospital (founded in 1232) and was built to house the leader of a group of brethren who cared for the poor and needy. The building, now stranded in a car park, has had many lives. It … Continue reading
Taking a look at Tokyo Imperial Palace – Royal Central
A view of the Imperial Palace across one of its moats. Credit to Benjamin Hollis via Flickr Within the burgeoning and hyper-modern metropolis of Tokyo, surrounded by a valley of skyscrapers, apartment complexes and dazzling electric lights, sits a timeless oasis of green trees, elegantly sloping roofs, and graceful European-style structures. It is here that the … Continue reading
Five Of The Best Attractions To Check Out In Scotland : Destination : TravelersToday
Visiting Scotland? Here are some of the best attractions that you must take a closer look at. (Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) The beautiful country of Scotland is a home to a number of historic sites with architectural significance that date back to the rich heritage and culture of the country. With an array of … Continue reading
Stormont talks continue as Monday’s deadline looms – BBC News
Image caption The talks are being held at Stormont Castle Representatives of the main political parties and the UK and Irish governments will resume talks on Saturday morning at Stormont Castle. The discussions are aimed at restoring a power sharing executive before Monday’s deadline. Normally the Stormont Estate is the preserve of joggers, and tourists … Continue reading
Moncton buys Castle Manor lawn for $222K and a downtown parking lot
The City of Moncton is the new owner of the Castle Manor lawn that one assessment valued at $1.1 million. It traded a large section of the Robinson court parking lot plus $222,990 to buy the lawn that buffers Mountain Road and Castle Manor’s still-in-development high-end condos. Kevin Silliker, director of economic development with the … Continue reading
Taking a look at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen – Royal Central
Johannes Jansson/norden.org [CC BY 2.5 dk (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5/dk/deed.en)], via Wikimedia Commons The Royal Palace of Christiansborg is located in the centre of Copenhagen on Slotsholmen (Castle Island) and is the working palace for the Queen, as well as being the centre from which the Danish Parliament and the offices of the Danish prime minister govern. From … Continue reading
Properties with libraries – MoneyWeek
From a Georgian-style mansion in 86 acres in New York to a converted 19th-century coach house in Wiltshire. Quinta de São Thiago, Sintra, Portugal. A historic manor located between the Monserrate and Seteais palaces in Sintra. It has vaulted decorated ceilings, a library, and a chapel and cloister reflecting its monastic heritage. 13 beds, 10 … Continue reading
Brexit sparks new interest in Michael Flatley’s incredible Irish mansion up for sale – Irish Post
Castle Hyde in Fermoy, Co. Cork. Picture: Daft.ieIRISH dance legend Michael Flatley’s stunning Irish mansion is for sale – and it’s certainly a sight to behold. According to agents Knight Frank the property, on the market since 2015, has seen a surge in interest in the last few months as the high value property market … Continue reading
Castle Leslie Estate Hotel Review, Co Monaghan, Ireland | Travel
There are three very different tiers to choose from. For the full four-poster experience, the castle, with 20 unique rooms still furnished much as they always would have been (no televisions, for example), is a must. If you want more modern buzz then the renovated lodge does the boutique country house hotel thing. If you … Continue reading
Local Color – Chatham NJ News – TAPinto
Did you know… that there once stood a castle just beyond the Passaic River Bridge on the border of Summit and Chatham, at the interchange between Route 24, River Road and JFK Parkway? It was called Vanderpoel Castle, built in 1885 by George Vanderpoel as a summer residence for his family. The castle sat on … Continue reading