Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
The Story of Mar-a-Lago, the “Winter White House” – Core77
Marjorie Merriweather Post was once the wealthiest woman in the United States. The daughter of breakfast cereal magnate C.W. Post, she inherited the Postum Cereals Company after his death in 1914, when she was just 27; she subsequently attained a net worth of $250 million, about $5 billion in today’s dollars. In 1924 she built … Continue reading
A Look Inside President Trump’s “White House North” – Core77
Happy President’s Day! Today we’ll take a look at what’s been unofficially dubbed White House North, President Trump’s New York residence that maintains a Secret Service detail due to members of his family living there.* The Trump residence is a triplex that’s reportedly 30,000 square feet. I couldn’t find a floorplan of the actual penthouse, … Continue reading
Good News from Bordeaux–More and Better Wines at Good Prices By John Mariani | The Huffington Post
I will readily admit to being a Francophile over a wide range of topics—history, art, architecture, land- and seacape, food and, not least, wine, which is something of a first love because when I was in my salad days it seemed appropriate to drink French wine, after getting over a transient infatuation with Mateus Rose, … Continue reading
The King and Queen of the castle: 50 years at Larnach Castle | Stuff.co.nz
The King and Queen of the castle: 50 years at Larnach Castle HAMISH MCNEILLY Last updated 05:00, February 26 2017 Supplied It was a New Zealand road trip that ended with a young couple buying a castle. In the summer of 1967 a pregnant Margaret Barker and her then husband Barry toured the South Island in a Combi … Continue reading
Seven National Trust properties to visit | The Week Portfolio
With 775 miles of coastline, more than 248,000 hectares of land and upwards of 500 historic houses, castles, ancient monuments gardens and parks and nature reserves, the National Trust has a lot to offer. From the stately to the snug, Europe’s largest conservation charity hosts properties that are both fascinating in their diversity and inspiring in their design. … Continue reading
On the trail of Martin Luther through Germany | Strathspey and Badenoch Herald | Features | Travel
Five hundred years ago, Martin Luther, as well as Calvin, Zwingli, and our very own John Knox, changed the world for ever. These men not only over-threw the power, wealth and stranglehold of the Catholic Church, their Reformation changed society totally. No longer was the “man in the street” a mere pawn, he became empowered … Continue reading
Welsh castle entrance will re-open to the public « Shropshire Star
PUBLISHED: February 24, 2017 11:29 Welsh castle entrance will re-open to the public A closed-off castle entrance which at one time welcomed major figures in British and world history has been restored to its former glory and will soon re-open to the public, thanks to a half a million pound public appeal. Loyal supporters of Powis … Continue reading
50 years today since Butler family signed over Kilkenny Castle
the_post_thumbnail_caption(); ?> The 24th of February 1967 was when the castle was sold for a sum of 50 pounds. Today marks the 50th anniversary of Kilkenny Castle officially being signed over to the Irish State by the Butler family. The 24th of February 1967 was when the castle was sold for a sum of £50. … Continue reading
Weekend Picks: The Tamworth Castle Quest | Central – ITV News
Tamworth Castle: Sat 25th – Sun 26 Feb 11:30 to 16:00 This weekend why not take part in Tamworth Castle’s exploration exercise and see if you’re up to a challenge? While there you can explore the architecture of the unique building and quiz the characters you meet along the way. There are prizes for winners … Continue reading
The Castle – 325 S. Bunker Hill Avenue – On Bunker Hill
The most haunting image of old Bunker Hill’s final days depicts a fenced off Victorian mansion awaiting its doom with “progress” looming in the background in the form of the Downtown’s first skyscraper, the Union Bank Building. The residence, affectionately known for years as “the Castle” and located at 325 S. Bunker Hill Avenue, was … Continue reading