Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
LA mansion sales on the rebound – UPI.com
LOS ANGELES, July 9 (UPI) — Industry observers say a recent uptick in sales of high-priced Los Angeles mansions may be a signal that the overall real estate market is turning around. The Los Angeles Times said Saturday at least six homes have sold this year at prices in excess of $20 million compared with … Continue reading
BBC News – Denbigh’s Georgian Mostyn House is restored
10 July 2011 Last updated at 03:45 ET The restoration of an historic town house has been revealed after 10 years of standing empty. The frontage of the revived red brick building which dates to 1722 can now be seen by passers-by in Denbigh. The town which has more than 200 historic properties is the … Continue reading
6 Picture-Perfect Bridal Backdrops On Long Island | Long Island Press
When the planning is over and the last dollar spent, your memories—although they will live in your heart forever—would look real nice in print, wouldn’t they? Your photos will be the heirlooms that tell the fairytale of the day you said, “I Do.” Whether you fell in love on the beach or at the fair, … Continue reading
News of the World: Rebekah Brooks, David Cameron, and ‘the Chipping Norton set’ | Mail Online
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BBC News – Stolen porcelain back on display at Berkeley Castle
10 July 2011 Last updated at 04:49 ET Two pieces of antique porcelain are to be put back on display at Berkeley Castle 12 years after being stolen. The Chamberlain’s Worcester porcelain ice pail and vase were stolen in May 1999 and reported to The Art Loss Register. A routine catalogue search in September identified … Continue reading
Historic Northern Ireland: The Irish haven that helped to sink the Bismarck | Mail Online
The Irish haven that helped to sink the Bismarck By Annie Caulfield Last updated at 1:59 PM on 10th July 2011 Criss-crossing the 230 acres of Castle Archdale’s forest parkland, on the shores of Fermanagh’s Lough Erne in Northern Ireland, are paths covered in wood chips. They keep the noise to a minimum. In the … Continue reading
French chateaux: Wish you were.. HERE? – mirror.co.uk
Château de Sanse, Aquitaine CREATED from the ruins of an 18th Century château, this hotel is close to the famous winegrowing regions of Saint Emilion and Pomerol in the south-west of France. The 16 rooms have a contemporary feel, while the formal restaurant in the conservatory serves up classic French dishes. Outside there is a … Continue reading
Sondra Gotlieb: Is Ottawa a city of otherworldly mystery? | Life | National Post
Special to National Post Jul 10, 2011 – 8:00 AM ET | Last Updated: Jul 8, 2011 2:44 PM ET By Sondra Gotlieb Despite my advancing years, I believe that nostalgia is an indulgence. Life is one step forward, whether I like it or not. My past is interesting to me but a bore to … Continue reading
Back from the dead – the English country house – Telegraph Blogs
Cliveden – inspired by the Cinquecento villas of Genoa (Photo: Alamy) Even with an asking price of £35 million, there will be no shortage of buyers for Cliveden, the Buckinghamshire palazzo that went on the market last week. The hotel is up for sale after its owner went into administration – but even if another … Continue reading
London Photo of the Week: Kensington Palace – Visit London Blog
London Photo of the Week: Kensington Palace The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are making Kensington Palace their London home and looking at this picture of the pretty sunken garden by VT_Professor, you can see why! Add your photos to the Visit London Flickr group to share the lovely places you’ve visited in London. You … Continue reading