Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Visitors can meet 1930s costumed characters at Eltham Palace tomorrow (From News Shopper)
Visitors can meet 1930s costumed characters at Eltham Palace tomorrow 2:14pm Saturday 9th July 2011 Print Email Share Comments(0) ELTHAM Palace is inviting people to learn about the glamorous 1930s period. Visitors can meet costumed characters as they prepare for one of Stephen and Virginia Courtauld’s legendary parties. They will also hear stories from the … Continue reading
The Hindu : Life & Style / Homes & Gardens : It’s the novelty that scores
Some builders bring in a unique quotient, setting your home apart from the run-of-the-mill variety. A look by Nandhini Sundar You are offered a choice of a spacious penthouse with a panoramic view of the city or a plush villa in a posh location. Yet you are unsatisfied. You are looking for something special, something … Continue reading
Luxury Villa Interior in Mallorca » Design You Trust – Social design inspiration!
29 Can Suirell is a magnificent villa overlooking Port Andratx in Mallorca which was built last summer by PH Mallorca, the Mallorcan division of PH Property Holdings, Cheshire. Curve Interior Design were appointed as interior designers following other successfully completed projects for the client on Mallorca. More inspirations… (View original article)
ArchitectureChicago PLUS: The house that cried “Mother”
click images for larger view There is no shortage of grand homes surviving along Garfield Boulevard, but none is grander than the house just east of Halsted, built at the turn of the 20th century by one James O’Leary.The name, of course, rings a bell: Mrs. Catherine O’Leary – and her cow – the fabled … Continue reading
Portland First Thursday @ Pittock Mansion | Tour Historic Mansion | PDX PIPELINE
From our sponsors at Pittock Mansion: First Thursday @ Pittock Mansion @ 3229 NW Pittock Drive 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. $8 Adults |$7 Seniors | $5 Youth Free Admission for Members This summer, as part of Portland’s popular “First Thursdays,” Pittock Mansion will remain open until 7:00 p.m. on June 2, July 7, August 4, … Continue reading
Lavish Ahwatukee mansion finally sold, but at a ‘big loss’
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Historic Curley Mansion to Find New Programming – Jamaica Plain, MA Patch
Museum by day, social center by night: that’s one new vision for the Curley Mansion at 350 Jamaicaway. City Councilor Matt O’Malley and the Friends of the James Michael Curley House in Jamaica Plain held a public meeting with local residents Monday evening to proclaim a new chapter in the history of the Curley Mansion. … Continue reading
Panama to raze ex-dictator’s mansion, build park – Marin Independent Journal
PANAMA CITY—Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli says a mansion once owned by former dictator Manuel Noriega will be knocked down to make way for a park since the government hasn’t found any buyers. Martinelli says the site will be called “Memory Park” and will help remind Panamanians of all the damage Noriega did to the country. … Continue reading
Pennsbury Manor nabs national honor – phillyBurbs.com : Courier Times: william penn, pennsbury manor, falls, exhibition, pennsylvania historical and museum commission
Posted: Wednesday, July 6, 2011 3:46 pm | Updated: 5:01 pm, Fri Jul 8, 2011. FALLS — The American Association for State and Local History selected an ongoing exhibition at Pennsbury Manor in Falls for national recognition. The association’s Leadership in History committee chose “William Penn: The Seed of a Nation” as a 2011 Award … Continue reading
BBC News – Bamburgh Castle archaeologist finds gold from 800AD
7 July 2011 Last updated at 07:10 ET A decorative gold item believed to be about 1,200 years old has been found at a Northumberland archaeological dig. It was found at Bamburgh Castle and project director, Graeme Young, said it could date back to around 800AD. The 1.4cm (0.5 inch) piece of gold has yet … Continue reading