Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
BBC News – Denbigh Castle set for £600,000 visitor centre
24 June 2011 Last updated at 02:28 ET Denbigh Castle is to undergo a £600,000 revamp, including a new visitor centre. The custodian, Welsh heritage body Cadw, wants to maximise the visitor potential of the 13th Century castle, which overlooks the Denbighshire town. It also plans to open up more of the historic walls around … Continue reading
Shrubbery at the castle wouldn’t look out of place in the zoo! (From Gazette)
Shrubbery at the castle wouldn’t look out of place in the zoo! 8:50am Friday 24th June 2011 A THREE-dimensional flower and shrubbery display portraying African animals has been created in Colchester’s Castle Park. The display has used more than 6,000 plants, 1,500 litres of compost and features a lion, hippopotamus and a baby elephant. Tina … Continue reading
architect design™: The charming Chateau Marmont
Thanks for sharing it. It seems like “back to the past” I remember we had a refrigerator like this, in the last century when I was a kid. Next time in LA, will try to stay there, it would be fun. I have stayed in the bungalows, and they are incredibly wonderful, as is the … Continue reading
Cornwall cottage holidays: English Heritage accommodation at Pendennis Castle | Mail Online
The new English Heritage cottage that makes guests kings of Cornwall’s Pendennis Castle (if only for a weekend…) By Steve Doughty Last updated at 11:36 AM on 23rd June 2011 What I like in a holiday cottage is a roof that doesn’t leak, enough chairs and beds to go around, and somewhere to park. It … Continue reading
‘Drums Along the Mohawk’ to be screened at Gelston Castle – Herkimer, NY – The Telegram
A history film series will be held at Gelston Castle Estate, 980 Robinson Rd. On Wednesday, June 29, at 7 p.m. the film “Drums Along the Mohawk” will be screened on the grounds. The movie stars Henry Fonda, a descendant of Jelles Fonda, a patriot during the American Revolution and associated with the town of … Continue reading
Highland News | News | Castle makeover means Inverness Tattoo will go on
A SPECTACULAR backdrop which illustrates a castle and sets the scene for the annual Inverness Tattoo event is undergoing a major makeover in time for this year’s performances. After years of solid use, the castle backdrop, which provides the grand entrance for the band members from the Inverness Tattoo on the opening night, is looking … Continue reading
Free family day at Deganwy Castle site – North Wales Weekly News
Free family day at Deganwy Castle site Jun 23 2011 by Mari Jones, North Wales Weekly News A FAMILY open day is being held on the site of Deganwy Castle on the Vardre. The event is taking place as part of the Festival of British Archaeology and is taking place on July 23 in conjunction … Continue reading
Weekend Events June 24-26: Castle Tour, Stories for Children and Portrait Gallery Exploration | Around The Mall
Guess who is buried here? James Smithson, of course. Take a tour of the Castle on Friday at 9:30. Photo courtesy of Smithsonian Archives Friday June 24 Soak Up the History Come see where it all began this Friday with a trip to the Smithsonian Castle. At 9:30 AM meet at the Information Desk of … Continue reading
In Our Time Illustrations on Display at The National Museum of American Illustration
The National Museum of American Illustration, located in a 19th century French chateau in a Rhode Island resort town, has just announced that their latest exhibition will pair Norman Rockwell with Tom Wolfe’s illustrations from his 1981 book In Our Time. Like Wolfe’s writing, the ink portraits are said to be humorous and caustic and … Continue reading