Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Complex ‘Sea Palace’ case finally gets to court
Tourists look at the floating palace in the distance on April 8. Provided to China Daily Shenzhen, Guangdong – The hearing of the long-disputed “Sea Palace” case filed by its owner against a local government department was held at the Longgang district court on Tuesday. The court session lasted for three hours before being adjourned … Continue reading
Zsa Zsa Gabor”s house on market officially – International News – News – MSN India
London, Jun 21 (PTI) Veteran actress Zsa Zsa Gabor”s Bel Air home has been put on the market for 8.1 million pounds less than the expected value of the mansion. Built in 1955, the 28-room French Regency styled mansion and its entire compound has been officially listed on the Los Angeles housing market at 9.4 … Continue reading
My postcard: Shanthini Naidoo visits an ancient Roman castle on the banks of the Tiber – Times LIVE
My postcard: Shanthini Naidoo visits an ancient Roman castle on the banks of the Tiber Rome must be walked. Only then will a visitor see the pieces of history tucked in every crevice of this ancient city. One of the must-see landmarks of the city, should you get lost along the cobbled, winding streets as … Continue reading
£1.25m visitor centre aims to showcase city’s treasures (From The Advertiser Series)
£1.25m visitor centre aims to showcase city’s treasures 8:00am Tuesday 21st June 2011 A LONG-AWAITED £1.25m visitor centre for a cathedral and castle opened yesterday. The centre, based in the former Durham University Almshouses, in Owengate, offers visitors information about the castle and cathedral World Heritage Site and what there is to see and do. … Continue reading
This is the story of a trip to find a handmade castle filled with treasure | wtsp.com
ONA, Florida — It all started last week with an email invitation. Spend the day on a mystery tour. Bring cash and wear comfortable shoes. I was a little reluctant to accept since I am not big on surprises, but something said to respond and accept the offer. I promised myself that the worst case … Continue reading
New Orleans: hot fun in the summertime
NEW ORLEANS — Don’t flee the heat this summer. Embrace it and experience the benefits of off-season travel with a trip to the Big Easy. New Orleans in the summer may be steamy and slow, and there’s the occasional risk of hurricanes that makes travel insurance a must, but with hotel deals, summer festivals and … Continue reading
Sweden’s Princess Victoria celebrates wedding anniversary – Monsters and Critics
Stockholm – Swedish Crown Princess Victoria and her husband Prince Daniel were celebrating their first wedding anniversary on Sunday. It was to be a private affair in their home at the Haga Palace on the outskirts of Stockholm, palace spokesman Bertil Ternert told the Aftonbladet daily. One year back, an estimated 500,000 people lined the … Continue reading
Crichton Castle: Let your children explore centuries of history – Scotsman.com
Sadly, careless owners kept losing it as a result of power- hungry plots. Mary, Queen of Scots was a guest here at the marriage of her half-brother, and it has been linked – by the association of its owners, the Crichton and Hepburn families – to some of the most remarkable events in Scottish history. … Continue reading
‘Unholy’ rock sent back to Blarney – The Irish Times – Mon, Jun 20, 2011
The Irish Times – Monday, June 20, 2011 ‘Unholy’ rock sent back to Blarney LOUISE ROSEINGRAVE THE LEGEND of stones taken from Blarney Castle apparently bringing bad luck continues with an “unholy” rock freshly returned from the US. Linda Kelly from South Carolina, posted a rock she bought at a sale in the US back … Continue reading
This is Lincolnshire | Hi-tech vault under Lincoln Castle could house Magna Carta
THE Magna Carta could soon be buried beneath Lincoln Castle in its own purpose-built vault. The underground vault is the latest development in Lincoln Castle’s £18.9 million renovation project and would also house the city’s copy of the Charter of the Forest. NATIONAL TREASURE: The Lincoln copy of the Magna Carta, which was brought to … Continue reading