Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Take a tour of this castle-esque Swansea home on the market for ONE MILLION pounds | South Wales Evening Post
Grandparents Peter and Alison Jones have loved nothing more than to admire their castle-esque Swansea home which sits in beautiful surroundings. Swansea Life magazine’s CHRIS CAMPBELL discovers why… PETER and Alison Jones had their breath taken away by this awe-inspiring Gothic family home that drew inspiration from the work of a famous French architect. READ … Continue reading
Hotels firm plans to sue council in row over Lews Castle – BBC News
Image copyright David Maclennan/Geograph Image caption Lews Castle is a historic property in Stornoway on Lewis A Western Isles hotels operator plans to sue for £23m in a row about the publicly-funded redevelopment of Lews Castle in Stornoway on Lewis. Part of the historic property has been turned into self-catering apartments. Kenman Holdings claims an … Continue reading
Top 8 things to do in Kent in and around Valentine’s Day this year – News – Kent News
Top 8 things to do in Kent in and around Valentine’s Day this year 16:30 05 February 2017 Chris Britcher Leeds Castle ben & kristen bryant Tired of the same old routine of restuarant and flowers? Here are some alternative options for Valentine’s Day 2017 in and around Kent RESTAURANTS are bracing themselves for one … Continue reading
| News | Chepstow Beacon
Chepstow Castle was founded in 1067 THIS year will be a historic one for Chepstow as the town celebrates the 950th anniversary of the founding of the town by Norman conquerors. While the occasion is set to be celebrated by a series of events later in the year, Chepstow Town Council has marked the start … Continue reading
Chateau Bagatelle
Long-time Lake Forester Edward “Ted” Bennett III has only lingering memories of his famous grandfather, English architect Edward H. Bennett, but he knows the story well. Son of an English clipper ship captain, Edward was a promising draftsman who graduated at the top of his class at the Ecole de Beaux-Arts in Paris in 1901. … Continue reading
Carbisdale Castle with 40 bedrooms dubbed the Castle of Spite goes up for sale for £900,000 | Daily Mail Online
Published: 11:10 EST, 14 April 2016 | Updated: 21:04 EST, 14 April 2016 A historic Scottish castle with 40 bedrooms has gone up for sale for just £900,000. Carbisdale Castle in Sutherland, north west Highlands, was originally put on the market after it was discovered the castle would require extensive repairs. A developer had planned … Continue reading
| News | Monmouthshire Beacon
THE fan zone organised at Caldicot Castle for the Six Nations clash between Wales and Italy on Saturday 5th February has been cancelled. The event, which planned to show the match on a large screen along with entertainment had to be cancelled because of weather. A Monmouthshire County Council spokesperson said: “Monmouthshire County Council has … Continue reading
Swimming pool proposed for historic Carbisdale Castle – BBC News
Image copyright SYHA Hostelling Image caption Carbisdale Castle was built between 1907 and 1917 and was once used as a refuge for Norwegian royalty A swimming pool is among changes proposed to what was once one of Scotland’s most spectacular youth hostels. Carbisdale Castle, which overlooks the Kyle of Sutherland in the Highlands, was shut … Continue reading
The towns along Germany’s Romantic Road | Troy Media
Wurzburg Residence View of the fountain at UNESCO World Heritage Site Wurzburg Residence, Wurzburg, Germany – Photo courtesy of Romantic Road Tourist Association Schloss (Castle) at Bad Mergentheim View of the Schloss (Castle) at Bad Mergentheim, Germany -Photo courtesy of Romantic Road Tourist Association Rococo altar at Wieskirche The amazing Rococo altar at UNESCO … … Continue reading
Powis Castle 999 exercise declared a success « Shropshire Star
PUBLISHED: February 1, 2017 07:59 Powis Castle 999 exercise declared a success Dozens of firefighters raced to tackle a major incident at a historic castle. But there was no reason to panic, as Powis Castle, in Welshpool, was being used as the centre of a major training exercise for fire crews from Shropshire and Mid Wales. … Continue reading