Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Hidden buildings at Pembroke Castle may reveal where King Henry VII was born | Daily Mail Online
Is THIS the birthplace of Henry VII? Hidden buildings at Pembroke Castle may reveal where the King was born In 2013, aerial photos showed possible buildings beneath the surfaceNow, a geological survey has confirmed an outer building at the castleThe building site is invisible to the naked eye, but researcher believe it could have been … Continue reading
Heritage Ottawa pens scathing letter on revised design for Château Laurier | Ottawa Citizen
The Chateau Laurier in Ottawa is proposing a new addition to the landmark hotel. It unveiled its redesigned plans at the Chateau Laurier, November 17, 2016. Jean Levac / Postmedia News The proposed expansion of the Château Laurier should not be allowed to go ahead in its current form, Heritage Ottawa says. The critique comes a … Continue reading
Pembroke Castle Survey Reveals Possible Medieval Buildings – Archaeology Magazine
PEMBROKE, WALES—According to a report from BBC News, a team from Dyfed Archaeology Trust has conducted a geophysical survey at Pembroke Castle, which was built in the eleventh century, to look for structures destroyed at the end of the medieval period. Parch marks on the ground, seen in aerial photographs taken in 2013, suggested possible outlines … Continue reading
Experiencing Porcelain Luxury: A Walk Through The House of Meissen – Pursuitist
Meissen Porcelain has been considered one of the great German luxury brands since the 1700’s – and has an intriguing history, as the creation of porcelain was a basic by-product of making something else. It was, as with many great inventions, an accident and a surprise. Here is the story: porcelain was NOT invented in … Continue reading
Castle foreboding | Village Magazine
Castleforbes HouseThe largest estate in County Longford, Castleforbes demesne has been home to the Earls of Granard since the early seventeenth century. The castellated neo-Gothic Castle, in the style of the better known Tullynally Castle in neighbouring Westmeath, forms the centrepiece of a complex assemblage of historic buildings which still serve a working demesne with … Continue reading
Take a closer look at François Fillon’s manor in rural France – The Local
François Fillon may not yet be the president of France, but he is the king of his castle in rural France. Here’s a closer look at the manor he calls home. Fillon, who is the favourite to become France’s next president in spring, doesn’t have a big apartment in Paris like typical politicians. No, … Continue reading
A look inside the Queen’s 6 lavish royal residences – Business Insider
Queen Elizabeth II owns a huge property empire, most of which she couldn’t sell if she wanted to.WPA Pool / Pool / GettyThe Royal Family has come under fire after it emerged that Buckingham Palace would be undergoing £369 million of renovations. While the Queen’s administrative residence attracts millions of tourists every year and is … Continue reading
Cannibal Laird’s Castle has a suitably gruesome history – The Courier
Last Sunday I took a walk with Inka which I had been intending to do all summer. I chose the best day, for it was sunny and mild. I headed for St Cyrus Parish Church and the track leading to the clifftop walk. There’s a small parking area for half a dozen cars and from … Continue reading
Travel in Europe Welcoming Wales charms with castles, history | NWADG
Humble, charming little Wales is a land of lusty men’s choirs, salty harbors, slate-roofed villages, stunning mountains and stout castles. In fact, Wales is slathered with castles. During the late 13th and early 14th centuries, English King Edward I started building these awe-inspiring fortresses — arguably the most breathtaking you’ll find anywhere in Europe — … Continue reading
Pembroke Castle study uncovers possible Henry VII birthplace – BBC News
Image copyright Castle Studies Trust Researchers believe they might have uncovered the location of Henry VII’s birthplace at Pembroke Castle. Aerial photographs from 2013 gave glimpses of what lay beneath the surface, with parch marks revealing possible buildings. A geophysical survey has now confirmed the outline of a late-medieval building in the outer ward, where … Continue reading