Castles

19 May 2012 Last updated at 05:51 ET Images of the Queen will be projected on to the walls of Scarborough Castle for her Diamond Jubilee. Powerful lighting will illuminate the south-facing walls of the castle on 4 June, according to Scarborough Borough Council. The best vantage point to view the display will be on … Continue reading »

Caerphilly Castle to host Cultural Olympiad arts festival Published in News on Friday May 18th, 2012 Welsh Culture Minister and ‘Moat Hag’ at the launch Cadw’s Cauldrons & Furnaces arts project, which welcome the Cultural Olympiad to Wales Caerphilly Castle is to host an arts festival this summer as part of the Cultural Olympiad. Awen, … Continue reading »

Published on Friday 18 May 2012 09:07 GIANT images of the Queen are set to be projected on to the walls of Scarborough castle to mark the Diamond Jubilee. A beacon will also be ignited on Monday June 4 as hundreds of flames are lit across the country in celebration. The photographs, supplied by the … Continue reading »

Location: PragueTags: Prague Castle Posted May 16, 2012 blog comments powered by Disqus (View original article)

Guess who’s coming to lunch at Windsor Castle 16 MAY 2012 The Queen is known for being a meticulous hostess who prides herself on personally checking place settings and decorations before banquets. Well, if the monarch lingers rather longer over the last-minute checks at Windsor Castle on Friday, it’s because the guest list is even … Continue reading »

16 May 2012 Last updated at 02:22 ET Welsh history is to be celebrated at a series of events at castles, palaces and industrial sites in the build-up to the Olympics. Stories and legends of Wales will be told during walks and performances at eight sites, including Caernarfon, Flint and Caerphilly castles. It is hoped … Continue reading »

As the summer nears, we decided to take a look at some of the enchanting castles which are well worth a visit on your summer vacation in Ireland. Some of these are off the beaten track, or not as well known as your typical tourist hotspots, but each has its own amazing history. Google Images … Continue reading »

14 May 2012 Last updated at 07:53 ET Police are hunting vandals after “considerable damage” was caused to the 2,500 year-old Scarborough Castle. North Yorkshire Police said “extensive damage has been caused to parts of the castle including damage to Roman stonework, metal post caps were removed and sign posts have been damaged.” The attack … Continue reading »

Photos: Richthofen Castle The Richthofen Castle, an iconic relic of Denver history, is under contract for sale. The 125-year-old turreted mansion in east Denver’s Montclair neighborhood is scheduled to change hands next month at a price of close to $3.75 million. If the deal closes, it will mark the end of 14 years of on-and-off-again … Continue reading »

The Vintage Ballroom boasts soaring ceilings, captivating royal Tudor architecture, vintage chandeliers, silk champagne draperies and dramatic windows. This is the preeminent Boston ballroom for wedding receptions, bar & bat mitzvahs, corporate meetings, holiday parties, fund-raising galas, film and fashion events. CAPACITY: 400 GUESTS FOR RECEPTION 250 GUESTS FOR DINNER HIGHLIGHTS: – original Tudor architecture … Continue reading »