Castles

The historic castle Glynallyn, located in Morristown, will be the site of Mansion In May 2012 Designer Showhouse and Gardens, sponsored by the Womens’ Association of Morristown Medical Center, and open every day of May 2012. Tickets go on sale beginning in February. TheThe Women’s Association of Morristown Medical Center (WAMMC) is pleased to announce … Continue reading »

Stone virtuoso … Gillette Castle. Photo: Andrew L. Urban An actor’s success playing the legendary detective helped finance a castle of his own, writes Andrew L. Urban. CELEBRATING its 10th anniversary since reopening to the public in 2002, Gillette Castle attracts more than 300,000 visitors a year. Yet it is virtually unknown to international tourists, … Continue reading »

6 October 2011 Last updated at 11:17 ET A fire has damaged outbuildings at Hartlebury Castle, the home of the Worcestershire County Museum. The fire service said crews were called to a rapidly-developing blaze in a workshop area, at 23:46 BST on Wednesday. Thirty firefighters tackled it using water from a nearby pool. A spokesperson … Continue reading »

Weymouth’s Sandsfoot Castle undergoes next stage of restoration project 10:00am Sunday 2nd October 2011 Print Email Comments(2) A WALK into history is being lined up in the next stage of a restoration project at a Weymouth beauty spot. Crumbling Sandsfoot Castle built by Henry VIII as a sea defence and almost 500 years old is … Continue reading »

“I start with I couldn’t enjoy it – I was too busy checking the castle’s performance. “It is, after all, one of the big characters. I enjoyed it much more when I saw it on a flight and could appreciate the wonderful script and acting without worrying about doors and furniture.” The countess added that … Continue reading »

By Zillow Zillow This San Francisco home sits above tunneled water caverns. 881 Innes Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124 For Sale: $975,000 It’s not every day that you find a home for sale with underwater stone caverns, but this isn’t just any home. This unique property on the San Francisco real estate market is the … Continue reading »

>>> back now at 7:48 with an inside look at the mega mansion being built in the ozarks . the 72,000 square foot home is a source of many rumors, are hollywood stars moving in? could it be a buncher for homeland security ? kevin tibbles in highland, missouri with answers. do you have some … Continue reading »

Sunday, Sep. 18, 2011 Most people come to the Yomitan Peninsula on Okinawa’s main island for the sand and the scuba opportunities. I, however, am one of those island residents on whom paradise is wasted — I like neither a sweltering day at the beach nor an afternoon spent exploring the intimidating world beneath the … Continue reading »

During the English Civil War, Oliver Cromwell took a dim view of Rose Castle, the Bishop of Carlisle’s palace in Cumbria. One of the occupants had been rash enough to fire a cannon as he passed by, and so he burnt it. But thanks to the efforts of Georgian and Victorian divines, it recovered from … Continue reading »

It’s been dubbed as “The Loveliest Castle in the World,” and the more than half a million visitors that made a trip there last year most probably agree. The Leeds Castle in Kent, England is a place of history and beauty, and perhaps “lovely” could even be considered as an understatement. These are the historical … Continue reading »