Castles

TAMWORTH’S most beloved and iconic landmark has been granted a cash boost of more than £1 million to ensure its future and strengthen its place in the town. The medieval castle has been a symbol of Tamworth for hundreds of years – and thanks to a successful Heritage Lottery bid – announced weeks before the … Continue reading »

16 July 2011 Last updated at 08:52 ET Swansea’s Oystermouth Castle has reopened after the completion of the first phase of a £1m revamp. The work provides public access into part of the castle for the first time in hundreds of years. It also includes a 30ft (10m) high glass bridge. The work is part … Continue reading »

Leeds Castle tour: Explore Britain’s fairytale castle Explore this spectacular castle with Golden Tours on a Leeds Castle, Canterbury and Dover package tour, for a magical, enchanting experience. More Information FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, England, July 16, 2011 Discover why Lord Conway referred exaltedly to Leeds Castle as ‘the loveliest castle in the world’. Visit … Continue reading »

Discover Windsor Castle: One Of England’s Most Visited Historic Sites Posted by gtadmin on July 18th, 2011 Visit Windsor Castle and delve into the intricate tapestry of its past with your Windsor Castle tickets. Your Windsor tour can also encompass the other captivating facets to the town. Possibly consider taking a more extensive day tour … Continue reading »

My favourite pub is famous for being the only place on the beautiful Isle of Rum where you can buy a whisky, meet with friends and gossip in a small (but perfectly formed) room warmed by a roaring open fire; and all this while being inside a castle with more character than any other I’ve … Continue reading »

Windsor Castle renewable energy plans progress 19 Jul 2011 Windsor Castle is set to be the “primary customer” of a renewable electricity scheme to harness power from the River Thames.The project from Southeast Power Engineering will see electricity generated from turbines installed in the Romney Weir delivered to the royal residence by underground cables. A … Continue reading »

21 July 2011 Last updated at 07:54 ET Peacocks and their bright plumage are to wow visitors to Cardiff’s historic castle after a four year absence. In 2007, keepers were forced to move the previous pride because they kept straying into the road while searching for mates and became a safety risk. A new brood … Continue reading »

PORTLAND, Ore. – Halloween is upon us, and while many may have heard about Stumptown’s history of shanghaiing, there are other dark tidbits of Portland history that aren’t quite as known. You may have passed by these landmarks and neighborhoods without ever knowing the heartache and horrors that occurred there in the past. The Keller … Continue reading »

ONE MAN’S CASTLE: Bob Stansel and Tammy Marek planned for a luxury house, but didn’t want to make too loud a statement or overwhelm the area, so, they buried about one half of it. Interestingly enough, part of their 6,400 square foot home — a little part — is from the Canterbury Castle they once … Continue reading »

ADDRESS: 66 Russell Hill Road NEIGHBOURHOOD: Casa Loma AGENT: Jonathan Ferrier and Elli Davis, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage PRICE: $4,500,000 THE PLACE: Nestled at the bottom of Russell Hill Road and flanked by Sir Winston Churchill Park and Roycroft Park, this house provides the best in stately castle (there is a turret … Continue reading »