Castles
Solstice caught on camera as sun stands still over Dunluce Castle – Northern Ireland, Local & National – Belfasttelegraph.co.uk
The romantic ruins of Dunluce Castle on the north Antrim coast were stunningly silhouetted in this photograph on the longest day of the year. Teenage photographer Steven McAuley, from Ballycastle, captured the scene at 1am yesterday, June 21, when the sun had barely set. “The sun never faded all night,” the 16-year-old said. “Talk about … Continue reading
Historic Castle Green opens for summer tour – Pasadena Star-News
PASADENA – On Sunday, the century-old Castle Green will open its doors at 99 S. Raymond Ave. for the summer tour, and a step back in time for visitors. The grounds, the restored ground floor interiors and more than 20 residential units in the seven-story historic Moorish and Mission revival-style former hotel will be open … Continue reading
My postcard: Shanthini Naidoo visits an ancient Roman castle on the banks of the Tiber – Times LIVE
My postcard: Shanthini Naidoo visits an ancient Roman castle on the banks of the Tiber Rome must be walked. Only then will a visitor see the pieces of history tucked in every crevice of this ancient city. One of the must-see landmarks of the city, should you get lost along the cobbled, winding streets as … Continue reading
£1.25m visitor centre aims to showcase city’s treasures (From The Advertiser Series)
£1.25m visitor centre aims to showcase city’s treasures 8:00am Tuesday 21st June 2011 A LONG-AWAITED £1.25m visitor centre for a cathedral and castle opened yesterday. The centre, based in the former Durham University Almshouses, in Owengate, offers visitors information about the castle and cathedral World Heritage Site and what there is to see and do. … Continue reading
This is the story of a trip to find a handmade castle filled with treasure | wtsp.com
ONA, Florida — It all started last week with an email invitation. Spend the day on a mystery tour. Bring cash and wear comfortable shoes. I was a little reluctant to accept since I am not big on surprises, but something said to respond and accept the offer. I promised myself that the worst case … Continue reading
Crichton Castle: Let your children explore centuries of history – Scotsman.com
Sadly, careless owners kept losing it as a result of power- hungry plots. Mary, Queen of Scots was a guest here at the marriage of her half-brother, and it has been linked – by the association of its owners, the Crichton and Hepburn families – to some of the most remarkable events in Scottish history. … Continue reading
‘Unholy’ rock sent back to Blarney – The Irish Times – Mon, Jun 20, 2011
The Irish Times – Monday, June 20, 2011 ‘Unholy’ rock sent back to Blarney LOUISE ROSEINGRAVE THE LEGEND of stones taken from Blarney Castle apparently bringing bad luck continues with an “unholy” rock freshly returned from the US. Linda Kelly from South Carolina, posted a rock she bought at a sale in the US back … Continue reading
This is Lincolnshire | Hi-tech vault under Lincoln Castle could house Magna Carta
THE Magna Carta could soon be buried beneath Lincoln Castle in its own purpose-built vault. The underground vault is the latest development in Lincoln Castle’s £18.9 million renovation project and would also house the city’s copy of the Charter of the Forest. NATIONAL TREASURE: The Lincoln copy of the Magna Carta, which was brought to … Continue reading
Peckforton Castle wedding fire: Guests flee exclusive country house hotel | Mail Online
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Czech President celebrates his 70th birthday with jazz concert – ČeskéNoviny.cz
Prague – Czech President Vaclav Klaus is celebrating his 70th birthday with a jazz concert at Prague Castle tonight with hundreds of guests attending. Klaus who regularly starts the jazz cycle at Prague Castle is a devotee of the genre. In the afternoon he had a private celebration at Prague Castle with his family and … Continue reading