Castles

Filming for a big budget movie has been taking place in and around Bamburgh Castle. As a result, the beach will be closed to the public this weekend. The identity of the film has not been confirmed but is widely rumoured to be Transformers 5. Bamburgh Castle has indicated the film is ‘huge and will … Continue reading »

AS filming for season three of Outlander continues, the cast and crew of the show have been spotted at various locations throughout Scotland. Most recently, they have been seen filming at Craigmillar Castle in Edinburgh. Day 1 of 5 working on Outlander at Craigmiller Castle \uD83D\uDE0A— John Hewitt (@ziggyhewitt) September 12, 2016 Craigmillar is a … Continue reading »

THE view from the tower of the old Stoke Newington Pumping Station, a Victorian edifice in the style of a Scottish castle, is no different to a week ago. But in electoral terms, the landscape has changed. Where once five Labour-held constituencies could be seen from its ramparts, soon only four will exist, under proposals … Continue reading »

October half term fun in Shakespeare’s England! Shakespeare’s England is offering a host of fun inspired things to see and do during October half term from 22 – 30 October including plenty of spooky family events! Carve pumpkins, hear ghost stories and follow ghost trails, cast spells, make a spooky puppet, create a theatrical mask, … Continue reading »

Prague, the 19th most-visited city on earth, sees more than 6 million tourists per year — quite an achievement for a town of only 300,000 inhabitants. What makes this landlocked city in a former communist country so appealing to vacationers? The answer can be boiled down to two words: safety and splendor. The Czech Republic … Continue reading »

From the former home of explorer Gertrude Bell to a landmark of the Grimsby skyline, seven of Britain’s 10 most endangered historic buildings are in the north of England. The annual list of once-celebrated structures, compiled by the Victorian Society, is dominated by “at-risk” buildings in the north and for the first time features none … Continue reading »

WINDSOR, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND In recalling the persecutions and forced migration of Latter-day Saints in 19th century America, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland noted that their anguish was lessened by the compassion of others. “We will never forget the precious opportunities, blessings, and miracles given to us during that time from God and from kind, caring people.” … Continue reading »

A special night of food and drink in a six-story castle is planned next month in Doylestown. The Mercer Museum is hosting its annual Cocktails at the Castle fundraiser on Oct. 14. Guests will have the chance to sample culinary specialties and desserts prepared by area restaurants, plus enjoy other entertainment like auctions, music and … Continue reading »

Architect Rudylynn De Four Roberts believes we don’t appreciate classic architecture enough, even though T&T has many old buildings reflecting our rich, diverse past.  De Four Roberts, who is passionate about T&T’s history and its colourful architecture, believes that authorities should begin inculcating the nations’s history into students at a very young age. “We can … Continue reading »

LeBron James’ chums are all buying in LA Rich Paul has snagged Beverly Grove pad for $3M September 13, 2016 09:30AM Rich Paul and his new pad at 822 North Laurel Avenue (Credit: Redfin, Kareem Black, c/o The Black Cager) Forget Cleveland — LeBron James’ squad is putting down roots right here in La La … Continue reading »