Castles

As Europe begins to think in earnest about life after the UK, the future of the EU remains very much obscured. In the week leading up to the Bratislava summit, a number of think tanks have outlined what they think the historic meeting will bring, continuing with Brigid Laffan. Brigid Laffan is director of the … Continue reading »

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 12:10PM Castle restoration firm goes into administration The firm in charge of Lancaster Castle’s restoration has gone into administration after hitting cash flow problems. York firm, William Anelay Ltd, which has an office in Bowness-on-Windermere has gone into administration and Begbies Traynor has appointed administrators for the firm. William Anelay … Continue reading »

Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the Spring 2016 issue of the Anglotopia Magazine (now sold out). Be sure to reserve the next copy of the Anglotopia magazine so you don’t miss out!  © adrianpluskota St Michael’s Mount, a stunning former medieval monastery and sprawling castle that is set atop an offshore island and … Continue reading »

Work to refurbish a major road bridge in the town of Conwy will be extended, it has been decided. Conwy council’s cabinet met to discuss the matter in private on Tuesday. A £750,000 project to renew the bridge linking the town with Llandudno Junction started in April and was originally due to last 20 weeks. … Continue reading »

Four high-end adventures to make learning (and maybe even your kids) way more interesting. Theme parks might be good for a thrill, but today’s best kid-oriented trips pair entertainment with enrichment and bring schoolwork to life while keeping parents happy. If You Have 1 Week Try Adventures By Disney for a road trip through Austria, … Continue reading »

There are places where history is more than just stories, it’s tangible, it surrounds you so completely that for a moment the modern world slips away. It’s both in this world and Up for auction on September 22 through Concierge Auctions, Castel Valer, is such a place. Situated in Tassulllo, Italy at the foothills of the … Continue reading »

It even features a rooftop terrace and kitchenette to bask in the views of London’s skyline.Winkworth plcOne of the four homes that now occupy Vanbrugh Castle has entered the market at £2.75 million. The “fabulous family home” sprawls over 3248 sq ft and is situated within 2.5 acres of verdant grounds. Climbing four floors, 2 … Continue reading »

One of the most scenic visitor attractions in Northumberland is to close for 18 months for major restoration work. The closure of the National Trust’s Lindisfarne Castle from November 1 to April 2018 will allow for conservation and protective work costing £3 million to take place. The project is necessary because of the impact over … Continue reading »

People from Eastern Ontario traveling through Northern Scotland might have moments of feeling back home as they encounter seemingly familiar places. Consider a trip starting and ending at Glasgow along a route via Inverness, Perth, and Edinburgh with local place names noted with their original Gaelic or Celtic senses. With the south end of Loch … Continue reading »

The Bradford Exchange, purveyors of all things collectible from Thomas Kinkade to Disney, has set its latest sights right here in Cleveland – at Franklin Castle no less.As part of its “America’s Most Haunted Village Collection,” the fave local landmark will be offered as Issue Two. Issue One will be the Amityville House. Structures measure … Continue reading »