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09:39 EST, 14 September 2016
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Updated:
10:11 EST, 14 September 2016
A billionaire tycoon has been granted permission to turn a derelict mansion into one of London’s grandest homes.
Earlier this year Ukrainian-born businessman Mikhail Fridman agreed to pay £65m for Athlone House on the edge of Hampstead Heath, in north London.
Now officials at Camden Council have agreed planning permission – paving the way for the oligarch to transform the mansion … (View original article)
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A DECREPIT Devon mansion and its famous ‘Jaguar graveyard’ are to be sold off at auction.
Blackborough House has long been known as a goldmine for petrolheads seeking missing car parts from its sizeable collection of old vehicles, all of which will now be made open to bids.
The house’s public notoriety extends beyond its abandoned cars, as it has also been the setting for a horror movie and is home to a car crusher that failed to kill Superman in one o… (View original article)
If you want to get to 10,373 square-foot Lakehaven estate asking $7.98M, you’ve got two options: a gated, private road or from one of the three docks on it’s 105-feet of Lake Washington waterfront. However you get there, you’ll be greeted by a living experience that includes sophisticated Crestron and LiteTouch technology, which controls internal systems. HVAC, lighting, security and more.
RIDGWAY — The Ridgway Historic Homes Tour will mark its 20th anniversary this year, with a tour of 17 of the borough’s finest “century” homes opening to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 24.
The tour is sponsored by the Ridgway Heritage Council.
Exquisite examples of Hyde-Murphy woodwork abound on this tour that is located primarily within the easily walkable “Lily of the Valley” National Historic Register District.
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, have a go at quill writing and enjoy apple tasting and autumnal crafts.
Visit the Royal Shakespeare Company for a range of activities inspired… (View original article)
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 is one of the few European countries lately untouched by terrorism — a growing concern for travelers these days. And Prague’s timeless and transcendent landscape is renow… (View original article)
Forget Versailles, Chantilly and the tourist traps along the Loire. Here are some of France’s most interesting and unusual châteaux.
From tiny crumbling estates to splendid gilded palaces, France is home to some of the world’s finest castles. They are a firm favourite with tourists: Versailles alone draws in more than 7 million visitors a year, while the cluster of magnificent châteaux in the Loire Valley are busy all year round.
And we’ve recently learned that everyone… (View original article)
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 in London or the south-east.
The crumbling former home of Bell, the renowned 20th-century explorer, is one of the most famous structures on t… (View original article)
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.”
Elder Holland, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, shared t… (View original article)
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 dancing.
Festivities kick off at 6:30 p.m. and go through 10:30 p.m.
The event benefits the Mercer Museum’s education programs, preser… (View original article)