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 begin teaching people about their neighbourhoods and appreciation for their heritage from primary sch… (View original article)

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 Land.

James’ agent and close bud Rich Paul has snagged a Beverly Grove pad for $3 million, on the heels of James buying his own dig… (View original article)

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 Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies at the European University Institute in Florence.

The upcoming summit in Bratislava will not mark a new start for Europe. It … (View original article)

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 Ltd, is one of Britain’s oldest companies, having been… (View original article)

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! 

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St Michael’s Mount, a stunning former medieval monastery and sprawling castle that is set atop an offshore island and is only accessible on foot during low tide, seems very much like the setting of a fairy tale. But the tumultuous Middle Ages, Henry VII… (View original article)

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.

However, corrosion on sections spanning the estuary in front of the town’s historic castle was worse than anticipated and work is continuing.

Coun… (View original article)

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, Germany, and the Czech Republic.

See one of the oldest clocks in the world in Prague, learn about court life during t… (View original article)

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 Dolomite mountains on land that has been desirable since the days of the ancient Romans, the castle has been in the possession of an aristocratic family for 650 years… (View original article)