If you were obsessed with the Tudors, then you’ve probably wondered what it would have been like to live the luxurious life of King Henry VIII. Well now’s your chance, if you have a large amount of cash you’re itching to spend. 

Thornbury Castle, once home to Henry VIII and his bride Anne Boleyn, on the market for $13 million (£8.5 million).

Although the castle pricey, it’s also kind of a steal for a piece of history considering a Sydney trophy home can go for as much as $47 … (View original article)

Alison Millington

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The Chinese Tower Bridge is double the size of the original.Reuters / China Stringer NetworkTower Bridge is arguably one of the capital’s most impressive and well-known landmarks.

However, a replica of the bridge exists in China — and it’s twice the size.

The structure, which spans a river in the city of Suzhou, is 131 feet tall, and has… (View original article)

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The missing Oak Parlour when it was at Gwydir Castle

One of Britain’s top museums could help locate a missing room from a 16th Century mansion in Conwy county.

The new director of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London said he was willing to help owners of historic houses trace lost artefacts after they were sold to wealthy Americans.

The Oak Parlour of Gwydir Castle, near Llanrwst, was shipped to N… (View original article)

Whether you’re a beauty or a beast (yes, we’re doing a film-themed gallery), perhaps there’s a castle out there where you could be more than a guest

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Thornbury Castle – one of the only Tudor castles in England to be used as a hotel – has been put on the market for offers in excess of £8.5m.

The Grade I-listed castle in South Gloucestershire dates back to 1330 and houses 28 en suite bedrooms, one of which was occupied by Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn in 1535. All are individually styled and retain period features such as exposed beam work and arrow slit windows.

The property, which has been put on the market by … (View original article)

For all the young readers who waited in anticipation for a letter of acceptance to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, hopeful in spite of an awareness that it would probably never show, that dream ― or a version of it, anyway ― can now be realized.

The Bothwell School of Witchcraft is a weekend-long event in Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, England, complete with a moat and surrounding woodland. There won’t be a giant, hairy groundskeeper there to greet attend… (View original article)

Want to be king of the castle? Mansion where Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn spent their honeymoon goes on sale for £8.5m
King and his second wife spent ten days at Thornbury Castle in 1535Grade I-listed pile, in South Gloucestershire, was built in early 15th centuryThe Tudor mansion remained royal property until 1558 and is now a hotelHas 28 en-suite bedrooms including room which was occupied by royal couple  By
Nick Enoch for MailOnline

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