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A HIDDEN underground ‘home’ complete with what appear to be the beginnings of mysterious tunnels has been found under an historic Stockton house.
The house under a house has been found underneath grade II-listed, 18th Century Gloucester House building in the town centre.
New owners of the elegant Church Road building knew there was what they thought to be a basement under the house which is undergoing a £1m refurbishment.
But when they lit it up they found… (View original article)
An historic South Staffordshire stately home is set to take centre stage when Queen Victoria pays it a visit in the next episode of ITV’s Victoria.
In a preview of next Sunday’s show, the monarch is said to be taken ill and will visit Chillington Hall.
But in actual fact – despite the hall’s historic royal links, it appears the makers of Victoria – which stars Jenna Coleman as the Queen – have taken some dramatic licence.
Because while the hall boasts historic roy… (View original article)
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Powderham Castle’s Food Festival is set to make a return in Exeter this weekend – bringing with it more than 100 food and drink stalls and the chilli challenge.
Now in its fifth year the food festival is set to be bigger and better than ever before and will take place on Saturday, October 1, and Sunday, October 2.
The two day festival will celebrate the very best of local food and drink and for the second year running will feature the Exeter Cookery Sch… (View original article)
The billion-pound value of heritage to the North East economy is calculated in a new report.
The value of the sector to the region is revealed in Heritage Counts 2016, from Historic England, which draws on the latest research figures.
Heritage tourism generated an annual spend of £484m by domestic and international visitors in the region.
But heritage is worth £1 billion in GVA (gross value added) to the regional economy when indirect and linked factors are included.<... (View original article)
Autumn Bliss! – Fran Riley Feature
Autumn Bliss! – Fran Riley Feature
Autumn Bliss! – Fran Riley Feature
Autumn Bliss! – Fran Riley Feature
Autumn Bliss! – Fran Riley Feature
Autumn Bliss! – Fran Riley Feature
Autumn Bliss! – Fran Riley Feature
Autumn Bliss! – Fran Riley Feature
Autumn Bli… (View original article)
Photo: A 4th-century copper coin from ancient Rome was among the finds on Japan’s Okinawa island.
Japanese archaeologists said on Wednesday they have for the first time unearthed ancient Roman coins at the ruins of an old castle.
The discovery of 10 bronze and copper coins — the oldest dating from about 300-400 AD — in southern Okinawa caught researchers by surprise.
It was the first time Roman Empire coins have been discovered in Japan, thousands of kilometers fro… (View original article)
Louth CoCo explain Ardee Castle decor decision Posted 28th September, 2016
Louth County Council have responded to repeated calls for permission to put bunting and lights on Ardee Castle ahead of the Ardee St Marys big Senior Football Championship final on Sunday – confirming the decision was made on health and safety grounds.
As we reported on Monday, the local authority had denied local supporters permission to hang bunting from the historic townhouse. Bunting has b… (View original article)
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IT was originally built by the Normans to protect Gower from marauding invaders.
Nine centuries later however Oystermouth Castle continues to draw visitors their in droves, with more than 25,000 arriving over the summer season.
Tourism chiefs say the figure is a sign of the castle’s on-going success while local traders welcome the annual influx of tourists into Mumbles the castle brings.
The castle, which is run by Swansea Council in partnership… (View original article)
Celtic Manor has acquired a five bedroom, seven reception room Caerleon house that it intends to use as an exclusive executive retreat.
The Mynde, so named because of the mound in the grounds which dates back to the Iron Age with evidence of Roman activity and more recently its use as a Norman Motte and Bailey castle.
And legend has it King Arthur himself could be “sleeping” within the mound, waiting for some supernatural signal to spring back into life with his buried knight… (View original article)
NEWPORT, RI—Castle Hill Inn, the iconic Relais & Châteaux property in Newport, RI, announces an exciting lineup of programs and events for the fall and holiday seasons. From themed cooking classes, to gourmet dining options and festive tea, guests can enjoy Newport’s stunning fall foliage and charming winter landscapes at the Inn’s exceptional oceanside setting.
Nestled on a 40-acre peninsula overlooking Narragansett Bay, Castle Hill Inn has captured the imaginations of guests fr… (View original article)