Castles

In the summer of 1941 Enid Blyton alighted from a steam locomotive at Corfe Castle station in the Isle of Purbeck. She took a short walk through the village, turned right at the war memorial and then she saw Corfe Castle for the very first time. As she wandered its jagged ruins she would have … Continue reading »

Beach-side castle can be visited Tues-Sun all year round. The recently-restored Castello di S. Severa outside Rome is now open to the public all year round, from Tuesday to Sunday, 10.00-19.00. Located on S. Severa beach about 50 km north of Rome, the majestic castle was reopened on an experimental basis in 2014 following a … Continue reading »

Torgau: City of Renaissance & Reformation Market Place The old town center of Torgau begins right behind the castle. The splendid patrician’s houses bear witness to the past wealth of the town. Some 500 years ago, with some 6,000 inhabitants, it was regarded as a city. By today’s standards it is rather tranquil, providing a … Continue reading »

 As well as the house and the events, they run a 2,500-acre farm, 500 acres of woodland (the rest of the land is tenanted), and manage 60-70 residential properties. The idea of making Rockingham into such a diverse business would have been unthinkable to the 20th-century custodians, says Saunders Watson. “They let the house once … Continue reading »

Ceremonial spaces in the castle not normally open to the public will be opened – for example, the Rothmayer Hall, the Spanish Hall, the Rudolph galleries and salons southern wing of the New Palace. These rooms are used for ceremonies or representative purposes and they are located in the middle and southern part of the … Continue reading »

Why: In a state known for its outlandish mansions, this is the boondoggle that set the standard. Construction began in the 1920s and continued into the ’40s. What: There are 165 rooms in this palace, which was designed by Julie Morgan according to the whims of newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst (who died in 1951). Now owned … Continue reading »

MULTIMEDIA 6 things to do at the ‘abandoned castle’ in Batangas Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News Posted at May 22 2017 12:10 AM | Updated as of May 22 2017 12:36 AM Contrary to what was initially reported on social media and some blogs, the “abandoned castle” in Lemery, Batangas is far from deserted. Fantasy World … Continue reading »

If you’re ready to live like royalty and own a castle, now’s your chance! Italy is giving away 103 historic buildings for free to lucky owners who want to help boost tourism in the country. The State Property Agency and Ministry of Cultural Heritage of Italy recently announced the sweet deal — but there’s a … Continue reading »

The Castle. Photo: Matt BrownNeighbours aren’t always the most accommodating folks. Rarely a month goes by without another super basement creating anger. When neighbours are unhappy about your building plans, there are two ways to tackle the issue. Either be as friendly as possible working together to solve possible issues, or do the exact opposite … Continue reading »

Comments (0) A new book that recounts the 1217 Battle of Lincoln has been specially commissioned for the Historic Lincoln Trust to bring events 800 years ago to life. Released to coincide with city-wide celebrations and the launch of the Knight’s Trail, you can read about the climactic events that ensued following King John’s death in … Continue reading »