Britain fair bulges with castles, especially along borders or simply impose control in troublesome areas. Some of these fortresses are stark, dramatic ruins that still carry the threatening air that was intended when they were built. Others are more beautiful….and still occupied by those fortunate enough to have, say, £9.5 million stashed away for a… Continue reading A spare £9.5 million will get you a beautiful historic castle in Cumbria….
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Fancy a beautiful Northumberland castle that dates back to 1076….?
Otterburn Castle is in glorious Northumberland, see here, and dates back to the time of William the Bastard….er, Conqueror. All you need is £3 million. My quirky sense of humour had a turn when I read “The days of arrows shot from battlements and boiling oil poured over the walls are long gone, however….”… Continue reading Fancy a beautiful Northumberland castle that dates back to 1076….?
A blue plaque for the Angel & Royal….?
The following is an extract from this article. :- “….The Angel and Royal Inn has been in Grantham for more than 800 years and still retains its medieval character….A blue plaque would celebrate the hotel’s history and mark its many significant royal connections….” And we Ricardians know the royal connection that matters; in October… Continue reading A blue plaque for the Angel & Royal….?
Imagine being in Henry VII’s marriage bed, and….
This bed is far too beautiful for Henry VII. In my opinion, anyway. As to finding it in a hotel…well, what if you were snuggled there, anticipating your cooked breakfast next morning, when Henry’s ghost clambers in beside you???? Lawks! To read more, go here.
KEY TO THE CASTLE: LUMLEY CASTLE AND ITS OWNERS
Recently it hit the news that the key to Lumley Castle’s ancient banqueting hall had been returned after it was stolen during an event 40 years ago. Lumley Castle is currently a hotel (so another one to add to the list of interesting castles you can stay in!) and the family who lived there had… Continue reading KEY TO THE CASTLE: LUMLEY CASTLE AND ITS OWNERS
WHERE KINGS ONCE RELAXED(AND WHERE YOU CAN STAY TOO)
Recently Leicester has revamped one of its hotels to include a Richard III room. If you are on the road in the Midlands, perhaps visiting Nottingham Castle (where Richard spent considerable time during his short reign and which is currently undergoing a rehaul of visitor facilities that should hopefully see more mention of Richard) another… Continue reading WHERE KINGS ONCE RELAXED(AND WHERE YOU CAN STAY TOO)
Richard III and Dr Who together beneath one roof….?
The Belmont Hotel in Leicester has rooms to acknowledge the city’s claims to fame, including a Space Room, because of the National Space Centre and the university’s successful developments in space research since the 1960s. Former Dr Who, Colin Baker, came to advertise the new room. Possibly without the aid of the Tardis, but one… Continue reading Richard III and Dr Who together beneath one roof….?
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