Ashby De La Zouch (Hastings, UK)
In the 15th century, Edward IV granted Ashby De La Zouch Castle to Lord Hastings who converted what was no more than a fortified manor house into a grand castle,… Read More »Ashby De La Zouch (Hastings, UK)
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Athelhampton Hall
Dorset, one of the finest 15th century manor houses called by Thomas Hardy as “Athelhall” . An unusually fine garden including 12 giant yew pyramids and a river. On a… Read More »Athelhampton Hall
Glamis Castle in Fife (Scotland)
Fife, Scotland, home of the family of the Strathmore and Kinghorne since 1372, the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and the birthplace of The Princess Margaret; building… Read More »Glamis Castle in Fife (Scotland)
Balgonie Castle (Scotland) – photo gallery, map and plan; filming location
Fife, Scotland, was built in 14th century; the chapel was also built that time. Still lived in by the family of the Laird. Balgonie Castle is a historic castle in… Read More »Balgonie Castle (Scotland) – photo gallery, map and plan; filming location
Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland (history, pics & maps)
Early records identify the castle as ‘Bebbanburgh’, the seat of the kings of Bernicia, besieged twice by the Mercian King Penda. Even 1500 years ago the castle remained impregnable against… Read More »Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland (history, pics & maps)
Gladstone’s Land
in the Royal Mile , Edinburgh, represents urban Scottish high-tenement housing from 17th century. WIKI: The “Land” (sited at 477 Lawnmarket) was originally built in 1550,[1] but was bought and… Read More »Gladstone’s Land
Gawthorpe Hall (general infos)
Padiham, Lancashire, a three-storey Jacobean house, was built in 1605 as the home for the Shuttleworth family. Between 1850 and 1852 the Hall was restored by architect Sir Charles Barry, who also designed the Houses of Parliament. Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth was the last member of the family to live at Gawthorpe. After her death the house and grounds were given in 1970 to the National Trust. Kay-Shuttleworth’s nationally important collections of the needlework, lace, textiles and costumes are housed here.
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Fyvie Castle in Scotland
Grampian, Scotland, was started in the 13th century, but the south front’s five round towers were each built in a different century by one of the families who lived there;… Read More »Fyvie Castle in Scotland
Framlingham Castle in England
Suffolk, a 12th century castle , the outer walls and 13 towers still remaining almost unchanged, was built by the Bigod earls of Norfolk as a fortified residence, belonged in… Read More »Framlingham Castle in England
Floors Castle in Scotland
Situated in Kelso, Borders, Scotland, the home of Duke of Roxburghe see details on G+: https://plus.google.com/111344947574217661132/photos?hl=ro Despite its name it is a country house, rather than a fortress. It was… Read More »Floors Castle in Scotland
Farnborough Hall
In Warwickshire; Ambrose Holbech bought Farnborough in 1684 and the Holbech family still lives in the house. The house was rebuilt in early 18th century and more space was made… Read More »Farnborough Hall
Falkland Palace (Scotland)
Fife, Scotland, was built in early 16th century and was used as a hunting lodge by several Stuart monarchs; the palace has one of the world’s oldest ‘Real Tennis’ courts… Read More »Falkland Palace (Scotland)
Eyam Hall in Derbyshire, England (Peak District)
Derbyshire, ‘plaque village’ ; built 1671 and still occupied by the Wright family ; Jacobean staircase; spectacular old kitchen. On the official website of this castle is writting: The house… Read More »Eyam Hall in Derbyshire, England (Peak District)
Erddig Palace in Wrexham
Wrexham, Clwyd, Wales; a fascinating house where the unusually close relationship existed between the family of the house and their servants in 19th and early 20th century; fine state rooms… Read More »Erddig Palace in Wrexham
Eltham Palace (in London)
Eltham, London, was a royal palace built in 14th and 15th centuries, King Edward II first used Eltham in 1311 as a royal residence and Henry VIII also enjoyed the… Read More »Eltham Palace (in London)
Bowes Museum
Durham, has a look of an imposing and opulent French chateau , important collection of European art and antiques