Category Archives: Castles
Warwick Castle
See The Castle From The Inside As If You Were There Most castles are more story and stone than actual medieval fortress these days. They take an enormous amount of money to rebuild, maintain and to live in. Almost all … Continue reading
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The Tower of London
The Tower of London attracts more than 2 million visitors a year. It has been a royal residence, a royal mint, a fortress, a prison and a home for the Crown Jewels. It is a palace, a fortress and a … Continue reading
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Windsor Castle
About Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. It was originally built by William the Conqueror over 1,000 years ago. It is the official residence of Her Majesty the Queen, Elizabeth II. Not only a … Continue reading
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Leeds Castle, Outside London
About Leeds Castle has been called “the loveliest castle in the world”. William the Conqueror, the first Norman King in 1066, demanded a survey of English lands, wealth and property for tax purposes. The compilation today is known as the … Continue reading
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Durham Castle
About Durham Castle dates back to Norman times. Construction began in 1072 shortly after William the Conqueror defeated the British at the Battle of Hastings. Since 1840 it has served as the home to Durham College. More than 100 students … Continue reading
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Bolsover Castle
About Bolsover Castle is a stunning castle perched on the top of a hill overlooking the beautiful English countryside. It is unusual in that it was built as an estate house to look like a castle. It received the nickname … Continue reading
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Tower of London
The Tower of London is one of the most popular tourist attractions in England with over 2,000,000 visitors a year. It has been a castle, a royal palace, a prison, a mint, an armory, a safe-haven for the crown jewels … Continue reading
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Skipton Castle
About Skipton Castle was designed to be a medieval fortress but now her imposing walls attract thousands of visitors a year. Skipton Castle is one of the best preserved medieval castles since its modernization and has survived virtually unaltered for … Continue reading
Lindisfarne Castle
Distinct from the priory at Lindisfarne but with its own unique history is the Lindisfarne Castle. It is a small castle built on a volcanic mound on the opposite side of the bay from the town of Lindisfarne and the … Continue reading
Bamburgh Castle
Our real goal for the day was Lindisfarne Island. As we stood on the castle on Lindisfarne we could see a castle off in the distance. There was sunlight burning so you know we had to go and explore. The … Continue reading
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