Places
36 places found.
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- Barnard Castle, Durham
- Bishop's Castle, Shropshire
- Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
- Castle Combe, Wiltshire
- Castle Cary, Somerset
- Corfe Castle, Dorset
- Castle Bolton, Yorkshire
- Burgh Castle, Norfolk (near Great Yarmouth)
- Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire
- Castle Hedingham, Essex
- Rowlands Castle, Hampshire
- Castle Acre, Norfolk
- Balmoral Castle, Grampian
- Castle Rising, Norfolk
- Castle Ashby, Northamptonshire
- Castle Bromwich, West Midlands
- Castle Eden, Durham
- Redmire, Yorkshire (near Castle Bolton)
- Castle Donington, Leicestershire
- Gwrych Castle, Clwyd
- Urquhart Castle, Highlands
- Sudeley Castle, Gloucestershire
- Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire
- Dunstaffnage Castle, Strathclyde
- Wardour Castle, Wiltshire
- Raby Castle, Durham
- Crichton Castle, Lothian
- Lumley Castle, Durham
- Dunnottar Castle, Grampian
- Elcho Castle, Tayside
- Elmley Castle, Hereford & Worcester
- Barcaldine Castle, Strathclyde
- Midmar Castle, Grampian
- Hanley Castle, Hereford & Worcester
- Castle Bytham, Lincolnshire
- Kincardine Castle, Grampian
Photos
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Maps
432 maps found.
Books
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Memories
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Paddling Pool, Castle Field
I remember this pool vividly! One day I was riding my tricyle round the outside of the pool, which wasn't filled with water at the time. Unfortunately I happened to fall in and I cut my hand on a broken glass. After 34 years I still have a scar to prove it.
A memory of Clitheroe in 1974 by
Long Lost Contact
In 1952 I was serving in the Royal Air Force at R.A.F. Ouston, not far from Wylam. One evening there was a dance in the NAAFI and a number of young ladies came from the Castle Hill Convalescent Home by coach. I met and danced with a ...Read more
A memory of Wylam in 1952 by
Sevenoaks Scouts Go Youth Hostelling In Wales
I remember taking the patrol leaders from my scout troop, the 3rd Sevenoaks (Riverhead), on a visit to Wales as we wanted to check out posiible sites for a summer camp the following summer. "Skip" ...Read more
A memory of Crickhowell in 1973 by
Early Memories
My birth on 30 Nov 1946 at 34 Oldberry Road, Burnt Oak, is where it all started for me, but my mother & her parents moved into the house when it was built for the LCC. She's 89 now, but recalls that she, as a 9-yr-old in 1928, ...Read more
A memory of Burnt Oak in 1946 by
The Slate Islands Easdale
THE SLATE ISLANDS By Walter Deas Some 24k (15 miles) south and west of Oban lies an area with interesting old ...Read more
A memory of Easdale in 2005 by
Sleeping Inside Lincoln Castle
My Grandfather, Harry Westwood, was custodian at the Castle for many years, retiring in 1966. He passed the position to his son Tom Westwood, my uncle. Tom retired in 1986. As a child I would sleep inside the castle ...Read more
A memory of Lincoln in 1958 by
Court Cases
As I was reading politics, I and my fellow students were advised to go and listen to court cases held in the Shire Hall. I remember doing so at least once, and it was most impressive. on the right had side of the picture can be seen the ...Read more
A memory of Durham in 1959 by
My Time At University, 1956 59
In these lecture rooms, built of stone, I attended most lectures. I don't expect the rooms are used for this purpose now, because the number of students has vastly increased since my days. On the left is the Castle keep, and in the foreground is the well-kept lawn of Palace Green.
A memory of Durham in 1956 by
Quaker's Walk
I was employed to fell the elm trees lining the walk during the Dutch Elm disease crisis that cleared so many beautiful trees from a lovely area. My only consolation was the glorious view up to Oliver's Castle which is now sadly blocked by housing estates.
A memory of Devizes in 1977 by
Childhood Memories
My Granny & Papa lived in the shepherds house in Kettleholm. William and Margaret Morrison. I loved to go and visit them or sleep over. I have lots of memories playing there as a child, watching my Papa bowling, or my dad, ...Read more
A memory of Kettleholm by
Captions
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The ruins of Corfe Castle dominate the parish and village to which it has given its name. The original Saxon fortification was succeeded by the extensive Norman castle seen today.
The ruins of Corfe Castle dominate the parish and village to which it has given its name. The original Saxon fortification was succeeded by the extensive Norman castle seen today.
This is Portland's rugged eastern seaboard, south-westwards from Gilbert Castle and Castle Hayes (foreground) to medieval Rufus Castle and Gallops Weare (centre); God Nor is the headland above Freshwater
The castle at Castle Bolton was built by Richard, Lord Scrope during the reign of Richard II.
The small village of Leeds is dominated by the presence of its large romantic castle. The Castle is Norman, but there was an earlier Saxon castle on the site.
Brecon Castle and town are Norman in origin, but the castle came first. It was the creation of Bernard de Neufmarche, one of many Norman conquerors, to keep the Welsh in their place.
Dublin Castle remained the centre of British power in Ireland from King John's time onwards. The Norman castle burnt down in 1684 and little survives.
Colchester Castle—the largest Norman Keep ever built—stands on the site of the Roman temple of Claudius, which was destroyed during the Boudiccan rebellion of AD60.
The original castle at Inverary was built about 1520. The 3rd Duke of Argyll decided to build a new castle: Roger Morrison was the architect and William Adam the clerk of works.
The original castle at Inveraray was built about 1520. The third Duke of Argyll decided to build a new castle: Roger Morrison was the architect and William Adam the clerk of works.
Colchester Castle—the largest Norman Keep ever built—stands on the site of the Roman temple of Claudius, which was destroyed during the Boudiccan rebellion of AD60.
We are looking down from Castle Park to Castle Hill and the city beyond. The Castle gateway is out of shot on the left.
Records for this castle are sparse. The castle was founded in c1200, and the initial design is thought to have comprised two round towers, a square keep and a curtain wall.
Records for this castle are sparse. The castle was founded in c1200, and the initial design is thought to have comprised two round towers, a square keep and a curtain wall.
Overlooking Minard Bay, an inlet on the north side of Loch Fyne, stands the 19th-century Minard Castle.
Here we have a general view of Halton and its castle from the west. The castle was built by the new Norman lord of the manor of Halton, Nigel Fitzwilliam, in around 1071.
We are looking down from Castle Park to Castle Hill and the city beyond. The Castle gateway is out of shot on the left.
The castle was built by Richard, Lord Scrope some eighteen years after being granted a licence to crenellate by Richard II.
The small village of Leeds is dominated by the presence of its large romantic castle. The castle is Norman, but there was an earlier Saxon castle on the site.
The mail and passenger ship 'Hawarden Castle', along with her sister ships the 'Dunrobin Castle' and the 'Norham Castle', were operated from Dartmouth by the Donald Currie Line from 1871-
A contingent of Grenadier Guards is seen coming through the Henry VIII Gate into Castle Hill. The entrance, which still contains emblems relating to Henry VIII, was built in 1511.
The garden shown in this photograph was situated in the south-eastern corner of the grounds of Castle Mound.
Conwy Castle is the most impressive of the ring of castles built by Edward I. Here two smart cars and a chauffeur wait while their inquisitive passengers make off to explore this magnificent ruin.
The Castle Grounds are dominated by the Norman castle keep. The castle was besieged in 1088, when Bishop Odo fortified it against his nephew, William Rufus.
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