William of Warenne: A Norman Magnate in Norfolk William of Warenne was the younger son of an 11th-century Norman warlord. His birthday was not recorded, which was to be expected for a younger son who had no foreseeable place in […]
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William of Warenne: A Norman Magnate in Norfolk William of Warenne was the younger son of an 11th-century Norman warlord. His birthday was not recorded, which was to be expected for a younger son who had no foreseeable place in […]
The 6th Earl of Derby: Shakespeare’s Muse and Sponsor, or Shakespeare Himself? William Stanley, 6th Earl of Derby, is a dashing historical figure whose biography has been so celebrated in legends and ballads that the facts of his life can […]
The Origins of the Stanley Cup Lord Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby, of Knowsley Hall donated the Stanley Cup and established the ice hockey championships while he was governor general of Canada. He came from a family famous for […]
Duke or Earl? What’s the difference between the British titles? With the success of TV shows such as Bridgerton, Downton Abbey and The Crown there has been more primetime attention on the ranking of British peerage titles. Questions such as […]
Georgiana Huntly McCrae: A Frustrated Artist Georgiana Huntly (1804-1874) bridged two worlds. Her father was the heir of one of the richest and most powerful noble families in Scotland, the Duke of Gordon. He also happened to be a libertine […]
Join a Storied Collection Writer’s Retreat and Unleash Your Creativity Castles have a certain allure; their illustrious history, opulence, and remote atmosphere provide an enchanting backdrop for creativity and inspiration. These Estates offer a truly one-of-a-kind chance to lose yourself […]
Admiral Alexander-Sinclair: A Hero of the Baltic Admiral Edwyn Alexander-Sinclair inherited the House of the Northern Gate from his uncle, Mr. Thomson-Sinclair. With its majestic views of the ocean and extensive coastline interspersed with inlets, bays, and sandy beaches, the […]
Best Scottish Golf Retreat Accommodations Scotland is known as the birthplace of golf. It is also home to some of the world’s most legendary courses. Planning a golfing getaway in Scotland involves not only perfecting your swing but also finding […]
Dunnet Head Lighthouse and a Family of Engineers, as Told by Robert Louis Stevenson In 1831, Robert Stevenson, a seasoned civil engineer, built the lighthouse at Dunnet Head to warn sailors of dangerous rocks that threatened to add them to […]
Weetman Pearson, a Gilded Age Entrepreneur at Raemoir House Weetman Pearson, born in 1856, was the oldest of eight children in a middle-class family that owned a construction firm in Yorkshire. From these unlikely beginnings, he became one of the […]
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