An English Lady in the Roaring Twenties: The Honorable Mrs. Richard Norton Jean Mary Kinloch made her debut in London in 1916 while World War I was still raging across the channel. She was the daughter of Sir David Kinloch, […]
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An English Lady in the Roaring Twenties: The Honorable Mrs. Richard Norton Jean Mary Kinloch made her debut in London in 1916 while World War I was still raging across the channel. She was the daughter of Sir David Kinloch, […]
Edward Stafford, 3rd Duke of Buckingham, was born with his father’s reputation for treason hanging over him; when the Tudors came to power, his family regained favor with the monarchy, though Buckingham was seen as dangerous due to his partial royal blood. Buckingham was known to be wealthy, and hosted extravagant parties; he was granted a license to fortify his manor at Thornbury Castle, and began building there in 1511. The castle was designed with crossbow loopholes and gun ports, in the style of a Medieval fortress, and he had planned to include four towers, but he was not able to complete it due to his untimely death. Buckingham and his wife lived in luxurious apartments overlooking an ornamental garden.
5 Reasons to Stay in a Castle Hotel Have you ever wanted to stay in a castle hotel? From magnificent buildings with intricate detail to opulent rooms showcasing period features, staying in a castle hotel can make you feel like […]
