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Penrhyn Castle, Bangor, Wales – Sugar, Slate, And Social Unrest

The first thing I said on approaching Penrhyn Castle was ‘It looks like something from Game of Thrones.’ It hasn’t actually been used in any filming, but walking through it makes you feel a bit like you’re in a movie…. Continue Reading →

The Definition Of A Castle – Arundel Castle, West Sussex

Chances are if asked to imagine a castle, you’d think of something like Arundel Castle. Towering above the small historic town it gets its name from, the castle has it all – towers, slit windows, a portcullis, moat, ginormous walls…. Continue Reading →

Bedknobs, Broomsticks and Boiling Oil – Corfe Castle, UK

If you’re looking for a top class castle ruin, look no further than the dramatic Corfe Castle. Perched above the small town of Corfe in Dorset, it’s a popular tourist destination (if you plan to visit, be aware that it… Continue Reading →

Scotney Old Castle – A (Fake) Romantic Ruin

Oh look another ruined building! If you’re a regular reader, you’ll know these pop up a lot, but this one has a twist – it was ruined on purpose. Scotney Old Castle sits in lovely landscaped grounds, below Scotney New… Continue Reading →

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