Tag Archives: Castles

Travel Photo of the Day (November 6)

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Travel Photo of the Day (October 15)

Walking to the entrance of Windsor Castle.

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The Horse and Groom Pub

Last week we visited Windsor Castle, which is well worth seeing. However, today I plan on talking about a pub I discovered near the castle.  The Horse & Groom wasn’t hard to find since it’s located next to the exit of Windsor … Continue reading

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Travel Photo of the Day (October 11)

During my visit to Windsor Castle last week I spied these three. I loved that the dog’s harness matches their shoes. And the dog is adorable! I hope to share more photos from my visit soon.

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Warwick Castle

A few weeks ago I visited Warwick Castle, which is located in Warwickshire, England.  In 1068, William the Conqueror built the castle.  Starting in 1088, the castle belonged to the Earl of Warwick.  The castle symbolized the power of the … Continue reading

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Sunday Post: Door

Each week Jake proposes a theme for creative inspiration. You can post your interpretation to the theme on your blog anytime before the following Sunday.  Remember to post your link in the comments section. Many people who follow my blog … Continue reading

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Travel Photo of the Day (April 26)

Yesterday I posted a photo that I took during a visit to Hammond Castle in Massachusetts.  Cindy has requested more photos and since she is such a nice person I couldn’t refuse.  And I love requests.  I thought the place … Continue reading

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Review of The Castle of Otranto

The first book that I completed for the Gothic challenge was The Castle of Otranto, by Horace Walpole. The first edition of this work was released in 1764 and it was claimed to be a translation of a manuscript that was printed … Continue reading

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