Edinburgh Castle, on Castle Rock, Edinburgh, Scotland. (20/7)
The site has been inhabited from as long ago as the 9th century BC, and there’s been a royal castle there since the 12th century.
The site has been inhabited from as long ago as the 9th century BC, and there’s been a royal castle there since the 12th century.
Castle Rock, and Edinburgh Castle, from Princes St. Edingburgh, Scotland. (20/7)
Castle Rock, on which the castle stands, is an example of a volcanic plug, the core of an ancient volcano.
Castle Rock, on which the castle stands, is an example of a volcanic plug, the core of an ancient volcano.
Windsor Castle, England (30/6)
The Round Tower or as it was once called, the Keep.
The medieval castle and royal residence in the English county of Berkshire, is notable for its long association with the British royal family and for its architecture.
The original castle was built after the Norman invasion by William the Conqueror, to protect Norman dominance around the outskirts of London, and strategically important parts of the River Thames. The Keep was built during the reign of Henry II (1154–89),and was remodeled in the 19th century. Since the time of Henry I (1100-1135) it has been used by a succession of monarchs and is the longest-occupied palace in Europe. With 500 people living and working in the castle, it’s also the largest occupied castle in Europe.
The Round Tower or as it was once called, the Keep.
The medieval castle and royal residence in the English county of Berkshire, is notable for its long association with the British royal family and for its architecture.
The original castle was built after the Norman invasion by William the Conqueror, to protect Norman dominance around the outskirts of London, and strategically important parts of the River Thames. The Keep was built during the reign of Henry II (1154–89),and was remodeled in the 19th century. Since the time of Henry I (1100-1135) it has been used by a succession of monarchs and is the longest-occupied palace in Europe. With 500 people living and working in the castle, it’s also the largest occupied castle in Europe.
Windsor Castle, England. (30/6)
Entrance to St. George’s Chapel which dates from the 15th century and where many English monarchs are buried. The Chapel is the Mother Church of the Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, and the highest order of chivalry existing in England after peerages (and after the Victoria Cross and George Cross). There has been a castle on the site at Windsor since the invasion of William the Conqueror in 1066.
Entrance to St. George’s Chapel which dates from the 15th century and where many English monarchs are buried. The Chapel is the Mother Church of the Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, and the highest order of chivalry existing in England after peerages (and after the Victoria Cross and George Cross). There has been a castle on the site at Windsor since the invasion of William the Conqueror in 1066.
View from Conwy harbour of Conwy Castle.Wales. (1/4)
Conwy Castle is described as a perfect example of medieval fortification. Built over 44 years and completed in 1327, it’s widely regarded as the most imposing and complete of the 17 castles Edward I built in Wales.
Thomas Telford’s suspension bridge built in 1826 can be seen leading to the castle gate. Part of the castle had to be destroyed to allow suspension cables to be secured in rock. The suspension bridge was one of the first such bridges in the world. It is now (2012) only available for use by pedestrians. A new road bridge has been built which makes this view of the suspension bridge no longer available. Robert Stephenson’s railway bridge, built in 1848, runs parallel behind Telford’s bridge. A tubular wrought iron structure, it still carries trains to this day. Robert was the son of famous railway engineer George Stephenson
Conwy Castle is described as a perfect example of medieval fortification. Built over 44 years and completed in 1327, it’s widely regarded as the most imposing and complete of the 17 castles Edward I built in Wales.
Thomas Telford’s suspension bridge built in 1826 can be seen leading to the castle gate. Part of the castle had to be destroyed to allow suspension cables to be secured in rock. The suspension bridge was one of the first such bridges in the world. It is now (2012) only available for use by pedestrians. A new road bridge has been built which makes this view of the suspension bridge no longer available. Robert Stephenson’s railway bridge, built in 1848, runs parallel behind Telford’s bridge. A tubular wrought iron structure, it still carries trains to this day. Robert was the son of famous railway engineer George Stephenson
Tower of London, England. (13/8)
Ravens on Tower Green. The Tower of London has played a prominent role in English history since 1066. It was besieged several times and controlling it has been important to controlling the country. Tradition has it that the Tower will fall if the ravens leave. (Their wings are clipped to make sure they cannot get away.)
Ravens on Tower Green. The Tower of London has played a prominent role in English history since 1066. It was besieged several times and controlling it has been important to controlling the country. Tradition has it that the Tower will fall if the ravens leave. (Their wings are clipped to make sure they cannot get away.)
Tower of London, England.(13/8) Ravens in front of the Queen’s House. Six Ravens live permanently at the Tower. They are “on the establishment” and provided for officially. The Tower of London was founded towards the end of 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest of England.