Contrary to expectations, Bolton Castle is not in Bolton, the Lancashire town. It's actually on the other side of the country, with the nearest town being Ripon, and the nearest large town being Darlington. Its main claim to fame is that Mary Queen of Scots stayed there for 6 months, though her retinue were obliged to live nearby, as the castle ( Read more... )

(originally posted to principality newsgroup)

Greetings from Robert et Genevieve, Princeps Insulae Draconis,

We write to thank the staff and good people of Flintheath who put on a warm and intimate Yule Ball the mark the turn of this year. As ever we were welcomed with all courtesy, offered only the finest food from this year's harvest, and kept ( Read more... )