planning

Buy the home of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester? No, not THAT duke, the present one….!

Aug 26, 2023

anniversaries, buildings, genealogy, law, religion

architecture, Barnwell Castle, Barnwell House, Berenger le Moyne, Dissolution, English Heritage At Risk register, Nene, Northamptonshire, Oundle, planning, Ramsey Abbey, Richard Duke of Gloucester, Richard III, Royal Academy, ruins, Sir Albert Richardson

Yes, of course I’ve heard of the present Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. Funnily enough I seem to recall a past Richard, Duke of Gloucester too. However, I hadn’t heard of Barnwell Manor, which has until recently been the home of the present duke and duchess. It’s in Northamptonshire, half a mile north of the…
Battle of Bosworth (2)

Aug 27, 2018

battles, law

battlefields, Bosworth, planning

You may have heard about the plans of Horiba Mira to build a driverless car testing track encroaching onto Bosworth Battlefield. Here are the details: Click here There is also a petition – please sign: Here
Building plans near a church at Sheriff Hutton, which is much associated with Richard III….

Aug 28, 2015

buildings

churches, planning, Sheriff Hutton, Yorkshire

Is it right or wrong to build modern homes adjoining Sheriff Hutton’s ancient church? I can’t help thinking that more suitable land could be found elsewhere. Our places of beauty and heritage are disappearing fast. We should value and protect them. http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/13600276.Protest_about_village_home_plans/

planning

Buy the home of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester? No, not THAT duke, the present one….!

Battle of Bosworth (2)

Building plans near a church at Sheriff Hutton, which is much associated with Richard III….