Articles written by Kim Rush

Middleham Castle, located in North Yorkshire, was the favorite home of King Richard III.

Aug 17, 2011 - Kim Rush

A Norman castle that served as the setting for Sir Walter Scott's Ivanhoe.

Nov 13, 2010 - Kim Rush

Home of the de Vere family for over 500 years.

Oct 31, 2010 - Kim Rush

The romantic castle that inspired a revival in Gothic architecture.

Aug 14, 2010 - Kim Rush

Winchester Castle was the seat of England's government under the Normans. Today it houses a table known as King Arthur's Round Table.

Aug 13, 2010 - Kim Rush

Middleham Castle was the home of "The Kingmaker" and Richard III.

Jul 29, 2010 - Kim Rush

Kenilworth Castle was the site of the longest siege in English history and later became the inspiration for Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Jul 20, 2010 - Kim Rush

Blickling Hall was home to the Boleyn family and is rumored to be the birthplace of Anne Boleyn.

Jul 5, 2010 - Kim Rush

Deal Castle was one of Henry VIII's device forts built to defend the coast of England.

Jun 10, 2010 - Kim Rush

Richmond Palace was built by King Henry VII. It was the site of many important events in the Tudor period.

May 11, 2010 - Kim Rush

Eltham Palace was a favorite of medieval kings and the childhood home of Henry VIII.

Mar 30, 2010 - Kim Rush

Blenheim Palace was home to many notable personalities and was the birthplace of Winston Churchill.

Mar 14, 2010 - Kim Rush

St. Michael's Mount has been the setting of legend and war. It defends the Cornwall coast.

Mar 14, 2010 - Kim Rush

The Royal Pavilion, also known as the Brighton Pavilion, was once a royal palace and reinvigorated the town of Brighton.

Mar 8, 2010 - Kim Rush

In its 1,100 year history, Warwick Castle has been at the center of historical and royal events.

Feb 26, 2010 - Kim Rush

Dover Castle has defended the realm for over 900 years.

Feb 22, 2010 - Kim Rush

Tintagel Castle, known for its connection to King Arthur, was a Cornish stronghold.

Feb 9, 2010 - Kim Rush

Rochester Castle has protected the River Medway for over 800 years.

Feb 9, 2010 - Kim Rush

Thornbury Castle is a Tudor country house that once served as host to Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. It now serves as a hotel.

Feb 5, 2010 - Kim Rush

St. Mawes Castle was built to defend Cornwall from attack.

Jan 13, 2010 - Kim Rush

Pendennis Castle was built by Henry VIII to serve as a defense for the coast of Cornwall.

Jan 13, 2010 - Kim Rush

Leeds Castle is the oldest of England's stately homes. It was under royal ownership for nearly three centuries.

Jan 8, 2010 - Kim Rush

Edinburgh Castle is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Scotland.

Dec 23, 2009 - Kim Rush

Sudeley Castle is an ancient site that has been the home of many members of the royal family.

Dec 4, 2009 - Kim Rush

Macrina was the sister of Saint Gregory of Nyssa and Bail the Great and the daughter and granddaughter of saints.

Nov 25, 2009 - Kim Rush

Hever Castle was the home of the Boleyn family, Anne of Cleves, and the Astor family.

Nov 6, 2009 - Kim Rush

Balmoral Castle was bought by Queen Victoria and remains the summer home of the Royal Family.

Oct 27, 2009 - Kim Rush

Sandringham House is one of the newer royal residences, but it has seen its share of important events.

Oct 22, 2009 - Kim Rush

Clarence House has been a royal residence for over 150 years.

Oct 15, 2009 - Kim Rush

St. James's Palace has been the backdrop for some of the most important events in the history of the Royal Family.

Oct 14, 2009 - Kim Rush

A list of the first 40 family members in line to the throne.

Oct 14, 2009 - Kim Rush

The Palace of Holyroodhouse had its origins as a medieval abbey and is now a working palace and office for the Royal Family.

Oct 2, 2009 - Kim Rush

Kew Palace was used as a royal residence between 1728 and 1898.

Sep 17, 2009 - Kim Rush

The Banqueting House was the prominent receiving hall for the Stuart monarchs.

Sep 10, 2009 - Kim Rush

The Tower of London is home to nearly 150 people and a small number of ravens.

Aug 24, 2009 - Kim Rush

The Tower of London has dominated the city of London and has served many functions during the past 900 years.

Aug 24, 2009 - Kim Rush

Since the 19th century, there have been additional royal jewels placed on display with the Honours of Scotland.

Aug 19, 2009 - Kim Rush

With the creation of Great Britain, the Honours of Scotland lost their primary purpose, but remained an important symbol.

Aug 19, 2009 - Kim Rush

The Honours of Scotland are the oldest crown jewels in Great Britain.

Aug 12, 2009 - Kim Rush

The coronations and regalia of the ancient Scottish kings.

Aug 11, 2009 - Kim Rush

Between December 1827 and October 1828, William Burke and William Hare murdered 17 people and sold their corpses to the Edinburgh Medical College.

Aug 7, 2009 - Kim Rush

Margaret Clitherow is a Catholic saint who was martyred during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I in 1586.

Jul 28, 2009 - Kim Rush

These include the crowns of the Queen Mother, Queen Mary, Queen Victoria, Mary of Modena, the Prince of Wales, and the Imperial Crown of India.

Jul 22, 2009 - Kim Rush

The Jeweled Sword of State, the Sword of State, the Sword of Justice to the Spirituality, the Sword of Justice to the Temporality, and the Sword of Mercy.

Jul 21, 2009 - Kim Rush

The symbols include the Royal Sceptre, the Sovereign's Sceptre, the Ampulla and Annointing Spoon, and the Sovereign's Orb.

Jul 21, 2009 - Kim Rush

St. Edward's Crown has been used at the coronation of British sovereign since King Charles II.

Jul 17, 2009 - Kim Rush

The American Revolution contributed to the French Revolution both indirectly by changing ideas about government and directly by harming the French economy.

Jul 10, 2009 - Kim Rush

The Londoners took Elizabeth's coronation procession to present their new queen with an image of the type of ruler they wanted: a good, wise, just, and Protestant ruler.

Jun 26, 2009 - Kim Rush

Rievaulx Abbey was the center of monastic colonization in the north of England and Scotland and the home of Aelred, a prominent religious figure in the Middle Ages.

Jun 25, 2009 - Kim Rush

Bess of Hardwick married four times, was a member of Elizabeth I's inner circle, and jailor of Mary, Queen of Scots. She left a legacy that includes dukes, and textiles.

Jun 19, 2009 - Kim Rush