We were looking at the
iconic Rotunda building for last week's Sunday
Snap. I asked which city it is in and the answer is
Birmingham
Since it's Sunday we're off
to the Queen's favourite weekend residence. This castle is the
longest occupied palace in Europe. Since the 11th century
it has been used by all the English and later British monarchs. With
the Queen staying on a regular basis it is one of the most visited
tourist attractions outside of London. Around 500 people live and
work in the castle making it the largest inhibited castle in the
world.
During the First World War
the Royal Family decided to change their dynastic name from the House
of Saxe-Coburg to one taken from the name of this castle. In 1936 the
abdication speech of Edward VIII was broadcast from here. During the
Second World War King George VI and Queen Elizabeth plus Princess
Elizabeth and Princess Margaret slept at this castle despite the
public being told they were residing at Buckingham Palace the whole
time. The Crown Jewels were also stored in the basement for safe
keeping. During the Queen's 'annus horribilis' of 1992 the castle
suffered a devastating fire. To complete the Queen's misery was the
argument of who should pay for the repairs. This week's question is
Which castle is this?
We were joined lasted week
by Cheryl
and a war enactment. Feeling all shook up was Shaheen
at the Porthcrawl Elvis Festival. Susan
has been enjoying the harvest moon and some time feeding the ducks.
Keeping with last week's Birmingham theme was Anne
and view of the hospital. Finally, in New Zealand Betty
has been getting nostalgic looking at some old buildings.
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Windsor Castle - haven't been there for years :)
ReplyDeleteIt has to be Windsor Castle, I remember going past on the bus when we were leaving Legoland to go to the station.
ReplyDeleteOoh I've been here, it's windsor castle. Been a few years mind you xx
ReplyDeleteWindsor castle. I have always wanted to visit but never had the chance x
ReplyDeleteI assume it is Windsor? I have never been there but passed by on a few trips to Legoland and keep saying that we really should stop and visit
ReplyDeleteWindsor Castle - never been though.
ReplyDeleteI know this one! It's Windsor castle although the closest I've got to it is driving by on the way to Legoland x
ReplyDeleteWindsor. I visited a few times when we lived down south. It is an amazing place
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