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Post by Catnip on Aug 16, 2002 20:16:15 GMT
P.S.
Funny how we seem to have got side-tracked from Castles, to Cakes!!!
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Post by Ann on Aug 16, 2002 23:30:17 GMT
The recipe sounds wonderful, I'll be trying it as soon as my Bramleys are ripe. And I love whipped cream.
Ann
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Post by Laurence on Aug 18, 2002 0:09:22 GMT
The recipe sounds wonderful, I'll be trying it as soon as my Bramleys are ripe. And I love whipped cream. Ann There goes my diet.... |
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Post by steandjaki on Aug 22, 2002 20:52:19 GMT
miles and deb, if you want castles - come to spain. we have 2000 here. here's alarcon castle, a 1200 year old arab fortress with a bloody history. we had a fabulous dinner here as it is now a parador (hotel) and you can stay in a room with a bow and arrow firing point ( no idea in english) as a window. [a href="  "] [/a] enjoy stephen |
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Post by Maria on Aug 22, 2002 23:01:18 GMT
Stephen - The castle looks very imposing! The windows for firing arrows are usually long and narrow in English castles. Am I right in guessing that they are similar to the one in your castle?
By the way, I would love to hear what the 'nasty history' is of this castle!
Thank you for sharing the picture.
Maria
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Post by steandjaki on Aug 23, 2002 16:24:00 GMT
Alarcón (pop 245)was originally a Visigothic settlement until the Arabs invaded in the 8th century. They recognised its almost impregnable position on a tight bend of the river Júcar, and built the castle which had only entrance controlled by three narrow gates. It was recaptured from the Moors after a 9 month siege in 1184 by Alfonso VIII who then ceded it to the Knights of Santiago. The main nastiness in the castle occurred in the 15th century when there were a series of bloody battles between its then owner, the Marquis of Villena and the Catholic Monarchs who wished to subdue feudal power.
Maria you are correct in saying that arrow firing windows are slitty in nature so quite how much light they let in for hotel guests I don't know as we stayed in a nearby Posada ( a pension or guest house) for 36€ as opposed to the 120€ charged by the Parador.
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Post by Maria on Aug 26, 2002 23:02:41 GMT
Stephen - thank you for that insight into the castle's history! I wonder if the 120e fee includes protection from any strange noises that might occur in the night!!!??
Mari
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Post by Heather on Feb 5, 2004 19:59:04 GMT
Hi, I copied the recipe for your Dorset Apple Cake. It sounds delicious !("  ") Heather |
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Post by MonkeesRI on Feb 24, 2004 22:55:57 GMT
Wow cool!!! Is that in Leeds? Thats where my Great Grandmother was from.
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Post by Ann on Feb 24, 2004 23:43:44 GMT
Leeds Castle is actually in the south of England Carol. Leeds itself is in the north of England, about 100 miles south of me. That's a taste of British logic for you!
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Post by Maria on Feb 25, 2004 20:50:06 GMT
As Ann says, that's English logic for you! We've actually heard of overseas visitors going to Leeds (in the north) and asking where the castle is. You can't blame them.
The tiny village of Leeds in Kent is a far cry from the northern namesake and the castle sits just outside. It is very beautiful, especially in the Spring.
Maria
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Post by Edda on May 30, 2004 14:43:41 GMT
Very nice!
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