Arundelsky Castle - Legend (38 photos)

The first owner of the castle was Roger Montgomery, the first earl of Shrewsbury, one of the close of William the Conqueror. The owner of the castle traditionally carries the title Earl of Arundel - the oldest noble title in Britain. In the 13th century the castle passed from family to family Fitslan Aubigny, and the 15th century castle owned by the Dukes of Norfolk Howards kind. This castle has appeared in many films and Shakespeare is often mentioned by its owners.

Our arrival here coincided with the day when near the castle can be seen in the style of the charged people of the 12th century, and it aired atmosphere of the time. Come with me?

You can taste the wild boar.

Pat owl. Do not be afraid of the boy.

And experience the atmosphere of the time.

You can carry out a childhood dream!

The castle is forbidden to photograph, because there is a lot of treasure accumulated Earl of Arundel.

Here, a collection of furniture, tapestries, clocks, portraits, personal items and works of art. I really like the library and bedrooms. Most importantly, you can walk in and feel it all, and still know that here people live, sleep, eat, etc.

Initially, on the hill it was built a wooden church, surrounded by a stone wall.

Rod Howard, current owners of the castle is known from the time of the Wars of the Roses.

It was politically dangerous times for the kind of Howard.

Count named "The Poet", was executed in 1547, the fourth duke was beheaded for plotting to marry Aryans Stewart.

Thirteenth Duke of Arundel died in the Tower of London for his faith.

It was through his son, the fourteenth Earl, nicknamed "The Collector", you can see many of the treasures preserved inside the castle.

Third Duke of Norfolk was the uncle of Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard, the two became wives of King Henry the eighth.

During the Civil War the castle was severely damaged.

Restoration work began only in the 18th century.

View of the Gothic style, which has a lock now he gave the 15th Duke Norfolga. This was the first of the English country houses appeared electric lighting, central heating, elevators and fire system.

In 1846 the castle has visited Queen Victoria and her husband Prince Albert. We are preparing for the visit in two years! The bedroom furniture was replaced. I saw the bedroom. It is quite small. Beautiful wardrobe, a fireplace and a bed.