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I recently purchased this sketch print of Doddington Tower, by Hugh Thomson. It was published in "The Highways & Byways in Northumbria", in 1921.

Find below, two old postcards of Chipcase Castle, postmarked in 1916, and recently added to my collection.

Below are copies of three postcards of Westenhanger Castle. I hope to get my photos uploaded soon.

I recently purchased a sketch print of Rufus Castle, by Joseph Pennell. It was published in "The Highways & Byways in Dorset", in 1926.

An old postcard of Haughton Castle, purchased earlier this year.

From the Northumberland Gazette, 25th March 2009 £½m facelift for historic castle Almost £500,000 is being spent to give a 14th century Northumberland landmark a lift. Northumberland County Council has appointed Space Facilities, part of Space Group, to carry out a number of improvements and restoration work at Ford Castle. The installation of a lift system, as well as bedroom and bathroom facilities suitable for those in a wheelchair, will make the castle facilities accessible to all. The restoration work will also include re-roofing the clock tower annexe, replacing the boiler system and installing new fire hydrants and water mains. Space Facilities managing …

A couple of old postcards purchased earlier this year.

This is the latest addition to my collection - a print by Butterworth from 1884.

Star Castle Ordnance Survey Map Reference SV 899106 In 1570 the Isles of Scilly were leased the islands to Francis Godolphin for a period of 38 years. Queen Elizabeth I granted the lease, terms of which were an annual rent of £20. In 1573, work was started on the fortification now known as The Garrison, but originally called "The Hugh" (pronounced "Hoo"), which means "elevated ground" or "promontory". This heavily defended headland lies on the western side of St. Mary's, almost cut off from the rest of the island. The fortifications were erected to command the entrance to St. Mary's Pool, the relatively calm area of water between the main islands. …

A few of my photos of the desolate site of Grosnez Castle in Jersey, which I visited last week.