Middleham Castle (England)
Tour of Middleham Castle - 2/2/13
Music by John Renbourn.
Middleham Castle in Wensleydale, in the county of North Yorkshire, England, was built by Robert Fitzrandolph, 3rd Lord of Middleham and Spennithorne, commencing in 1190. It was built near the site of an earlier motte and bailey castle. In 1270 it came into the hands of the Neville family, the most notable member of which was Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick, known to history as the Kingmaker, a leading figure in the Wars of the Roses. Following the death of Richard, Duke of York, at Wakefield in December 1460, his younger sons, George, Duke of Clarence, and Richard, Duke of Gloucester, came into Warwick's care, and both lived at Middleham with Warwick's own family. Their brother King Edward IV was imprisoned at Middleham for a short time, having been captured by Warwick in 1469. Following Warwick's death at Barnet in 1471 and Edward's restoration to the throne, his brother Richard married Anne Neville, Warwick's younger daughter, and made Middleham his main home. Their son Edward was also born at Middleham and later also died there.
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Middleham Castle, Yorkshire Dales, England
See where a king-in-the-making spent his childhood.
The White Swan Hotel Middleham, Middleham, England - United Kingdom (GB)
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The White Swan Hotel Middleham, Middleham, England - United Kingdom (GB)
The White Swan Hotel, one of Middlehams most popular and attractive inns, has recently been extended and refurbished. The purchase of the towns old Post Office has enabled owners Paul and Helen Klein to create a 60-cover brasserie and five new bedrooms. The hotel has 17 individually decorated and cosy bedrooms, which are a sensitive and imaginative blend of the old and the new, retaining the traditional charm of this historic inn while incorporating the most up-to-date facilities. Overlooking the towns picturesque market square and boasting lovely rural views, the White Swan is now a premier town house hotel with superb facilities including free wireless internet for all residents. The area is steeped in history. The castles of Middleham, Richmond and Castle Bolton, all eloquent reminders of Yorkshires proud past, are within easy reach, as are Jervaulx and Fountains abbeys. Meanwhile the elegant spa towns of Ripon and Harrogate are only 30 and 45 minutes away respectively by car. Both towns have a splendid array of quality shops. Middleham is home to some of the countrys leading trainers and the racecourses of Catterick, Ripon, Wetherby, Thirsk and York are all within one hours drive. Other local activities include fishing on the River Ure, shooting, tennis, golf at Masham, pony-trekking and clay-pigeon shooting. And, for something completely different, the Forbidden Corner at Coverham provides a tantalising journey into the unexpected and unknown. All in all, the White Swan is the perfect base to explore some of Yorkshires most breath-taking scenery or simply to relax.
Hotel Features
General
Pet Friendly, Disabled Access, Non-Smoking Rooms, Coffee / Tea Maker, Hair Dryer, TV, Wheel Chair Access, Shower, Cots
Activities
Tennis Courts, Bath / Hot Tub, Horse Racing, Water Activities, Fishing, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Hiking
Services
Business Center, Wake-up Service, Meeting Rooms, Shops, Shops in Hotel
Internet
High-speed Internet is available at this hotel. Wireless internet on site.
Parking
Parking is available.
Check-in
From 1:00 PM
Check-out
Prior to 12:00 PM
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middleham castle
Middleham castle a ruined castle in middleham in wensleydale,in the county of of north yorkshire,England it was built by robert fitzrandolph 3rd lord of middleham and spennithorne,commencing in 1190... the castle was best known as one of richard 111`s childhood home ....
Middleham Morning
Enjoy a relaxing morning in Middleham, North Yorkshire, England. As the thorougbreds return from their training sessions and tourists wander the ruins of King Richard III's castle, settle in at a table outside the pub named in his honor.
Middleham Castle
One of the many stops on our travels in England
Middleham North Yorkshire
The Dales town of Middleham is situated in Wensleydale North Yorkshire, it is most famous for 'Mddleham Castle the childhood home of King Richard III & its many Horse Racing Stables'.
Richard III is in turn famous for being the last King of England killed in battle & for being responsible for locking up the two Princes in a tower, whom were never seen again.
Early mornings horses are exercised around the town & at 'High Moor'
Le Tour De France the worlds greatest cycle race visits Middleham in 2014 on Stage 1 or le grand departe on its route from Leeds to Harrogate, with a 70km sprint finish to Harrogate.
My French Translation; La ville de Middleham Dales est situé dans Wensleydale North Yorkshire, il est plus célèbre pour 'Mddleham Château de la maison d'enfance du roi Richard III et ses nombreuses écuries de courses hippiques.
Richard III est à son tour célèbre pour être le dernier roi d'Angleterre, qui a été tué dans la bataille et d'être responsables de blocage des deux princes dans une tour, qui n'ont jamais été revus.
Les premiers chevaux sont exercés le matin autour de la ville et à 'Hautes Fagnes'
Le Tour de France de la course mondes plus grand cycle de visites Middleham en 2014 sur l'étape 1 ou le grand Departe sur sa route de Leeds à Harrogate, avec une finition 70 km sprint à Harrogate.
Middleham Castle reconstruction
A reconstruction of Middleham Castle built using Unity.
Middleham the pride of Wensleydale
Richard III's home in Yorkshire
Places to see in ( Middleham - UK )
Places to see in ( Middleham - UK )
Middleham is a small market town and civil parish in the Richmondshire district of North Yorkshire, England.. It lies in Wensleydale, in the Yorkshire Dales, on the north-facing side of the valley just above the junction of the River Ure and River Cover. There has been a settlement there since Roman times. It was recorded in the Domesday Book as Medelai. The name means middle ham or village.
The first known settlement at Middleham was during the Roman Era. The IXth Legion of the Roman Army conquered York in 69 AD and moved north. A branch road from the Great North Road passed through Middleham to the Roman fort at Bainbridge. Near Middleham, the Romans built a guard station to control traffic on the River Ure.
Before the Norman Conquest the lands in this area were controlled by Gilpatrick. In 1069, William the Conqueror granted the land around Middleham to his Breton double-second cousin Alan Rufus who built a wooden motte-and-bailey castle above the town. By the time of the Domesday Inquest in 1086, Alan had given this castle to his brother Ribald. Its earthworks are still visible at William's Hill. Alan also built the castle at Richmond.
The castle that currently dominates the town, Middleham Castle, was started in 1190. The Nevilles, Earls of Westmoreland, acquired it through marriage with a female descendant of Ribald in the 13th century. It was called the Windsor of the North. The castle was in the possession of Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick when his cousin Richard, Duke of Gloucester (the future Richard III ) came there to learn the skills of knighthood in 1462. During the Wars of the Roses, both Edward IV and Henry VI were held prisoner here. Richard, Duke of Gloucester became master of the castle in 1471 after Warwick's death at the Battle of Barnet.
Today the town is a centre of horse racing and home to the Middleham Trainers' Association. The first racehorse trainer at Middleham was Isaac Cape in 1765. Today there are several racehorse trainers including Mark Johnston, Jedd O'Keefe, James Bethell, and Ben Haslam. Racing is the number one employer in the town and tourism is the second biggest. The castle is a ruin after having been dismantled in 1646. The keep, which was built by Robert Fitz Ralph in the 1170s, survives along with the 13th-century chapel and the 14th-century gatehouse.
In 1985 the Middleham Jewel was found on a bridle path near Middleham Castle by Paul Kingston and Ted Seaton using a metal detector. The town lies between 400 and 500 feet (120 and 150 m) above ordinance datum, although the valley of the River Ure just below the town is only 325 feet (99 m) in elevation and the summit of the hill to the south-west of the town is 850 feet (260 m).
( Middleham - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Middleham . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Middleham - UK
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Middleham - A Castle Made for Kings
Trailer for Middleham - A Castle Made for Kings DVD, filmed by Chat Noir Productions for Lost in Castles.
Recreating the medieval structure to its former splendour using state of the art computer graphics.
Other DVDs in the series include, Sandal Castle - The Battle of Wakefield and Conwy castle released in 2012.
Middleham: A Castle Made for Kings - Soundtrack Promo
The complete soundtrack to Middleham: A Castle Made for Kings by Lost in Castles, with bonus tracks The Life, Love and Death of King Richard III and The Royal Tomb. Music by Abigail J. Fox (abigailjfox.com) and Films by Lostincastles.com
Philippa Gregory at Middleham Castle
Philippa Gregory visits Middleham Castle and speaks about Richard III, who was once resident in the castle.
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Middleham Castle and Church
King Richard iii childhood home, surrounding village and Church
Middleham Stables Yorkshire, 1940s - Film 61543
Middleham Yorkshire. Matt Peacock’s stables beneath the towering ruins of the castle. A cart of hay is wheeled into the yard and a horse is led out. Race horses being exercised on the low moors. Racing tout, or man in overcoat, watches the training via binoculars. Three horses are galloped past the camera. Matt Peacock and owner Lord Joicey watch proceedings. Two men hammer the divots down on the moor, following the training.
Middleham Celebration of Richard III 2017
Annual event celebrating Middleham's link with Richard III
Richard III Hotel - Middleham - United Kingdom
Richard III Hotel hotel city: Middleham - Country: United Kingdom
Address: Richard III Hotel; zip code: DL8 4NP
Nestled on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the Richard III Hotel overlooks the small market square of Middleham. Just 28 minutes’ drive from Catterick Racecourse, it has a bar and free Wi-Fi access available to all guests.
-- Installé à l'entrée du parc national des Yorkshire Dales, le Richard III Hotel surplombe la petite place du marché de Middleham.
-- El Richard III Hotel, ubicado junto al parque nacional de Yorkshire Dales, tiene vistas a la pequeña plaza del mercado de Middleham.
-- Richard III Hotel酒店位于约克郡山谷国家公园（Yorkshire Dales National Park）的边缘，俯瞰着米德尔赫姆（Middleham）的小集市广场，距离Catterick Racecourse赛马场只有28分钟车程，设有一间酒吧和免费无线网络连接。 Richard III Hotel酒店的每间客房设有木横梁天花板，提供一间带免费洗浴用品的舒适的连接浴室、一台平面电视、沏茶/咖啡设施和吹风机。 ...
-- Отель Richard III находится у национального парка Йоркшир-Дейлс, в 28 минутах езды от ипподрома Каттерик. Из окон открывается вид на небольшую рыночную площадь Миддлхэм. Для всех гостей подключен бесплатный WiFi и открыт бар.
-- يقع فندق Richard III على حافة محمية يوركشاير ديلز الطبيعية ويطل على ساحة السوق الصغير في مدينة ميدلام. ويقع على بعد 28 دقيقة فقط بالسيارة من مضمار كاتيريك للسباق، ويتوفر بار وخدمة الواي فاي مجانًا لجميع الضيوف.
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Middleham Low Moor, Yorkshire Dales - 25 January 2014
Saturday mornings early walk around Middleham Low Moor and Coverdale. The route starting from Middleham heads west towards the gallops of Middleham Low Moor. Paying special attention to avoid any racehorses during their morning exercise the route follows the ridge before turning south into Coverdale. On returning to Middleham the castle takes centre stage. Music is Kings And Queens by 30 Seconds to Mars
Walk 12, Middleham, North Yorkshire
The Yorkshire Trekkers make the journey to Middle, right up in the Yorkshire Dales in North Yorkshire to embark on a tiring but enjoyable 7 mile walk. Taking in the vistas of the surrounding hillsides and alongside the gallops of where famous racehorses once trained. Middleham is a lovely town where racehorse owners and trainers take their horses to be trained, enabling them to give the horses a good run out. The trekkers soak up the views of the gorgeous countryside and return back to the car alongside the choppy Coverham river.
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Richard lll - Middleham Castle - North Yorkshire
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