WEDDINGTON CASTLE - An Online History
LINKS
Below are links to several other websites which may be of interest. Just click on the web address to be connected to the website. Please note, these are external sites and weddingtoncastle.co.uk accept no liability for their content.
1. Caldecote Hall
Whilst Caldecote Hall - Weddington Castle's surviving neighbour - has long been converted into flats, its impressive exterior has been sympathetically maintained by developers. It is possible to gain an insight into this magnificent building by visiting www.caldecotehall.co.uk. This site, whilst maintained by the Hall's current developers, contains some fascinating historical detail and images of the Hall both past and present.
2. Nuneaton & North Warwickshire Family History Society
NNWFHS welcome all levels of interest. If you are starting out, we can set you on the right path and show you how and where to access the records you need. We can also help you to find other people who share your surname interests. NNWFHS have a growing number of members from all over the world as well as the far corners of the UK. We organise workshops, slide shows; talks by family and local historians on a variety of subjects; visits to local and national record repositories, and local places of interest; and other events throughout the year. We also exhibit at Family History Fairs and other ‘heritage’ events.
3. The Nuneaton Society
http://www.nuneaton-online.org.uk/intro.htm
The Nuneaton Society is an active society serving the town of Nuneaton (the area covered by the old 1907 Borough before it merged with the neighbouring town of Bedworth). We are dedicated to preserving the built environment, encouraging quality in renewing our townscape, preserving our flora and fauna, protecting our green spaces, improving traffic in the area, providing better local facilities for residents and visitors.
We also take a great deal of interest in our local heritage. We aim to preserve as much as possible of our old town. To disseminate local history and put Nuneaton forward as a place of interest with a great deal to offer anyone who has family or friends in the area. The areas we cover comprise the ancient parishes of Nuneaton, Chilvers Coton, Stockingford, Weddington, and Caldecote.
4. The Parts of a Manor House
"The Parts of a Manor House" website
This website reproduces a fascinating little book - written and illustrated by Sidney H. Heath - published in 1928 (ironically the year of Weddington Castle's demolition). Whilst not related directly to Weddington Castle itself, this book gives an interesting contemporary overview of the key elements contained within a typical Manor House of the time.
5. Webspinners.org.uk
Webspinners.org.uk designed and built this site. They are a professional web design company providing online design services as well as technical services such as web hositng, domain name registration, site reports and web marketing. Contact info@webspinners.org.uk or visit their website for more information.
6. Eredine House
There are still many surviving
historical buildings in Britain, some are even available for holiday
accommodation, such as Eredine House in Scotland. The mansion house of
Eredine is an early 19th century building beautifully positioned on an
elevated site commanding spectacular views over Loch Awe and surrounding
hills.
Set in 36 acres of idyllic private gardens and wooded walks on the
shores of Loch Awe, this magnificent Georgian country mansion features
beautiful views over the water and the hills and mountains of Ben Cruachan in mid Argyll. The house with its stunning scenery is also able
to offer comfortable accommodation for up to 25 people and creates the
perfect venue for elite gatherings such as weddings, family parties,
conferences, seminars and groups. Click on the link above or phone 01866
844207 for more information.
