Lower House in Hopton Castle brings peace and serenity in face of battle

But sitting opposite it is the ancient tower house of Hopton Castle, the fortress that gave the hamlet its name and which can trace its history back to around the 12th or 13th century. Though it has features relating to the 11th and 12th centu

FOLK FOR ALL: Folk round-up from the Bury Free Press of Friday, October 16

As you mention unusual folk instruments, at present I play two types of mouth blown English bagpipes, mainly to accompany Maypole dancing in Tudor costume or as a wandering minstrel at Hedingham Castle, Layer Marney Tower or Cressing Temple Ba

Hopton Castle in Shropshire is restored

A Grade I listed Shropshire castle which was in danger of falling down has been restored. Hopton Castle near Craven Arms has been a ruin since it was damaged in the Civil War and abandoned by its then owner, Robert Wallop. The Hopton Castle