The castle and town, established by King Edward I of England in 1283, acted as the administrative center of north Wales, and as a result the defenses were built on a grand scale. Did you know that Wales has more than 600 castles? That’s more per square mile than anywhere else in the world. I’m a certified Visit Wales Pro. I’d love to help you plan your trip to explore this castle in Wales! #beyondtheopendoortravel #visitwales #caernarfoncastle | Beyond the Open Door Travel

Chillingham Castle is one of the most famously haunted castles in England, located in Northumberland. The castle dates back to the 12th century and has a rich (and pretty gruesome) history—perfect for ghost stories and dark tourism fans. King Edward I stayed there on his way to fight William Wallace in Scotland. #chillinghamcastle #virals #beautifuldestinations #northumberland #castlesofengland | Beauty of the World

15K views · 219 reactions | Today in 1483, Richard III became King of England after Parliament declared his nephew, Edward V, illegitimate. Many know this infamous part of Richard's story, but who was he before he gained his reputation as a so-called villain?  Medieval expert Matt Lewis went to the Shropshire town of Ludlow to find out more about Richard's early life as a child in the Wars of the Roses ⚔️ #history #richardiii #newrelease #documentary | History Hit | Facebook

163K views · 1.8K reactions | Before the Tudors came to power,...