If you have notions of living in a proper English castle, Devizes Castle in Wiltshire offers the expected castellations and turrets as well as history that dates to the 11th century. The current castle was built in the 1830s and stands on top of ruins of a former royal household that was passed down through kings and queens for 500 years from the 1130s, until 1648 when it was dismantled in the English Civil War. The first castle was built on the site by Bishop Osmund of Salisbury around 1080, according to Savills, which has the listing. After a fire, it was rebuilt in stone in 1113 and claimed by King Stephen of Blois in the 1130s. It was passed down through the royal family over the years and was frequently visited by monarchs, including King John, Henry III and Edward I. The old castle eventually passed to Henry VIII, who gave it to his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, but later reclaimed it after their divorce. Today, all that remains of the original castle is its mound, the outline of the moat and some foundations. More:Brexit Resolution Nears, But an Uncertain Real Estate Future for London Remains Despite the fact that the current five-story castle dates to the 1830s, "it looks like a proper medieval British castle," listing agent George Nares said. "On that elevated position, it looks like a mini-Windsor Castle." And "because of that elevated position, it has fantastic views," he said. To the east, you’re looking out over the town of Devizes, and to the west, "you’re seeing the rolling countryside of Wiltshire." It’s very private, he said. "you’re within the castle walls, once you go through the gatehouse, so it is very secluded from the town." The castle has "lovely big rooms that are fantastic for entertaining," Mr. Nares said. There are an array of period features throughout the castle, including stone archways and mullioned windows with working shutters, grand fireplaces, long galleries, oak floorboards, high and beamed ceilings, and an unusual bowed fernery with an elegant wooden ceiling. from penta:The Year in Art Auctions: Quality Wins The castle has a wide wooden central staircase as well as charming, smaller stone spiral staircases. The drawing room and study offer ceilings richly decorated with carved and gilded bosses. The historic castle is English Heritage Grade I-listed, meaning that permission would be needed to make any changes to the property.

 

The development of prosperity and the prevention of illegal immigration are some of the issues on the agenda of the February summit between the European Union and the African Union.

In this edition of Euronews-WITNESS, Euronews reporter Valérie Gauriat takes us to Senegal to see how these two issues are inextricably linked. The journalist herself traveled to Saint-Louis, a place of great importance for fishing, where the community is fighting against the depletion of resources. While many consider the fishing agreement between the European Union and Senegal as a major threat to their livelihoods, the crisis pushes dozens of young people to emigrate illegally to Europe.

Driving from Dakar, Senegal's capital, to the coastal city of Saint-Louis, a four-hour drive away, Valérie Gauriat couldn't help but smile as she reminisced about old times. In her memory, the experiences lived in her previous visit, about 20 years ago, returned. She now, as then, she arrived at a well-known place of tourist interest, but also fishing.

Dozens of colorful boats, on the shores of the sunny white sand beaches of the Atlantic coast. Dozens of crews made up of proud 'lebou' fishermen, the most reputable in Senegal, unloading boxes filled to the brim with fish. Women followed by paths of happy children, fighting to get their share of the catch, to process or sell it in the area.