Shumway, Rebecca (2011), The Fante and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Rochester: University of Rochester Press. ISBN 9781580463911. St. Clair, William (2006), The Grand Slave Emporium: Cape Coast Castle and the British slave trade. London: Profile Books ISBN 1-86197-904-5. Apter, Andrew. “History in the Dungeon: Atlantic Slavery and the Spirit of Capitalism in Cape Coast Castle, Ghana”. The American Historical Review, vol. 122, no. 1, 2017, pp. 23–54., doi:10.1093/ahr/122.1.23. On 2 July 1950, at 2:30 am, the pavilion was burned down [8] by a 22-year-old novice monk, Hayashi Yoken, who then attempted suicide on the Daimon-ji hill behind the building. He survived, and was subsequently taken into custody. The monk was sentenced to seven years in prison, but was released because of mental illnesses ( persecution complex and schizophrenia) on 29 September 1955; he died of tuberculosis in March 1956. [9] During the fire, the original statue of Ashikaga Yoshimitsu was lost to the flames (now restored). A fictionalized version of these events is at the center of Yukio Mishima's 1956 book The Temple of the Golden Pavilion, [2] and another in the ballet RAkU. Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions". UNESCO World Heritage Convention. United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization . Retrieved 9 Oct 2022.

The current "castle" logo of the Corps is a rendition of the more detailed of the Gold Castle pins.

The good news is that there are plenty of uses for gold in buildings; just not as a replacement for concrete and steel. It is beautiful, practically immune to corrosion, and highly reflective of heat and light (gold reflects 99 per cent of infrared light). This is why thin gold coatings are applied to the visors of astronauts' helmets and spacecraft mirrors – think of the famous gold hexagonal mirrors of the James Webb Space Telescope! Today, gold nanoparticle coatings are sometimes applied to windows to keep interiors cool in summer and reduce heat loss in winter. For instance, the gleaming Royal Bank Plaza building in Toronto used 70kg of gold to coat its thousands of windows. Awarded by the Ministry of Defence, the Employer Recognition Scheme formally recognises organisations that employ and support those who serve in the Armed Forces, veterans and their families. Across the UK, 193 organisations received the Gold award this year. I would suggest following the example of the grandiose men (and women, but mostly men) that came before you: build a castle from practical materials, then cover it with gold leaf. There is a good reason why solid gold castles do not exist. The glittering awards evening began with a drinks reception with guests treated to music from Cerys Rees regimental harpist of the 3 rd Battalion The Royal Welsh. Guests were also entertained by The Band of the Prince of Wales during the evening.

We are delighted that our support of the armed forces has been recognised with a Gold Award. We hope to see the college Armed Forces Network grow and to increase our provisions for armed forces veterans and Reservists as part of our DERS award in the future.” Senior crown prosecutor Shan Saunders from the CPS said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised charges in relation to the theft of a gold toilet from Blenheim Palace in 2019. Criminal proceedings against James Sheen, Michael Jones, Fred Doe and Bora Guccuk are now active and they each have the right to a fair trial. History [ edit ] Painted photograph of the Golden Pavilion in 1885. The gold leaf is peeling off due to deterioration over time. We all know that there is not much gold in the world. It's gold's thing. How much is not much? A widely cited statement by Warren Buffett is that all the mined gold in the world could fit into a cube measuring 20m on each side. The US Geological Survey, which includes the more than 50,000 tonnes in underground reserves, suggests that the cube could be expanded to measure 28m on each side. Estimates range from as low as 150,000 tonnes (Gold Money) to 2.5 million tonnes (the Gold Standard Institute). Why do these estimates vary so wildly? It is very difficult to estimate how much gold was mined over thousands of years of history – How much was reused? What was its purity? – and it is moderately difficult to estimate current levels of gold extraction, with some countries reluctant to disclose figures and considerable illegal mining activity slipping under the radar.In 1321, King Edward II gave the castle to his Royal Steward. When Edwards’ Queen Isabella arrived at the Castle seeking shelter however, she was refused admission and even fired upon by archers. Edward II was not amused and successfully lay siege to the castle. Six years later Edward was murdered but Queen Isabella kept the castle until she died in 1358.

We are extremely proud as an organisation to have achieved the ERS Gold Award and recognise the invaluable skills, dedication, and unique perspectives that military veterans, reservists, and their families bring to our organisation. This recognition is a testament to our commitment to supporting the armed forces community.” Gerhart, Karen M. The Material Culture of Death in Medieval Japan. Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press, 2009. The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or who have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly. Find out more information about the Armed Forces Covenant and how to get involved.Young, David, Michiko Young, and Tan Hong. Introduction to Japanese Architecture. North Claredon, VT: Periplus, 2005. The glittering awards evening began with a drinks reception with guests treated to music provided by The Royal Air Force Salon Orchestra. To own a piece of antique gold is to own a piece of history and the hallmarks on the gold, as with the hallmarks on silver pieces which are different,will help you to discover exactly how old it is, what kind of gold was used to create it, and where and when it was made. What is a hallmark? Tony Fish, Regional Employer Engagement Director for North Wales, [email protected] Mold Office. Tel: 01352 752782 Mob: 07508 193902.