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Shafaq News
3 days ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Kurdistan marks 1958 revolution with public holiday
Shafaq News - Erbil The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) declared Monday, July 14, an official holiday across all public institutions to mark the anniversary of the 1958 revolution. A statement from the Department of Media and Information confirmed the closure, in line with the Region's official calendar. Government offices will reopen on Tuesday. The July 14 revolution, led by Brigadier General Abdul Karim Qasim and the Free Officers Movement, overthrew the Hashemite monarchy, abolishing the Kingdom of Iraq. The coup resulted in the deaths of King Faisal II, members of the royal family, and Prime Minister Nuri al-Said. The revolution introduced a republican system and brought several reforms, including land redistribution and the nationalization of key foreign-owned assets. Iraq also withdrew from the Western-backed Baghdad Pact, marking a shift in the country's foreign policy and alignment during the Cold War.
Scottish Sun
28-04-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Inside rotting mansion once home to a KING that now lies abandoned next to UK's biggest airport after tragic twist
The deserted manor house was once a hub of political activity LOST IN TIME Inside rotting mansion once home to a KING that now lies abandoned next to UK's biggest airport after tragic twist Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A ROTTING mansion which was once home to a king has been left abandoned after a very tragic twist. The 17th century manor house in Stanwell village, Middlesex is just a stone's throw away from Heathrow airport. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 The mansion was once home to royalty Credit: Alamy 4 Despite its regal past the estate is now rotten Credit: Facebook 4 The beautiful home is situated right by Heathrow airport Credit: Facebook Stanwell Palace, a once-majestic abode, welcomed a string of VIP guests including war heroes - and was even home to a king. Composed of a manor house, tenant farms and other land, the buildings date all the way back to the 1800s. In 1945, the area was even bought by a civil engineer, Sir John Gibson, who offered the place to officers during the war. It soon turned into a hub for high-level political chats and even hosted meetings in the run up to D-Day and the Normandy invasion. Read more on Money NO KIDDING My kid spent £1K on Roblox as she didn't know it was real money - I feel sick But most prestigious of all, the house became the home of King Faisal II of Iraq. Faisal, who was just 13 years old at the time, bought the manor along with its surrounding 22 acres ahead of starting school at Harrow. The young royal proceeded to spend a significant amount of time at the house, with neighbours joyously recalling his visits to the UK. However, in 1958 he was tragically murdered in a coup in Iraq. Following his death, Stanwell Place and its grounds were deserted with years of rich history left abandoned. This comes as a historic mansion estate has been given a new lease of life following a long and varied journey dating back to the 16th century. Rock Royalty's Derelict Mansion Hits the Scottish Market The South Yorkshire estate, known as Firbeck Hall, housed five families in its lifetime, as well as been a rehabilitation centre for miners, a country club, and an infirmary. It has now been restored into 19 luxury apartments, on 33 acres of exclusive private land for residents. The mansion was constructed by and home to William West, a lawyer and author from Rotherham, who opened it in 1594. It was then passed through several generations of the West family until 1669, before being sold to various other owners up until the First World War. At this time, the Firbeck Estate and Hall had been handed over to the Miles Trust set up by Francis Harriet Miles. In 1914, it became a base for Belgium refugees fleeing the war before becoming a residential family property again. Then in 1934, when it was bought by Cyric Nicholson, the 1500 acre estate was gutted of its original features and reopened as Firbeck Hall Club.
The Sun
28-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Inside rotting mansion once home to a KING that now lies abandoned next to UK's biggest airport after tragic twist
A ROTTING mansion which was once home to a king has been left abandoned after a very tragic twist. The 17th century manor house in Stanwell village, Middlesex is just a stone's throw away from Heathrow airport. 4 4 Stanwell Palace, a once-majestic abode, welcomed a string of VIP guests including war heroes - and was even home to a king. Composed of a manor house, tenant farms and other land, the buildings date all the way back to the 1800s. In 1945, the area was even bought by a civil engineer, Sir John Gibson, who offered the place to officers during the war. It soon turned into a hub for high-level political chats and even hosted meetings in the run up to D-Day and the Normandy invasion. But most prestigious of all, the house became the home of King Faisal II of Iraq. Faisal, who was just 13 years old at the time, bought the manor along with its surrounding 22 acres ahead of starting school at Harrow. The young royal proceeded to spend a significant amount of time at the house, with neighbours joyously recalling his visits to the UK. However, in 1958 he was tragically murdered in a coup in Iraq. Following his death, Stanwell Place and its grounds were deserted with years of rich history left abandoned. This comes as a historic mansion estate has been given a new lease of life following a long and varied journey dating back to the 16th century. Rock Royalty's Derelict Mansion Hits the Scottish Market The South Yorkshire estate, known as Firbeck Hall, housed five families in its lifetime, as well as been a rehabilitation centre for miners, a country club, and an infirmary. It has now been restored into 19 luxury apartments, on 33 acres of exclusive private land for residents. The mansion was constructed by and home to William West, a lawyer and author from Rotherham, who opened it in 1594. It was then passed through several generations of the West family until 1669, before being sold to various other owners up until the First World War. At this time, the Firbeck Estate and Hall had been handed over to the Miles Trust set up by Francis Harriet Miles. In 1914, it became a base for Belgium refugees fleeing the war before becoming a residential family property again. Then in 1934, when it was bought by Cyric Nicholson, the 1500 acre estate was gutted of its original features and reopened as Firbeck Hall Club. 4
