Noble House of Brattleby — Coat of Arms, seat of Lady Nicoleta, the 12th Baroness of Brattleby
    Digital Accessibility

    The Noble House of Brattleby presents

    Accessibility

    Our aim is that the digital presence of the House is usable by everyone, regardless of ability.

    Under the patronage of Lady Nicoleta Vasile, The 12th Baroness of Brattleby, Mihai-Alexandru Crăciun, The 13th Baron of Brattleby and Honorary Lord Răzvan Vasile (by marriage)

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    Our Commitment

    This statement covers the digital accessibility of brattleby.com. We aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at Level AA, and we treat this as an ongoing commitment rather than a finished project.

    There is no physical estate, house or venue at Brattleby, so this statement does not cover physical premises. Our real-world activities — the Noble House of Brattleby Club, the Winter Banquet, the Noble Tea, and the Monte Carlo chapter — take place at hired venues in London and Bucharest. Access arrangements at those venues (step-free access, hearing loops, dietary and sensory requirements) are the responsibility of, and are handled by, the venue, and can be discussed with us in advance by email so that we can help coordinate.

    If you encounter any barrier on this site, or wish to discuss accessibility arrangements for an upcoming event, please write to us. Every approach is read personally.

    Website & Digital Standards

    Visual Access

    We aim for WCAG 2.2 AA minimum contrast ratios across the site. Body text is set in Lora at 16-18px with generous line-height; headings use Playfair Display at clearly distinguished sizes. The site supports browser zoom to 400% without horizontal scrolling. Images carry descriptive alt text written by the editorial team.

    Auditory Access

    Video content is accompanied by captions in English, and written transcripts are provided for audio content where practicable.

    Motor & Keyboard Access

    The site is intended to be operable by keyboard alone. Focus indicators aim to be clearly visible on every interactive element. No interaction should rely on a hover, a long-press, or a precise gesture. Modal dialogs are designed to trap focus correctly and to be dismissed by the Escape key.

    Cognitive Access

    The site uses a consistent navigation pattern across every page. Plain-English alternatives accompany more scholarly editorial content where possible. The site avoids time-limited interactions and does not auto-play audio or video with sound.

    Events in London & Bucharest

    The Winter Banquet (London) and the Noble Tea (Corinthia, Bucharest) are held at hired hotel venues. Accessibility features such as step-free access, lifts, hearing loops and accessible facilities are provided and managed by those venues, not by the House. If you have a specific access requirement, please tell us when you book, and we will pass this on to the venue and confirm arrangements with you in advance.

    Ongoing Review

    We review the site's accessibility on an ongoing basis and welcome feedback.

    Plain English

    Plain-English alternatives accompany more scholarly editorial content where possible.

    Event Access

    Access needs at London and Bucharest events are discussed with the venue in advance by email.

    A Word on Accessibility

    "Please do not hesitate to write. Whatever the requirement — an access need for the Banquet or the Noble Tea, or a barrier you have encountered on the site — we will respond personally."

    access@brattleby.com

    Contact Us
    “Accessibility is a continuing duty, not a finished project.” — The Noble House of Brattleby

    From the Press & Communications Office

    Nicoleta Vasile

    Lady Nicoleta Vasile

    12th Baroness of Brattleby

    Patroness

    Răzvan Vasile

    Honorary Lord Răzvan Vasile (by marriage)

    Lord of Brattleby

    Patron & Custodian

    Mihai A. Crăciun

    Baron Mihai Alexandru Crăciun

    13th Baron of Brattleby

    Head of House

    Issued by

    The Private Office of the House of Brattleby

    The Noble House of Brattleby · London · United Kingdom

    Dated this 26 September 2026.

    The House of Brattleby is a private cultural and heritage initiative. This page is editorial in nature and is not an official governmental, royal, or ecclesiastical document.

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    A Companion Project · In Formation · brattleby.org.uk

    The Brattleby Heritage Institute

    A companion project of the Noble House of Brattleby, gathering research and published scholarship on the history of the Barony. The Institute is presently in formation: it is not a registered charity, and it is not an accredited academic institution.

    brattleby.org.uk