Nostalgic memories of Windsor's local history

Share your own memories of Windsor and read what others have said

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.

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Trevelyan School

I went to Trevalyan School approx 1967….. Had an amazing English teacher, can’t remember her name, but she taught English so well. Pat Dean was in my class..( would love to hear from you Pat ). Susan Clay, you were a year older than me. I used to go round with your sister Cheryl. ( would love to hear from you both too ). We lived in Calvery close. Windsor Barracks. Kathy Smith, Gillian Perry and Marilyn ...see more

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Added 17 February 2022

Happy Memories

Seeing the picture of the Information Centre brought back lovely memories for me because in 1968 it was The Windlesora Tea Rooms and Restaurant and I had my wedding reception there in October, there was a lovely room at the back for functions. The car stopped outside on a busy Saturday afternoon and it gathered quite a crowd and everyone shouting good luck. We then had to walk through the restaurant to get to the bridal ...see more

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Added 30 May 2020

Windsor Barracks

My dad was a soldier in Windsor barracks in the 1950s. I was born in 1954 and when I was 5 went to Spital school across the road, which I loved. I loved living in the barracks too. There was no health or safety rules, we had complete run of the barracks and being around the horses. We then moved away. And I came back to live in Calvery crescent, joined to the barracks in 1966 and went to Trevelyan school. We then moved ...see more

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Added 15 October 2018

Well None Character With Hand Cart!

Man often seen in windsor running in white plimsols, with hand cart, does anyone remember this man and his name?

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Added 03 March 2014

Nell Gwynne's

There was a tunnel in the basement of Nell Gwynne's old house, rumoured to lead to the king's bedroom in Windsor Castle. I worked in the restaurant next door which used to be part of the same house and the start of the tunnel was still very visible in the basement.

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Added 04 May 2013

St.Georges School

At the foot of Windsor Castle on the Datchet Road is St. George's private school, which is within the castle grounds. My mother's mother (my gran), worked in the kitchen there. When I was small (about 10), we would go every Sunday and sit in the parlour with gran and a man called 'deafy', and a lady who smoked and had hairy legs. The door which is opposite the station by the river, is still the same door and the ...see more