Windsor, The Castle From The River Thames 1895
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Frith's photographer could not resist one of the most photographed views along the Thames: Windsor Castle on its cliff-top towering above the town and river. The largest continuously inhabited medieval castle in the world, it covers thirteen acres. However, much of what we see now owes more to the 1820s; at that time George IV expended the then fabulous sum of £1,000,000.

An extract from Down the Thames Photographic Memories.

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A Selection of Memories from Windsor

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Windsor

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