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In the shade of Christchurch Congregational's intricate Gothic spire the purpose built public library (a 'Carnegie Building') opened in 1905 on land provided by Lord Windsor.

The erection of iron railings by the Windsor Estate to enclose and prevent access to the beach except by gates is already under way.

Such were the number of visitors navigating the overgrown and makeshift route from the town centre to the beach that the Windsor estate prioritised the construction of a more permanent path.

Lord Windsor, Chairman of Barry Docks and Railway Company, gave this road its name. It was designed and built as better housing, with accommodation for live-in household staff.

The asymmetrical frontage of the palace was designed by Sir Jeffry Wyattville, who later went on to work on the re-construction of Windsor Castle (for which he was knighted), and the Pantheon and St Anne's

Shortly after it was dedicated in 1927, the Prince of Wales (the future Duke of Windsor) came from Bournemouth to lay a wreath in the presence of schoolchildren.

The five on each side depict the familial arms of Herbert, Crichton, Stuart, Montague and Windsor.

Windsor Castle is the largest inhabited castle in the world – it covers 13 acres. It was founded by William the Conqueror, and almost every sovereign since has altered it or added to it.

Princess Christian had always been interested in developing the nursing profession in Windsor and she bought two houses, on the corner of Clarence Road and Trinity Place, in 1894 to establish a Nursing

Built in 1813 for banker and brewer John Ramsbottom, it was used as the offices for the Windsor Brewery until it closed in 1934. Old Bank House is still used as offices today.

1550), who after going to Oxford became one of Henry VIII's chaplains, and in 1520 was appointed Canon of Windsor.

Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee statue of 1887 replaced a market cross, and emphasises the 'company town' nature of Royal Windsor, for the castle has been a royal residence since 1075.

This new post office has been opened recently at the corner of Baytree Hill and Windsor Place.

On the Windsor bank the non-Etonian spectators watch the Procession of College Boats. In the distance, lined with spectators, is the bridge, nowadays pedestrianised.

The Windsor Gardens, above the esplanade, afford pleasant walks and views.

The café on the corner of the High Street belonged to Windsor Restaurants Ltd.

The scene of Falstaff's miseries in Shakespeare's 'The Merry Wives of Windsor', Datchet stands on the Thames bank, opposite Home Park.

It was much altered in 1770-88, with interior design by James Wyatt (who also worked on Westminster Abbey and Windsor Castle); it was remodelled extensively by the 10th Earl between 1835 and 1859.

Windsor racecourse is close by here. The Round Tower of the Castle is 12th-century, although the site was selected by William the Conqueror.

Next door and in the yard behind is Windsor Motors.

One of Windsor's most famous view shows the town's bridge in the distance, which was erected in 1822.

Wyatville was really a Wyatt, the nephew of James Wyatt, gaining the smarter French-sounding name with George III's permission while working on Windsor Castle.

As well as the Midland Bank on the left and the Windsor Arms on the right, this picture also features a branch of Thomas & Evans on the right-hand side of the picture.

Prince Albert had travelled by train in 1839, but it was not until 1842 that Victoria could be persuaded to take the train from Windsor to London.