Our website now hosts over 400 fascinating articles digitized from our Windlesora magazines, published since 1982. That's a treasure trove of rich information, all penned by local Windsor people about our beloved town and its surroundings. And the best part? It's all available online, for free! But wait, there's more! We're continually adding to this … Continue reading We’ve been busy over the last year!
Author: Ken Sutherland
We’re in it!
This week saw the launch of the Windsor Directory edited and published by local man, Jonathan Davey. It provides a vehicle for you find out about local charities and societies all one place. It is available online and also in traditional hardcopy. And guess what? Yes, we are in it thanks to the work of … Continue reading We’re in it!
Online Berkshire Heritage Fair 2024
On Saturday 24th February 2024, representatives from WLHG will be attending the Berkshire Family History Society and Berkshire Local History Association virtual Heritage Fair. This follows on from their successful first online fair in August 2022. The event will be held on Zoom, using breakout rooms hosted by heritage organisations from across the length and … Continue reading Online Berkshire Heritage Fair 2024
Digitisation Landmark
We're are really pleased to say that any Windlesora over 20 years old is now digitised. That means there is free online access to all of the 20 Windlesoras from the initial one in 1982 through to 2003. They can all be found within our website which also offers a search facility. We are continuing … Continue reading Digitisation Landmark
Museum & Info Centre
As part of the RBWM’s draft budget for 2024/25, a saving proposal has included £140k within the area in which the Museum and Information Centre sit. A saving of this magnitude means their service and operation will be significantly impacted. There is a meeting at 5pm on Tuesday 16th January at The Guildhall at which … Continue reading Museum & Info Centre
Jane Vigor
We have digitised all of Windlesora 25 (2009) and published it to the website. Being our twenty-fifth Windlesora, it was a bit of a special one for all of us. One of the noteable articles is regarding a remarkable lady named Jane Vigor. It is a very easy read and excellently researched - so we … Continue reading Jane Vigor
Open Day 2023
Hope to see you there!
Eton Action Community Fair
We attended the Eton Action Community Fair on Saturday 16th September. We were very pleased to meet so many people interested in the local history of Windsor & Eton and in our materials such as Windlesora. Our next event will be on Saturday 4th November at our Open Day at the Windsor Baptist Church. See … Continue reading Eton Action Community Fair
Eton Action Community Fair
Saturday 16th September The team will be there from 11am to closing at our very own stall 51. Along with some of the team, there will be Windlesoras, WLHG publications, and a variety of other wares to purchase. Or simply come along for a chat or if you have soem questions about us or Windsor … Continue reading Eton Action Community Fair
The Work of Elias Kupfermann
Not sure if you have noticed, but we are publishing many of our Windlesora articles on the website now. It is constantly being updated so it is worth popping in every so often to see the changes. For example, all of Windlesora editions 1-9 and others are now available, and more are articles are added … Continue reading The Work of Elias Kupfermann
Windsor Local History Group 