This post explains what sort of information is available in our regular Group publication, Windlesora. It also gives an example of the contents to whet your appetite.
Author: WLHG
Windlesora 34
The Windlesora issue 34 was published in 2018 and covers a wide range of topics from the famous Totem Pole in the Great Park to one of our most notable businessman, socialite and philanthropist, Sir Dhunjibhoy Bomanji.
Windlesora 36
Windlesora 36 was published in 2020 just prior to the Covid pandemic. It is a packed addition with many articles about the Second World War to commemorate the 75th anniversay of its end.
Windlesora 35
Windlesora 35 (2019) has a record level of submissions covering a range of subjects including the famous Ricky-Tick Club and he Lord Robert's veterans.
Sir Francis Tress Barry
Famous for being the Windsor MP for 1890-1906 and the owner of the estate at St Leonards Hill, Sir Francis Tress Barry was also a very successful archaeologist in Scotland.
Charles Knight: Father and Son
The Knights are famous for priting Windor's first newspaper, the Windsor and Eton Express, which still is printed to this day. This post highlights a new WLHG publication about these early days.
Windsor: WW2 Memories
Local historians Mitchenn and Hunt are looking for Windsorians willing to share their 2nd World War experiences, whether they be military or civilian. Can you help?
Open Day 2019
A post recording our Open Day in 2019 sharing knowledge, articles, images and more about Windsor and the local area. Held in the Windsor Baptist Church in Victoria Street, we are very pleases to see such a good turnout.
The Journey Begins
An ancient Chinese saying tells us that a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Windsor Local History Group took that first step in 1976 when a number of WEA students and tutors formed the Windsor Local History Publications Group whose stated aim was to foster research in the field of local history … Continue reading The Journey Begins
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