Ninety elephant sculptures celebrate Thames Hospice, recalling Windsor's Kipling Memorial Building and its historical significance.
Before Windsor’s newest herd, there was another rather special elephant…
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Windsor’s Great Cedar
Windsor's Great Cedar, standing since the 1790s, has faced multiple threats, yet remains a beloved local landmark.
Forgotten for more than a century … now finally recognised.
The Punjab Register documents over 320,000 Punjabi soldiers from WWI, with efforts now underway to digitise their stories.
£30,000… for a concert poster?!!
A rare Rolling Stones Ricky-Tick Club poster from Windsor shattered auction records, selling for an astonishing £30,000 in 2021.
Ricky Tick
The Ricky Tick Club began in Windsor, where the Rolling Stones played their first provincial gig in December 1962.
Local History Research Day
Discover Windsor's past with our Local History Research Day, featuring archives, maps, directories and a practical research tutorial.
The Crooked House
Who has had their photo taken outside the Crooked House in Windsor? It's the most photographed building in the town. DeFacto, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons The proper name for it is Market Cross House, and it was built around 1718. It is Grade II listed. The previous building was demolished in February of the … Continue reading The Crooked House
Victoria Cross Recipients
The Borough has seen many Victoria Cross recipients over the years with a rich story to tell.
Interesting Donation
A small booklet with a big story behind it… Huge thanks to Diana for kindly donating this original local WW2 clothing ration book. These booklets were an essential part of everyday life during wartime Britain, allowing both civilians and servicemen to exchange coupons for authorised clothing items during periods of severe shortage and rationing. The … Continue reading Interesting Donation
Research Tip
A really useful tip for anyone exploring local or family history. Windsor Library offers free access to Ancestry on its public computers — simply log in using your library card number and PIN, then select the red “Online Resources” shortcut on the desktop to get started. From there, you can browse census records, birth certificates, … Continue reading Research Tip