Only Six Sleeps To Go

The WLHG Annual "Open Day" on November 8th invites all to explore Windsor's heritage at Windsor Baptist Church.

The Corby Trouser Press

The Corby Trouser Press, invented in Windsor by John Corby, became a global success after his son innovated in 1960.

Eton Action Fair

Join us Saturday at the Eton Action Fair for history exploration, book sales, and family-friendly activities.

The Fire at the Theatre

Only a few days ago, I was discussing the photos and newspaper clippings Geoff Try had brought along with him to our regular meeting. They were of the Windsor Theatre fire in 1908. We had some questions the answers to which we would never get to discuss, as he unfortunately passed a few days later. … Continue reading The Fire at the Theatre →

Alexandra Gardens

Alexandra Gardens is a cherished recreational venue for Windsorians and visitors alike. Learn a bit about its history.

Prince Consort Model Cottages

One of our members recently moved into the delightful cottages and brought us a question. Why would there be a wall between a single window, splitting it into two? For the first time in quite a while, the Group was flummoxed. The answer was not thought to be about architecture, nor some of the innovative … Continue reading Prince Consort Model Cottages →

Going to the Theatre?

At our July meeting, we discussed sedan chairs and their use at the first Theatre Royal in Windsor (as you do). It sparked a lot of questions: when and where was the first theatre, and what did these early taxis look like? 'Theatre Royal, Windsor 1805' by T. Woodfall; NT549420, © National Trust / Sue … Continue reading Going to the Theatre? →

The Travelling Piper

As part of our monthly meetings, we like to discuss our favourite and stranger stories that have appeared in our publication, Windlesora. This month, an article from 2006, entitled ‘1830’, caused some discussion. It was about a famous travelling piper who had been seen widely across the country playing the “scotch pipes”, or more accurately, … Continue reading The Travelling Piper →