News & Events

Calendar of Events

Please have a look at our Calendar of Events for the forthcoming months. It has our meetings, the annual open day, and any fairs that we will be attending such as the Eton Action Fair. We also include events from other Societies such as the U3A, that we think will be of interest.

Key ones coming up are:

  • 20th September (11 am to 4 pm): Eton Action Fair.
  • 8th November (11 am to 4 pm): WLHG Open Day.
  • Our meetings are on the first Friday of the month at 10 am.

Please see the full Calendar of Events for the details.

News

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Ricky Tick Club

Windlesora 35 will offer articles online in Spring 2026, starting with an exclusive piece about the Ricky Tick Club.

Windlesora 39

Windlesora 39 debuts on December 15, featuring local stories and available for £5 at select locations.

One Sleep To Go

English football fans can learn about the unique trio of brothers in the national team at our Open Day.

Only Six Sleeps To Go

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

George Pocock Talk

Join the Eton Wick History Group’s talk on George Pocock, led by Tom Wigley, for £4 admission.

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.…

Geoffrey Try

We are sad to announce the passing of Geoffrey Try, a longtime friend and member of our History Group. We offer Fiona and their family our thoughts and sincere condolences. Geoff was a real character, regaling us regularly with stories and experiences of Windsor’s past. He also wrote numerous articles for Windlesora on a range…

Alexandra Gardens

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

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