Calendar of Events
Please have a look at our Calendar of Events for the forthcoming months. It includes our meetings. You will also find the annual open day. Additionally, it lists any fairs we will attend, such as the Eton Action Fair. We also include events from other Societies. These include the U3A and the Windsor & Eton Society. We think these will be of interest.
2026 marks fifty years since the founding of the Windsor Local History Group. Throughout the year, we will be reflecting on the research, publications, and community work that have helped preserve Windsor’s past. And we will be holding some additional events to celebrate the occasion!
News
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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…
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,…
We’re kicking off something special this year…
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Windsor Local History Group, we’re delighted to invite you to the first of our anniversary events—and best of all, it’s completely FREE to attend. Join us for a fascinating session where you can explore a rich selection of historic maps, books, and local reference materials from the library’s…
Something for the Weekend?
The fab news is that Windlesora 35 is now available online. Apart from an excellent article on the famous Ricky Tick Club, it has interesting articles about both World Wars. And then there is the sad tale of the Camelopard, which appears on the front cover. And then there is … That is the weekend…
“As small as a bee’s knee…” – with a local connection
Eleanora Townley Ward first recorded “bee’s knee” in 1797, signifying something small; she was notable locally.
History Mystery at The Willows!
Lady Florence Dixie was a remarkable woman – here is one story from her time at The Fisheries near The Willows.
Did you know?
Sir Dhunjibhoy Bomanji was a notable Indian philanthropist whose estate hosted significant charitable events at The Willows.
Duchess of Sutherland
Mary Caroline Mitchell’s dramatic life included scandal, legal battles, and resilience, inspiring literature and film.
2025 Open Day
We have now added photos taken from 8th November when we had our successful Open Day. It includes the opening by the Mayor, some of our guest exhibitors such as Windsor Carriages, and some general shots so you can get a feeling of the day. To see more, please visit the Windsor Local History Group…
Windsor: A Thousand Years
A new webpage documents the launch of Windsor: A Thousand Years, featuring photos, articles, and historical stories from March 2001.
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