| Date | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Type | Blue Plaque |
| Subject | Person |
| Plaque | WESOC |
| Location | Guildhall Island, Windsor, SL4 1PA — View on Google Maps |
| Status | Current |
| Reference | PQ-0018 |
| Volume | Blue Plaques |
| Collection | Plaques |
Summary
| Name: | Frederick Charles Shenston MBE |
| Born: | 1 Apr 1912 |
| Place: | Camberwell, London |
| Died: | Aug 1998 |
| Profession: | Furniture retailer |
| Educated: | |
| Famous for: | Conservationist and Founder of Windsor Heritage. Known for the High Street and the Conservation Area facelifts, which became models adopted worldwide. Chairman of the ’72 Committee. Director of various companies, including Pyle Bros, Heybourn Travel, Berkshire Bloodstock and Windsor Furnishings. Ardent critic of the Ward Royal development. |
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Curator's Notes
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Pyle Brothers
3 November 1977
Pyle Bros. celebrates 30 years as house furnishers, remaining family-owned, offering personal service and unique pricing strategies.
Curator's References
Commemorative plaques on the RBWM website.
Fred Shenston, Spotlight on Success, Dec 1988, Windsor Express.