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Tag: 2015

Public hangings in Windsor

In years gone-by, the Market Place at the Guildhall was a place for public executions.

Ken Sutherland 26th August 202626th August 2026

The Cox’s Pippin Apple

Cox's Orange Pippin apple, cultivated in Colnbrook during the 1830s, became Britain's most popular apple variety.

Ken Sutherland 26th August 202626th August 2026

The Cranbourne Tower

Cranbourne Lodge in Windsor Great Park has a rich history, featuring notable figures and numerous renovations since the 1480s.

Ken Sutherland 26th August 202626th August 2026

Health and welfare of English Civil War soldiers

The conference discussed the health care of English Civil War soldiers, focusing on Windsor garrison's care practices and accounts.

Ken Sutherland 26th August 202626th August 2026

The House of Mercy was born

Mariquita Tennant, a social reformer, established a refuge for vulnerable women in Clewer, contributing significantly to their welfare until 2002.

Ken Sutherland 26th August 202626th August 2026

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