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Tag: Windsor Castle

A special Christmas in December, 1915

In December 1915, King George V organised a grand Christmas event at Windsor Castle for local children and soldiers.

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

Lost Garden in the Home Park

The Maastricht Garden, an 18th-century baroque creation in Windsor, was rediscovered through aerial crop marks revealing its historical layout.

Ken Sutherland 25th August 202625th August 2026

Frogmore House

Frogmore House, a historic site near Windsor Castle, has hosted royals and now features expansive gardens and exhibitions.

Ken Sutherland 25th August 202625th August 2026

The lost Maastricht Garden

Aerial photographs revealed Windsor Castle's lost Maastricht Garden, designed in 1713, then abandoned by 1714.

Ken Sutherland 25th August 202625th August 2026

Windsor Castle

The post shares three historic views of Windsor Castle, illustrating its architectural changes over 450 years.

Ken Sutherland 24th August 202624th August 2026

Windsor Castle Improvements

A new book chronicles Windsor's history and the extensive rebuilding of Windsor Castle during the early 19th century.

Ken Sutherland 24th August 202624th August 2026

Windsor during the Civil War

Elias Kupfermann's PhD research uncovers Windsor's Civil War history, revealing castle mutinies and looted treasures under John Venn.

Ken Sutherland 25th July 202624th August 2026

Castle moat used as a sewer

Elias Kupfermann's local history column explores Windsor's vanished buildings, notably the Castle Moat's transformation into an open sewer.

Ken Sutherland 25th July 202624th August 2026

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