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The Crooked House

Who has had their photo taken outside the Crooked House in Windsor? It's the most photographed building in the town. DeFacto, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons The proper name for it is Market Cross House, and it was built around 1718. It is Grade II listed. The previous building was demolished in February of the … Continue reading The Crooked House →

Ken Sutherland Windsor Leave a comment 8th June 20268th June 2026 1 Minute

Victoria Cross Recipients

The Borough has seen many Victory Cross recipients over the years so with a rich story to tell.

Ken Sutherland Website Leave a comment 19th May 202619th May 2026 1 Minute

“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.

Ken Sutherland Website, Windsor Leave a comment 10th March 2026 1 Minute

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.

Ken Sutherland Windlesora, Windsor Leave a comment 12th February 202612th February 2026 1 Minute

Did you know?

Sir Dhunjibhoy Bomanji was a notable Indian philanthropist whose estate hosted significant charitable events at The Willows.

Ken Sutherland Website, Windsor Leave a comment 3rd February 2026 1 Minute

Duchess of Sutherland

Mary Caroline Mitchell's dramatic life included scandal, legal battles, and resilience, inspiring literature and film.

Ken Sutherland Windsor Leave a comment 3rd February 2026 1 Minute

Ricky Tick Club

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

Ken Sutherland Windlesora Leave a comment 26th November 202526th November 2025 1 Minute

One Sleep To Go

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

Ken Sutherland Events, Publicity Leave a comment 7th November 20257th November 2025 1 Minute

Only Six Sleeps To Go

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

Ken Sutherland Events, Publicity, Windsor Leave a comment 2nd November 2025 1 Minute

The Corby Trouser Press

The Corby Trouser Press, invented in Windsor by John Corby, became a global success after his son innovated in 1960.

Ken Sutherland Windsor Leave a comment 30th September 20252nd October 2025 1 Minute

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