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Tag: Windsor history

Carfax: The Lost House on Osborne Road

Carfax, a historic Windsor house, served various roles through its 116 years, reflecting the changing community around it.

Ken Sutherland Windsor 23rd September 202623rd September 2026 7 Minutes

Blue Plaque for Mariquita Tennant

A blue plaque honouring Mariquita Tennant, a 19th-century widow who helped abused women, was unveiled in Windsor.

Ken Sutherland 18th August 202618th August 2026

Windsor’s Great Cedar

Windsor's Great Cedar, standing since the 1790s, has faced multiple threats, yet remains a beloved local landmark.

Ken Sutherland Windsor Leave a comment 9th August 20269th August 2026 1 Minute

Blue Plaque: Delany and Burney

Fanny Burney and Mary Delany were honoured with a plaque unveiling at Windsor Castle, celebrating their legacy and friendship.

Ken Sutherland 3rd August 202619th August 2026

Labour of Love for Historians

A new book celebrates the 200th anniversary of the Windsor and Eton Express, detailing its early history and stories.

Ken Sutherland 3rd August 20263rd August 2026

History Makers

"Windsor Through Time features 180 images portraying Windsor's past and present, showcasing the town's historical transformation."

Ken Sutherland 3rd August 20263rd August 2026

Furze Platt Storage

Storage of the WLHG Archive of Windsor & Eton Express throughout the years.

Ken Sutherland 3rd August 20263rd August 2026

1882 Express Helps Historian

Historian Dr Brigitte Mitchell revisited the 1882 Windsor Express account of Roderick McLean’s failed attempt to shoot Queen Victoria.

Ken Sutherland 3rd August 20263rd August 2026

Windsor Express Archive

The Windsor and Eton Express's first editions were restored, preserving significant local history after nearly 200 years of deterioration.

Ken Sutherland 28th July 202628th July 2026

BBC Sounds

Audio to be analysed

Ken Sutherland 28th July 202628th July 2026

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