As part of our monthly meetings, we like to discuss our favourite and stranger stories that have appeared in our publication, Windlesora. This month, an article from 2006, entitled ‘1830’, caused some discussion. It was about a famous travelling piper who had been seen widely across the country playing the “scotch pipes”, or more accurately, … Continue reading The Travelling Piper
We have published one of the articles from our most recent publication, Windlesora 38, on our website. It tells the story of when Agatha Christie came to Clewer Village and stayed at the Old Mill House (aka Clewer Mill House). She was one of six visitors of the owner, Ernest Albert Belcher, who was involved … Continue reading Agatha Christie
The Group held its Annual Open Day at the Baptist Church in Victoria Street on Saturday, 2nd November. There were some interesting displays including one about Windsor & Eton Central Station and another about PMRF School. There were also scrolling pictures, a Blue Plaque Quiz and a video on show. Visitors also liked the old … Continue reading Open Day 2024
24th October, 2024 This week, our team has been busy at the beautiful Lodge at St Andrew’s Church, pouring heart and soul into the final touches for this year’s Open Day! From choosing captivating displays to perfecting the layout and gathering all the details, every ‘i’ has been dotted, every ‘t’ has been crossed. We … Continue reading Preparations for the Open Day
Saturday 2nd November; 11am to 4pm WINDSOR BAPTIST CHURCH, VICTORIA STREET SL4 1EH Now in its fourth exciting year, the WLHG Annual “Open Day” offers visitors a valuable opportunity to engage with the remarkable heritage of Windsor and surrounding towns and villages. This FREE event is open to everyone and will take place on Saturday … Continue reading OPEN DAY 2024
This post explains what sort of information is available in our regular Group publication, Windlesora. It also gives an example of the contents to whet your appetite.
Windlesora 35 (2019) has a record level of submissions covering a range of subjects including the famous Ricky-Tick Club and he Lord Robert's veterans.
A post recording our Open Day in 2019 sharing knowledge, articles, images and more about Windsor and the local area. Held in the Windsor Baptist Church in Victoria Street, we are very pleases to see such a good turnout.
Windsor Local History Group 