Published
Published in 2019.
Front Cover
Front cover: The Nubian Giraffe (Oct 1827) by Jacques-Laurent Agasse (1767-1849); oil on canvas, 127.3 x 101.7cm. Reproduced here with the kind permission of the Royal Collection Trust, © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 2019.
Contents
| Editorial (*) | Carol Dixon-Smith |
| The Camelopard | Dr. B Mitchell |
| Doris Mellor: Her Windsor Childhood | Sue Ashley |
| St Leonard’s, Mrs. Dodge, and the Romanovs | E Kupfermann |
| Wilfred Huggins RA | L & T Marsden-Higgens |
| Emily Handcock: Adventure in France | E & J Handcock |
| Peace Day Celebrations 1919 | Derek Hunt |
| Victoria and Albert: 200 Years | Margaret Lenton |
| Windsor Cemetery Road Names | C Dixon-Smith |
| Windsor Cemetery Series: – Sir William Carter – Mrs. Florence Carteret Carey | Derek Hunt |
| Windsor and D-Day Part 1: – Windsor Losses – Windsor Man Survives Atrocity | C Dixon-Smith Derek Hunt |
| Did You Know? | Dr. B Mitchell |
| Unfortunate Episode of Ecclesiastical History | Leslie Grout |
| Windsor Election Scandal | Dr. B Mitchell |
| Commemorative Paving Stone: Greenwood VC | Derek Hunt |
| Parking Fines | Dr. B Mitchell |
| Alarming Fire in Thames Street | Dr. B Mitchell |
| Lord Robert’s Veterans: Robert Stobie | C Dixon-Smith |
| The Windsor and Eton Society | Anne Taylor |
| Captain Campbell: Zulu War Casualty | Derek Hunt |
| The Ricky-Tick Club | Margaret Kirkby |
Editorial
Welcome to the 35th edition of Windlesora.
This year we had an embarrassment of riches when it came to contributions, making the job of choosing which to include more difficult than in previous years.
One highlight of this year was finding the missing painting donate to the Royal Borough by Wildfred Higgens, one of Windsor’s Royal Academy artists. Another was the publication of the book on the Ricky-Tick Club. We have articles on both subjects and they are fascinating.
We continue with both the Windsor Cemetry and Lord Roberts and the Veterans series, as well as honouring anniversaries, local people, as well as organisations and events that may otherwise be lost or forgotten.
Revisiting a subject always raises interest, as in the case with both the Camelopard and Doris Mellor articles. We can entertain new readers while bringing more or new information to our regular audience.
Our website was completely overhauled early this year and the soft launch has proven successful. Many of the pages are ‘under construction’ but give an indication of the wealth of information that will be available in the future.
We have had more enquiries this year than ever before, including requests for locating addresses and identifying locations in photographs. Some are swiftly answered, and others require some research, but we endeavour to find an answer for everyone. Do find the time to visit us online.
The breadth and depth of members’ research is exhilarating, and we look forward to bringing more of Windsor’s history to you here and online.
Finally, a special thank you goes to The Royal Collection Trust for giving us permission to use The Nubian Giraffe by Jaques-Laurent Agasse on our front cover. It is a rather beautiful and vibrantly colourful painting.
Enjoy reading this year’s Windlesora.
Carol Dixon-Smith
Windsor Local History Group 