Pamela Marson

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1938 – 2026

Pamela Marson was a founder member of the Windsor Local History Group in 1976. She was also a founder member of the Friends of the Museum in 1991. She edited Windlesora numbers 7 to 28, as well as the early newsletters for the Friends.

Three women standing behind a table stacked with books titled 'Windlesora' in a bookshop, with shelves and decorations visible in the background.
Pamela (right) with Brigitte (left) and Hester (middle) at the launch of Windlesora 27.

Her greatest achievement was publishing ‘Windsor A Thousand Years’ in 2000 and aiding the publication of ‘Streets of Windsor & Eton’. She was active in campaigning for a museum in Windsor and met Queen Elizabeth II at its official opening in the Guildhall.

She was co-author of the new edition of ‘Windsor Guildhall History and Tour’. Pamela was an avid artist and a keen photographer with a passionate interest in the history of photography.

Pamela was very knowledgeable about many aspects of Windsor Local History. Her special interests included the history of Caleys and the history and buildings of the Hatch Lane convent.

Articles

ArticleDateAppeared In
‘A Windsor Pioneer’2011Windlesora 27
A Moment in Time – the Berkshire Camera of Horace Nicholls1998BOAN 11
‘The Olympic Flame’2012Windlesora 28
‘1948 Olympics – The Austerity Games’2012Windlesora 28
‘Debunking A Myth – The Copper Horse’2000Windlesora 18
‘Windsor’s First Woman Mayor’2010Windlesora 26
‘How do you solve a problem like Maria?’2007Windlesora 12
‘The Lure of the Turf’2006Windlesora 22
‘The Apothecary’s Token’1998Windlesora 16
‘The Chocolate Connection’1993Windlesora 12
‘Libraries for Working Men’1993Windlesora 12
‘Sentinel’1997Windlesora 15
‘The Problems of Windsor’s Gaol’1999Windlesora 17
‘Serendipity’1988Windlesora 07
‘Capper’s Dictionary 1825’1988Windlesora 07
‘The Duchess Blair’2011Windlesora 27

Remembering Pam

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Four women gathered around a large open book, smiling and looking at its pages, in a cozy indoor setting.
Newspaper article announcing that Windsor Museum will return to Guildhall after a long search for a permanent home, featuring campaigners Pamela Marson and Brigitte Mitchell.
A group of four women holding festive cards at a charity shop in Maldenhead, with a large Santa-themed card in the foreground.
A group of three individuals discussing a publication, with editor Elizabeth Cuthbert on the right, alongside assistant editor Pamela Marson and president Gordon Cullingham, in an indoor setting.
Two women smiling outdoors, celebrating the publication of a book commemorating 200 years of the Windsor and Eton Express newspaper. The background shows a historic building.
Profile of the Friends of the Windsor and Royal Borough Museum, detailing their purpose, fundraising objectives, and community involvement. A child dressed in Victorian attire is featured.
A woman sitting alone in a chair, holding a cup, in a cosy living room with floral décor.
Pam Marson holding a photograph of Sir Dhunjibhoy Bomanji in front of a newspaper article about Windsor's history.
A group of five individuals, including a man in a suit with a ribbon and four women, are standing in front of a decorative backdrop. Some individuals are holding books, and there is a large portrait and a floral arrangement in the background.
Group of four women holding copies of the Windlesora journal at a Waterstones bookshop during their 25th anniversary celebration.
A group of six people standing together, smiling and holding booklets in a warmly decorated indoor setting, with a large painting in the background.
A group photo of members from the Windsor Local History Group celebrating the launch of the 25th edition of their magazine, Windlesora, at the Constitutional Club. The attendees are holding copies of the magazine and appear cheerful in a cosy setting.
An article discussing the involvement of an opera company in the Community Case project, featuring a display cabinet at the library and Guildhall Museum in Windsor. The Deputy Mayor and community members are present, celebrating the initiative.
A newspaper article celebrating the 200th birthday of the Windsor Express, featuring historians and community members holding the new book about its history.
A newspaper article reporting on a visit by The Queen and Princess Margaret to the Princess Margaret Rose School in Windsor, where Princess Margaret received purses for the school's enlargement fund.
A smiling older woman with long, dark hair, wearing glasses and a blue cardigan, posed against a neutral background.

Thanks to Brigitte Mitchell and Sue Ashley for putting this together for their good friend, Pam.