Created by King Charles II, the Long Walk was introduced in 1680 – although it was not until 1683 that the avenue was extended to its current length. The iconic Copper Horse which stands guard over the Long Walk was also a later addition.
This impressive statue, depicting King George III on horseback, was erected in [...]
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Filed under Heritage, Holidays, Windsor 2022
Windsor – The Long Walk
8 Comments CherryPie on Jul 8th 2022
Filed under Heritage, Holidays, Windsor 2022
Blue for Airmail
Near to Windsor castle, situated next to a more usual red pillar box is a blue George V pillar box. The blue pillar box displays the history of ’special’ blue pillar boxes:
On 9th September 1911, Gustav Hamel took of from Hendon Aerodrome to inaugurate the first United Kingdom aerial post and landed in Shaw Farm [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Jul 3rd 2022
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Windsor Post Box Toppers
4 Comments CherryPie on Jul 2nd 2022
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Windsor – Day One
We set off later than we intended, stopping at Warwick services for lunch. The place was heaving, so we picked up some sandwiches and drinks for an in-car picnic before continuing on our journey, which took us to a small village called Brill. Brill was Tolkien’s inspiration for the village of Bree in Lord of [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Jun 12th 2022
We celebrated our Wedding Anniversary in this historic market town (see photo). During our stay I walked 36.34 miles, a total of 92,427 steps on our various adventures. Watch this space to see the places we visited.
4 Comments CherryPie on Jun 11th 2022
Filed under Faith Foundations, Heritage, Holidays, Hurley 2017
Dorney Court and its Recusancy Connections
Dorney Court is a Grade I listed Tudor manor house and is situated in the village of Dorney which lies on a slight rise in the Thames floodplain, Dorney means Island of Bumble Bees and the estate is renowned for its honey which is still produced to this day. The house has changed little since [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Oct 2nd 2017
Filed under Holidays, Winchester 2014
Newbury
The historic town of Newbury is situated on the River Kennet and Kennet and Avon Canal. Wikipedia gives a brief history:
Newbury was founded late in the 11th century following the Norman invasion as a new borough, hence its name. Although there are references to the borough that predate theDomesday Survey it is not mentioned by [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Oct 13th 2014
