WINDSOR, England

Bristol Mike · November 3rd, 2010, 03:52 PM

WINDSOR, England

Country: England
County: Berkshire
Population
- City: 38,324

On October 8th this year, I visited the town of Windsor.

Famous for Windsor Castle, this town is situated in an affluent area of the country in Berkshire, not far from London to the east and Reading to the northwest. Windsor and the surrounding areas contain some of the most expensive and desirable housing in the UK. HM Queen Elizabeth II and other Royal Family members reside here from time to time. Historically, following the construction of the castle, Windsor became a pilgrimage destination for many Londoners and was second in importance after Canterbury. The development of the town stagnated somehwat during the Tudor and Stuart period, most notably during the Parlimentarian rule of the town during the English Civil War. However, this changed during the Georgian period. Windsor had been called 'New Windsor', separating itself from the older village of 'Old Windsor' which retains its name today, and was renamed 'Windsor' in 1974.

Nowadays Windsor is a popular tourist destination, most notably for the castle but also for boat rides on the River Thames which separates Windsor from neighbouring Eton (famous for its college). With good rail links to London Paddington and Waterloo as well as bus routes, it's easy to get too and shopping opportunities have also increased during the last 10 years.

See what you make of it.

Bristol Mike · November 3rd, 2010, 03:57 PM

PART I

cardiff · November 3rd, 2010, 04:37 PM

Ive never been as an adult, but it looks great.

geoff189d · November 3rd, 2010, 06:37 PM

Nice photos. A place I've never visited. Shame, it looks lovely.

***ikops*** · November 3rd, 2010, 06:49 PM

It doesn't seem fair that England has so many beautiful towns and villages.

Bristol Mike · November 3rd, 2010, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cardiff

Ive never been as an adult, but it looks great.

Quote:

Originally Posted by geoff189d

Nice photos. A place I've never visited. Shame, it looks lovely.

Yes, Windsor is a beautiful place - a quiet gem only miles away from the noisy Heathrow Airport lol. It's well worth a visit, not only for the castle but for the town itself.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ikops

It doesn't seem fair that England has so many beautiful towns and villages.

Hehe, though pretty much all countries around Europe are spoilt with beautiful towns and villages, just with their own architectural style. I for one love the towns and villages and of course larger cities of the Netherlands.

Bristol Mike · November 4th, 2010, 09:58 PM

PART II

***ikops*** · November 5th, 2010, 12:04 AM

By-the-way Bristol Mike, how is that Lumix working for you?

the spliff fairy · November 5th, 2010, 12:32 AM

thnx, Windsor's my hometown - I was brought up there, and have been scouring the pics for anyone I know.

btw those grand old buildings with the roofs are all being demolished, including the Tudor style one, to be replaced by another flat topped box, with big plate glass windows. the department store, Daniels, claims it will close if it doesn't 'modernise' the outside.

Bristol Mike · November 5th, 2010, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ikops

By-the-way Bristol Mike, how is that Lumix working for you?

Hehe, very nicely thank you. Do you like the pics?

Quote:

Originally Posted by the spliff fairy

thnx, Windsor's my hometown - I was brought up there, and have been scouring the pics for anyone I know.

btw those grand old buildings with the roofs are all being demolished, including the Tudor style one, to be replaced by another flat topped box, with big plate glass windows. the department store, Daniels, claims it will close if it doesn't 'modernise' the outside.

No problem, glad to bring back memories. Though this news is horrible! What's wrong with modernising what's already there? Those development plans looks great but not on Windsor High Street. Something's wrong there.

The High Street was looking lovely when I was there.

kingsway · November 5th, 2010, 04:23 AM

onr charming English town.
hoping for some interior shots of the castle.

***ikops*** · November 5th, 2010, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bristol Mike

Hehe, very nicely thank you. Do you like the pics?

I am thinking about buying the same camera.

***christos-greece*** · November 5th, 2010, 11:55 AM

Amazing and very nice photos and views from Windsor, Mike; many thanks

Bristol Mike · November 5th, 2010, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingsway

onr charming English town.
hoping for some interior shots of the castle.

Thanks! Unfortunately I didn't go into the castle on this occasion, I think I'll do that some other time. The pictures will appear in here though when I've been inside.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ikops

I am thinking about buying the same camera.

Ah okay. Well the camera is brilliant. It's handle-friendly and easy to use. The pictures are great and (touch wood) I haven't had any major problems in the 2.5 years I've had it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by christos-greece

Amazing and very nice photos and views from Windsor, Mike; many thanks

Thanks mate, any time!

***ikops*** · November 5th, 2010, 09:03 PM

Just bought the TZ-10!!

MarcinK · November 5th, 2010, 09:57 PM

England is magnificent

PS I haven't been there

Bristol Mike · November 5th, 2010, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ikops

Just bought the TZ-10!!

Congratulations! Have fun and use it well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarcinK

England is magnificent

PS I haven't been there

Hehe, you should definitely visit sometime, there's so much to offer.

Bristol Mike · November 5th, 2010, 10:45 PM

PART III

Conor · November 6th, 2010, 12:30 AM

You've captured lots of energy in these pics. Windsor is somewhere I'd love to get around to visiting. Will have to go sometime soon. There is a subtle French or German element in a few of the pics.

SYDNEY · November 6th, 2010, 01:03 AM

I loved Windsor and you have just reminded why - thanks Mike

Fannytastic photography.

November 3rd, 2010, 03:52 PM	#1
Bristol Mike Rain + Cold = England Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 4,075 Likes (Received): 260	WINDSOR, England WINDSOR, England Country: England County: Berkshire Population - City: 38,324 On October 8th this year, I visited the town of Windsor. Famous for Windsor Castle, this town is situated in an affluent area of the country in Berkshire, not far from London to the east and Reading to the northwest. Windsor and the surrounding areas contain some of the most expensive and desirable housing in the UK. HM Queen Elizabeth II and other Royal Family members reside here from time to time. Historically, following the construction of the castle, Windsor became a pilgrimage destination for many Londoners and was second in importance after Canterbury. The development of the town stagnated somehwat during the Tudor and Stuart period, most notably during the Parlimentarian rule of the town during the English Civil War. However, this changed during the Georgian period. Windsor had been called 'New Windsor', separating itself from the older village of 'Old Windsor' which retains its name today, and was renamed 'Windsor' in 1974. Nowadays Windsor is a popular tourist destination, most notably for the castle but also for boat rides on the River Thames which separates Windsor from neighbouring Eton (famous for its college). With good rail links to London Paddington and Waterloo as well as bus routes, it's easy to get too and shopping opportunities have also increased during the last 10 years. See what you make of it. __________________ Ongoing Photo Threads: MADRID - YEAR ABROAD Recent/New Photo Threads: BURGOS, ARANJUEZ, SEGOVIA, CARDIFF, LONDON More Photo Threads Here Last edited by Bristol Mike; November 3rd, 2010 at 03:58 PM.

November 3rd, 2010, 03:57 PM	#2
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November 3rd, 2010, 04:37 PM	#3
cardiff Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cardiff, Portsmouth Posts: 7,391 Likes (Received): 253	Ive never been as an adult, but it looks great. __________________ My photo threads Master thread of UK cities and towns - Istanbul - Chicago, niagra Falls and Toronto - Vienna - Budapest - Frankfurt - London, NewYork and QM2 - London and Paris

November 4th, 2010, 09:58 PM	#7
Bristol Mike Rain + Cold = England Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 4,075 Likes (Received): 260	PART II __________________ Ongoing Photo Threads: MADRID - YEAR ABROAD Recent/New Photo Threads: BURGOS, ARANJUEZ, SEGOVIA, CARDIFF, LONDON More Photo Threads Here

November 5th, 2010, 11:55 AM	#13
*christos-greece* Moderator! Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 72,600 Likes (Received): 5213	Amazing and very nice photos and views from Windsor, Mike; many thanks __________________ Urban Showcase: Athens Kalamata Trikala Thessaloniki Cityscapes: Paris Barcelona Dubai, U.A.E. Monte Carlo, Monaco General photography: Castles of France - Chateau de France and, since May of '08: Greece!

November 3rd, 2010, 06:37 PM	#4
geoff189d Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 963 Likes (Received): 4	Nice photos. A place I've never visited. Shame, it looks lovely.

November 3rd, 2010, 06:49 PM	#5
*ikops* Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Den Haag Posts: 6,096 Likes (Received): 198	It doesn't seem fair that England has so many beautiful towns and villages.

November 5th, 2010, 12:04 AM	#8
*ikops* Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Den Haag Posts: 6,096 Likes (Received): 198	By-the-way Bristol Mike, how is that Lumix working for you?

November 5th, 2010, 12:32 AM	#9
the spliff fairy ONE WORLD Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: london Posts: 6,837 Likes (Received): 326	thnx, Windsor's my hometown - I was brought up there, and have been scouring the pics for anyone I know. btw those grand old buildings with the roofs are all being demolished, including the Tudor style one, to be replaced by another flat topped box, with big plate glass windows. the department store, Daniels, claims it will close if it doesn't 'modernise' the outside.

November 5th, 2010, 04:23 AM	#11
kingsway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: WestCoast Posts: 510 Likes (Received): 1	onr charming English town. hoping for some interior shots of the castle.

November 5th, 2010, 09:03 PM	#15
*ikops* Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Den Haag Posts: 6,096 Likes (Received): 198	Just bought the TZ-10!!

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MarcinK Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Legnica/Prochowice Posts: 14,710 Likes (Received): 205	England is magnificent PS I haven't been there __________________ Poland by MarcinK Polska w moim obiektywie, spis miast Zagranica w moim obiektywie / other countries Kraków Legnica Prochowice i Łęgi Odrzańskie Warszawa Wrocław Wielka ręcznie rysowana mapa Polski (do wystawienia w dowolnym miejscu)

November 5th, 2010, 10:45 PM	#18
Bristol Mike Rain + Cold = England Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 4,075 Likes (Received): 260	PART III __________________ Ongoing Photo Threads: MADRID - YEAR ABROAD Recent/New Photo Threads: BURGOS, ARANJUEZ, SEGOVIA, CARDIFF, LONDON More Photo Threads Here Last edited by Bristol Mike; November 7th, 2010 at 12:32 AM.

November 6th, 2010, 12:30 AM	#19
Conor Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Belfast Posts: 1,516 Likes (Received): 4	You've captured lots of energy in these pics. Windsor is somewhere I'd love to get around to visiting. Will have to go sometime soon. There is a subtle French or German element in a few of the pics. __________________ IRELAND PHOTO THREADS DISCOVER BELFAST \| DISCOVER DUBLIN \| DISCOVER IRELAND

November 6th, 2010, 01:03 AM	#20
SYDNEY NEW ZEALAND Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 24,445 Likes (Received): 960	I loved Windsor and you have just reminded why - thanks Mike Fannytastic photography. __________________ Connoisseur of Beauty AUCKLAND [FLICKR] AUCKLAND [PBASE]

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