Ever wondered what Windsor looks like when viewed from the space station? Well here it is. Unsurprisingly it looks like a Google map, but rather than being a collage of photos from aircraft, this is a single photograph taken
Where in Windsor
Quick Quiz. Do you know where in Windsor this lovely building can be found. I saw it for the first time after living here for 16 years.
Free wi-fi in Windsor
Here is a list of places where Wi-fi is available to the general public for free. The Sir Christopher Wren Hotel, Squires Garden Centre, Mercure Castle Hotel, High Street Clairemont Coffee, High Street Ben & Jerry’s, Peascod Street Fire Station
Borough says ‘Oyez’ to Town Crier
Windsor and Maidenhead will soon have an official Town Crier for the first time in almost a century. Initial informal interviews are being held this week and a ‘cry-off’ is in the offing where the candidates for this unpaid post
Bike Theft at Eton Bridge
Bike theft is not a big problem in Windsor compared to many places, but there was a foiled theft from the bike racks near Eton Bridge last week. A 23 year old woman has been arrested and the bike returned
Rare adder spotted at Jubilee River
The Jubilee River wildlife is proving ever more interesting as the years go by and we were jealous to hear from M Heming who was lucky enough to spot an Adder there recently. Adders were once common in this part
Windsor Wheel added to our masthead image
The www.windsor-berkshire.co.uk website now has the Windsor Wheel added to the graphic of the castle silhouette. I only hope the wheel comes back this summer!
King Arthur at Windsor
Although these days we think of Arthur as a fictional king, in the middle ages he was thought of as a real historical figure. Jean Froissart was one of the most important chroniclers of medieval France. He came to England
Oil leak endagers Windsor’s swans
Eton based Swan rescue charity ‘Swan Lifeline’ was overwhelmed this week by the task of cleaning oil from 68 local swans. On Monday 27th February 2012 oil leaked into the River Thames somewhere between The Leisure centre and Eton Bridge.
freezing cold
Minus 5 degrees in Windsor today People are coming into the Guildhall Museum just to get warm.
Welcome to our Windsor blog.
After many weeks of meaning to get round to it we’re really excited to launch the Windsor blog. Here we will bring you all the news and views of Windsor and an insight into the town we’ve called home for