Windsor in Berkshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Jubilee Obelisk
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, July 30, 2023
1. Jubilee Obelisk
Celebrated October 25th 1809
This Obelisk to commemorate the happy event of His Majesty King George III entering the 50th Year of this reign was erected by the Bachelors of Windsor as a tribute of their gratitude for the particular esteem he has on all occasions manifested for their native town
Grand National Jubilee
Celebrated October 25th 1809
The Bachelors of Windsor hereby gratefully record the condescension of Her Majesty Queen Charlotte and her august family in honouring, them with their presence in this Acre to witness the roasting of an ox the gift of R.O. Fenwick, Esq. of the Royal Horse Guards Blue of which as also plum puddings provided by the Bachelors, they graciously partook amid the acclamations of the joyful populace to whom this old English fare was distributed
Erected May 19th 1810 during the Mayorality of Edward Bovingdon Esq.
1810 Alterations and improvements were made by the Bachelors of Windsor in this their Acre
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
To commemorate the visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Prince Philip to Bachelors Acre on 28th May 1977 to celebrate the 700th anniversary of the grant of the First Charter to the town of Windsor by King Edward I
Golden Jubilee
this page online
Organised by Michael Trend MP with Rotary Club of Windsor St. George
Diamond Jubilee Ox Roast on Monday 4th June 2012
Ox graciously donated by HM Queen Elizabeth II
Organised by Windsor, Eton & Ascot Town Partnership Rotary Club of Windsor St. George
Erected 1810 by Bachelors of Windsor.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Entertainment • Government & Politics • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 51° 28.814′ N, 0° 36.427′ W. Marker is in Windsor, England, in Berkshire. Marker can be reached from Victoria Street. Obelisk is at the entrance to Bachelors Acre. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 Victoria Street, Windsor, England SL4 1EP, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Royal Borough During The First World War 1914-1918 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lieutenant Colonel Harry Greenwood Memorial Stone (about 120 meters away); Bachelors Acre (about 120 meters away); Charles Knight (about 150 meters away); Windsor War Memorial (about 150 meters away); The Vicarage, New Windsor (about 150 meters
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, July 30, 2023
2. Jubilee Obelisk
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, July 30, 2023
3. Jubilee Obelisk
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, July 30, 2023
4. Jubilee Obelisk
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, July 30, 2023
5. Jubilee Obelisk
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, July 30, 2023
6. Jubilee Obelisk
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, July 30, 2023
7. Jubilee Obelisk
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, July 30, 2023
8. Jubilee Obelisk at entrance to Bachelors Acre
Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 30, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. 7, 8. submitted on July 31, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
