Windsor in Berkshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Browns

Windsor

Photographed by Stephen Palmer, February 25, 2024

1. Browns Marker

Inscription.
Welcome to The Promenade. This former hotel, which opened in 1906, was known for its fine hospitality. It later became famous as a live music venue, with Jimi Hendrix among the acts who played here. It's a tradition that has been continued by the Browns piano since 2002.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is February 17, 1967.

Location. 51° 29.092′ N, 0° 36.571′ W. Marker is in Windsor, England, in Berkshire. It is on Barry Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Plaque is to the right of the main entrance. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Windsor, England SL4 1QT, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Berkshire Yeomanry War Memorial

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(about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Birthplace of Robert Keayne (about 120 meters away); Alexandra Gardens (about 120 meters away); Alexandra Gardens Extension (about 120 meters away); Alexandra Gardens Bandstand (about 120 meters away); Windsor Bridge (about 120 meters away); Welcome to Alexandra Gardens (about 120 meters away); Dyson Memorial Fountain (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Windsor.

Regarding Browns. Before becoming Browns this was the Thames Hotel and from late '66 into '67 it housed the Ricky Tick Club. As well as the Jimi Hendrix Experience you could have seen, amongst others, Cream, Geno Washington & the Ram Jam Band, Pink Floyd, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, The Drifters, The Amboy Dukes, Prince Buster, Ben E.King and the Graham Bond Organisation.

Browns (marker to the right of the entrance) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Stephen Palmer, February 25, 2024

2. Browns (marker to the right of the entrance)

Photographed by Stephen Palmer, February 25, 2024

3. Browns Marker

Originally 'The Thames Hotel'

Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 26, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.