Magna Carta, which means 'The Great Charter', is one of the most important documents in history as it established the principle that everyone is subject to the law, even the king, and guarantees the rights of individuals, the right to justice and . . . — — Map (db m230608) HM
Opened by H.R.H. the Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein 15th July 1902.
It was largely owing to the generosity of Sir Francis Tress Barry BArt: M.P. that the Corporation have been enabled to lay out these pleasure grounds.
Designed and . . . — — Map (db m229541) HM
Opened by her Majesty the Queen on 20th April 2016
Installed to commemorate Her Majesty the Queen becoming the longest-reigning British monarch and Commander-in-Chief of the British Armed Forces.
The bandstand celebrates the close links . . . — — Map (db m229540) HM
Opened by H.R.H. Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, KG. High Steward of the Borough 28th July 1905.
The site of the extension of these gardens was presented to the town by Sir Francis Tress Barry BArt: M.P.
The Corporation were . . . — — Map (db m229543) HM
This is the burial site of notable Windsor residents Charles Knight Sr. (1750-1824) and Charles Knight Jr. (1791-1873) founders of the Windsor and Eton Express newspaper.
In 1780 Charles Knight Sr. set himself up as a bookseller and printer . . . — — Map (db m230553) HM
Baths Island and Pleasure Ground is so named as it was indeed the town's outdoor swimming baths as noted on maps as early as the 1860s. Brunel's famous Bowstring Bridge can be viewed from the
island; the bridge carries the Great Western Railway on . . . — — Map (db m230614) HM
In memory of the Officers, N.C.O's and men of the "A" Squadron (Windsor, Maidenhead & Wokingham) Berkshire Yeomanry who gave their lives for King and Country in the Great War 1914 - 18.
Erected by Comrades, Relatives and Friends.
Officers . . . — — Map (db m229114) WM
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 . . . — — Map (db m241885) HM
In Ever Loving Memory Of Our Dearly Loved Son
Captain E.K. Perkins,308934. 1st Northamptons
Killed In Action In Burma,
March 1st 1945.
Always Remembered
By His Loving Mum & Dad
"A Loving Smile A Heart Of Gold
No Dearer Son . . . — — Map (db m232436) WM
Captain Brevet Major Kings Royal Rifle Corps
Elder son of Prince & Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein
Grandson of Victoria Queen of Great Britain and Ireland Empress of India
Born at Windsor Castle AP 14 1867 Died at Pretoria Oct 29 . . . — — Map (db m229080) HM WM
Church Street Gardens is the smallest public open space in Windsor. There used to be cottages here but these burnt down in around 1800. You can see the old cottage fireplaces on the wall at the back of the Gardens
Church Street is in the . . . — — Map (db m229531) HM
To the glorious dead of this parish 1914-1918.
Also to the fallen of the Second World War and subsequent actions
We will remember them
Adey E.A. ·
Ansell W. ·
Anstice P.R. ·
Ash F. ·
Attride C. J. ·
Austin R. ·
Barnett H. J. · . . . — — Map (db m223834) WM
Dyson Fountain 1908
To commemorate the work of
Alderman Thomas Dyson, J.P.
Mayor 1890-1
whose perseverance and continued efforts secured for Windsor the benefits of this riverside embankment
Erected by public subscription
June 1908 . . . — — Map (db m229078) HM
Glory be to God for the life of Frederic Rainer
Born 1836 Died 1913
A native of Windsor and a resident of this parish a lover of fallen humanity and a worker in the cause of temperance to whose suggestion the Police Court Mission owed its . . . — — Map (db m236464) HM
Grand National Jubilee
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 . . . — — Map (db m229547) HM
Generously donated to the citizens of Windsor
by Sir Jesse Boot and opened by Princess Alice Countess of Athlone in January 1921 — — Map (db m229529) HM
From 1785 to 1788
Mrs Mary Delany (1700-1788)
Artist and friend of Royalty lived here in a house provided by King George III.
A frequent visitor was the novelist and diarist
Fanny Burney (1752-1840) while engaged as Keeper of the Robes . . . — — Map (db m229548) HM
The last Public Well and Pump built in Windsor in 1852.
Sealed up in 1884 shortly before the Council acquired the local Waterworks.
Restored in June 2002 — — Map (db m217583) HM
This tablet marks the birthplace of Robert Keayne 1595 - 1656
A member of the Honourable Artillery Company of London
A distinguished member of the Colony of the Massachusetts Bay
Founder and first captain of the Ancient and Honorable . . . — — Map (db m217515) HM
The first mention of The Carpenters Arms was in the Pigots Directory of 1844. It was listed in Queen Street, the original name for Market Street and James Humphreys held the licence. The name comes from the tradesmen who frequented the bar and it . . . — — Map (db m229522) HM
The earliest surving building connected with the government of Windsor. It was probably built in 1518 for the Trinity Guild which since the 13th century have provided the governing body for the town. The Three Tuns was alternatively known . . . — — Map (db m218892) HM
This full size replica is a lasting memorial to Windsor resident Sir Sydney Camm CBE FRAeS (1893-1966). It bears the markings of an aircraft flown in the Battle of Britain by Squadron Leader John Grandy who, as Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir . . . — — Map (db m230601) HM
2014-2018 marks the centenary of the First World War, which claimed the lives of over 16 million people across the globe. Millions of men fought on land, at sea and in the air. This remembrance garden was created as a space for reflection in . . . — — Map (db m230053) HM
Plans to create a riverside garden in this area date from 1893. Two years later in 1895, land had been purchased and by 1902 the gardens were sufficiently complete to permit the planting of a London Plane tree in August of that year to celebrate . . . — — Map (db m230052) HM
Designed by Charles Hollis and opened in 1824
Freed from tolls by the action of Joseph Taylor in 1898
Closed to vehicles in 1970 — — Map (db m217581) HM
Beyond this site the following were martyred for their faith
Henry Filmer
Anthony Pierson
Robert Testwood
Burnt at the stake 28th July 1543 — — Map (db m217563) HM
1914-1918
Remember With Thankful Hearts The Men Of This Royal Borough Whose Names Are Here And Elsewhere Recorded. Brothers In Arms. Jealous For The Common Good. Faithful Unto Death - They Left The Issue In Your Hands. Remember And Be Strong. . . . — — Map (db m236756) WM
This Calvary was dedicated in 1918 to the memory of all those from this Parish who served their country and those who did not return.
It was restored in 2013 — — Map (db m232461) WM
