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	Windsor, Berkshire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Windsor is a popular tourist destination and location of Windsor Castle, one of the official residences of the British royal family.
		Windsor Castle and the River Thames from the Brocas Meadows in Eton
		Windsor is linked to the town of Eton (which is situated on the opposite bank of the River Thames) by Windsor Bridge.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Windsor,_Berkshire (560 words)

	Windsor Castle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Windsor Castle is, along with Buckingham Palace in London and Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh, one of the principal official residences of the British monarch.
		One of the most popular tourist attractions at Windsor Castle is Queen Mary's Dolls' House, a 1:12 model (designed by Edwin Lutyens) of a house suitable for a monarch in the early 20th century.
		The Windsor Castle Guard of the Foot Guards of the Household Division, provided by a public duties battalion in London, or by the battalion at Victoria Barracks, Windsor, contributes to this.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Windsor_Castle (1313 words)

	A History of Windsor, Berkshire, England
		Windsor's name is believed to be a corruption of the Saxon words 'windlass Oran' meaning a bank with a windlass.
		Windsor was near a forest were the king could go hunting and it was near a river which could be used for transport so the king liked it.
		Windsor was improved by an act of Parliament of 1769, which set up a body of men who were responsible for paving, cleaning and lighting the streets.
	www.localhistories.org /windsor.html (1146 words)

	Encyclopedia: Windsor, Berkshire
		Windsor is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
		Slough (pronounced) is a town and unitary authority in the county of Berkshire in the south of England.
		Map sources for Old Windsor at grid reference: SU 983 744 Old Windsor is a village in Berkshire, south of the large town of Windsor, Berkshire and near to the villages of Englefield Green and Datchet.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Windsor,-Berkshire (2120 words)

	Berkshire History: Windsor Castle, Part 1
		Windsor was a favourite summer residence of Henry and it was there, in 1121, that he married Adelicia of Louvain, the 'Fair Maid of Brabant.' In 1127, Henry received, at Windsor, the homage of the nobles of the land who, at the same time, swore allegiance to his daughter, the Empress Matilda.
		Windsor does not figure at all in King Stephen's disturbed reign but it was seen as one of the key Royal castles to be handed over to Henry II upon his succession.
		Prince John garrisoned the Windsor Castle against William Marshal and the supporters of his brother, King Richard, in 1193 and it is closely connected with his granting of Magna Carta.
	www.berkshirehistory.com /castles/windsor_cast.html (526 words)

	GENUKI: Berkshire
		"Berkshire, an inland county of England, on the south bank of the River Thames, having Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire on the north, Hampshire on the south, Surrey on the south-east, and Wiltshire on the west.
		Berkshire is irregular in shape, with an extreme length of 43 miles from east to west, and an extreme breadth of 30 miles from north to south, and an area of 462,210 acres.
		Berkshire Record Office and Berkshire Family History Society have produced a CD of the fifty-one 6 inch maps of Berkshire published by the Ordnance Survey between 1881-1887.
	www.brazell.net /genuki/BRK (1878 words)

	Windsor and Eton - Wikitravel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Windsor and Eton are twin towns, in Berkshire, in the south of England, separated by the River Thames and joined together by Windsor Bridge.
		Windsor is an ancient town most famous for its castle, construction of which began in 1075, and which is the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world.
		Windsor and Eton Central is the terminus of a frequent shuttle to Slough station, which gives interchange to frequent local trains on the London Paddington to Reading line and to the few fast trains which stop at Slough.
	wikitravel.org /en/Windsor_(Berkshire) (2285 words)

	Britannia: History of Windsor Castle (Berkshire), Part 1
		Windsor was a favourite summer residence of Henry and, it was here that in 1121, that he married Adelicia of Louvain, the "Fair Maid of Brabant." In 1127, Henry received at Windsor the homage of the nobles of the land who, at the same time, swore allegiance to his daughter, the Empress Matilda.
		Windsor does not figure at all in Stephen's disturbed reign, but it was seen as one of the key Royal castles to be handed over to Henry II upon his succession.
		Windsor is closely connected with the granting of Magna Carta by John when King.
	www.britannia.com /history/berks/windcast.html (514 words)

	Windsor Castle and St George's Chapel
		Windsor Castle is one of three official residences of The Queen and has been home to the Sovereign for over 900 years.
		Windsor Castle has been named one of the Seven Wonders of Britain in a major survey by Yellow Pages, backed by the English Tourism Council.
		Windsor Castle’s rich history, spanning more than 900 years, makes it an ideal focus for a wide range of school studies.
	www.windsor.gov.uk /attractions/castle.htm (1215 words)

	WINDSOR BERKSHIRE
		The first direct mention of Windsor as a residence of William the Conqueror is in 1070 when the King celebrated the feast of Pentecost there over nine hundred years ago.
		The name "Windsor" means the "river bank with the windlass" it is not known how the village came by this name.
		Even at the end of the 16th century the population of Windsor was only one thousand, by 1801 the number had increased to 3,361.
	members.dodo.net.au /picnic/bennett/page6.html (958 words)

	Britannia: History of Windsor (Berkshire)
		Windsor is, of course, best known for its castle, home of the British Monarchy for almost a thousand years, and the largest inhabited castle in the World.
		The Chapel Royal at Windsor Castle was originally built by King Henry III and later enlarged by Edward III, in 1363, as a Canonical Collegiate Chapel.
		Shakespeare is said to have written his Merry Wives of Windsor at the behest of Queen Elizabeth I who wished to see Sir John Falstaff (from Henry IV) in love.
	www.britannia.com /history/berks/windsor.html (1913 words)

	@UK - Attractions in Berkshire, England, UK - The U.K. Tourism Guide
		Legoland in Windsor, Berkshire, consists of 150 acres of gorgeous parkland with over 50 different rides, shows and attractions, and offers an ideal day out for families with children aged 2 to 12.
		Berkshire's dynamic contribution to aviation history is graphically recaptured at the Woodley Museum.
		Berkshire's dynamic contribution to aviation history is graphically re-captured at the museum.
	www.atuk.co.uk /england/berkshire-attractions.htm (364 words)

	Berkshire -- Encyclopædia Britannica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Berkshire Hills, part of the Appalachian Mountain system, lie almost wholly within the county, as does Mount Greylock (3,491 feet [1,064 metres]), the highest...
		The unitary authority extends westward from the district of Reading along both sides of the River Kennet and edges into the Berkshire Downs on the north and the Hampshire Downs on the south; both downs are composed of chalk and rise to elevations of between 600 to 800 feet (185 to 245 m).
		Although the term Berkshires is often applied to all the highlands in this region, three distinct ranges may be distinguished.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9078789?tocId=9078789 (765 words)

	Windsor Workhouse
		The Windsor Union was the last of the Unions to be formed in Berkshire, some delay having been caused by local party politics.
		Some strongly Tory parishes around Windsor objected to being united with the parish of New Windsor which was noted for its highly radical leanings.
		The new Windsor Union workhouse was built in 1839-40 to a design by Scott and Moffatt for 282 inmates.
	users.ox.ac.uk /~peter/workhouse/Windsor/Windsor.shtml (1128 words)

	Culture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		There is wheelchair access to the auditorium, bar and adapted WC from the car park at the rear of the building.
		The Windsor Guildhall is a Grade I listed building and is over 300 years old.
		Wren, not to be outdone, and to prove that his original plans were safe, left the columns an inch short of the ceiling.
	www.windsor.gov.uk /attractions/culture.htm (547 words)

	Windsor Castle Berkshire England English
		Windsor Castle is an exceptional stone motte and bailey and has been a magnificent royal palace and fortress for over 900 years.
		Although rebuild throughout centuries, the Norman layout of two baileys with the motte in-between can still be seen and it is the largest inhabited stronghold in the world and England's largest castle, visit pending.
		Windsor Castle is located in the centre of Royal Windsor.
	www.castleuk.net /castle_lists_south/175/windsorcastle.htm (148 words)

	Berkshire on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Part of the ancient kingdom of Wessex and the birthplace of King Alfred, the county of Berkshire was abolished as an administrative entity in 1998 and divided into the unitary authorities of Bracknell Forest, West Berkshire, Reading, Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead, and Wokingham.
		Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. Announces the Completion of Its Acquisition of Woronoco Bancorp, Inc.; Combination Creates $2 Billion Financial Institution.
		The hearse carrying the Queen Mother's coffin arrives at the gates of Windsor Castle for burial beside her late husband King George VI.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/b/berkshre1ng.asp (612 words)

	Windsor Theatre Guild - the very best in theatre!
		The Guild's repertoire ranges from classics to modern playwrights and it has performed at the Baldwin Institute, Eton; the Studio Theatre at St George's School Windsor Castle the Farrer Theatre at Eton College, the Windsor Arts Centre,The Guildhall, Windsor, the Datchet Hall and of course the Chapter Garden of Windsor Castle.
		Windsor Theatre Guild even performed on the London stage with "The Intruder" at the Toynbee Theatre in 1943, and two years later at the Unity Theatre with "Juno and the Paycock".
		Tradition has it that when Wren had completed the brick and stone building, the councillors of Windsor were concerned about the wide span of the supporting beams and insisted that he put in additional columns to support the meeting rooms.
	www.fortunecity.com /victorian/university/602 (1725 words)

	BBC - Berkshire Travel - Live travel information
		A327 Berkshire - Speed restriction of 20 mph on Hollow Lane at the Brooker's Hill junction in Shinfield.
		A332 Berkshire - Speed restriction at the A355 junction in Windsor, because of long-term roadworks.
		Berkshire - Church Lane closed both ways between the B3016 Finchampstead Road junction and the White Horse Lane junction in Finchampstead, because of water main work.
	www.bbc.co.uk /berkshire/travel/roadinfo.shtml (669 words)

	Discounted hotel reservations around Datchet, Berkshire and throughout the UK
		We are a mile a way from Windsor and Slough, with great access from the M4, M25 and M40 motorways.
		Both Slough and Windsor are easily accessible via the M4 motorway and is the perfect location for Slough Trading Estate, Thames Valley, Windsor Castle and LEGOLAND Windsor.
		Regally overlooked by the towers of Windsor Castle on the banks of the River Thames, the hotel is the original home of the celebrated 17th Century architect, Sir Christopher Wren.
	www.hotelqueste.co.uk /uk/berkshire/datchet (1610 words)

	Windsor, UK. WindsorOnline - Your Guide to Windsor & Eton (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		If you're looking for love in Windsor then our dating section may be exactly what you're looking for.
		Click here to see various sites in Windsor in 360 degree panoramic view.
		Windsor Castle remains a firm favourite with visitors and locals alike.
	www.windsoronline.co.uk (203 words)

	Windsor Castle -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		It is the largest occupied castle in the world, and among the oldest.
		(A public school for boys founded in 1440; located in Berkshire) Eton College is located about a mile to its north.
		An investigation found that the fire was ignited after a (A lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer) spotlight came into contact with a curtain over an extended period.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/w/wi/windsor_castle.htm (563 words)

	Search Results for maidenhead - Encyclopædia Britannica
		town, Windsor and Maidenhead unitary authority, historic county of Berkshire, England, on the River Thames.
		town (“parish”), Windsor and Maidenhead unitary authority, geographic and historic county of Berkshire, England, on the River Thames.
		Windsor is situated on the south bank of the River Thames and lies to the west of London.
	www.britannica.com /search?query=maidenhead&submit=Find&source=MWTAB (340 words)

	Register Report (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Died on 16 Feb 1843 in Windsor, Berkshire Co., MA.
		Died on 18 Dec 1841 in Windsor, Berkshire Co., MA.
		Born on 13 Jan 1785 in Windsor, Berkshire Co., MA.
	kinnexions.com /reunion/morey/rr01/rr01_010.htm (227 words)

	Windsor Hotels \| accommodation - hotels in Windsor Berkshire London
		Windsor is home to 13 attractions including Windsor Castle, Eton College, Changing of the Guard and Legoland.
		LEGOLAND Windsor is a different sort of theme park, with over 50 rides, live shows, building workshops, driving schools and much more.
		Ye Harte and Garter Hotel is situated on the High Street in the centre of Windsor....
	www.kayukay.co.uk /windsorhotels.html (603 words)

	Hotels, Inns, Bed and Breakfast Accommodation Windsor, Berkshire, UK.
		A beautiful Victoran house buillt about 1890 in central Windsor, in a quiet street only 5 minutes walk from the town centre and Windsor Castle and a 5 minute drive to Legoland.
		Located 2 minutes walk from the main gate of Windsor Castle - and with unrivalled views of the Changing of the Guard procession - The Castle Hotel is an historic landmark in its own right.
		Situated in the heart of Windsor town centre and within walking distance of Windsor Castle and the Thames, the fully refurbished three star luxury Georgian hotel is an ideal base from which to visit Legoland, Thorpe Park and the surrounding area.
	www.databrowse.co.uk /hotels/Berkshire/Windsor.html (939 words)

	Home Base Holidays
		A spacious 1930's semi-detached family house in walking distance (1 mile) of Royal Windsor, The Castle, The Thames, Eton Collage, Windsor Ra....
		Maidenhead is part of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.
		Windsor is an historic & beautiful area on the r....
	www.homebase-hols.com /ihea/searchresults.cfm?chosenstate=Berkshire (230 words)

	Windsor RFC - Windsor Rugby Football CLub - The official website
		Despite the 20-20 draw against Henley Wanderers, Windsor's 1st XV are still fifth in the table, two points ahead of seventh place Salisbury, who visit Home Park this week.
		This is a web-based service for coaches to source coaching plans to suit their age group and covers all facets of the game.
		Berkshire County RFU, Buckinghamshire County RFU, Middlesex County RFU
	www.windsorrugby.info (403 words)

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