This famous castle was built for William the Conqueror hundreds of years ago, and today holds the title for largest castle ever built in England. Windsor Castle has become a famous tourist attraction throughout the years and can still be visited today when you are in Windsor. 484,000 square feet occupy this enormous castle. … [Read more...]
Eton and Eton College Guide
Eton is a town located near Windsor UK . On the River Thames are two banks that are connected by a traditional bridge called the Windsor Bridge. On one side of the bridge is Windsor and on the other side of the bank is Eton, which together are twin towns. Eton, which is sometimes referred to as Eaton, is home to one of … [Read more...]
Peascod Street
Peascod Street is one of the main streets in Windsor and home to several popular shopping locations. The street’s name is pronounced ‘pes-cod’ and comes from the traditional name given to land where back in medieval times, peas were farmed for the villagers. One of the oldest streets in Windsor, Peascod Street dates … [Read more...]
Royal Ascot
Ascot is a small town near Windsor, famous for the Royal Ascot meeting that takes place every June at Ascot Racecourse. Ascot is divided into two regions, North Ascot and South Ascot. The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead oversee the entire region. The Racecourse began in August in 1711. Back then the first … [Read more...]