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13 de jun. de 2024 · Windsor Castle, English royal residence that stands on a ridge at the northeastern edge of the district of Windsor and Maidenhead in the county of Berkshire, England. The castle occupies 13 acres (5 hectares) of ground above the south bank of the River Thames.
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2 de jun. de 2024 · Official site for Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Buy tickets for the Castle and plan your visit.
Hace 6 días · St George's Hall had to be rebuilt after the fire of 1992, and features a ceiling studded with the coats of arms of every single Knight of the Garter since the order was founded in 1348. The armoured figure on horseback at the east end of the hall is known as 'The King's Champion'.
Hace 1 día · During the reign of Edward I, who was busily occupied for most of his time in building castles elsewhere, no new works were undertaken at Windsor, and the only matter worth noting is the destruction by fire early in 1295–6 of the king's great chamber in the outer bailey.
18 de jun. de 2024 · The castle has witnessed many historical events and has undergone numerous renovations and restorations, most notably after the fire of 1992. Its ability to stand tall through the centuries is a testament to the enduring strength of British heritage.
Hace 4 días · The invasion of England by Louis of France on 21 May 1216 was followed by the siege of Windsor Castle, which was held for the king by Fawkes de Breauté, a Norman adventurer, and one of the chief of John's evil counsellors, who filled the castle with a strong garrison of foreign mercenaries.
14 de jun. de 2024 · Residents fleeing flames said the fire alarm was silent. Instead, men living at a downtown Windsor sober house said they were only jolted awake early Wednesday morning after someone began...
