| The majestic stag stands watching over his harem of | | | | Wren continued his work and completed it in 1689. |
| females looking out for their safety. The silence is | | | | From here you can watch the changing of the guards |
| shattered with the sound of horse's hooves crashing | | | | passing by complete with red tunics and bearskins. |
| through the trees. The deer are startled and run. The | | | | Inside you can view a collection of royal portraits |
| Royal Hunt is afoot with the hunt master William the | | | | dating back to Elizabeth 1. and a series of dioramas |
| Conqueror at its head. The time is the eleventh century | | | | depicting historical events and places. |
| and the place is Windlesora - known today as | | | | Interestingly, the columns, which seem to be supporting |
| Windsor. | | | | the roof of this building, actually carry no weight at all. |
| Since the Norman Kings built their defences here it has | | | | More recently pictures of the Guildhall were beamed |
| been the home of Kings and Queens of England. For | | | | around the world, as this was the venue for the civil |
| some, including Charles1, HenryV111 and Jane Seymour, | | | | wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles. |
| it is their final resting place. | | | | The Cavalry Museum |
| Windsor Castle is the oldest castle residence still in use | | | | Anyone with an interest in all things military will be |
| today. When Her Majesty the Queen is in residence | | | | delighted with this collection. Exhibits date from the |
| the Royal Standard is raised. When she is out of town | | | | seventeenth century to the present day including |
| the Union Jack is hoisted. | | | | armour weaponry and battle models. |
| Parts of the castle are open to the public including:- | | | | Windsor Great Park |
| Queen Mary's Dolls House | | | | 'The Long Walk', 'Savill Gardens' and 'Virginia Water' |
| This remarkable labour of love was made for Queen | | | | are highlights of this huge park covering 4800 acres. |
| Mary in 1924. Everything in the house works - even the | | | | The Long Walk covers a distance of 3 miles from the |
| plumbing. Many famous people contributed to the | | | | castle to the statue of George 111 on horseback. Savill |
| design and articles within. The library contains original | | | | Gardens offers you a spectacular array of plants and |
| leather-bound books. The cars in the garage can run | | | | flowers all year round. You can stop and buy your |
| 20,000 miles to the gallon. You wonder if a child ever | | | | favourite plant or have a bite to eat in the restaurant. |
| played with this masterpiece! | | | | Towards the south is Virginia Water - a large lake |
| Eton College | | | | surrounded by beautiful gardens and sprawling lawns. |
| About a mile north from Windsor Castle is the famous | | | | Look out for some curiosities including a 100 foot totem |
| Eton College founded by HenryV1 in1440. Originally built | | | | pole. |
| to educate poor students it is one of the most | | | | A visit to Royal Windsor will take you on a journey |
| exclusive schools in the world. Lists of past and | | | | back through one thousand years of English history |
| present pupils read like a who's who of people that | | | | and tradition. This is a place that continues to inspire |
| have shaped and will continue to shape the world we | | | | and excite the imagination. If visiting Royal Windsor has |
| live in. | | | | left you with a thirst to know more then a trip of six |
| Guildhall | | | | miles will take you to Runnymede where the Magna |
| Sir Thomas Fitz originally designed the building but died | | | | Carta was signed laying down the foundations of our |
| before its completion. Famous architect Sir Christopher | | | | present day democracies. |