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Windsor, England: Windsor Castle Windsor Castle and surrounding area, Windsor, Berkshire, England.

Windsor

England, United Kingdom
Also known as: New Windsor
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King Charles and Queen Camilla greet crowds after Easter service • Apr. 20, 2025, 3:02 AM ET (The Star)
What's open and closed this Easter long weekend in Windsor • Apr. 18, 2025, 6:57 AM ET (CBC)
Windsor pub gets students to run bar to help keep it open • Apr. 16, 2025, 3:27 AM ET (BBC)
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Windsor CastleWindsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, England.
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Windsor, England

Windsor, town and urban area (from 2011 built-up area), Windsor and Maidenhead unitary authority, historic county of Berkshire, southeastern England.

Windsor Castle: Henry VIII Gateway
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Windsor Castle: Henry VIII GatewayHenry VIII Gateway at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England.
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Windsor Castle: Norman GateNorman Gate at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England.
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Windsor Castle: Edward III TowerEdward III Tower at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England.

Windsor is situated on the south bank of the River Thames opposite Eton and lies to the west of London. The modern town is dominated by Windsor Castle, standing on the outcrop of chalk on which William I the Conqueror (reigned 1066–87) built the original fortress. The castle is in regular occupation as a royal residence and is a conspicuous landmark for travelers approaching nearby Heathrow Airport.

A succession of town charters dates from 1277 to 1685. Windsor is today a residential and local service centre, with many commuters to London and to nearby Slough. It has a variety of light metal industries and printing. Almost surrounding the town is the great royal park where, from Saxon times, the kings hunted. Nearby are Eton College and Ascot Racecourse. Pop. (2001) Windsor/Eton urban area, 30,568; (2011) Windsor built-up area subdivision, 31,225.

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