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Annals of Windsor, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint): Being a History of the Castle and Town; With Some Account of Eton, and Places Adjacent - Couverture souple

Tighe, Robert Richard

 
9781334391637: Annals of Windsor, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint): Being a History of the Castle and Town; With Some Account of Eton, and Places Adjacent

Synopsis

A detailed, source-based look at Windsor’s past, from castle to town and nearby settlements. This edition gathers local records, charters, and manuscripts to present a measured history of Windsor, Eton, and their surroundings. It emphasizes the value of primary sources and calendars, offering context for how Windsor’s story has been built over time.

Within its pages, you’ll find explanations of how town life, the castle, and local institutions shaped one of England’s most storied places. The work foregrounds the role of muniments, parish registers, and clerks’ accounts, showing what these records reveal about daily life, money, governance, and religious change. It also reflects on the sources used by previous writers and the new materials that illuminate the local narrative.




  • How local records and calendars contribute to a Windsor-centered history

  • The role of Edwardian and medieval charters in shaping Eton and Windsor lands

  • Discussion of notable sources, including Ashmole manuscripts and public records

  • Connections between Windsor, Eton College, and nearby places in the historical narrative



Ideal for readers of local history, Windsor enthusiasts, and anyone curious about how archives shape our view of the past.

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