Windsor Castle


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Founded by William the Conqueror in around 1080, Windsor Castle is the oldest inhabited castle in the world, and The Queen’s home. The photographic celebration explores iconic views and some of the sumptuous interiors. 2017 also marks the 25th anniversary of the devastating fire, which was the spur to the extraordinary rebuilding and refurbishment that almost 1m visitors a year enjoy. The fire at Windsor broke out in the morning of 20 November 1992 and was finally extinguished fifteen hours later.

2017 (February 15 2017)
Commemorative


Stamps

Windsor Castle 1st Stamp (2017) The Long Walk

The Long Walk

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Laid out by Charles II in 1685, the Long Walk leads from the castle to the Great Park and covers a distance of three miles.

Windsor Castle 1st Stamp (2017) The Round Tower

The Round Tower

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This stone keep on the motte was begun by Henry I and rebuilt by Henry II. It now houses the Royal Archives.

Windsor Castle 1st Stamp (2017) The Norman Gate

The Norman Gate

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The gate was created by Edward III as the main entrance to his new royal palace from the Lower Ward.

Windsor Castle £1.52 Stamp (2017) St George's Hall

St George's Hall

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Used for major state banquets and can seat up to 160 people, St George’s Hall was painstakingly restored following the 1992 fire, fortunately, much of the furnishings of the room were in storage as it was being rewired at the time.

Windsor Castle £1.52 Stamp (2017) The Queen's Ballroom

The Queen's Ballroom

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The Queen’s Ballroom was extensively remodelled by William IV, but retaining elements of Charles II decoration. The glass chandeliers are among the finest of their kind, commissioned by George III.

Windsor Castle £1.52 Stamp (2017) The Waterloo Chamber

The Waterloo Chamber

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The Waterloo Chamber was remodelled from a Charles II room, and contains fine wood carving from that period. George IV when Prince Regent conceived the room to commemorate the defeat of Napoleon and for an annual banquet on the anniversary of the battle of Waterloo. The room is used for the Queen’s lunch for the Knights of the Garter.

Presentation Pack

Pack 537
Windsor Castle (2017)

Reverse for Windsor Castle
Miniature Sheet Pack
Pack 537
Windsor Castle (2017)

Reverse for Windsor Castle

First Day Cover

Windsor Castle (2017)

Reverse for Windsor Castle
Miniature Sheet FDC
Windsor Castle (2017)
Prestige Pane FDC
Windsor Castle (2017)

Miniature Sheet

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Prestige Stamp Book

MBPC - DB5 DB5(72)
Windsor Castle (2017)

Reverse for Windsor Castle

Retail Stamp Book

MBPC - SB3 SB3(55)
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Booklet pane for Windsor Castle (2017)

Publicity - First

Windsor Castle (2017)

PHQ Cards

Pack PHQ425

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