Windsor Castle Photos
Posted by Jackie , 22 September 2010 11:07 AM
Here are a few photos from my visit to Windsor. Though it was a chilly day, with the threat of rain always hoovering on the horizon, the crowds were out in true British fashion.
I was actually surprised to see some of the beaver-hatted guards out and about since the queen was absent. This gentleman was extremely diligent in his duties, despite the relentless rotation of tourists who took their photo with him.
This is a detail photo of the carvings on the outside of St. George's Chapel. Some of the gargoyles have eroded over time and, in their spots, current artists have installed new creations.
This is the center of the castle complex and has been used since William the Conqueror established fortifications in 1066. The tower rests on the original defensive mound he constructed, and the flower garden would have been a moat in his day. Windsor, as it turns out, is the longest continually used castle in the world.
This is the exit from the castle complex. The walls are very imposing, and I would definitely think twice about storming the castle (with anything less than a wooden rabbit, that is).
