Windsor Castle and St George's Chapel

This is a picture taken from the Lower Ward of Windsor Castle, looking toward the Round Tower, which is at the center of the picture. The flag flying is the Royal Standard, which shows that the queen is in residence.

Windsor Castle was founded by William the Conquueror at the end of the eleventh century. Since this time it has been home to 39 monarchs, and is the oldest royal residence in the British Isles. It is one of the official residences of the present Queen, Elizabeth II. It is often used for events in support of organisations, of which the royals are patrons.

In 1992 a fire broke out in Queen Victoria's private chapel which caused a lot of damage, including to St Georges Hall and the Grand Reception Room. It took 200 firefighters 15 hours to bring the fire under control. The Repair and restoration of the damaged part of the castle started almost immediately after the fire and was completed by November 1997.

The Castle grounds is also home to St Georges Chapel, seen on the left hand side of this picture. Work on the Chapel started in 1475 and it was completed in 1484. It is the spiritural home of the Order of the Garter and the site of a number of royal tombs and memorials.

For further information see http://www.royal.gov.uk/theroyalresidences/windsorcastle/windsorcastle.aspx
Louise

[Padlock]

Another good place to visit which I will add to my list. Did the Queen invite you for tea!!

[bkb in the city]

What a wonderful shot to include both buildings

[Laura J.]

What an amazing place

[Debra Hall]

impressive buildings under a cloudy sky.

[Bob]

Marvelous shot and history to go with it.

[Therese]

Awesome shot!!! Lovely sky!!!

[Lee]

Good perspective, and information.

[Molly]

I like the way you've got so many buildings in this shot, with the eye drawn to the castle in the background.

[Hazel A]

Interesting shot and information

[bruni]

Three very interesting building so close together. enjoy reading about their history. thank you so much for sharing this with us.

[Jacqui Paterson]

Wow such magnificent buildings. There is nothing like that at all in New Zealand. We are poor in history but it is great that you share yours with us.

[Fisher Family]

@padlock It is well worth a visit... even if unlike us you don't get an invite to tea with the Queen! - Louise

[Fisher Family]

@bkbinthecity Thank you, they are two very nice and different buildings that seem to complement each other - Louise

[Fisher Family]

@helixconcepts Thank you, it really is and i am already planning a return visit! - Louise

[Fisher Family]

@doodlerdeb They are very imposing buildings, luckily although the sky was cloudy it didn't turn to rain! - Louise

[Fisher Family]

@bobhuegel Thank you, the history of these buildings is amazing, just not enough room to write it all on here! - Louise

[Fisher Family]

@monkeykid Thank you, the sky was very dramatic! - Louise

[Fisher Family]

@gamelee Thank you, glad you like it - Louise

[Fisher Family]

@dolphin Thank you, the castle at the top really does draw the eye from where ever you are in the grounds - Louise

[Fisher Family]

@purplehaze12 Thank you, pleased you like having some info too - Louise

[Fisher Family]

@bruni They are all very intersting, thank you for your comment - Louise

[Fisher Family]

@witchyjacq We are very lucky that we have such a rich history with buildings still standing to tell the story. Glad you liked it - Louise

[Tony]

Wonderful capture and such a wealth of information. Fav

[Pyrrhula]

A great view on and a beautiful capture of those magnificent building.
thanks for the interesting info.

[Sarah Munnings]

lovely perspective and love the colouring of your shot. We were there late last year - an amazing place :)

[Ann Jones]

Beautiful buildings!

[Gill W]

Gorgeous buildings and nice to hear a bit of background,too!

[Fisher Family]

@tonydebont thank you, I found it fascinating there which is why there is so much info! Thank you for the fav - Louise

[Fisher Family]

@pyrrhula thank you, the castle is an amazing building! - Louise

[Fisher Family]

@pixiemac thank you, it is a wonderful place to be! - Louise

[Fisher Family]

@rhos thank you, they are rather spectacular buildings, especially as they are so old! - Louise

[Fisher Family]

@gillg thank you, it was a fascinating place, I could have written so much about it! -Louise

[Susan]

Beautiful place and great capture!

[Fisher Family]

@pandora thank you, it is a lovely place to visit. - Louise

[Malc Bird]

A lovely shot of this iconic building!

[Fisher Family]

@malc Thank you Malc - Louise

[Vesna]

Impressive buildings!

[Fisher Family]

@vesna0210 thank you Vesna - Louise

[Ross]

Lovely, you have a great eye for buildings in photography.