Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle The great English palace of our reigning Monarch, is one ,of those places which everyone, whether visitor or inhabitant of London, should take a journey to.

It is within easy distance of the Metropolis, is reached either by Great Western Railway from Paddington, or the South. western Railway from Waterloo, and is about 21 miles distant. A daily Return Ticket can be obtained from either company. The splendid position of the Castle, overlooking the Thames, its massive Round Tower and bold architectural front, is one of the sights for every Englishman to see. When the Court is absent the State Apartments and all principal portions of the Castle are open to the public on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and it is an advantage to select a day fur a visit here when the interior can be seen.

The view from the Round Tower is very extensive and ranges over many counties, including the Great Park and Eton College those by, which can also be seen from the Terrace. The suite of State Apartments to which the public are admitted consists of the following rooms; The Van Dyck Room, the Zuccarelli Room, the State Ante. room, the Grand Vestibule, the Waterloo Chamber, the Grand Reception Room, St. George's Hall, the Guard Chamber, the Queen's Presence Chamber, and the Queen's Audience Chamber. Throughout these Apartments are seen a splendid collection of pictures, tapestry, china, and rich furniture.

St. George's Chapel, within the precincts of the Cattle, was constructed by Edward Iv. (whose tomb is in the North Aisle), and is closely associated with the Order of the Garter. The beautiful Choir, besides being set apart for the services of the Church, is also used for the ceremony of installing the Knights of the Garter. The banners of the different knights hang over each stall, being emblazoned with the different armorial bearings, etc. Over the Altar is the Albert Memorial Window, designed by the late Sir Gilbert Scott. In the Choir Henry Viii. , his Queen, Jane Seymour, and Charles I. lie buried.

A cenotaph of the Princess Charlotte attracts a large amount of attention in one of the minor Chapels. The Albert Chapel, richly restored by the Queen in honour of her husband, who rests in the Royal Mausoleum at Frogmore, adjoins the East end of St. George's Chapel. windsor Park, the Long Walk of which comes right up to the Castle, and is three miles long, is very beautiful in summer.