
WINDSOR CASTLE - Described by EDWARD THOMAS Pictured by E. W. HASLEHUST
Blackie & Son's "Beautiful" Series - Beautiful England
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
THE STORY OF THE CASTLE
WINDSOR FOREST AND PARK
Set against the gentle rise of the Thames, Windsor Castle appears like a soft, ever‑changing cloud hovering over meadow and sky. The first pages guide listeners through the castle’s iconic towers, the soaring St George’s Chapel, and the historic courtyards, while vivid illustrations bring the stonework and surrounding gardens to life. Alongside the royal residence, the narrative drifts over the nearby villages, the bustling riverbanks of Clewer, and the timeless sweep of the English countryside that frames the monument.
Beyond the walls, the guide paints a portrait of the whole district: the lively market towns, the historic inns, and the elegant homes whose windows glitter with the same disciplined order as the castle itself. Listeners will hear the clatter of carriage wheels, the distant hum of modern trains, and the melodic song of thrushes, all woven into a gentle exploration of a landscape that has shaped and been shaped by centuries of English history.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (69K characters)
Series
Beautiful England
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by sp1nd, David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2012-11-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1878–1917
Drawn to country paths, quiet stations, and the feeling of a landscape just before it changes, this English writer became one of the most beloved poetic voices of the First World War. He came to poetry late, but in only a few years he created work remembered for its plain music, deep feeling, and vivid sense of place.
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