Yvonne Moxley - Böcker

Having provided the setting for many royal and historic events, Windsor Castle attracts millions of visitors from around the world and continues to be a favourite royal residence. This imposing building dominates the surrounding area, but the town itself arrived long before the castle. In the seventh century a settlement was built further south, close to the River Thames, which provided transport to London. Not content with its position, in 1110 the town moved two miles north to wrap itself around the castle and settled where it is today under the name of New Windsor.Over the town bridge, Eton is said to have been a settlement since Saxon times, although Roman and Celtic remains have been found in the area. Originally, Eton prospered from fish farming on the river, but the college, founded in 1440, encouraged its growth.In A–Z of Windsor & Eton, author Yvonne Moxley embarks on an engaging alphabetical journey through the history of these neighbouring Berkshire towns. She visits the places, buildings and streets that are significant and intriguing, and discovers the stories behind them. Along the way, Yvonne introduces the reader to some famous sons and daughters and provides an enlightening insight into the heritage of both towns.Illustrated throughout, this book will be of interest to residents, visitors and all those with links to the area.

Boasting the highest number of listed buildings in any British high street, the historic market town of Dorchester is an explorer’s delight. Archaeologists have found more Roman mosaics here than any other Roman town in Britain, and Dorchester also sports one of the best-preserved Iron Age hill forts in Europe, a fully exposed Roman town house, and a converted Roman amphitheatre. Readers can learn about the town’s historical sights, its underground tunnels and stories of the famous and the very infamous. Why not visit the Lodging House of the blood-thirsty Judge Jeffreys who held his Bloody Assizes here, or Shire Hall where the Tolpuddle Martyrs were found guilty of making a secret oath in their fight against pitiful wages? Literary figures have also found inspiration from living in or visiting Dorchester, not least Thomas Hardy. The town is also home to a variety of museums ranging from dinosaurs to teddy bears to the unmissable Dorset Museum. For a less busy atmosphere the town has colourful gardens and peaceful river walks.A–Z of Dorchester reveals the history behind Dorchester, its streets and buildings, museums and the people connected with the town. Alongside the famous historical connections are unusual characters, tucked-away places and unique events that are less well-known. Fully illustrated throughout, this book will appeal to all those with an interest in this historic Dorset town.