Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is a castle in Windsor, Berkshire, England. It is the largest inhabited castle in the world. Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom lived there for part of the year. The castle was built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror as a motte-and-bailey castle for the protection of England during the Norman occupation; it has been expanded and rebuilt many times. It was a military headquarters during the English Civil War. In 1992, there was a fire at the castle.
Windsor Castle is near the River Thames.
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The South Wing of the Upper Ward; the Official Entrance to the State Apartments is on the left, the monarch's entrance to private apartments is left-centre in the corner, and the gateway near centre leads to the Long Walk in the Home Park. A statue of Charles II on horseback is at right.
The State Apartments in the Upper Ward – (l to r) King's Audience and Presence Chambers, the Official Entrance, St George's Hall, the Guest's Entrance
The Crimson Drawing Room in 2007, following the 1992 fire and subsequent remodelling
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A presentation drawing for the new Private Chapel, showing a Gothic design by Giles Downes
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The Lower Ward, (l to r) St George's Chapel, the Lady Chapel, the Round Tower, the lodgings of the Military Knights, the residence of the Governor of the Military Knights
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The Horseshoe Cloister, built in 1480 and reconstructed in the 19th century
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The Round Tower in the Middle Ward was built by Henry II and remodelled in the 19th century.
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The Curfew Tower in the Lower Ward was commissioned by Henry III and remodelled in the 19th century.
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The Norman Gate in the Middle Ward was commissioned by Edward III and remodelled in the 19th century.
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