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6 days ago · Berkshire, England. The eastern end of the geographic county is underlain largely by the river gravels and terraces of the Thames, and there are stretches of infertile, often forested land, including Windsor Forest. The western part of the county is crossed by chalk downs, or uplands, that reach a height of 975 feet (297 metres) in Inkpen Beacon.
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Jun 18, 2024 · Pop. (2001) 143,096; (2011) 155,698. Reading, town and unitary authority, geographic and historic county of Berkshire, southern England, 38 miles (61 km) west of London. It is an important junction of railways running west from London and south from the Midlands, and the Kennet and Avon Canal (to Bath and Bristol) and the River Thames.
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Jun 16, 2024 · THE 10 BEST Berkshire Sights & Landmarks. 1. Windsor Castle. Fantastic visit to the castle, really nice tempo to the day as you can stroll at your own pace and take it all in , l... 2. St. George's Chapel. This is an amazing Chapel, such great architecture and history, and is a must see, if you go to Windsor.
5 days ago · A History of the County of Berkshire: Volume 3. Covers the eleven hundreds in the eastern half of the county, bordering Surrey, Buckinghamshire and Hampshire. The volume includes accounts of Maidenhead, Windsor (including Windsor Castle), Wokingham and Reading. Victoria County History - Berkshire . This free content was digitised by double ...
Jun 13, 2024 · Henry VIII Gateway of Windsor Castle, Berkshire, Eng. Windsor Castle, English royal residence that stands on a ridge at the northeastern edge of the district of Windsor and Maidenhead in the county of Berkshire, England. The castle occupies 13 acres (5 hectares) of ground above the south bank of the River Thames.
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Jun 21, 2024 · 1. Ascot Racecourse. We had a brilliant day at Ascot Races and many thanks to Tom in the Hospitality team for making this an extra special... 2. Royal Windsor Racecourse. Great day out at Windsor Racecourse on 'Family Fun Day' with friends and family! 3. Newbury Racecourse.
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Jun 18, 2024 · A major event on the British social calendar since its founding by Queen Anne in 1711, the annual race meeting, which occurs each June at the Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, England, remains a ...
