The Garter Knights and the royal history of St Georges Chapel Windsor.
David Hughes
- Region:
- South East
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Hobby
- Fee:
- Paid: Travel costs plus £40
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 5th May 2022
- Tagged:
- St Georges Chapel | Garter Knights | Henry Viii | Windsor Castle History
Windsor fortress was first built by William the Conqueror in 1077 Edward III created the Garter Knights, to be based at Windsor St Georges Chapel was the second Chapel on the site, built over 50 years from 1475 by Edward IV and then Henry VII. Today it is the burial site of 10 Kings of England including George III, Henry VIII and Charles 1st. Most of the Queens recent family are buried there and the beautiful building is is her favourite Chapel. So many Royal christenings, weddings and burrials have taken place there. The 24 Garter Knights have their flags and stalls in the Chapel making it a spledidly colourful sight. There can be over 1 million visitors a year
Views: 470 | Enquiries: 2About David Hughes
Graduate Chemist from Southampton University. I joined Guinness Brewing in London in 1972 a brewer for 16 years with a 3 year spell working in Nigeria. General Manager of a large Sunblest bakery In Woodley Reading for 2 years. General Manager for Christian Salvesen managing Marks and Spencer Distribution Centre in Wembley serviceing their top London stores for 10years. 4 years as Sales Director developing new business in contract logistics. Retired in 2005. For 6 years a volunteer Steward at St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle, meeting and greeting tourists, and recounting the history. Hobbies include auctions and collecting, African butterflies, wine tasting and world travel. I have written 9 books on the advertising/ collectibles and brewing history of Guinness. Married with 2 sons.
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