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Walks,
talks and tours by Royal Windsor Blue Badge Guides |
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Introduction to ‘Windsor Welcome’
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Some 25 years ago Hilary Thompson founded an association of newly
qualified professional Blue Badge Guides to offer our visitors the very
best in guided walks, talks and tours by coach in and around Windsor.
In partnership with the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead and featured
annually in the prestigious Windsor Festival our friendly guides
continue to welcome you to Windsor.
Remember – ‘History comes alive with a Blue Badge Guide’
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All
the Windsor Welcome Guides have a wealth of experience in guided walks and
local knowledge.
We will make your visit an
experience to remember.
We lead walks in Royal
Windsor and offer walking tours throughout Southern England including the beautiful Thames Valley. We also conduct coach tours
and also give lively, informative talks on a wide variety of subjects.
We are pleased to tailor-make walks,
coach tours or organise a special package to suit your individual requirements.
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- Our
Blue Badge guides are all professionally qualified to the
exacting standards of the Institute of Tourist Guiding.
- We are all members of the “Guild of Registered Tourist
Guides” or the "Association of Professional Tourist Guides".
- Appointed
guides to the Windsor Festival.
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Barbara
Having grown up in Eton, I have a
long-standing and detailed knowledge of the area. After gaining an
Honours Degree in History and a Diploma in Education, I taught at a
local girls’ grammar school before qualifying as a Blue Badge Guide
in 1988. In 2001 I gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s
Certificate.
Since 1990, in my role as Site Liaison
Representative for the Guild of Registered Tourist Guides, I have
developed close links with those who live and work at the Castle
where I am responsible for guide training. In addition to guided
tours I give talks and lectures with Powerpoint on a wide range of
subjects, including the following: Windsor - A Castle Restored, Eton
College and Town, The Queen – Her Life, Role and Work. |
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Charles
Charles is a former Guardsman - Grenadier Guards - with
extensive knowledge of military history and ceremonial. In addition
to a Territorial Commission, he was a Guild Steward of St. George's
Chapel, Windsor Castle.
He has 23 years guiding experience of
both Castle and town. He is a retired teacher of art, design
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Hilary
From Royalty to Rogues, High Society to Haunted Huntsmen, Knights of
the Garter to Ladies of the Night, come with me for an unforgettable
tour around Windsor Castle or a spooky ghost tour round quaint old
Windsor and Eton.
Enjoy a visit to charming Henley, home of the Henley Royal Regatta,
to mysterious Neolithic Avebury Stone Circle or perhaps a nature
walk along the beautiful Thames Path. Walks, talks and expert advice
available from a friendly, experienced Blue Badge Guide who will
make your visit truly memorable. |
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Leslie
Leslie has been a Blue Badge Guide since 1981 and was Mastermind
Champion in 1981 (subjects; St. George's Chapel and Burial Grounds
of London). He was International Mastermind in 1982 (subject;
Windsor Castle) and lecturer on these and other subjects and is a
retired teacher.He was born and brought up in Windsor and is very
familiar with the town and surrounding area, especially the Great
Park, where he lived for many years. Leslie has done specialist
tours for the Windsor Festival. |
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Richard
I am enthusiastic in sharing my knowledge of Britain and Windsor with
people of all ages. As a United Kingdom
and Ireland tour manager, I regularly show American adults and
students the highlights of many towns and cities including, amongst
others, Canterbury, Central London, Oxford, Salisbury and
Stonehenge, Windsor and Winchester. My Blue Badge
qualification covers the whole of Southern England with a special
endorsement for Windsor, Windsor Castle, St George's Chapel and
Eton.
As a qualified architect
and town planner, I am particularly knowledgeable about the design
of old and new buildings and the character and style of towns and
cities, on which I am frequently asked to give talks to interest
groups as well as on travel and tourism and related subjects.
I am also an
experienced country walks leader in Surrey, the Thames Valley and
the Chiltern Hills. |
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Rudolph
Rudolph has been a Windsor and Eton Blue
Badge Guide since 1979. He has been a Continental Tour Manager
for 10 years and is a Member of the GB Golden Keys. He leads walking
tours and also offers horse-racing day trips and pub tours.In addition, he speaks Catalan, French and
Spanish. |
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Silla
I have been
a guide in both London and Windsor for a number of years and
enjoy adapting any walking or sightseeing tour to your particular needs.
I am happy
to do panoramic coach tours and walking tours in the Windsor and
Eton area as well as most of the major cities in England.
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