Thursday, October 6, 2011

Great Britain - Windsor Castle


Great Britain - Windsor Castle

This stamp from Great Britain depicts Windsor Castle.  Windsor Castle is a castle located in in Windsor, in the English county of Berkshire.  It dates from medieval times and is notable for its long association with the British royal family.  It has a distinctive architecture that combines the features of a fortification, a palace, and a small town. The original castle was built after the Norman invasion by William the Conqueror.  The castle has evolved through many building phases, the last being a restoration after a fire in 1992.

Perforations: 15 x 14
Date of Issue: October 18, 1988

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