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Windsor Castle survived the tumultuous period of the English Civil War, when it was used as a military headquarters by Parliamentary forces and a prison for Charles I. At the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660, Charles II rebuilt much of Windsor Castle with the help of the architect Hugh May , creating a set of extravagant Baroque interiors.
On 20 November 1992, a fire broke out in Windsor Castle, the largest inhabited castle in the world and one of the official residences of the British monarch.The castle suffered extensive damage and was fully repaired within the next five years at a cost of £36.5 million, in a project led by the conservation architects Donald Insall Associates.
State Reception Room, Windsor Castle, as rebuilt by Wyatville (1824-1840) Waterloo Chamber, Windsor Castle, created by Wyatville (1824-1840) St. George's Hall, Windsor Castle, created by Wyatville (1824-1840) (damaged in 1992 fire and partially redesigned)
Windsor Castle holds the distinct title of being both the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Located in Windsor, England, it was built in the 11th century and has been home to 39 ...
Windsor Castle is almost as famous as its inhabitants, including the late Queen Elizabeth II. This stunning estate is the world's longest-occupied palace in the world, housing 40 British monarchs ...
What caused the Windsor Castle fire in 1992 and how was the castle rehabilitated? Find out the details of this disaster seen in The Crown and part of the Annus Horribilus.
Windsor Castle survived the tumultuous period of the English Civil War, when it was used as a military headquarters by Parliamentary forces and a prison for Charles I. At the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660, Charles II rebuilt much of Windsor Castle with the help of the architect Hugh May , creating a set of extravagant Baroque interiors.
Rebuilt buildings and structures in Wales (1 C, 7 P) Pages in category "Rebuilt buildings and structures in the United Kingdom" The following 39 pages are in this category, out of 39 total.