A Time When True Craftsmanship Won the Loyalty of the King
Western Mail › October 02, 2006
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It wouldn't seem credible today, but when George IV died in 1830 the ministers in charge of the restoration of Windsor Castle immediately disputed the bill of pounds 200,000 duly submitted by Messrs Morel and Seddon.
Arguably, it was large but then so was the work involved at this grand residence, which included moving several pieces of fine furniture from Carlton House the former home of the king to Windsor, which remains the favourite residence of the sovereign to this day.See the full content of this document
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A Time When True Craftsmanship Won the Loyalty of the King
This is no mean castle, having a circumference of 4,180ft and a length of 1,480ft east to west.
In all it covers about a dozen acres and is magnificent by any ...See the full content of this document
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