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History Weekends - Windsor at War

Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1NJ
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Experience what it was like in Windsor Castle during the Second World War. Explore the WW2 vehicles which would have been familiar to the late Queen Elizabeth II and learn how she contributed to the War Effort. Visit the Home guard HQ of “Dad’s Army” fame and watch how they prepare for an imminent invasion! You can even take part in Home-guard drills.

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Entry to these activities is free with your admission ticket to Windsor Castle.

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