On a visit to Windsor Castle in England, I couldn’t resist the opportunities to photograph the Queen’s Guard as they patrolled the neighborhood. I’ve heard it rumored that Queen Elizabeth, aka Her Maj, is a thrifty soul and goes about her castle homes turning out lights. But when I took this one I was imagining a silver-haired head popping out a window above, calling, “Don’t let the corgis out, please, close the gate!”
What had inspired my visit was the availability of tickets on the castle website for a small group tour of the castle kitchens. Two personable and knowledgeable castle staff members showed about half a dozen of us around parts of the house rarely seen by the public, and told us about changes that had been made over the centuries, some ancient and only discovered during remodeling projects. We were entertained by stories of the history of the house including the people involved, prompted by the unusual settings. It was a memorable visit.
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