Windsor is one of Brisbane's oldest shires and this week we decided to explore its hilly streets. The shire was formed in 1887 and was named after Windsor Castle in England as it was Queen Victoria's golden jubilee year. Quarrying and major road and tunnel works have carved up the landscape, but a great deal of heritage has survived in many beautiful buildings, and some spectacular city views are on offer from the higher hilly streets. |
We began our walk from Downey Park and made our way to Lutwyche Road, which we followed to Windsor Memorial Park, a green island surrounded by busy roads. From Windsor Memorial Park we crossed the street to the Old Windsor Shire/Town Hall Chambers. Its worn sign on top has the word 'town' superimposed over the word 'shire'. The building, now home to the Windsor and Districts' Historical Society, was constructed out of Brisbane tuff from the adjacent quarry. The hills had been fairly easy on us to this stage, but some serious climbing was in store. The city views were well worth the effort and many grand old homes were perched on these streets offering the best views. Once back at Downey Park we decided to clock up a few more kilometres by following the bikeway track along Enoggera Creek. The quiet path seemed more country than city, and offered a lovely green retreat from traffic and buildings. We enjoyed a late picnic lunch in Downey Park, a little fitter and a little wiser about our beautiful city after exploring another interesting suburb. And so to sum up with a song - What a Wonderful World. Thanks for visiting and remember to click on the photos for a better view.
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John Briscoe
12/9/2014 12:40:18 am
I w as brought up in Wilston in Cramond St.
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