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The Crooked House of Windsor

The Crooked House of Windsor (also known as the Market Cross House) is a commercial building in Windsor, England, dating from 1687. It is the oldest teahouse in England [1] and Grade II listed. [2] The building was reconstructed in the 17th (c1687) century [2] and now stands on "an outrageous slant." [3] It has three storeys and bay windows to the front and rear. [2]

Notes

  1. "60 Vintage Photos From Forgotten Moments In History". History Daily. 3 April 2019.
  2. 1 2 3 Historic England, "Market Cross House (1204614)", National Heritage List for England , retrieved 24 March 2018
  3. Tyack, Bradley & Pevsner 2010, p. 707.

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